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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 05/01/2022
STATEMENT FROM THE HONOURABLE AUDLEY SHAW, CD, MP MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, INVESTMENT AND COMMERCE ON THE PASSING OF JAMES MOSS-SOLOMON
It is with deep sadness that I learned of the unexpected passing of James Moss-Solomon, business-man extraordinaire and a true son of Jamaica. Jimmy’s contribution to the Jamaican business landscape spanned several decades, some of them the most unpredictable in...
Posted on 31/12/2021
Ganja acquisition – Medical ganja group buys competitor
Medical ganja company The Pure Jamaican Group is expanding with the acquisition of the production and cultivation assets of Timeless Herbal Care. Timeless Herbal, founded in 2014 by Courtney Betty, is the first company in Jamaica to achieve Good Manufacturing...
Posted on 30/12/2021
Scrap metal trade strengthened
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has simplified the scrap metal export process by utilising its single window electronic system. Chief information officer and project manager for the Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) Project Andre Williams said, “Exporters would previously...
Posted on 24/12/2021
Brazillian Ambassador H.E. Elza Moreira Marcelino de Castro pays Courtesy Call on Minister Audley Shaw
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), welcomed Her Excellency Elza Moreira Marcelino de Castro, Brazilian to his New Kingston offices on Tuesday 14th December, for conversations about the two countries’ partnerships. Jamaica and Brazil enjoy strong...
Posted on 23/12/2021
More State Entities Being Targeted For ISO Certification
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is looking to expand the number of State entities attaining ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification. This engagement is being led by the Ministry with support from the Strategic Public Sector Transformation...
Posted on 23/12/2021
OAS supports JBDC with growth of MSMEs
THE ORGANIZATION of American States (OAS), through its Development Cooperation Fund (DCF), has approved a grant of US$100,000 to support the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) with its project to accelerate the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)...
Posted on 19/12/2021
Chocollor deepens market for pure artisanal chocolate
PRODUCER of artisanal chocolate treats, start-up company Chocollor Chocolate Ltd, which is operated by Carl and Donna-Kaye Sharpe in Red Hills, St Andrew, which recently received one of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Accelerator Programme awards, is now pushing...
Posted on 19/12/2021
FTC promoting competition policy for an inclusive and resilient economy
Today, the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) joins competition authorities around the world in commemorating ‘World Competition Day’, which was adopted by the United Nations in 1980 to popularise the need for promoting competition reforms. Although this day has been observed...
Posted on 18/12/2021
CAC Secures Over $14.7 Million On Behalf Of Aggrieved Consumers
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has secured over $14.7 million in compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers for the period April to November 2021. The disclosure was made by Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, at a recent Jamaica Information Service...
