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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, contributes to debate on the Report of the Commission to Review Jamaica’s Relations within the CARICOM and CARIFORUM Frameworks in the House of Representatives on June 19. At left is Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Minister Shaw Calls for Fair and Rigorous Application of Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that the provisions of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas must be applied fairly and rigorously in order to result in increased economic development in the region. “Therefore, we need...

Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Chairman. Metry Seaga (centre), along with Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Deans (left); and Chairman of the Chinese entity, Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO), Chen Chunming, peruse information on the JSEZA, during Wednesday’s (June 20) press briefing to announce plans for the development of the Jamaica Gansu Industrial Park and Special Economic Zone in St. Elizabeth by JISCO. The briefing was held at the JSEZA, Waterloo Road, St. Andrew.

JISCO to Spend $3 Billion on Industrial Park and Special Economic Zone at Nain

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Mike Henry (left), greets Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, People’s Republic of China, Wang Jiangping, who arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) on June 20 for a two-day visit.

China’s Vice Minister of Industry Arrives

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), speaks with Project Manager, Strategic Public Sector Transformation Project, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Othneil Hemans, after the launch of the ISO Quality Systems Implementation Technicians (Q-SITs/Junior Consultants) Training Course, at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) in St. Andrew on Monday (June 18).

ISO Quality Systems Implementation Technicians Called on to be Agents of Change

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), examines the label of a Monymusk Rum during a tour of National Rums of Jamaica Limited and Clarendon Distillers Limited in Lionel Town, Clarendon, on Thursday (June 14). Observing (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, National Rums of Jamaica, Winston Harrison; Chairman of the Board of Directors, Komal Samaroo; and Chief Financial Officer, Martha Miller.

Rum Manufacturers Encouraged to Partner More With Sugar Cane Farmers

Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (left); and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange, admiring a design done by one of the nine local emerging designers at the launch of the ‘Irie Magic Fashion Fusion’ event, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel recently.

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JBDC Helping to Develop Talent in Fashion Industry

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is redesigning and rebuilding Jamaica’s fashion future, through the development of the local talent in the industry. The agency has implemented a fashion programme, dubbed ‘Irie Magic Fashion Fusion’, which highlights the works of nine local emerging designers and recent Edna Manley College graduates. Through the programme the designers are also being mentored and...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), examines the label of a Monymusk Rum during a factory tour of National Rums of Jamaica Limited and Clarendon Distillers Limited in Lionel Town, Clarendon, on Thursday (June 14). With the Minister (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, National Rums of Jamaica, Winston Harrison; and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Komal Samaroo.

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Local Rum Manufacturing Companies Encouraged to Market Products in Region

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is encouraging local rum-manufacturing companies to produce more high-quality products and market them within the Caribbean region. During a factory tour of National Rums of Jamaica and Clarendon Distillers Limited in Lionel Town, Clarendon, on June 14, Mr. Shaw said Jamaica’s rum-manufacturing companies can earn millions annually from the regional...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking at the Jamaica Trade and Investment Promotions Agency

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Jamaica’s Energy Diversification Programme Bearing Fruit

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the early decision to move aggressively towards energy diversification makes Jamaica less susceptible to the volatility of oil prices in the global market. He noted that developments in liquefied natural gas (LNG), wind and solar will provide a total of 410 megawatts of alternative energy to the national grid...

Chairman of Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), Lyttleton Shirley, addresses JAMPRO’s three-day Jamaica Investment Forum at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on June 13.

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Government Lauded for Emphasis on BPO Sector

Chairman of Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), Lyttleton Shirley, says the Government has wisely tapped the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector as one of the key industries to “ramp up” growth and employment. Speaking at JAMPRO’s third staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on June 13, Mr. Shirley said that with its...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses JAMPRO’s third staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on June 13.

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Fisheries Minister Says Local Fishermen Must Take Advantage of Deep-Sea Resources

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says local fishermen should focus less on nearshore practices and instead take advantage of opportunities offered out in the deep ocean. Addressing reporters at JAMPRO’s third staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on June 13, Mr. Shaw said it is an acknowledged...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (standing), delivers the main address at the opening ceremony of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) 2018, at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites hotel, on June 12. Listening keenly (from left) are Chief Development Officer, New Fortress Energy, Brannen McElmurray; President and CEO, Scotia Group Jamaica, David Noel; Chairman and Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry; President, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Dianne Edwards; Chairman of JAMPRO, Senator Don Wehby; and Regional Director, Business Year Magazine, Han Lee.

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National Investment Policy to be Tabled This Fiscal Year

The National Investment Policy, poised as the pivotal blueprint through which the Government will attract and facilitate investments, is expected to be tabled in Parliament as a Green Paper this fiscal year. A series of national consultations will also be conducted to further bolster the policy. This is according to Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw,...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) 36th Annual Business & Workplace Convention at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios on June 8.

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Employers Must Engage Workers – Industry Minister

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that for Jamaica to achieve and maximise its full economic potential, employers must involve workers in everything they do. The Minister, who was addressing the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) 36th Annual Business & Workplace Convention at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios on June 8, further called...