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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 20/12/2019
10 Tips for a Safer Online Shopping Experience
Online shopping is convenient, in that you can shop around, find the best prices, and have your packages delivered right to your doorstep without ever having to leave the comfort of your own home. But getting a great deal online...
Posted on 20/12/2019
Consumers Advised To Create A Budget
Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, is encouraging consumers to create a budget ahead of shopping during the holiday season. Planning a budget will keep consumers from racking up debt, as they are able to decide in...
Posted on 20/12/2019
Farmers Urged To Take Precautions Against Praedial Larceny
National Praedial Larceny Prevention Officer in the Praedial Larceny Prevention Coordination Unit (PLPCU), Sergeant Bruce Williams, is encouraging farmers to take the necessary precautions against farm theft during the festive season. Sergeant Williams, who was speaking to JIS News during...
Posted on 20/12/2019
400 farmers benefit from training to improve technical skills and livelihood
Four hundred farmers were presented with certificates of completion on Wednesday (December 18), after an eight-month capacity building training programme geared at improving their technical skills, livelihood and overall earning potential. The training programme was facilitated under the ninth cycle...
Posted on 20/12/2019
January 2020 deadline set for submission of requests for repairs of farm roads
A deadline of mid-January 2020 has been set for requests to be submitted for repairs of farm roads. The announcement was made by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, at the...
Posted on 20/12/2019
CEO Peter Thompson examines a sweet pepper with farmers Caleb Reid and Nancy Reid
Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Peter Thompson (right), examines a sweet pepper with farmers Caleb Reid (left) and Nancy Reid, at a graduation ceremony at the Church of God of Prophecy on Old Harbour Road...
Posted on 18/12/2019
EVADP’s Farmers Family Funday
Farmers Family Funday - Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Posted on 13/12/2019
Gov’t To Provide Healthier Meals For Students
Students will be provided with healthier meal options under the National School Feeding Programme come September next year. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, said that more local ground provisions and fruits will be made available...
Posted on 13/12/2019
Minister Says Insurance Industry Vital To Economy
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the insurance industry represents an “excellent avenue” for economic growth in Jamaica. “It is a well-developed industry in terms of international standards and contribution to gross domestic product, which accounts...
