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Posted on 14/01/2026
Official Reopening of Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on January 16
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) will host the official reopening of the Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on Friday, January 16, at 11:00 a.m. Marking a significant milestone in the restoration and revitalisation of one of the parish’s key commercial centres, the reopening ceremony w...
Posted on 12/01/2026
State Minister Welcomes Strides Made by ADSC in Supporting Local Businesses
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Delano Seiveright, has welcomed strides made in public education, industry training, and enhanced support for local businesses by the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC). Following a high-level meeting with the Commission on January 8, S...
Posted on 19/12/2025
Over 600 MSMEs Receive Support
More than 600 entities across Trelawny, Hanover, St. Elizabeth and St. James have received direct assistance as the Government intensifies support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) following Hurricane Melissa. The support programme, which is being led by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, i...
Posted on 02/12/2022
Gov’t Remains Committed to Facilitating an Enabling Business and Investment Environment
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon Norman Dunn, says the Government remains committed to facilitating an enabling environment for investments and business development in Jamaica. Speaking at the official opening of Amazing...
Posted on 02/12/2022
MSME and Entrepreneurship Policy Review Will Provide Greater Financial Inclusion for Disabled Persons
The Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) and Entrepreneurship Policy, which is up for review in 2023, will provide an opportunity for improvements to ensure greater financial inclusion, particularly for persons with disabilities. The Policy, prepared by the Ministry of...
Posted on 02/12/2022
Business Community Responded Well to COVID-19 Challenges – Permanent Secretary
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett-Templer, says Jamaica’s business community, including micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, responded well to the many global challenges caused by COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war. “This, coupled with the...
Posted on 02/12/2022
Hill: Nat’l Investment Policy to boost growth, reduce corruption
Investment Minister Aubyn Hill has expressed confidence that the National Investment Policy (NIP), which is to be tabled in Parliament soon, will create a smooth path for prospective investors to do business in Jamaica and reduce corruption. “The NIP ......
Posted on 02/12/2022
Gov’t putting together land bank for investors
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Potential investors in Jamaica's real estate sector will soon have an easier time identifying opportunities through a soon-to-be-developed land bank. Vice-president in charge of research, advocacy and project implementation at Jampro, Shullette Cox briefly spoke...
Posted on 25/11/2022
More Persons Encouraged to Become Entrepreneurs
As Jamaica’s resilience against the COVID-19 pandemic continues to fuel the economy’s gradual recovery from the resulting fallout, more persons are being encouraged to become entrepreneurs. This urging comes from Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and...
Posted on 25/11/2022
Delegation from Trinidad on Four-Day Trade Mission to Jamaica
A delegation comprising 17 companies from the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago is now in Jamaica on a trade mission. The four-day visit by the companies, which span construction, food and beverage, logistics, packaging and printing, chemicals as well...
Posted on 25/11/2022
Industry Minister Urges Business Collaboration with Muslim Community
Members of the country’s Muslim business community are being urged to seek collaboration and cooperation opportunities with the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC). Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, who made the call, said that...
Posted on 25/11/2022
Dr. Dunn Tours Seprod’s Milk and Dairy Production Plant
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn on Friday (November 18) toured Seprod’s Milk and Dairy Production Plant in St. Catherine, as part of activities to mark World Antimicrobial Resistance Week....
