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The Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, giving his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday (May 11), in the House of Representatives.

JAMPRO Facilitates Us$200 Million In Local And Foreign Direct Investments, 6,500 New Jobs

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 18 May 2021    communications   
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation ( JAMPRO ) recorded injection of US$200 million in Local Direct Investment (LDI) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the local economy during the last financial year and the creation of almost 6,500 new jobs. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the disclosure in his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 11). He said that the development is despite the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He noted that the agency also facilitated more than US$755 million in...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw giving his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday (May 11), in the House of Representatives.

Programme In Train To Grant Residency To Foster Investment

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 18 May 2021    communications   
The Government is working on the development of a framework for the introduction of an Economic Residency Programme to grant residency to foster investment. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. He said the undertaking is being done by the Ministry through JAMPRO and in collaboration with the Ministry of National Security. Mr. Shaw said the proposal has been approved by Cabinet for further consultation and determination of the conditions for...


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Major Investment By Cement Company To Boost Construction Sector

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 14 May 2021    communications   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Caribbean Cement Company Limited’s planned investment of another $1.75 billion, will contribute to the continued development of the construction sector. The company plans to invest this sum over the next three years to improve its efficiencies and continue to increase its capacity. “This expansion supports the growth in the construction sector, which is one of the few sectors that show consistent growth during this difficult period,” Mr. Shaw said, during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. Seated at left is Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Work Continues On National Five-Year Agribusiness Strategy

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 14 May 2021    communications   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government will continue to work towards implementing the National Five-Year Agribusiness Strategy. Making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 11), Mr. Shaw said the Strategy aims to establish a modern and profitable agribusiness sector in Jamaica. It is also geared towards implementing social and economic transformation of the rural economy with relevant business models and supporting ecosystems that function to ensure food and nutritional security. Mr. Shaw...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. Seated at left is Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

CAC Secures $22 Million For Aggrieved Consumers

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 14 May 2021    communications   
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) secured approximately $22 million in refunds and compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers who transacted business with product and service providers during 2020/2021. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, who made the disclosure while making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11, also noted that the Commission handled 1,851 complaints last year, resolving 80 per cent of those complaints. Significantly, Mr. Shaw said as at February 28, 2021, the Commission disbursed some $...


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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, making his 2021.22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 11), under the theme ‘Overcoming Challenges: Recovering Stronger and Faster’. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Minister Shaw To Open Debate On Trademarks Act Amendment

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 13 May 2021    communications   
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, is slated to open debate on the proposed amendment to the Trademarks Act during today’s (May 12) sitting of the House of Representatives. The amendment, which was tabled in the House by Mr. Shaw on April 13, will support Jamaica’s accession to the Madrid Protocol, which will allow interested parties to protect their trademarks in multiple jurisdictions by filing a single registration in participating countries. “So, let’s say you had a product that you wanted to target [in] 20 countries… under the old system, you have to register...


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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivering his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 11), under the theme: ‘Overcoming Challenges: Recovering Stronger and Faster’. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

EXIM Bank To On-Lend $5.5 Billion To Productive Sector

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 13 May 2021    communications   
The EXIM Bank plans to on-lend approximately $5.5 billion to the productive sector during the financial year. Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the disclosure during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 11), under the theme ‘Overcoming Challenges: Recovering Stronger and Faster’. In addition, he said that the Ministry has earmarked $600 million to provide affordable financing for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which will be channeled through the EXIM Bank. Mr. Shaw advised that just over...


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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. Seated at left is Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

BPO Industry Returning To Pre-COVID Peak

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 13 May 2021    communications   
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry is on the way to returning to its pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) peak. Speaking during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11, Mr. Shaw said there is indication that the sector will pick up on its previous trajectory of 16 to18 per cent growth per year and create numerous jobs for Jamaicans in the near future and beyond. “Jamaica’s advantage as a prime BPO location is secure, and the performance of local talent continues to...


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Madrid Protocol a Game Changer for Ease of Doing Business Globally

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 12 May 2021    communications   
The Trade Marks Act, tabled in Parliament on April 13, 2021 is scheduled to be debated in the House of Representatives, today, May 12, 2021. The passage of the Bill will, for example, allow for a single registration with the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office which will facilitate registration in other member states to the Protocol and therefore signals additional opportunities for growth and the facilitation of the ease of doing business within Jamaica and outside our borders. The Trademarks Act 1999 is being amended to allow for the implementation of the Madrid Protocol in Jamaica and...


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2021 Sectoral Presentation by the Hon. Audley Shaw

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 12 May 2021    communications   
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Madam Speaker, It is an honour and a privilege to stand before this Honourable House this afternoon to report to this country, that I love so much, on the performance of my Ministry over the past year, the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce; and to outline our programmes for the new financial year. Madam Speaker, I don’t take this task for granted nor do I take it lightly. I take it humbly as I continue to serve the people of Jamaica. The year behind us was not an easy one and the road ahead will have its challenges, but with God on our side, we are confident...


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