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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 11/03/2021
Removal of CAF sparks renewed fervour in MSME sector
There is renewed enthusiasm within the Micro Small Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector, following the recent announcement by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. The Hon. Nigel Clarke’s of the removal of the Customs Administration Fee (CAF) during...
Posted on 02/03/2021
Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce welcomes new Permanent Secretary
On Monday, March 1, Mrs. Sancia Bennett Templer joined the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) as its new Permanent Secretary. Mrs. Bennett Templer joins the MIIC from the Ministry of Justice, where she served as Permanent Secretary. Permanent Secretary, Dermon...
Posted on 01/03/2021
Applications now open for project “Formalizing Operators in the Jamaican Agricultural & Fisheries Sector”
Applications are now open for the project "Formalizing Operators in the Jamaican Agricultural & Fisheries Sector". Click here for application form.
Posted on 24/02/2021
Minister Dunn commends FSPID for pursuing ISO certification and improved accreditation for testing labs
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn has commended the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) for making concerted efforts to improve its operational standards and to maintain and also...
Posted on 24/02/2021
Minister Shaw Welcomes New Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority – Tasks Board to Pick Up The Pace of Growth
The Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Audley Shaw, has welcomed the newly appointed chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Le Vaugh Flynn, and has tasked the chairman to move post-haste to improve the growth of the...
Posted on 24/02/2021
Transformation Was His Mission – CLA Bids Adieu to CEO Lincoln Allen
The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is advising that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lincoln Allen, will demit office on February 28, 2021 having served the Authority for three (3) years after assuming the role of CEO on March 1, 2018....
Posted on 24/02/2021
CLA Lauds Outgoing Chairman – Hyacinth “Cindy” Lightbourne
After serving the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) for over five years, Hyacinth “Cindy” Lightbourne demits office. Ms. Lightbourne who is a noted Attorney-at-Law, is credited to have led the Authority since being appointed Chairman in 2016 to its full operationalisation...
Posted on 22/02/2021
Minister Shaw Applauds the Contribution of Stalwarts of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica in Renaming and Dedication Ceremony
The Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Audley Shaw, yesterday applauded the contribution of five former employees of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) for their outstanding contribution to national development in a Virtual Renaming and Dedication Ceremony...
Posted on 08/02/2021
Govt/ILO sign agreement to develop the agricultural sector
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw today (Thursday, February 4) signed an agreement with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to initiate a project to formalize 100 Jamaican farmers and fisherfolk. The virtual signing ceremony took place at...
