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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 09/07/2020
Gov’t Supporting Farmers During COVID-19
State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government is committed to supporting farmers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and safeguard the country’s food security. He noted that among the initiatives implemented was a $240...
Posted on 09/07/2020
JMEA Reports Success In Local And Export Markets
The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA) is reporting that members are having success on the local and export market since the COVID-9 outbreak in March. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, said based on a...
Posted on 09/07/2020
PEST ALERT!!!
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Posted on 09/07/2020
Small Farmers In St. Thomas To Access Some 400 Acres Of Former Sugar Lands
More than 400 acres of former sugar cane lands in St. Thomas will be made available to small farmers in the parish for the growing of cash crops. “We are looking to move certain lands from sugar cane into crash...
Posted on 09/07/2020
More Idle State-Owned Lands To Be Cultivated
The Government is to make more idle State-owned lands available for cultivation by small farmers. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, who noted that the Administration is...
Posted on 09/07/2020
RADA Technical Staff To Be Increased By 100%
The cadre of technical staff at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is expected to be increased by more than 100 per cent, with the proposed restructuring of the agency. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry...
Posted on 07/07/2020
Agricultural Produce Act to be amended- Hutchinson
In an effort to strengthen and modernize the legislation to effectively regulate the trade and movement of agricultural produce, the Agricultural Produce Act is to be amended. This was disclosed by Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce,...
Posted on 06/07/2020
Former sugar cane workers to be allocated land in St. Thomas
Several former sugar cane workers will soon benefit from the initial allocation of some 400 acres of land in St. Thomas for the cultivation of cash crops. “Agriculture is the lifeline of this country and there is no doubt that...
Posted on 06/07/2020
Entrepreneurs Urged To Do Market Research
Entrepreneurs are being encouraged to conduct market research in order to improve their products and services and increase sales. “It is important for small businesses to use market research. It can be used to determine how a product may be...
