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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 05/05/2026
New trade order? Indian minister pushes Jamaica to seize fresh economic opportunities amid growing global instability
Jamaica’s Minister of industry, Investment and Commerce Aubyn Hill (left) greets India’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ahead of Monday’s ministerial luncheon held at AC Hotel Kingston in New Kingston. (Photo: Joseph Wellington) Declaring that modern commerce can no longer be separated from global politic...
Posted on 18/04/2026
NCB Launches $2 Billion SME Growth Fund Facility
National Commercial Bank Limited (NCB) has launched a $2 billion facility designed to provide access to financing to small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The NCB SME Growth Fund II is open to both new and existing NCB customers across Jamaica’s key growth sectors. Lauding the initiative during a luncheon at the AC Marr...
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 23/01/2018
AgroBuzz
Female farmer Winsome Crosdale- January 3, 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2lGelFB1Yw&feature=youtu.be&a=
Posted on 23/01/2018
Banana Day Feature
Celebrating Banana Day 2017 Jamaica Palace, Portland https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xqYt7J4XOrzPH3NRhJ8TaJHR7EaintPP/view
Posted on 23/01/2018
Updates on the scrap metal industry, motor vehicle pre-shipment regime and the refined sugar regime
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaking at a media briefing to update the country on the scrap metal industry, motor vehicle pre-shipment regime and the refined sugar regime, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on...
Posted on 23/01/2018
Media briefing to update the country on the scrap metal industry, motor vehicle pre-shipment regime and the refined sugar regime
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), listening intently to Board Chairman, Jamaica Cane Products Sales (JCPS), Karl James (left), during a media briefing to update the country on the scrap metal industry, motor vehicle pre-shipment...
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...
