Government of Jamaica

  • Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Mrs. Sancia Bennett Templer (left) greets CEO of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA), Dr. Ramesh Ramden at the ‘Doing Business in Jamaica’ seminar, a key event for the TTMA Trade Mission to Jamaica, held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Monday, 12 May 2025.

    Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Mrs. Sancia Bennett Templer (left) greets CEO of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA), Dr. Ramesh Ramden at the ‘Doing Business in Jamaica’ seminar, a key event for the TTMA Trade Mission to Jamaica, held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Monday, 12 May 2025.

    Jamaica Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Trade at TTMA Doing Business in Jamaica Seminar
    Jamaica’s Business Ministry, the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC),...

  • Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce (1st right), is pictured with Mr. Steven Whittingham, Chairman, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) (1st left), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) (2nd left), Consul General of Jamaica in New York, Mrs. Alsion Roach Wilson, OD (centre), and Ms. Andrea Kelly, GM, Jamaica Central Securities Depository (JCSD) (2nd right) at the “Investing in Jamaica and Housing Forum 2025,” held on May 8, 2025, at Resorts World New York. The event was hosted by Jamaica’s Consulate General in New York in partnership with the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE).

    Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce (1st right), is pictured with Mr. Steven Whittingham, Chairman, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) (1st left), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) (2nd left), Consul General of Jamaica in New York, Mrs. Alsion Roach Wilson, OD (centre), and Ms. Andrea Kelly, GM, Jamaica Central Securities Depository (JCSD) (2nd right) at the “Investing in Jamaica and Housing Forum 2025,” held on May 8, 2025, at Resorts World New York. The event was hosted by Jamaica’s Consulate General in New York in partnership with the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE).

    Minister Aubyn Hill Champions Jamaica’s Economic Strength and Export Strategy at New York Investment & Housing Forum
    NEW YORK, USA – May 9, 2025: Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry,...

  • Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer (left), greets Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA), Dr. Ramesh Ramdeen, at the Doing Business With Jamaica Seminar held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Monday (May 12). The seminar signals the start of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) Trade Mission to Jamaica.

    Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer (left), greets Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA), Dr. Ramesh Ramdeen, at the Doing Business With Jamaica Seminar held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Monday (May 12). The seminar signals the start of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) Trade Mission to Jamaica.

    Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago Looking to Increase Trade and Investment
    A delegation from Trinidad and Tobago is in the island as part of a business mission aimed...

  • Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), is greeted by Technical Consultant with the Environmental Health Laboratory (EHL), Nilsia Johnson (second left), at the recent accreditation ceremony for EHL, held at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston. Others pictured (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Dr. Yvette Castell, and Director of the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), Dr. Marlene Tapper.

    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), is greeted by Technical Consultant with the Environmental Health Laboratory (EHL), Nilsia Johnson (second left), at the recent accreditation ceremony for EHL, held at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston. Others pictured (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Dr. Yvette Castell, and Director of the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), Dr. Marlene Tapper.

    Persons Urged to Only Use Services of Labs That Are Certified
    Persons seeking to engage the services of laboratories are urged to ensure that only...

  • Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), greets Ambassador of the European Union to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola (left), during the official launch of the Caribbean Investment Forum 2025 on Tuesday (May 6), at the AC Hotel in Kingston. Sharing in the moment are Executive Director of Caribbean Export, Dr. Damie Sinanan (second left) and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox. The three-day forum will be held from July 29 to 31 at the Montego Bay Conference Centre in St. James.

    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), greets Ambassador of the European Union to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola (left), during the official launch of the Caribbean Investment Forum 2025 on Tuesday (May 6), at the AC Hotel in Kingston. Sharing in the moment are Executive Director of Caribbean Export, Dr. Damie Sinanan (second left) and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox. The three-day forum will be held from July 29 to 31 at the Montego Bay Conference Centre in St. James.

    Jamaica Can Lead Charge in Unlocking Caribbean Investments – Minister Hill
    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is...

  • Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Mrs. Sancia Bennett Templer (left) greets CEO of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA), Dr. Ramesh Ramden at the ‘Doing Business in Jamaica’ seminar, a key event for the TTMA Trade Mission to Jamaica, held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Monday, 12 May 2025.

    Jamaica Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Trade at TTMA Doing Business in Jamaica Seminar
    Jamaica’s Business Ministry, the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC),...

  • Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce (1st right), is pictured with Mr. Steven Whittingham, Chairman, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) (1st left), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) (2nd left), Consul General of Jamaica in New York, Mrs. Alsion Roach Wilson, OD (centre), and Ms. Andrea Kelly, GM, Jamaica Central Securities Depository (JCSD) (2nd right) at the “Investing in Jamaica and Housing Forum 2025,” held on May 8, 2025, at Resorts World New York. The event was hosted by Jamaica’s Consulate General in New York in partnership with the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE).

