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March 2023
 
  • (3/3) Minister cautioned leaders and managers to cut out the feeling of 'entitlement' that tends to cree… https://t.co/xSOKejGlwy — Posted: 1 day 20 hours ago
  • (2/3) Minister encouraged the participants that as good leaders they must have - and communicate - a cle… https://t.co/RTOjbcxtoI — Posted: 1 day 20 hours ago
  • (1/3) Senator the Hon. delivered remarks at SERHA Board of Directors Strategic Management Retreat on Mar… https://t.co/hye6WorqME — Posted: 1 day 20 hours ago

Ratify the trade agreement, British high commissioner pleads

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 03 Mar 2023    admin   
ritish High Commissioner to Jamaica Judith Slater is urging the political directorate to ratify the Cariforum-United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement (UK EPA) and entrench it in law as companies seek to deepen trade and investment ties between both countries. The Cariforum-UK EPA is a trade agreement signed between the UK and 14 Cariforum countries that came into effect on January 1, 2021 when the UK reclaimed autonomy of its trade and foreign policy and exited the European Union's (EU) political and economic bloc. As such, the agreement will be used in place of the Cariforum-EU EPA,...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), converses with British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, at the United Kingdom-Jamaica Trade Business Forum, ‘Exploring Trade Opportunities for UK and Jamaica’, on March 2 at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) in New Kingston.

Local Businesses Urged to Take Advantage of Opportunities Under CARIFORUM-UK EPA

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 03 Mar 2023    admin   
Local businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of opportunities under the CARIFORUM-UK Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), designed to open up and enhance trade between the UK and signatory CARIFORUM States. This is a reciprocal trade and development partnership that facilitates duty-free, quota-free access for CARIFORUM exports, among other things. Addressing the United Kingdom-Jamaica Trade Business Forum, ‘Exploring Trade Opportunities for UK and Jamaica’, on March 2 at JAMPRO in New Kingston, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, encouraged...


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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office’s ‘Sounds of Success’ seminar, held at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA), on Monday, February 27.

Musicians Urged to Monetise Intellectual Property

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 03 Mar 2023    admin   
Individuals, particularly those in the music industry, are being encouraged to manage and monetise their intellectual property to secure their future. The call was made by Minister of State at the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, at the ‘Sounds of Success’ seminar, hosted by the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA), on Monday, February 27. The State Minister pointed out that the country’s music is more than a cultural expression. “It is a valuable commodity that has the...


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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2023/24 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Tuesday (February 14), under the theme ‘A Stronger Jamaica: Consolidating Our Recovery, Reigniting Our Decade of Growth’.

Gov’t Targeting Increased Local and Foreign Investments Over the Next Three Years

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 01 Mar 2023    admin   
The Government will, over the next three years, facilitate local and foreign private investments under the National Investment Policy, with a view to enhancing clarity, certainty, and predictability, and boosting investor confidence. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2023/24 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Tuesday (February 14), under the theme ‘A Stronger Jamaica: Consolidating Our Recovery, Reigniting Our Decade of Growth’. The Governor-General said the Policy, which was...


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Winston Lawson (right), general manager for trade and commercial loan department, responds to questions about the EXIM Bank's new energy loan product during a launch event on Thursday at the bank's offices on Hope Road in St Andrew. Beside him is Lisa Bell, EXIM's managing director. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

EXIM plugs solar loan product for SMEs

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 01 Mar 2023    admin   
The roll-out of a new energy loan product by the Jamaica Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank) will enable more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to transition to greater use of renewables, especially now as more businesses push to diversify their energy mix and cut operational cost. At a launch event Thursday, managing director of the EXIM Bank Lisa Bell said the product comes at a very critical juncture when globally the need for environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) frameworks by businesses becomes a must-have for the future. "In these perilous times as the market changes...


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Welcome to the official website of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

We have, therefore, placed much energy and enthusiasm into the development of this website to provide timely information on the Ministry, our agencies and programmes.

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