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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 19/04/2018
Govt. committed to strengthening of Jamaica’s National Quality Infrastructure – Minister Shaw
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is committed to the strengthening of Jamaica’s National Quality Infrastructure. Minister Shaw pointed to the National Quality Policy 2017, which he said affirms the Government’s commitment to strengthening...
Posted on 19/04/2018
Minister Shaw greets President John Walters
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets President, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), John Walters, at the 2018 Pan American Standards Commission (COPANT) General Assembly in Jamaica, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, Montego Bay,...
Posted on 19/04/2018
Minister Shaw meets with Industry Players
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, the Hon Audley Shaw (left), converses with (from left) Larry Watson, President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce; Permanent Secretary Donovan Stanberry; David Wan, President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation; Metry Seaga, President of...
Posted on 19/04/2018
CTD Andrene Collings in discussion with Industry Players
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Andrene Collings (right), in discussion with (from left) Larry Watson, President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce; Permanent Secretary Donovan Stanberry; and Metry Seaga, President of the Jamaica...
Posted on 19/04/2018
Minister Shaw greets President Larry Watson
From left, the Hon Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Larry Watson, President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry Donovan Stanberry; share a light moment at a meeting with industry...
Posted on 19/04/2018
Minister Hutchinson welcomes Cuban Inward Mission
Hon J.C. Hutchinson (centre), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, in conversation with (from left) Ibrahin Ortega Oquendo, Second Secretary in charge of the Cooperation Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba...
Posted on 17/04/2018
Minister Shaw speaking at the 2018 Pan American Standards Commission (COPANT) General Assembly
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking at the 2018 Pan American Standards Commission (COPANT) General Assembly in Jamaica, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, Montego Bay, on Monday, April 16. The Government of Jamaica through...
Posted on 13/04/2018
Minister Shaw signals his intention to advocate for the medical marijuana industry
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw says that he will be strongly advocating for the advancement of the medical marijuana industry in Jamaica. According to Minister Shaw, the industry is one of the fastest growing industries globally,...
Posted on 13/04/2018
Minister Shaw views fertilizer products
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), views fertilizer products along with Director, Jamaica Floral Products Limited, Burrell Scarlett , during a tour at the Evergrow Fertilizer Seminar, under the theme: Increased Crop Productivity through Proper...
