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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (at podium)), speaks at the EXIM Bank’s annual strategic planning retreat, held at the institution’s Hope Road Offices today (September 9).

Industry Minister Wants Closer Working Relationship Between DBJ and EXIM Bank

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, is proposing a closer working relationship between the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) and EXIM Bank Jamaica, in order to maximise funding resources available for on-lending to micro, small and medium-sized...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), cuts the ribbon to officially open ibex's third location at the Courtleigh Building in New Kingston on September 4. Others (from left) are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ibex, Bob Dechant; and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards.

IBEX Opens New Kingston Location, Employing 700 Persons

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left) enjoys a light moment as President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, presents a package to President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Howard Mitchell, following the media launch of CanEx Jamaica Business Conference and Expo on Tuesday (September 4) at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Also pictured (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of Zimmer Global Jamaica Sales, T’Shura Gibbs; and Founder of CanEx, Douglas Gordon.

CLA Issues 44 Licences and 288 Conditional Approvals

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing journalists during Tuesday’s (September 3) press conference at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston.

Hospitality Sector Well Positioned to Achieve Revenue Target –Bartlett

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaks at the launch of CanEx Jamaica Business Conference and Expo, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (September 4).

Work In Progress to Establish Closer Ties Between Local Cannabis Dealers and Banks In US

Professor Laura B. Roberts-Nkrumah, Faculty of Food and Agriculture, The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine Campus (right) presents a copy of her book, entitled ‘The Breadfruit Germplasm Collection’, to Professor Michael Taylor of the UWI Mona Campus, at the book launch held on September 3, at the UWI Mona Campus.

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Minister Shaw Welcomes Breadfruit Publication

A publication on breadfruit is being hailed by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Audley Shaw, as a useful resource in increasing production of the tree crop as Jamaica looks to further reduce its food-import bill. The ‘Breadfruit Germplasm Collection’ written by Professor Laura B. Roberts-Nkrumah of the Faculty of Food and Agriculture at the University of the West...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, emphasises a point at today’s (September 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

7 years ago CabinetIndustry

National Craft Policy to be Tabled as White Paper

Cabinet has given approval for the National Craft Policy – An Integrated Approach to be tabled as a White Paper in Parliament. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, during today’s (September 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, in St. Andrew. The Policy aims to streamline the Jamaican craft...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence (centre), coverses with Global GAP Consultant, Leonardo Ferrer Narvaez (left) at a Global GAP consultancy meeting at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (September 2). Looking on is Project Manager, Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP), Troy Chambers.

7 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

700 Farmers in Essex Valley to Benefit From Global GAP Training

Seven hundred farmers, who operate in the Essex Valley region of St. Elizabeth, will benefit from training towards enabling them to achieve Global Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification. The training is part of the Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP), which aims to enhance the production and productivity of farmers in a sustainable, climate-sensitive manner, while improving their livelihood. Permanent...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange, speaks at the inaugural Awards Banquet of the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on August 31.

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PHOTOS: JCAP Inaugural Awards Banquet on August 31st

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange, speaks at the inaugural Awards Banquet of the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on August 31.

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation, Diane Edwards speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

7 years ago IndustryJIS Think Tank

JAMPRO to Facilitate Initiatives to Reposition the Country to Be More Competitive in the Outsourcing Sector

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will be facilitating various initiatives to reposition the country to be more competitive in the higher value-added segments in the outsourcing sector. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards noted that the Agency has developed a strong marketing strategy for the industry, with primary focus on attracting more shared services...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), along with Chief Executive Officer of Kolau, Danny Sanchez-Mola (second left), display a copy of the signed memorandum of understanding (MOU), which will facilitate the digitisation of 25,000 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), in three years. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry’s St. Lucia Avenue offices in New Kingston, today (August 29). Others (from left) are Country Representative of the Organization of American States, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dermon Spence.

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Industry Ministry Launches Three-Year MSME Digital Marketing Plan

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, in partnership with the Organization of American States (OAS), has launched a three-year Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Digital Marketing Plan, to strengthen and empower MSMEs in Jamaica with digital marketing solutions. This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), today (August 29) between the Ministry and Kolau, a...

Programme Director, Skills Development for the Global Services Sector (GSS) Project, JAMPRO, Marjorie Straw, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on August 28.

7 years ago IndustryJIS Think Tank

JAMPRO Official Says GSS Project Will Help to Close Skills Gap

Programme Director, Skills Development for the Global Services Sector (GSS) Project, Marjorie Straw, says the initiative will play a significant role in closing the skills gap for the global digital services. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 28, Miss Straw, who operates out of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), said the project will also help Jamaica to compete at...