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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw.

Subsistence Farmers Will Help Fill Demand In Cannabis Industry

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 27 May 2021    nicola.wint   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, has reiterated that subsistence farmers will play a key role in the development of the local cannabis industry. “Jamaica has some of the most experienced and knowledgeable local cannabis farmers, who have been growing high-grade ganja for decades. As the industry develops, there will be increased demand for cannabis, and our subsistence farmers will help to fill this demand,” he noted. The Minister, who was making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 11), said that the...


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Prime Minister Andrew Holness (centre) participating in Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony in St Ann. From left are Karl Samuda, minister of labour and social security; Marsha Smith, member of parliament for St Ann North East; Audley Shaw, minister of industry, investment and commerce; Adam Stewart, executive chairman, Sandals Resorts International (SRI); Shawn DaCosta, chief operating officer at SRI; and Gebhard Rainer, CEO, SRI.

Sandals Resorts makes groundbreaking move

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 27 May 2021    nicola.wint   
First out the door to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has embarked on a strategic growth plan for its Jamaica operations, breaking ground for two multibillion-dollar resort investments here. A third resort, the former Jewel Runaway Bay, is to be demolished, rebranding under the family-themed Beaches. On Wednesday, the Jamaican family-owned and -operated hotel group turned soil for the J$36.1 billion redevelopment of its original Sandals Dunn’s River property and the construction of a new Sandals Royal Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios. Phase one of the new...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) the Hon. Audley Shaw, Minister of State MIIC the Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn and the MIIC team: Mrs. Sancia Bennett-Templer, Permanent Secretary; Ms. Daenia Ashpole, Director Trade Unit; Mr. Karl Hyatt, International Trade Specialist; Ms. Sophia Wellington, Senior Director, Industry Unit, Mr. Clifford Spencer, Director, Commerce Unit; Mr. Dennis Boothe, Senior Advisor/Consultant and Ms. Rochelle Mitchell, Acting Director, PR & Communication Unit now in a virtual Courtesy Call with His Excellency TiIan Qi, Chinese Ambassador; Ms. Wang Lijun, Economic & Commercial Office, Ms. Cao Lili, Economic & Commercial Office and Mr. Fan Jianghoug, Commercial Counsellor.

Strengthening Partnerships with China for Economic and Investment Cooperation in Bamboo and emerging industries

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 26 May 2021    nicola.wint   
On Thursday, May 20, 2021, the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Audley Shaw, along with the Minister of State the Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn and the MIIC team, convened a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency Tian Qi, Economic and Commercial Counsellor, Mr. Fan Jianghoug and members of their Economic & Commercial Office, to discuss Economic and Investment Cooperation between the Governments of Jamaica and China. Among other matters, Minister Shaw advanced the discussions on further cooperation between the two countries in the development of Jamaica’s Bamboo...


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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

 

WORKERS’ WEEK 2021

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 26 May 2021    nicola.wint   
The annual observation of Workers' Week signifies the importance of highlighting the historic contribution of the labour movement and workers’ rights to national development. Our predecessors have struggled, endured and fought hard-won battles to ensure every Jamaican can enjoy greater bargaining rights, improved working conditions and a more harmonious working relationship between workers and employers. Today, our workforce is guaranteed more rights and privileges because of the heroism, foresight and dedication of our forebears. Now, Jamaica has more labour laws to protect the rights of our...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw. 

Tabling THE TRADE MARKS (AMENDMENTS) ACT – House of Representatives

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 26 May 2021    nicola.wint   
The Hon. Audley Shaw Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce yesterday debated the Trade Marks Act in the House of Representatives which was tabled in Parliament on April 13, 2021. During his address the Minister stated “I am pleased that the Trade Mark Amendment Bill is finally, before Parliament, and look forward to greater protection for Jamaican products which will foster continued business expansion and create opportunities for Jamaica’s economic growth as a nation” The main element and implication of the Trade Marks (Amendments) Act is as follows: Jamaica’s Accession to the...


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HM Shaw delivers remarks at this mornings staging of the GII Webinar - On Innovation & Economic Resilience: Opportunities for Jamaica. He is flanked by the MIIC team: Mrs. Sancia Bennett-Templer, Permanent Secretary MIIC; Ms. Daenia Ashpole, Director Trade, MIIC; Ms. Sophia Wellington, Senior Director, Industry Division, MIIC.

Jamaica ranked 72nd on the Global Innovation Index 2020

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 19 May 2021    nicola.wint   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Audley Shaw this morning delivered remarks at the GII Webinar - On Innovation & Economic Resilience: Opportunities for Jamaica. The webinar was organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in cooperation with the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce and The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). The webinars focus was the review of Jamaica’s performance on the global innovation index 2020 and to discuss opportunities for Jamaica to strengthen the...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.

Several Business Processes To Be Fully Automated

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 18 May 2021    nicola.wint   
<p>By the end of the fiscal year, several processes will be fully automated on the National Business Portal (NBP).</p> <p>The NBP, an initiative being handled by JAMPRO, will house the Business-to-Government (B2G) online interface for all public-sector entities involved in the investment or business facilitation processes.</p> <p>These include registration of pharmaceutical products; accessing the productive input relief for health entertainment/creative industries, manufacturing and agriculture; applying for cannabis licences; applying for the divestment of...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. Seated at left is Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Government To Advance National Sourcing Policy

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 18 May 2021    nicola.wint   
The Government will be advancing the National Sourcing Policy to rebalance shortfalls in the impact of Foreign Direct Investment on economic growth in Jamaica. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, gave this update during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate at the Sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 11). “The National Sourcing Policy is intended to increase linkages between micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and multinational corporations. I will be advancing this policy in Cabinet shortly,” Mr. Shaw said. The MSMEs are...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.

Industry Ministry To Advance Trade Sector

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 18 May 2021    nicola.wint   
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce will be harnessing opportunities to advance the trade sector. This was noted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley haw, during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 11. “Several significant initiatives and programmes were mobilised to realign our strategic priorities to achieve growth,” he pointed out. The initiatives include widening the export basket to include traditional and non-traditional export products, such as craft and nutraceuticals. The industry will also focus on...


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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 11), under the theme ‘Overcoming Challenges: Recovering Stronger and Faster’. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

$1 Billion Allocated For ‘Go Digital’ Initiative To Support Small Businesses

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 18 May 2021    nicola.wint   
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has earmarked $1 billion to fund the ‘Go Digital’ initiative, being spearheaded by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) to support small businesses. Speaking in the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House on May 11, under the theme ‘Overcoming Challenges: Recovering Stronger and Faster’, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, said the initiative is being undertaken in recognition of the critical need for the digital transformation of the business landscape, particularly micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), in light of...


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