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Posted on 24/09/2025
MIIC Strengthens Jamaica’s Business Environment Through COJ Expansion and Digital Innovation
The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica’s Business Ministry, hosted a press conference today, led by Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, with Permanent Secretary Sancia Bennett Templer and Shellie Leon, Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Compani...
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 28/05/2019
In Memory of Edward Philip George Seaga
The Most Hon. Edward Philip George Seaga was one of Jamaica’s most outstanding political icons. He is responsible for the establishment of many outstanding social, educational and economic institutions in Jamaica, more than any other politician in our history. He...
Posted on 27/05/2019
Bamboo factory to be established in Hanover – Hutchinson
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon J.C. Hutchinson, says a new bamboo factory is to be established in Hanover. Speaking at the 4th staging of the Hanover Agricultural Show in Lucea on May...
Posted on 27/05/2019
Minister J.C. Hutchinson discusses bamboo vase at Hanover Agriculture Show
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon J.C. Hutchinson, discusses bamboo vase with Michael Palmer of Classique Stemz, manufacturer of bamboo and wood products, at the 4th staging of the Hanover Agricultural Show held...
Posted on 27/05/2019
Hanover Agricultural Show
Georgina Robinson, marketing coordinator at AG-CHEM Plant Limited, introduces the Hon J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, to BotaniGard, one of the products being marketed by the company that was on display...
Posted on 27/05/2019
Hon. J.C. Hutchinson discusses mountain sop with farmer Kevin Brown
Kevin Reid (right), farmer from Rock Spring, discusses benefits of mountain sop with the Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (centre), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, during a tour of the Rock Spring Farmers’ Group booth...
Posted on 27/05/2019
Hanover Agricultural Show
Shashel Ricketts, student pursuing course in General Agriculture at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education, discusses the rearing of rabbits with the Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, during a...
Posted on 24/05/2019
Hon. Audley Shaw meets with students of Reach Academy
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Audley Shaw (left) and Chief Plant Protection Officer, Apiculture Unit, MICAF, Hugh Smith (right), along with (from left next to the Minister), Alyssa Jefferson, Valentine Buzzi, Max O’Hanson, and (at front)...
Posted on 24/05/2019
Minister Shaw discusses honey bee with Reach Academy students
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Audley Shaw and Chief Plant Protection Officer, Apiculture Unit, MICAF, Hugh Smith, meet with students of Reach Academy, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. The students...
Posted on 24/05/2019
ADSC sensitizes exporters on anti-dumping trade remedies
As part of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association’s National Exporters’ Month activities, the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC) hosted a workshop on May 22 to train exporters and producers. The workshop was aimed at examining the trade policy tools...
