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December 2024
 

06 December 2024

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).

Exporters Empowered to Seize Opportunities in Global Markets

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 06 Dec 2024    admin   
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 sessions provided participants with critical knowledge on leveraging export opportunities and navigating international markets effectively. Day one featured a dynamic presentation and...


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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

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 06 Dec 2024    admin   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is calling for more local laboratories to get certified to international standard. He noted that certification by JANAAC Global Accreditation, the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) or the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), signals to the global marketplace that the entities are operating at the highest level. “Certification affirms your readiness to meet the highest demands in quality, ensuring Jamaica’s standing in international markets,” Senator Hill said. “It’s not a requirement by law,...


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

Minister Hill Calls for Change in How Persons View Productivity

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 06 Dec 2024    admin   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is highlighting the need for a change in perception about workplace productivity. He said that productivity is not just about tasks completed within the confines of an office, noting that it should also be measured by other factors impacting the workforce. “It extends far beyond that, encompassing the innovations we foster, the relationships we build, and the strategies we implement to create meaningful, sustainable progress,” the Minister said. “Productivity is about working smarter; finding better tools, skills or...


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JAMPRO Hosts Investment Forum

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 06 Dec 2024    admin   
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 Business Gateway (JBG) online platform. It also addressed the critical need for better understanding of the regulatory processes to promote efficiency in business interactions with...


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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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