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Posted on 20/01/2026
KFC’s Expansion to Morant Bay a Symbol of Economic Decentralisation – Minister Hill
Minister Hill has welcomed the opening of the new KFC branch in Morant Bay, highlighting its role as a symbol of economic decentralisation and confidence in Jamaica’s business environment. The expansion underscores MIIC’s support for private sector growth and regional development.
Posted on 14/01/2026
Official Reopening of Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on January 16
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) will host the official reopening of the Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on Friday, January 16, at 11:00 a.m. Marking a significant milestone in the restoration and revitalisation of one of the parish’s key commercial centres, the reopening ceremony w...
Posted on 12/01/2026
State Minister Welcomes Strides Made by ADSC in Supporting Local Businesses
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Delano Seiveright, has welcomed strides made in public education, industry training, and enhanced support for local businesses by the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC). Following a high-level meeting with the Commission on January 8, S...
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 20/12/2019
Banana Board On Alert For Threat Of TR4 Disease
General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, says the organisation is intensifying collaborative efforts with local, regional and international stakeholders against the potential threat of the Tropical Race 4 Disease (TR4). Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS)...
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...
Posted on 13/12/2019
Irie Lyfe Creates Value-Added Products From Honey
The versatility of honey, one of the most popular and widely used natural sweeteners, has been manifested in the range of value-added products manufactured by the St. Thomas-based entity, Irie Lyfe. The business, which Jamaican entrepreneurs, Brian Allen, and wife,...
Posted on 13/12/2019
Entrepreneur Creates Colouring Book For Girls Of Colour
Entrepreneur Lisa Davis was in search of a colouring book for her daughter that featured black characters, and was disappointed when she could not find any at the stores she visited. It was then that she decided to not only...
Posted on 13/12/2019
CAC Encourages Consumers To Be Aware Of Their Basic Rights
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging shoppers to understand and be aware of their basic rights while conducting their business during the Yuletide season. Communications Specialist at the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, tells JIS News that it is very important...
Posted on 13/12/2019
Plant Quarantine Branch phone lines down
The Plant Quarantine and Produce Inspection Branch of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is advising members of the public that its phone lines are down due to technical issues. The Branch, which is responsible for ensuring that...
