Hon Karl Samuda (centre), Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, in discussion with Hillary Alexander, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology; and Dr Wesley Hughes, chief executive officer at PetroCaribe Fund , at the Jamaica Stock Exchange 12th Regional Investments & Capital Markets Conference held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel today (January 25). Under the sub-topic ‘Unlocking the Region’s Agricultural Potential’, Minister Samuda highlighted several investment opportunities available in the sector to include diversification of the sugar industry.
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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