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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 12/12/2016
Ministry develops Youth in Agriculture Policy
Work is now under way by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) to develop a National Youth in Agriculture Policy aimed at analysing and promoting the participation of more young people in the sector. Under a three-month...
Posted on 09/12/2016
BACK TO SCHOOL
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (1st second row) listening attentively as he sits with students at his alma mater Ardenne High School at the International Anti-Corruption Day 2016 Symposium held at the Jamaica Conference Centre,...
Posted on 09/12/2016
Jamaica National Small Business Loan’s (JNSBL) Luncheon and Board Tour
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda admiring craft jewellery made by small business woman Ms. Imogine Reid (left) during a tour of the exhibits at the Jamaica National Small Business Loan’s (JNSBL) Luncheon and Board Tour...
Posted on 07/12/2016
Ministry Encourages Greater Youth Involvement in Dairy Industry
As part of its ongoing efforts to boost revitalisation of the country’s dairy industry, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is encouraging greater involvement of young people and women in the industry. The call came from acting Permanent...
Posted on 07/12/2016
Farmers Encouraged to Secure Crop and Livestock During Christmas Season
Head of the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kevin Francis, is advising farmers and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector to take extra precaution to secure crop and livestock to prevent theft during the Christmas season....
Posted on 07/12/2016
Ministry Encourages Greater Youth Involvement in Dairy Industry
As part of its ongoing efforts to boost revitalisation of the country’s dairy industry, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is encouraging greater involvement of young people and women in the industry. The call came from acting Permanent...
Posted on 06/12/2016
Youth in Agriculture Policy Workshops
Jamaica’s youth farmers, agri-preneurs and agricultural students, between the ages of 18-35 years are encouraged to share their perceptions and experiences, and make recommendations for a better agricultural sector by participating in the Youth in Agriculture Policy workshops being organised...
Posted on 05/12/2016
CAC Urges Consumers to be Vigilant During the Christmas Season
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging shoppers to be vigilant when buying during the yuletide season. Acting Director of Communications at the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, said due to increased shopping activities at Christmas, many consumers are usually short changed...
Posted on 05/12/2016
164 Students Receive Scholarships Under the Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund
Some 164 agriculture students have received scholarships valued at $9.4 million through the Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund. The scholarships were presented during a function held on December 2 at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Headquarters in Kingston. Under the agreement...
