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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 30/07/2020
11-Year-Old Hopes To Pursue Passion For Farming At Mona High
It is not often that one meets an 11-year-old who wants to become a farmer. But for Maurice Davis, who is a recent graduate of Windward Road Primary and Junior High School, farming is not only a career goal but...
Posted on 29/07/2020
National Investment Policy tabled in Parliament
The National Investment Policy (NIP), which aims to position Jamaica as a major player in the global investment community whilst driving economic growth through sustainable development, was tabled in the Houses of Parliament, Tuesday, July 28, by Minister without Portfolio...
Posted on 29/07/2020
Minister Shaw Meets with Ambassador Designate to Japan Shorna-Kay Richards
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Honourable Audley Shaw, today, met with ambassador designate to Japan, Shorna-Kay Richards to discuss strengthening and leveraging Jamaica’s bilateral ties with Japan and other Asian countries. The meeting, held at the Ministry’s...
Posted on 29/07/2020
Gov’t aims to increase manufacturing sector’s output by 3% annually
The Government is aiming to increase the contribution of the manufacturing sector to gross domestic product to $81 billion over the next five years, up from $66 billion in 2018. This disclosure was made by Minister without Portfolio in the...
Posted on 29/07/2020
Agriculture Ministry expends $77.3 million on fisheries project
A total of $77.3 million has so far been spent by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries under the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project to include procurement of a much-needed high speed vessel and...
Posted on 28/07/2020
Launch of the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector project
Newly appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Leslie Campbell (second right), is being shown a brochure by Project Manager of the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector project, Selena...
Posted on 27/07/2020
Agriculture Ministry allocates $67 million to increase production among fisherfolk
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has allocated $67 million to the fisheries sector through the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) to increase production among the country’s fisherfolk. Newly appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce,...
Posted on 24/07/2020
$200 Million Alternative Livelihood Development Programme for Displaced Workers of the Golden Grove Sugar Cane Factory
In response to the news item carried on TVJ’s evening news of Tuesday, July 21, 2020 and subsequent questions in relation to payments made to former workers of the Golden Grove Sugar Factory, I wish to clarify that the Government...
Posted on 24/07/2020
Residents In St. Ann Pleased With Rehabilitation Of Farm Road
Rehabilitation of the Bingham Hill farm road in St. Ann has brought much joy to residents living in and around the surrounding districts. The roadway was officially opened on July 16 by former Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of...
