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Posted on 14/03/2025
Jamaica Ripe for Business
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Caribbean and is urging more diaspora members to do business in the country. Senator Hill was addressing a panel discussion on Monday (June 17) on the topic ‘Jamaica Open for Bu...
Posted on 14/03/2025
Aubyn Hill engages private sector to build back St Elizabeth
AUBYN Hill, the minister of industry, investment, and commerce, has made a sweeping call to private sector stakeholders to aid in rebuilding communities affected by Hurricane Beryl with an eye for more resilient structures. The minister, a St Elizabeth native, invited members of Lydford Mining Company and Jamaica Institution ...
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Posted on 16/03/2016
Monymusk Talks
Hon. Karl Samuda, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (centre) today (Wednesday, March 16, 2016) met with representatives of COMPLANT/Pan Caribbean Sugar Company Limited at his New Kingston offices to discuss issues relating to the future of the Monymusk...
Posted on 12/03/2016
Industry and Agriculture Merger a Strategic Move – Samuda
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, said the merger of the Industry portfolio with Agriculture is a strategic move aimed at accelerating business development and job creation. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mr. Samuda...
Posted on 11/03/2016
Minister Samuda Encourages Contribution from Ministry Staff
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is looking forward to a “healthy, productive and constructive relationship” with the staff of the Agriculture division of the Ministry. Speaking at a welcome reception held at the Hope Gardens...
Posted on 11/03/2016
Caymanas Project Targeted by Govt. in Job Creation Thrust
The newly-appointed Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Hon. Karl Samuda, said the Ministry will be placing greater focus on the build-out of the Caymanas enterprise zone, as part of the efforts to boost job creation. “We will...
Posted on 10/03/2016
Ministry Focusing on Growth in Industry and Agriculture
New Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, welcomes the merger of the industry and commerce portfolios with agriculture, which he says “opens the doors for a lot of opportunities for growth and for expansion in industry...
Posted on 08/03/2016
Hon. Karl Samuda Takes Charge!
The Hon. Karl Samuda now holds the portfolio of Minister of Industry, Commerce & Agriculture and Fisheries. He has taken charge of this new Ministry, along with the Hon. JC Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio. Minister Samuda officially takes up office...
Posted on 28/01/2016
Drafting of Interim Regulations for Cannabis Industry Underway
The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Ganja, this week, gave instructions for drafting of interim regulations for the Cannabis industry to begin. The instructions came after an exhaustive process including consultation with key stakeholders by the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA). The Interim...
Posted on 17/12/2015
BSJ Steps Up Activities against Faulty Block Makers
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is intensifying its activities to increase the compliance rate among block makers. Already, a number of manufacturers have brought their operations up to standard, since the agency raised concern about the high percentage of...
Posted on 09/11/2015
Work Far Advanced On Policy for Bamboo Industry
Work currently being undertaken by the Government to develop a policy for Jamaica’s emerging bamboo industry, could be completed by year-end. State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, who has oversight for the sector, tells JIS News...
