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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw has commended Jamaica’s growing social enterprise sector for its contribution to the country’s economic and social development. The Minister made his comments at a virtual stakeholder sensitization session themed: ‘A roadmap for growing the social sector in Jamaica,’ put on by the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE)Continue reading “Minister Shaw Lauds the Contribution of Jamaica’s Social Enterprise Sector to National Development”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, is urging Government agencies to seek international standard certification so that they can be more competitive in the global market place. He noted that the ISO 9001 Quality Management System is the world’s most popular international standard that focuses on the quality of goods and servicesContinue reading “Government Agencies urged to become ISO 9001 certified”

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and commerce, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn, says that entrepreneurship is the backbone of the Jamaican economy, and represents the country’s most important source of new employment. According to the Minister, entrepreneurship allows for the establishment of innovative companies, opens up new markets, improves productivity and creates wealth.Continue reading “Entrepreneurship the backbone of the Jamaican economy – Min. Dunn”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, is lauding J. Wray and Nephew Limited (JWN), on its continued commitment to supporting Jamaica’s economic growth and development, despite the challenges being faced by local businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Shaw was speaking during an introductory meeting with senior executives of J. WrayContinue reading “Minister Shaw Lauds J. Wray and Nephew’s Commitment to Economic Development”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, has reiterated the Government’s commitment in supporting Jamaica’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), noting that the government has long recognized that in order to achieve growth we must do so from the ground up and develop our MSME sector.Continue reading “Government committed to supporting the MSME sector – Min. Dunn”

A new board of the Sugar Industry Authority is expected to be appointed before month end. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green signalled that the first order of business for the new board will be to lead a review of the SIA. “Discussions have started under the previous Ministry of Industry, Commerce, AgricultureContinue reading “New board of SIA to be appointed before month end”

Platform to make it easier to do business in Jamaica The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has launched the first phase of the National Business Portal (NBP) to facilitate multiple business-to-government transactions in one online location. The website, dobusiness.gov.jm, was built by eGov Jamaica Ltd. The platform aims to strengthen the investment environment in Jamaica byContinue reading “JAMPRO Launches National Business Portal (NBP)”

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce and Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Manchester, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the provision of education and training opportunities for young people is his top priority. He was addressing a meeting with Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green, and MPs for the parish, held in Williamsfield on ThursdayContinue reading “MINISTER SHAW FOCUSED ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF YOUTH IN MANCHESTER”

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is calling on businesses to place greater emphasis on increasing employee engagement, noting that this is critical in achieving the levels of productivity needed to boost economic growth. He was addressing the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Engagement Seminar,Continue reading “Firms Urged to Increase Employee Engagement”

Project Manager of the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Selena Ledgister, says the new vessel purchased by the agency will boost the enforcement capacity of the operators of the special fishery conservation areas and help them to preserve Jamaica’s no-fishing zones. “With the acquisition ofContinue reading “National Fisheries Authority boosts enforcement capacity of fish sanctuaries”