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Posted on 08/10/2026
MIIC LAUNCHES J$500 MILLION MSME GRANT RESTORATIONPROGRAMME; APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Kingston, Jamaica; October 6, 2026: The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica’s Business Ministry, officially launched the J$500 million MSME Grant Restoration Programme on Tuesday, October 6, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, marking another significant step in the Government’s recovery and re...
Posted on 08/10/2026
Restoration Grant Programme launched to assist MSMEs affected by Hurricane Melissa
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, delivering the keynote address at the launch of the Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Restoration Grant Programme at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 6. Photo – JIS The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MII...
Posted on 06/05/2026
Jamaica and India Celebrate Enduring Bilateral Partnership
The longstanding diplomatic partnership between Jamaica and the Republic of India was highlighted on Monday (May 4) during a Ministerial Luncheon hosted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. The luncheon was hosted in honour of the official visit by India’s Minister of External Affairs...
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 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 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
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...
Posted on 06/07/2020
Food Creatives Encouraged To Innovate
Food creatives and entrepreneurs are being encouraged to use the period of slowdown in business due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) as an opportunity to innovate and expand their services and brand. Chef and owner of Moveable Feast Caterers, Michele Williams,...
Posted on 06/07/2020
Millions Spent At Farmers’ Markets
Approximately $11 million was spent at recent farmers’ markets and business fairs organised by the Social Development Commission (SDC) as the agency tries to keep community businesses in operation during this period of economic downturn, caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19)....
Posted on 06/07/2020
Gov’t Targets $81 Billion In Manufacturing Output Per Annum By 2025
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has developed a National Five-Year Manufacturing Growth Strategy for Jamaica, aimed at achieving $81 billion per annum in manufacturing output by 2025. “This translates to an approximate annual average growth rate of...
