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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 18/05/2021
$1 Billion Allocated For ‘Go Digital’ Initiative To Support Small Businesses
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has earmarked $1 billion to fund the ‘Go Digital’ initiative, being spearheaded by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) to support small businesses. Speaking in the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House on...
Posted on 18/05/2021
CLA Has Granted 78 Licences
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has granted 78 licences, to date, with 13 issued in the 2020/21 financial year. He gave the update during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate...
Posted on 18/05/2021
Companies Act To Be Amended To Accommodate Virtual Meetings
A Bill is being drafted to amend the Companies Act to allow a company in Jamaica to hold general meetings, whether annual general meetings (AGMs) or extraordinary general meetings (EGMs), as hybrid meetings, that is in-person and virtually, or as...
Posted on 18/05/2021
JAMPRO Facilitates Us$200 Million In Local And Foreign Direct Investments, 6,500 New Jobs
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) recorded injection of US$200 million in Local Direct Investment (LDI) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the local economy during the last financial year and the creation of almost 6,500 new jobs. Minister of Industry,...
Posted on 18/05/2021
Programme In Train To Grant Residency To Foster Investment
The Government is working on the development of a framework for the introduction of an Economic Residency Programme to grant residency to foster investment. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the announcement during his contribution to...
Posted on 14/05/2021
CAC Secures $22 Million For Aggrieved Consumers
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) secured approximately $22 million in refunds and compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers who transacted business with product and service providers during 2020/2021. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, who made the...
Posted on 14/05/2021
Major Investment By Cement Company To Boost Construction Sector
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Caribbean Cement Company Limited’s planned investment of another $1.75 billion, will contribute to the continued development of the construction sector. The company plans to invest this sum over the...
Posted on 14/05/2021
Work Continues On National Five-Year Agribusiness Strategy
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government will continue to work towards implementing the National Five-Year Agribusiness Strategy. Making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 11),...
Posted on 13/05/2021
Minister Shaw To Open Debate On Trademarks Act Amendment
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, is slated to open debate on the proposed amendment to the Trademarks Act during today’s (May 12) sitting of the House of Representatives. The amendment, which was tabled in the House by...
