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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
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 10/06/2020
Laboratories urged to improve service delivery and marketability – Shaw
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw, is urging all public and private laboratories, and inspection bodies to get their businesses accredited by the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC’s) in order to improve their service delivery...
Posted on 08/06/2020
Agriculture Minister lauds West Indian Red Pepper farmer for efforts to supply local market
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has lauded farm operator, Gary Coulton, for his efforts in supplying the local market with West Indian Red Peppers. “I want to congratulate you on this initiative. This project symbolizes...
Posted on 05/06/2020
Dana Baugh Making A Name In Creative Industry
Young entrepreneur, Dana Baugh, is looking to establish herself as a major force in the local and regional creative landscape. Through her BAUGHaus Design Studio, based in western Jamaica, she offers a range of beautiful, handmade ceramic pieces for the...
Posted on 05/06/2020
MICAF Celebrates Increase in Exports
A number of Jamaican companies are experiencing a rise in the exportation of their products amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) congratulates manufacturers and exporters who have seized the opportunities that have arisen....
Posted on 05/06/2020
Office Of The Supervisor Of Insolvency To Host Digital Financial Forum
The Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency (OSI) is collaborating with the Office of the Government Trustee (OGT) and PSJ Limited to host a virtual financial counselling session on Wednesday, June 3 at 2:00 p.m. Financial counsellor, Richard Bertram, will...
Posted on 02/06/2020
Food Safety is Everyone’s Business
Food safety is a shared responsibility between governments, producers and consumers. Under the theme “Food safety, everyone’s business”, everyone has a role to play from 'farm to table' to ensure the food we consume is safe and will not cause damages...
Posted on 02/06/2020
Jamaica 4-H Clubs – Supporting Youth In Agriculture
Over the years, the Jamaica 4-H Clubs has emerged as the leading organisation supporting youth in agriculture through its initiatives. Business and Entrepreneurship Development Manager, Villet Kelly-Bennett, tells JIS News that the organisation has been assisting a number of young...
Posted on 02/06/2020
CROPS FLOURISH AGAIN IN FLAGAMAN AFTER MASSIVE BUSH FIRE
Farmers in the community of Flagaman, St. Elizabeth, have been on a steady road to recovery after a massive bush fire last year that razed more than 200 acres of farmlands, with $45 million in crops and farming equipment destroyed....
