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Posted on 20/01/2026
KFC’s Expansion to Morant Bay a Symbol of Economic Decentralisation – Minister Hill
Minister Hill has welcomed the opening of the new KFC branch in Morant Bay, highlighting its role as a symbol of economic decentralisation and confidence in Jamaica’s business environment. The expansion underscores MIIC’s support for private sector growth and regional development.
Posted on 14/01/2026
Official Reopening of Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on January 16
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) will host the official reopening of the Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on Friday, January 16, at 11:00 a.m. Marking a significant milestone in the restoration and revitalisation of one of the parish’s key commercial centres, the reopening ceremony w...
Posted on 12/01/2026
State Minister Welcomes Strides Made by ADSC in Supporting Local Businesses
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Delano Seiveright, has welcomed strides made in public education, industry training, and enhanced support for local businesses by the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC). Following a high-level meeting with the Commission on January 8, S...
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 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 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 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...
Posted on 02/10/2020
Minister Dunn lauds Honey Bun Foundation’s New Basic Business Curriculum
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, has lauded the Honey Bun Foundation’s New Business Curriculum and training programme. Under the programme, the Honey Bun Foundation partnered with private entities that provided scholarships...
Posted on 01/10/2020
Agriculture Minister to introduce more young people to specialty cheese production
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, has directed the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) to engage more young people in the production of specialty cheese. The Minister issued the charge to the JDDB as a means of ramping up...
Posted on 01/10/2020
SBDCs critical to Jamaica’s post COVID-19 recovery- Min. Dunn
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon Norman Dunn, says that Small Business Development Centres (SBDCs) are critical to Jamaica’s post COVID-19 recovery programme. He noted that the world has changed fundamentally, and that for...
