Government of Jamaica

  • Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (back row, fourth left), and Manager, National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), Navenia Wellington Ford (back row, third left), share a photo opportunity with representatives of nine organisations which received certification during the National Certification Body of Jamaica’s (NCBJ) Certificate Handover Ceremony on Wednesday (November 13) at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.

    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (back row, fourth left), and Manager, National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), Navenia Wellington Ford (back row, third left), share a photo opportunity with representatives of nine organisations which received certification during the National Certification Body of Jamaica’s (NCBJ) Certificate Handover Ceremony on Wednesday (November 13) at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.

    More Local Labs Urged to Get Certified to Int’l Standard
    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is calling for...
  • Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson

    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

    Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson

    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

    Minister Hill Calls for Change in How Persons View Productivity
    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is highlighting...
  • Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), converses with young male micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) owners during a Ministerial Breakfast Meeting and Fireside Chat, in recognition of International Men’s Day. The event held at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). From left are: Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), One-on-One Educational Services, Ricardo Allen; Managing Director, Dawson Trading Company Limited, Jordan Dawson, and CEO of Shavuot Farms, Joel Harris.

    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), converses with young male micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) owners during a Ministerial Breakfast Meeting and Fireside Chat, in recognition of International Men’s Day. The event held at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). From left are: Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), One-on-One Educational Services, Ricardo Allen; Managing Director, Dawson Trading Company Limited, Jordan Dawson, and CEO of Shavuot Farms, Joel Harris.

    Minister Hill Encourages Jamaican Men to Build Strong Families
    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging...
  • Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), joins the Trade Board Limited (TBL) team in displaying the ISO 9001:2015 certification, which was officially presented by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), during a recent ceremony at the AC Hotel in Kingston. The TBL members (from left) are Public Relations Officer, Rushelle Whyte; Trade Administrator/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. (Maj. Ret’d) Hugh Blake; and Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Renee White.

    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), joins the Trade Board Limited (TBL) team in displaying the ISO 9001:2015 certification, which was officially presented by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), during a recent ceremony at the AC Hotel in Kingston. The TBL members (from left) are Public Relations Officer, Rushelle Whyte; Trade Administrator/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. (Maj. Ret’d) Hugh Blake; and Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Renee White.

    Trade Board Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification
    The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, a globally...
  • Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Launches Week of Activities for Global Entrepreneurship Week
    Kingston, Jamaica – November 16, 2024 – The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (...
  • Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (back row, fourth left), and Manager, National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), Navenia Wellington Ford (back row, third left), share a photo opportunity with representatives of nine organisations which received certification during the National Certification Body of Jamaica’s (NCBJ) Certificate Handover Ceremony on Wednesday (November 13) at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.

    More Local Labs Urged to Get Certified to Int’l Standard
    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is calling for...
  • Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson

    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

    Minister Hill Calls for Change in How Persons View Productivity
    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is highlighting...
  • Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), converses with young male micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) owners during a Ministerial Breakfast Meeting and Fireside Chat, in recognition of International Men’s Day. The event held at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). From left are: Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), One-on-One Educational Services, Ricardo Allen; Managing Director, Dawson Trading Company Limited, Jordan Dawson, and CEO of Shavuot Farms, Joel Harris.

    Minister Hill Encourages Jamaican Men to Build Strong Families
    Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging...
  • Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), joins the Trade Board Limited (TBL) team in displaying the ISO 9001:2015 certification, which was officially presented by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), during a recent ceremony at the AC Hotel in Kingston. The TBL members (from left) are Public Relations Officer, Rushelle Whyte; Trade Administrator/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. (Maj. Ret’d) Hugh Blake; and Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Renee White.

    Trade Board Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification
    The Trade Board Limited (TBL) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, a globally...
  • Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Launches Week of Activities for Global Entrepreneurship Week
    Kingston, Jamaica – November 16, 2024 – The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (...

Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill


Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce


Sancia Bennett Templer


Permanent Secretary

Latest News & Events

Acting Trade Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, Trade Board Limited (TBL), Althea Matthews (second left), shares a moment with her team (from left) Director of Public Education and Public Relations, Roshane Reid; Export Certification Administrator, Ockeem Thomas; and Senior Legal Counsel, Kanika Tomlinson, at the successful conclusion of a recent virtual Export Information Workshop hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA).

Acting Trade Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, Trade Board Limited (TBL), Althea Matthews (second left), shares a moment with her team (from left) Director of Public Education and Public Relations, Roshane Reid; Export Certification Administrator, Ockeem Thomas; and Senior Legal Counsel, Kanika Tomlinson, at the successful conclusion of a recent virtual Export Information Workshop hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA).

