His Excellency Ambassador Luis Del Solar (2nd left)) of the Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Jamaica converses with Michelle Parkins, Acting Principal Director , Economic Planning and Policy, Ministry of Industry, Commerce Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens’ offices on October 15, 2019. The meeting explored possibilities of expansion of bilateral trade with Argentina to include the export of Jamaican mangoes and Blue Mountain coffee and import of beef to Jamaica as well as technical cooperation between both countries, particularly in the area of water harvesting. Others from left are Dr. Osbil Watson, Chief Veterinary Officer, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, Minister without Portfolio, and Patricio Uruena-Polacio, Deputy Head of Mission.
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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Telephone: (876) 968-7116
Fax: (876) 960-7422
Email: information@miic.gov.jm