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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 12/06/2020
Young Make-Up Artist Innovates Amid COVID-19
At a time when many entrepreneurs are feeling the financial pinch from the fallout of business due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, certified make-up artist, Teeah Anderson, has decided to re-strategise her business model in order to continue to earn...
Posted on 12/06/2020
Bernard Lodge Development project to help modernize the agricultural sector
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that the Bernard Lodge Development project is designed to help modernize and expand the agricultural sector by increasing production, thereby improving Jamaica’s food security, creating jobs, and growing the economy....
Posted on 12/06/2020
$10 million allocated to procure agriculture supplies for sector
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has allocated $10 million under the Production Incentive Programme for the procurement of seeds, water tanks, planting material for the production of sweet yam and cassava, as well as fertilizers and chemicals...
Posted on 12/06/2020
Labs And Certification Bodies Encouraged To Use Services Of JANAAC
Private and public laboratories, inspection and certification bodies are being encouraged to improve their service delivery and marketability by utilising the accreditation services of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC). This call comes from Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture...
Posted on 12/06/2020
Ministry To Revisit Proposal For Dedicated Days For Praedial Larceny Cases
For the 2020/2021 financial year, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will revisit a proposal for the scheduling of dedicated days for the hearing of praedial larceny cases, to increase the rate of convictions in these matters. This...
Posted on 12/06/2020
Amended Agricultural Produce Act to combat praedial larceny to be submitted to Cabinet
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says amendments have been made to the Agricultural Produce Act, which will be submitted to Cabinet shortly. The Act is part of strategies being used...
Posted on 12/06/2020
Restaurateurs Urged To Modify Business Model
Food entrepreneurs, including restaurateurs, are being encouraged to modify their business model in order to stay afloat as patrons shift their dining habits due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Senior Food Technologist, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Treanna Lindo, said that...
Posted on 12/06/2020
2,000 Drip Irrigation Systems To Be Distributed To Farmers
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says 2000 drip irrigation systems will be distributed to small farmers across the island. He said the systems will provide farmers with access to irrigation for planting and ensure that...
Posted on 12/06/2020
JANAAC Hosts World Accreditation Day Virtual Forum June 9
The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) will be hosting a virtual forum on June 9, to commemorate World Accreditation Day 2020, under the theme ‘Accreditation: Improving Food Safety’. The event will be streamed live on the JANAAC Facebook page...
