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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 24/01/2018
Motor vehicle pre-shipment inspection certification to be implemented February 1
As of February 1, 2018, the motor vehicle pre-shipment inspection certification is to be implemented. This is a provision under the Motor Vehicle Import Policy, Ministry Paper 36/14 and will apply to used motor vehicles imported by dealers or individuals....
Posted on 24/01/2018
Help Coming for Farmers Affected by January Flood Rains as Minister Samuda Outlines New Approach to Agriculture
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda has announced that $100m in assistance is to be provided for farmers who suffered losses as a result of the heavy rains between January 4 and 18. Some 2173 farmers...
Posted on 24/01/2018
Trinidad Increases its Order of Jamaican Bananas
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda has welcomed news that Trinidad and Tobago has increased its weekly order of Jamaican bananas. Jamaica began exporting bananas to the eastern Caribbean island in December following the signing of...
Posted on 24/01/2018
Agriculture Ministry to Assist Farmers to Tackle Cocoa Disease
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will commence sensitising and training farmers to manage the Frosty Pod Rot (FPR) cocoa disease, beginning January 10. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 9, Chief Plant Quarantine and Produce...
Posted on 23/01/2018
Board Chairman Karl James in discussion with CFO Paul Henriques and Chairman Phillip Henriques
Board Chairman, Jamaica Cane Products Sales (JCPS), Karl James (left), along with Chief Financial Officer, Worthy Park Estate, Paul Henriques (centre) and Chairman, Sugar Industry Authority, Phillip Henriques, in discussion at a media briefing to update the country on the...
Posted on 23/01/2018
Hutchinson recommends youth involvement in agriculture to curb crime
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon J.C. Hutchinson, is recommending that one way of curbing crime in the Jamaica is by getting more young people involved in agriculture. He was speaking at a...
Posted on 23/01/2018
Women and Youth in Agriculture Consultation Forum
Alvin Murray (left), Project Coordinator ; Promotion of Regional Opportunities for Produce through Enterprises and Linkages – World University Services of Canada (WUSC); explains the advantages of using tissue culture in the production of seedlings to the Hon. J. C....
Posted on 23/01/2018
Minister Hutchinson in discussion with sweet pepper farmer Michelle Irving
Hon. J. C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, in discussion with sweet pepper farmer from Mocho, Clarendon, Michelle Irving at a Women and Youth in Agriculture Consultation Forum held in Kingston on...
