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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 04/12/2020
JSWIFT Exceeding Turnaround Time For Processing Trade Documents
The Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) has been doing same day processing for approximately 50 to 70 per cent of documents submitted daily, thereby exceeding expectations of the online portal. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, JSWIFT Project...
Posted on 04/12/2020
Over 8,000 Permits Approved Through JSWIFT Since June
Over 8000 import and export permits have been approved by the Trade Board Limited, through the Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) portal, since June 2020. JSWIFT is a single electronic platform providing fully automated access to all cross-border regulatory...
Posted on 02/12/2020
Jamaica’s digital global services industry targeted for growth, says Minister Shaw
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that Jamaica’s digital global services industry is being targeted for growth, and that the industry is projected to grow by 20% over the next four years. Addressing an American Chamber of...
Posted on 30/11/2020
JBDC Partners with CIAL Dun & Bradstreet to Assist MSMEs
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is partnering with international organisation, CIAL Dun & Bradstreet, to deliver critical development services to operators in the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector as they grapple with the effects of the coronavirus...
Posted on 30/11/2020
Minister Shaw speaking at the signing of a virtual MoU Ceremony for Caricom Manufacturers Association
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking at the signing of a virtual Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Ceremony for Caricom Manufacturers Association, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. The purpose of the...
Posted on 26/11/2020
Tour of Adam and Eve Day Spa
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), delights himself in the Rainforest Spa Treatment Room along with co-owners of Adam and Eve Day Spa, Garth Walker (centre); and Kimmy Walker, during a tour of the Spa’s new...
Posted on 26/11/2020
Minister Audley Shaw tours Adam and Eve Day Spa
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), along with co-owners of Adam and Eve Day Spa, Garth Walker (left) and Kimisha Walker, during a tour of the Spa’s new facilities and location on Old Hope Road in...
Posted on 20/11/2020
NCBJ Unveils Newest Certification Product
The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), on Tuesday (November 17), unveiled its newest certification product – the ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System (FSMS). The Standard, which was launched virtually by Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw,...
Posted on 20/11/2020
Gov’t Looking To Facilitate Digitization Of Over 25,000 Business Enterprises’ Operations
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is embarking on an initiative to facilitate the digitization of over 25,000 business enterprises’ operations within the next three years. “With the demand to go digital, especially given...
