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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 22/03/2016
Ministers Discuss Issues Facing Cane Farmers
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, along with Minister without Portfolio, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson, and Permanent Secretary Donovan Stanberry today (March 22, 2016) met with members of the All-Island Cane Farmers Association at the Ministry’s...
Posted on 18/03/2016
Industry Minister Calls for Removal of Trade Barriers between Jamaica and Cuba
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is calling for the removal of the obstacles facing trade between Jamaica and Cuba, and the strengthening of the bilateral partnership between the two countries. Speaking during a courtesy call...
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Posted on 16/03/2016
Monymusk Talks
Hon. Karl Samuda, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (centre) today (Wednesday, March 16, 2016) met with representatives of COMPLANT/Pan Caribbean Sugar Company Limited at his New Kingston offices to discuss issues relating to the future of the Monymusk...
Posted on 12/03/2016
Industry and Agriculture Merger a Strategic Move – Samuda
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, said the merger of the Industry portfolio with Agriculture is a strategic move aimed at accelerating business development and job creation. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mr. Samuda...
Posted on 11/03/2016
Minister Samuda Encourages Contribution from Ministry Staff
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is looking forward to a “healthy, productive and constructive relationship” with the staff of the Agriculture division of the Ministry. Speaking at a welcome reception held at the Hope Gardens...
Posted on 11/03/2016
Caymanas Project Targeted by Govt. in Job Creation Thrust
The newly-appointed Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Karl Samuda, said the Ministry will be placing greater focus on the build-out of the Caymanas enterprise zone, as part of the efforts to boost job creation. “We will...
Posted on 10/03/2016
Ministry Focusing on Growth in Industry and Agriculture
New Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, welcomes the merger of the industry and commerce portfolios with agriculture, which he says “opens the doors for a lot of opportunities for growth and for expansion in industry...
Posted on 08/03/2016
Hon. Karl Samuda Takes Charge!
The Hon. Karl Samuda now holds the portfolio of Minister of Industry, Commerce & Agriculture and Fisheries. He has taken charge of this new Ministry, along with the Hon. JC Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio. Minister Samuda officially takes up office...
Posted on 28/01/2016
Drafting of Interim Regulations for Cannabis Industry Underway
The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Ganja, this week, gave instructions for drafting of interim regulations for the Cannabis industry to begin. The instructions came after an exhaustive process including consultation with key stakeholders by the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA). The Interim...