Published On: December 6th, 2024
Scores of local entrepreneurs, exporters and persons looking to enter the export market gained valuable insights and tools to expand or seize business opportunities, at a two-day Export Information Workshop hosted by The Trade Board Limited (TBL). Held in conjunction with the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), the free online...
Published On: December 6th, 2024
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) recently hosted its Local Direct Investment Forum, under the theme: ‘Jamaica Business Gateway: Unlocking Economic Potential Through Digital Transformation’. Held in the Business Auditorium at its Head Office at 18 Trafalgar Road, in Kingston, the forum provided key insights into how Jamaica’s business landscape is evolving through innovative solutions like the Jamaica...

Copyright and Related Rights Manager at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Vivian Rose, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Copyright and Related Rights Manager at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Vivian Rose, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Published On: October 29th, 2024
Copyright and Related Rights Manager at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Vivian Rose, is urging Creatives across Jamaica to improve their understanding of copyright and related rights to protect their valuable intellectual creations. During a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, he advised that while copyright protection is automatic upon the creation of a work, knowledge is the...
Published On: October 28th, 2024
Valerie Veira demits office having head JBDC for several years Harold Davis has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) with the departure of long-time CEO, Valerie Veira, who has gone on retirement. Davis, who has been Veira’s Deputy serving in that capacity since the agency’s inception in 2001. He is a trained Industrial Engineer with...

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.

Published On: October 25th, 2024
Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to play their part in shaping Jamaica’s digital future. The call came from Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, who recently participated in the JIS TV programme, ‘Get the Facts’. “Digital transformation is no longer a nice thing to have; it’s a need to have...

Deputy Director/Legal Counsel at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English.

Deputy Director/Legal Counsel at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English.

Published On: October 25th, 2024
The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) plays a crucial role in fostering the growth and effectiveness of Collective Management Organisations (CMOs), which are vital to the protection and management of intellectual property rights for creative individuals. Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, JIPO, Shantal English, informed JIS News that the Office’s assistance includes hosting quarterly meetings with CMOs to...

Acting Trade Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, Trade Board Limited (TBL), Althea Matthews (second left), shares a moment with her team (from left) Director of Public Education and Public Relations, Roshane Reid; Export Certification Administrator, Ockeem Thomas; and Senior Legal Counsel, Kanika Tomlinson, at the successful conclusion of a recent virtual Export Information Workshop hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA).

Acting Trade Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, Trade Board Limited (TBL), Althea Matthews (second left), shares a moment with her team (from left) Director of Public Education and Public Relations, Roshane Reid; Export Certification Administrator, Ockeem Thomas; and Senior Legal Counsel, Kanika Tomlinson, at the successful conclusion of a recent virtual Export Information Workshop hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA).

Published On: December 6th, 2024
Scores of local entrepreneurs, exporters and persons looking to enter the export market gained valuable insights and tools to expand or seize business opportunities, at a two-day Export Information Workshop hosted by The Trade Board Limited (TBL). Held in conjunction with the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), the free online...
Published On: December 6th, 2024
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) recently hosted its Local Direct Investment Forum, under the theme: ‘Jamaica Business Gateway: Unlocking Economic Potential Through Digital Transformation’. Held in the Business Auditorium at its Head Office at 18 Trafalgar Road, in Kingston, the forum provided key insights into how Jamaica’s business landscape is evolving through innovative solutions like the Jamaica...

Copyright and Related Rights Manager at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Vivian Rose, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Copyright and Related Rights Manager at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Vivian Rose, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Published On: October 29th, 2024
Copyright and Related Rights Manager at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Vivian Rose, is urging Creatives across Jamaica to improve their understanding of copyright and related rights to protect their valuable intellectual creations. During a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, he advised that while copyright protection is automatic upon the creation of a work, knowledge is the...
Published On: October 28th, 2024
Valerie Veira demits office having head JBDC for several years Harold Davis has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) with the departure of long-time CEO, Valerie Veira, who has gone on retirement. Davis, who has been Veira’s Deputy serving in that capacity since the agency’s inception in 2001. He is a trained Industrial Engineer with...

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.

Published On: October 25th, 2024
Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to play their part in shaping Jamaica’s digital future. The call came from Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, who recently participated in the JIS TV programme, ‘Get the Facts’. “Digital transformation is no longer a nice thing to have; it’s a need to have...

Deputy Director/Legal Counsel at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English.

Deputy Director/Legal Counsel at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English.

Published On: October 25th, 2024
The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) plays a crucial role in fostering the growth and effectiveness of Collective Management Organisations (CMOs), which are vital to the protection and management of intellectual property rights for creative individuals. Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, JIPO, Shantal English, informed JIS News that the Office’s assistance includes hosting quarterly meetings with CMOs to...

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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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