    Minister Aubyn Hill Champions Jamaica’s Economic Strength and Export Strategy at New York Investment & Housing Forum
    NEW YORK, USA – May 9, 2025: Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry,...

  • Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer (left), greets Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA), Dr. Ramesh Ramdeen, at the Doing Business With Jamaica Seminar held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Monday (May 12). The seminar signals the start of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) Trade Mission to Jamaica.

    Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago Looking to Increase Trade and Investment
    A delegation from Trinidad and Tobago is in the island as part of a business mission aimed...

  • Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), is greeted by Technical Consultant with the Environmental Health Laboratory (EHL), Nilsia Johnson (second left), at the recent accreditation ceremony for EHL, held at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston. Others pictured (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Dr. Yvette Castell, and Director of the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), Dr. Marlene Tapper.

    Persons Urged to Only Use Services of Labs That Are Certified
    Persons seeking to engage the services of laboratories are urged to ensure that only...

  • Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), greets Ambassador of the European Union to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola (left), during the official launch of the Caribbean Investment Forum 2025 on Tuesday (May 6), at the AC Hotel in Kingston. Sharing in the moment are Executive Director of Caribbean Export, Dr. Damie Sinanan (second left) and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox. The three-day forum will be held from July 29 to 31 at the Montego Bay Conference Centre in St. James.

    Jamaica Can Lead Charge in Unlocking Caribbean Investments – Minister Hill
    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is...

Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce

Sancia Bennett Templer

Permanent Secretary

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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness cuts the ribbon to officially open Expo Jamaica 2025 on April 3.

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness cuts the ribbon to officially open Expo Jamaica 2025 on April 3.

New markets, new buyers, new opportunities: JAMPRO pushes business deals at Expo Jamaica 2025
Published On: May 14th, 2025
THE CURTAINS have closed on Expo Jamaica 2025, and the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) – one of the 20 agencies of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce – is celebrating a powerful outcome of unprecedented international reach and a dynamic showcase of Jamaica’s export-ready goods and services. Held from April 3–6 at the National Arena and National Indoor Sports Centre, this year’s staging...
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Tafara Smith, Focal Point for the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, while presenting the project status update on hot peppers in Jamaica at the Hand Over Ceremony themed ‘Improving the Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities and the Hot Pepper Value Chain Project’ at the Bureau of Standards on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Tafara Smith, Focal Point for the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, while presenting the project status update on hot peppers in Jamaica at the Hand Over Ceremony themed ‘Improving the Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities and the Hot Pepper Value Chain Project’ at the Bureau of Standards on Monday, July 28, 2025.

BSJ improving JA hot pepper competitiveness with over US $1M support
Published On: May 14th, 2025
Tafara Smith, Focal Point for the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, outlined that the project of making Jamaica’s hot pepper competitive was implemented with the main aim of improving the phytosanitary quality of peppers locally. Smith said that given the reports of the Jamaican peppers being exported, especially the raw pepper products, the project was written with the mandate to reduce those phytosanitary inceptions...
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JBDC expands reach of EU’s Digital Jamaica Training programme
Published On: May 14th, 2025
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation continues the roll-out of the Digital Jamaica Training in the parishes of Portland, St James, Kingston, St Elizabeth and Clarendon, increasing its reach to entrepreneurs across the island. The next round of training:   Digital Jamaica Training is funded by the European Union (EU) and managed by the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC)...
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Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Lilyclaire Bellamy.

Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Lilyclaire Bellamy.

Jamaica Moving to Protect Local Plant Innovations with New Legislation
Published On: May 7th, 2025
Jamaica is working towards introducing legislation to protect new plant varieties developed by local breeders, enabling them to benefit from and safeguard their innovations. This is in keeping with the broader strategy to modernise the country’s intellectual property (IP) framework and support key growth sectors such as agriculture. The proposed law would align Jamaica with global standards, including the...
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Project Manager, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Vanessa Oates (left); Executive Director, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden (third left); Project Focal Point, BSJ, Tafara Smith (centre); and Project Donor Representative from the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), Pablo Jenkins, with hot pepper farmers holding packages of farming equipment and other implements during the ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ project handover ceremony, on Monday (April 28), at the Kingston offices of the BSJ.

Project Manager, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Vanessa Oates (left); Executive Director, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden (third left); Project Focal Point, BSJ, Tafara Smith (centre); and Project Donor Representative from the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), Pablo Jenkins, with hot pepper farmers holding packages of farming equipment and other implements during the ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ project handover ceremony, on Monday (April 28), at the Kingston offices of the BSJ.

