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Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA) President, Metry Seaga (left), addresses the media at the JMEA’s Quarterly Press Briefing at their offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 20). At right is Chief Executive Officer, American Equipment Company (AMECO), Brian Pengelley.

Local Manufacturers and Exporters Encouraged to Explore Markets in Haiti

Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA) President, Metry Seaga, is encouraging local manufacturers and exporters to explore untapped markets that exist in the neighbouring state of Haiti. “Jamaica and our region remain untapped markets, as can be seen on the...

Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on November 16.

Health Ministry Supports Conditional Use of Cannabis for Research and Medicinal Purposes

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), converses with (from left) Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Belize, Turks and Caicos Islands, Bahamas and the Cayman Islands, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, and Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Marlene Street Forrest, during a Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE) stakeholder sensitization luncheon, hosted by the JSE at the Terra Nova Hotel in St. Andrew on Friday (Nov. 16).

Minister Shaw Endorses Proposed Jamaica Social Stock Exchange

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), engages with Annette Salmon of 20/Twenty Strategies Consulting; and founder and CEO, Ingenuity Technologies Limited, Melarka Williams, at the 'Elevate your Business with the Power of Technology' conference, held at Mandeville Hotel in Manchester on November 14.

MSME Sector an Important Driver of Growth – Minister Shaw

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw. (FILE)

Minister Shaw Urges Community Tourism Stakeholders to Embrace Airbnb

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Investor Discussions Progressing on Long Pond and Monymusk Operations

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says progress is being made in discussions involving the Government and private investors regarding the operation of the Monymsk and Long Pond sugar factories in Clarendon and Trelawny, respectively. He also stated that proposals and options for the processing of cane usually handled by Monymusk are being considered, while hinting...

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Andrene Collings and President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton, about to enjoy ripe bananas, at the launch of the 15th annual ‘Eat Jamaican’ Month, at the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) offices, Downtown, Kingston, on November 7.

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Give More Support to Local Food Producers

Jamaicans are being encouraged to give more support to local food producers, as this creates opportunities for the diversification of farms, and places greater focus on value-added products, micro and small business development and job creation. The call comes from Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, in a message read by Acting Permanent Secretary in the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C Hutchinson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on October 17.

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Bamboo Being Explored as a Substitute for Plastic, Polystyrene

Bamboo is being explored as a possible alternative to the production of plastic and polystyrene containers as the Government embarks on a policy to ban the use of the materials. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, said the Government will be looking closely at the potential of the bamboo sector in...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), reading his signed copy of the book, ‘If Caterpillars Can Fly, So Can I’, from Author and Motivational Speaker, Alvin Day (second left), at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Employee Engagement Conference 2018, which was held at Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Monday (October 22). Sharing in the moment are Small Business Director, Scotiabank Jamaica, Avril Leonce (left) and Chief Executive Officer, JBDC, Valerie Veira.

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Employers Encouraged to Maintain Good Relations with Employees

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is calling on employers to maintain good relations with their employees, given that a local study has revealed that approximately 24 per cent of employees are disengaged. “The National Employee Engagement Report Jamaica 2016, which was designed and executed by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Project Management and Project...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaks at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Employee Engagement Conference 2018, which was held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Monday (October 22). Seated at left is Chief Executive Officer, JBDC, Valerie Veira,

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Agriculture Minister Says Some Sugar Cane Lands Will be Used for Other Crops

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, has reiterated that some lands that were once used for sugar-cane production will soon be rationalised for the growing of other crops. Speaking at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Employee Engagement Conference 2018, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Monday (October 22), the Minister said the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday, October 17.

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Gov’t Standardising Bamboo Industry to Spur Investment

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, has expressed a commitment to standardising the expanding bamboo industry in a way that encourages investment and safeguards protected bamboo spaces. The Minister, who was addressing a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (October 17), said a number of local and international investors have expressed interest...

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Andrene Collings (second left), shares in light conversation with (from left) National Standards Council Chairman, James Rawle; Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) Executive Director, Stephen Wedderburn; and Chief Executive Officer of American energy firm, INTREN, Kelly Tomblin, at the BSJ

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Gov’t Committed to Strengthening Quality Infrastructure

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon Audley Shaw, says the Government remains dedicated to strengthening the country’s regulatory, standardisation and conformity framework to facilitate trade, accelerate economic development and improve the quality of life for all Jamaicans. His remarks were delivered by Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Andrene Collings at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) 12th annual...