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Posted on 10/03/2026
Growth & Jobs | JBDC launches ‘Biz Wiz’ online platform to boost entrepreneurship
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), officially launched its online learning platform, designed to transform businesses through entrepreneurship education. Dubbed ‘JBDC Biz Wiz’, the platform is designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. It offers a suite of courses tailored to...
Posted on 30/01/2026
Minister Hill Urges Consortiums for JSE Listings
Companies seeking to list on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) are being urged to form consortiums as a strategy to access capital for growth. The call came from Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, during his address at the JSE’s 21st Regional Investment and Capital Markets Conference, h...
Posted on 29/01/2026
Minister Aubyn Hill Highlights Caribbean Investment Opportunities At Caf International Economic Forum 2026 In Panama
Panama City, Panama; January 29, 2026 – Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister ofIndustry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, on the opening day of the Forum, emphasized the Caribbean’s growing attractiveness as a destination for sustainable investment while speaking on a high-level panel at the ...
Posted on 12/08/2017
Stanberry says agriculture critical to rural development
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry, has said that agriculture is critical to rural development. He was speaking at an appreciation function held at the Crooked River Skills Training Centre in Clarendon on...
Posted on 11/08/2017
Minister Samuda (centre) with National Farm Queen 2017 contestants at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show
Minister Samuda greets some of the National Farm Queen 2017 contestants at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Also looking on are Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services, Turks...
Posted on 11/08/2017
Courtesy Call with Hon. Karl Samuda and National Farm Queen 2017 Contestants
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), with the National Farm Queen 2017 contestants during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston office, on Thursday, August 3, 2017.
Posted on 11/08/2017
Permanent Secretary Donovan Stanberry (left) receives champion black bull trohpy on behalf of Bodles
Permanent Secretary Donovan Stanberry (left) receives champion black bull trohpy on behalf of Bodles from Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness (2nd right), at the Denbigh 2017 Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Denbigh Showground, Clarendon, on Monday,...
Posted on 25/07/2017
Industry and Commerce Minister Reiterates Call for Banks to be More Flexible with Lending Requirements for MSMEs
Industry and Commerce Minister Reiterates Call for Banks to be More Flexible with Lending Requirements for MSMEs Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda has reiterated his call for financial lending institutions to make changes to the...
Posted on 25/07/2017
Courtesy Call on Minister Samuda by Ambassador of Brazil
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), greets Ambassador of Brazil, His Excellency Carlos Alberto Michaelsen den Hartog, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Tuesday, July 25, 2017.
Posted on 21/07/2017
AgroBuzz – Growing Mushrooms in Jamaica
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH3ASTO-g88
Posted on 21/07/2017
AgroBuzz – Countdown to Denbigh 2017 – July 19
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Posted on 19/07/2017
Ministry to allocate funds for assistance to farmers through MPs
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Karl Samuda has said that in order to ensure a structured and transparent distribution of funds from the Productivity Incentive Scheme, an allocation will be made to members of parliament for distribution to...
