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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), is greeted by Chairman of the Desnoes and Geddes (D&G) Foundation, Noel daCosta (left), at an inaugural knowledge-sharing forum hosted by the Desnoes and Geddes Foundation, in collaboration with Red Stripe Jamaica, at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on the campus of the University of the West Indies, on November 21. At right is Managing Director of Red Stripe Jamaica, Ricardo Nuncio.

Industry Minister Wants More Focus on Value Chains That Lead to Market Expansion

By: Chad Bryan, November 22, 2018

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says focus must be placed on those value chains that allow for an increase in productivity, market expansion, and adaptability to...

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

By: Ainsworth Morris, November 21, 2018

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left), engages with (from left) Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council, Aubyn Hill; General Manager of Salada Foods, Dianna Blake Bennett; and the company’s Chairman, Patrick Williams, following a joint press briefing on Monday (November 19), at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston, to outline details of Salada Foods' injection of $200 million into the local coffee industry.

Minister Shaw Commends Salada’s $200-Million Investment in Coffee Industry

By: Garfield L. Angus, November 20, 2018

Commerce 7 years ago Health Ministry Supports Conditional Use of Cannabis for Research and Medicinal Purposes
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Film Commissioner at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Renée Robinson, showcases collateral material produced to promote the work of the Commission while highlighting various initiatives that the entity is undertaking to support local film-makers.

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The Jamaica Film Commission is on a mission to promote the local film industry through facilitation of activities that increase investment, export and employment in the sector. Housed at Jamaica...

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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

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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), handing over a fruit seedling to President, University of Technology (UTech), Professor Stephen Vasciannie, at the opening ceremony of a two-day World Food Day conference and exhibition, on Tuesday (October 16) at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew.

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President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Winston Lawson,addresses a recent meeting of the Chamber held at the business group’s office at Overton Plaza, Union Street, St. James.

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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), loads forage into a silo packer, at the official handover of the equipment at the Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine on Wednesday (September 12). The silo packer, which was acquired through funding from the Jamaica Rural Economy and Ecosystems Adapting to Climate Change (Ja REEACH), project, will ensure the provision of high-quality feed for the dairy cattle industry. Chief of Party, Ja REEACH, Karyll Aitcheson (right), and stakeholders in the dairy industry look on.

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