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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange (centre), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is greeted by CEO of JACANA, Alexandra Chong, during an event at Island Village in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Thursday, April 20, in recognition of International Cannabis Day.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange (centre), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is greeted by CEO of JACANA, Alexandra Chong, during an event at Island Village in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Thursday, April 20, in recognition of International Cannabis Day.

Ministry Continues to Advocate for Inclusion of More Farmers in Cannabis Industry

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce continues to advocate for the inclusion of more Jamaican farmers in the cultivation of ganja as part of efforts to develop the sector and tap into its potential economic benefits. State Minister in...
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Vice President in charge of Investment and Linkages, Norman Naar, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Vice President in charge of Investment and Linkages, Norman Naar, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

JAMPRO Endorses ‘Ahead of the Curve’ Theme for Outsource2Jamaica Conference
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), displays a hot pepper at the launch of the ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ project, at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), 6 Winchester Road in Kingston, on April 19. With the Minister (from left) are Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Representative to Jamaica, Dr. Crispim Moreira; Focal Point, Chairman of the Project Management Committee at the BSJ, Julia Bonner Douett; Chairman of the BSJ, Wilfred Baghaloo and Executive Director of the BSJ, Dr. Velton Gooden.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), displays a hot pepper at the launch of the ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ project, at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), 6 Winchester Road in Kingston, on April 19. With the Minister (from left) are Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Representative to Jamaica, Dr. Crispim Moreira; Focal Point, Chairman of the Project Management Committee at the BSJ, Julia Bonner Douett; Chairman of the BSJ, Wilfred Baghaloo and Executive Director of the BSJ, Dr. Velton Gooden.

Government Partners with FAO to Strengthen Int’l Competitiveness in Hot Pepper Industry
Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley.
Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley.

JANAAC Ensures Exports Meet Int’l Standards
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks at a press conference held at Jamaica House, on April 13.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks at a press conference held at Jamaica House, on April 13.

Business Path Being Cleared for Medicinal Cannabis Industry Players

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Factories Corporation to Invest $871.71 Million in Capital Projects

The Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) plans to undertake capital investment projects valued at $871.71 million for the 2023/24 fiscal year. This is outlined in the 2023/24 Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, tabled in the House of Representatives by Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, recently. Under the programme, work will be undertaken...
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President, Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) Anand Biradar, shares details about the upcoming Outsource2Jamaica 2023 Conference, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (April 11).
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Businesses Invited to Participate in Outsource2Jamaica 2023 Conference

Companies operating in the Global Services Sector (GSS) as well as businesses in the finance, tourism, agriculture and logistics industries are being invited to participate in the Outsource2Jamaica 2023 Conference. The event, being organised by the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), is slated for May 10 and 11 at the Jewels Grande Montego Bay All-Inclusive Resort and Spa in...
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Senior Sales and Promotion Manager at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Ricardo Durant
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April 27 & 28 Are Buyers’ Days at Expo Jamaica

The first two days of Expo Jamaica 2023 have been reserved exclusively for buyers to transact business with exhibitors. Expo Jamaica will be held from April 27 to 30 at the National Indoor Sports Centre and the National Arena in Kingston, under the theme: ‘Connecting the World to Jamaica.’ Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Senior...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre) presents small business owner, Garth Bowers (right), with an award, at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Integrated Community Development Project II, Enterprise Development Grant awards ceremony held on April 6, at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. At left is Managing Director, JSIF, Omar Sweeny.
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Outstanding Micro-Entrepreneurs Awarded

A total of 20 micro-entrepreneurs who benefitted from grants under the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) II, cycles one and two, were recognized for their outstanding achievements by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). The entrepreneurs are from the communities of Denham Town, August Town and Greenwich Town in Kingston and St. Andrew, Treadlight in Clarendon and Mount Salem, Anchovy,...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
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Red Stripe’s Expansion Project an Export Boost – Dr. Dunn

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, has welcomed Red Stripe's Cellars Expansion for Beer (CERS) Production Project, which has increased the company’s brewing capacity, as creating a boost for Jamaica’s exports. “This significant investment in Jamaica’s manufacturing landscape has positive implications for export, which the Ministry wholeheartedly embraces and supports,” he said. Dr. Dunn...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica’s 41st annual marketing seminar at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on Wednesday (April 5). Seated is Seminar Day Programme Lead, Alanis Blake.
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MSMEs Benefit from $13 Billion in Gov’t Funding Support

A total of $13 billion in affordable loans and credit guarantees were provided for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) by the Government during fiscal year 2022/23. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, during the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica’s 41st annual marketing seminar at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown...
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