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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), in conversation with Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Senator Don Wehby, during the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) 2018, at the Iberostar Hotels and Resorts in St. James, on June 12.

Electronic Platform Being Developed to Facilitate Investments

By: Denise Dennis, June 13, 2018

The Government has started development of two complementary electronic platforms that will enable increased efficiency in the investment and exporting sectors. The platforms are the National Business Portal (NBP) and...

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.

Employers Must Engage Workers – Industry Minister

By: Garwin Davis, June 12, 2018

Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Stephen Wedderburn, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on June 7. At right is Director in the Science and Technology Division at the BSJ, Dr. Dwight Ramdon.

BSJ Encourages Business to Implement Standards

By: Peta Gay Rowe, June 10, 2018

Agriculture 8 years ago Agriculture Minister Hails LASCO for REAP
By: Chad Bryan, June 8, 2018
Commerce 8 years ago BSJ Restructures Operations
By: Peta Gay Rowe, June 8, 2018
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By: Garwin Davis, June 7, 2018

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Some of the 25 participants graduating from the Clarendon Municipal Corporation's (CMC) three-month Clarendon Youth In Business training programme. The graduation ceremony was held at the CMC in May Pen on May 31.

8 years ago CommerceYouth

25 Entrepreneurs Graduate from Clarendon Youth in Business Training Programme

Entrepreneur, Mark Shand, who owns fashion accessories outlet, K&M Designs, first decided to make ladies handbags from calabash after meeting a woman who owned one for 10 years. “I examined...

By: Barbara Ellington, June 3, 2018

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), converses with Chairman, Institute of Internal Auditors (Jamaica Chapter), Collin Greenland, during the entity’s business conference at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, on Thursday (May 31). Mr. Shaw was the keynote speaker.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Internal Auditors Urged to Support Business Regularisation Thrust

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, is calling on members of the local chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) to support the Government’s thrust to...

By: Douglas Mcintosh, June 1, 2018

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking at the recent Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League (JCCUL) Awards Banquet, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel & Resort in St. James.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Industry Minister Lauds Credit Union Movement

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the credit union movement has been a tower of economic strength, which has served as a catalyst for many...

By: Garwin Davis, June 1, 2018

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, makes a point during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on May 29. In the background is Member of Parliament for Eastern Hanover, Dave Brown.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Government Developing Crop Loss and Farm Insurance Programme

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the Government is in the process of developing a crop loss and farm insurance...

By: Chad Bryan, May 30, 2018

Principal Director, Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Division in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Oral Shaw, speaks at the Business Continuity Workshop, which was held at The Knutsford Court Hotel on Monday (May 21). Listening (from right) are Managing Director, Institute of Business Continuity Training, Michael Bittle; and Initiative Manager, Enhancing Knowledge and Application of Comprehensive Disaster Management Initiative, Dr. Elvis Nurse.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

MSME Operators Encouraged to Engage More in Business Continuity Management

Principal Director in the Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) Division, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Oral Shaw, has called on operators in the sector to engage more...

By: Ainsworth Morris, May 22, 2018

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), engages with Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (right), and Executive Director of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Imega Breese McNab. Occasion was the launch of the 'True Stories – From Farm to Shelf' publication on May 15, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Minister Shaw to Tackle Food Imports in Tourism Sector

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Ministry intends to tackle the issue of food imports in the tourism industry head-on. The majority of the...

By: Garfield L. Angus, May 18, 2018

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Registered Farmers to Get Assistance

Registered farmers who were affected by heavy rains between May 4 and 7 will receive assistance through funds allocated to Members of Parliament. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon....

By: Chad Bryan, May 16, 2018

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw.

8 years ago Commerce

Jamaica Investment Forum Set For June 12-14 in Mobay

The third Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) takes place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 12 to 14 under the theme ‘Connect for Business’. This triennial event, organised by...

By: Douglas McIntosh, May 12, 2018