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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 15/12/2020
AMCHAM Says Jamaica Ripe for Investment
President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM), Ann-Dawn Young Sang, is inviting United States (US) investors to look to Jamaica. She said that the country’s various competitive advantages – its near-shore offerings with being approximately 90 minutes...
Posted on 14/12/2020
Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn tours the Cannabis Licensing Authority
Chief Executive Officer, Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Lincoln Allen (left), along with Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn (right); and Senior Director, MIIC, Sophia Wellington, during a tour of the...
Posted on 14/12/2020
Hon. Audley Shaw speaking at a virtual meeting hosted by the Jamaica Beer Wine & Spirits Network
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking at a virtual meeting hosted by the Jamaica Beer, Wine & Spirits Network (JBWSN), at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Friday, December 11, 2020. The meeting was held to...
Posted on 11/12/2020
MFISs critical to driving growth in Jamaica, says Minister Dunn
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, says Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) are critical to driving growth and development in Jamaica. According to Minister Dunn, “a vibrant, responsive, safe and accessible micro-financing sector is...
Posted on 11/12/2020
Projects being undertaken to drive the bamboo industry – Min. Dunn
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn, says that the Government has undertaken a number of initiatives to drive growth in the bamboo industry, noting that one such initiative is the charcoal factory...
Posted on 11/12/2020
Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency Attains ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, has lauded the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) on becoming ISO 9001:2015-certified, affirming the Agency’s position as one of the global leaders in border security and identity protection. “It is...
Posted on 08/12/2020
Government secures partnerships to expand e-commerce opportunities for MSMEs
KINGSTON: 2020, December 3: The Government of Jamaica has partnered with two (2) international firms to deliver digital marketing solutions and e-commerce opportunities to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as a mechanism to cope with the impact of physical...
Posted on 04/12/2020
Consumers Must Demand Receipts – CAC
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is advising consumers to be vigilant about getting a receipt when they are making transactions. Speaking at a virtual event, ‘Jamaica Consumer Talks’, on Wednesday, December 2, Regional Officer at the CAC, Richard Rowe, encouraged...
Posted on 04/12/2020
Consumers Encouraged To Use Proper Channels To Seek Redress
Consumers are being encouraged to use the proper channels to seek redress for issues they have with products purchased. Speaking at a virtual event, ‘Jamaican Consumer Talks’, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Regional Officer, Richard Rowe, noted that the process of...
