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Posted on 14/03/2025
Jamaica Ripe for Business
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Caribbean and is urging more diaspora members to do business in the country. Senator Hill was addressing a panel discussion on Monday (June 17) on the topic ‘Jamaica Open for Bu...
Posted on 14/03/2025
Aubyn Hill engages private sector to build back St Elizabeth
AUBYN Hill, the minister of industry, investment, and commerce, has made a sweeping call to private sector stakeholders to aid in rebuilding communities affected by Hurricane Beryl with an eye for more resilient structures. The minister, a St Elizabeth native, invited members of Lydford Mining Company and Jamaica Institution ...
Posted on 13/11/2020
Government Agencies urged to become ISO 9001 certified
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...
Posted on 10/11/2020
Minister Shaw Lauds J. Wray and Nephew’s Commitment to Economic Development
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...
Posted on 09/11/2020
Government committed to supporting the MSME sector – Min. Dunn
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...
Posted on 09/11/2020
New board of SIA to be appointed before month end
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...
Posted on 06/11/2020
JAMPRO Launches National Business Portal (NBP)
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...
Posted on 06/11/2020
MINISTER SHAW FOCUSED ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF YOUTH IN MANCHESTER
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...
Posted on 06/11/2020
Firms Urged to Increase Employee Engagement
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...
Posted on 03/11/2020
National Fisheries Authority boosts enforcement capacity of fish sanctuaries
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...
Posted on 02/11/2020
China and Jamaica exploring greater collaboration in bilateral trade
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Audley Shaw, has signalled his commitment to explore the possibilities of pursuing greater cooperation with the Government of the People’s Republic of China in several areas of trade and, in particular, assistance...