Project to Increase Export Earnings from Hot Pepper
Published On: May 7th, 2025
Increased export earnings from hot pepper are among the projected outcomes from the soon-to-be concluded ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ project. The project aims to support increased compliance to sanitary and phytosanitary standards for production and export of Jamaica’s hot pepper to the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK...
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Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Television Department in Kingston

Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Television Department in Kingston

Jamaica Leads the Caribbean in Radiation Safety
Published On: May 7th, 2025
With a solid framework, deep technical expertise and forward-thinking vision, Jamaica has established itself as the regional leader in radiation safety and security. The country is leading the way for Caribbean nations and earning international acclaim for its efforts in the peaceful application and regulation of ionising radiation. Central to this progress is the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (...
Read More

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness cuts the ribbon to officially open Expo Jamaica 2025 on April 3.

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness cuts the ribbon to officially open Expo Jamaica 2025 on April 3.

New markets, new buyers, new opportunities: JAMPRO pushes business deals at Expo Jamaica 2025
Published On: May 14th, 2025
THE CURTAINS have closed on Expo Jamaica 2025, and the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) – one of the 20 agencies of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce – is celebrating a powerful outcome of unprecedented international reach and a dynamic showcase of Jamaica’s export-ready goods and services. Held from April 3–6 at the National Arena and National Indoor Sports Centre, this year’s staging...
Read More

Tafara Smith, Focal Point for the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, while presenting the project status update on hot peppers in Jamaica at the Hand Over Ceremony themed ‘Improving the Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities and the Hot Pepper Value Chain Project’ at the Bureau of Standards on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Tafara Smith, Focal Point for the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, while presenting the project status update on hot peppers in Jamaica at the Hand Over Ceremony themed ‘Improving the Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities and the Hot Pepper Value Chain Project’ at the Bureau of Standards on Monday, July 28, 2025.

BSJ improving JA hot pepper competitiveness with over US $1M support
Published On: May 14th, 2025
Tafara Smith, Focal Point for the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, outlined that the project of making Jamaica’s hot pepper competitive was implemented with the main aim of improving the phytosanitary quality of peppers locally. Smith said that given the reports of the Jamaican peppers being exported, especially the raw pepper products, the project was written with the mandate to reduce those phytosanitary inceptions...
Read More
JBDC expands reach of EU’s Digital Jamaica Training programme
Published On: May 14th, 2025
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation continues the roll-out of the Digital Jamaica Training in the parishes of Portland, St James, Kingston, St Elizabeth and Clarendon, increasing its reach to entrepreneurs across the island. The next round of training:   Digital Jamaica Training is funded by the European Union (EU) and managed by the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC)...
Read More

Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Lilyclaire Bellamy.

Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Lilyclaire Bellamy.

Jamaica Moving to Protect Local Plant Innovations with New Legislation
Published On: May 7th, 2025
Jamaica is working towards introducing legislation to protect new plant varieties developed by local breeders, enabling them to benefit from and safeguard their innovations. This is in keeping with the broader strategy to modernise the country’s intellectual property (IP) framework and support key growth sectors such as agriculture. The proposed law would align Jamaica with global standards, including the...
Read More

Project Manager, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Vanessa Oates (left); Executive Director, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden (third left); Project Focal Point, BSJ, Tafara Smith (centre); and Project Donor Representative from the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), Pablo Jenkins, with hot pepper farmers holding packages of farming equipment and other implements during the ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ project handover ceremony, on Monday (April 28), at the Kingston offices of the BSJ.

Project Manager, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Vanessa Oates (left); Executive Director, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden (third left); Project Focal Point, BSJ, Tafara Smith (centre); and Project Donor Representative from the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), Pablo Jenkins, with hot pepper farmers holding packages of farming equipment and other implements during the ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ project handover ceremony, on Monday (April 28), at the Kingston offices of the BSJ.

Project to Increase Export Earnings from Hot Pepper
Published On: May 7th, 2025
Increased export earnings from hot pepper are among the projected outcomes from the soon-to-be concluded ‘Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica’ project. The project aims to support increased compliance to sanitary and phytosanitary standards for production and export of Jamaica’s hot pepper to the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK...
Read More

Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Television Department in Kingston

Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Television Department in Kingston

Jamaica Leads the Caribbean in Radiation Safety
Published On: May 7th, 2025
With a solid framework, deep technical expertise and forward-thinking vision, Jamaica has established itself as the regional leader in radiation safety and security. The country is leading the way for Caribbean nations and earning international acclaim for its efforts in the peaceful application and regulation of ionising radiation. Central to this progress is the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (...
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Welcome to the official website of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

We have, therefore, placed much energy and enthusiasm into the development of this website to provide timely information on the Ministry, our agencies and programmes.

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