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Posted on 19/07/2025
Business Roadshow Reaches Thousands of MSMEs
Thousands of Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and individuals have been engaged through the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s islandwide roadshows. “We have had roadshows in eight different parishes, Manchester, St. James, St. Ann, Kingston, St. Catherine, Clarendon, St. Elizabeth and Westmorela...
Posted on 17/07/2025
$668 Million Approved for Local Film Productions
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says $668 million has been approved for local film productions under the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI). He said that the funds, which will be disbursed shortly, will benefit 91 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMES). “This is a priority sector because...
Posted on 09/10/2020
MIIC Celebrates National Manufacturers’ Month 2020
Jamaica’s manufacturing sector has made an invaluable contribution to the nation’s economic and social development. Many of our local large and medium sized manufacturers have their genesis as small home-based operations that created employment and empowerment for many. The...
Posted on 09/10/2020
Nestle/Stoneleigh Coffee Deal: Great Fillip to Industry
The Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries and Industry, Investment and Commerce have welcomed the news that Nestlé Jamaica is partnering with Stoneleigh Coffee to process locally, package and market, 100 percent Jamaican coffee for the premium markets here and abroad. ...
Posted on 09/10/2020
Employee engagement must be priority in organizations, says Minister Dunn
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, says that employee engagement must become priority in every organization. “We are living in a new normal, therefore, employee engagement must be placed at the centre...
Posted on 09/10/2020
Tanks handed over under the Ministry’s Production Incentive Programme
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), along with farmer from New Works, Westmoreland, Pamela Robinson (second right), at the handover of water tanks at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Parish Office in Llandilo, Westmoreland, on October 8. Others from left...
Posted on 09/10/2020
Minister Floyd Green engages farmers and other stakeholders on his listening tour in Hanover
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (right) responds to questions from farmers and other stakeholders as he continues his islandwide listening tour. He is joined by Rural Agricultural Development Authority Chief Executive Officer, Peter Thompson.
Posted on 09/10/2020
Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries salutes all egg farmers on World Egg Day
The Ministry joins in saluting all our egg farmers on World Egg Day! Click HERE to learn why you should consume more eggs.
Posted on 08/10/2020
Minister Shaw discusses issues/challenges being faced by the manufacturing and export sectors
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon Audley Shaw (centre), along with Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn (right) in discussion with (from left) Executive Director, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Imega Breese McNab; President,...
Posted on 08/10/2020
Issues with phone lines at Hope Gardens head office
To our Valued Customers: Please be advised that the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is currently experiencing technical difficulties with the phone lines at its corporate Office located at Hope Gardens, Kingston 6. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and kindly...
Posted on 07/10/2020
Trade Board Limited to eliminate the backlog of permit applications by Oct 9
The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has committed to eliminating the remaining backlog of permit applications by Friday, October 9, 2020. This was disclosed by the Trade Board following a meeting with representatives of the TBL and the Jamaica Electronic Single...
