Government of Jamaica


Hon. Audley Shaw, CD, MP

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries

Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, CD, MP

Minister without Portfolio

Hon. Floyd Green, MP

Minister of State


Dermon Luke Spence, JP

Permanent Secretary

Latest News & Events

Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Information Technology Manager, Andrew Evelyn.

Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Information Technology Manager, Andrew Evelyn.

Parents Encouraged To Monitor Gadgets And Online Platforms Used By Children
Published On: May 29th, 2020
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is calling on parents to be vigilant in monitoring the use of gadgets and digital media platforms by their children. Speaking with JIS News, Information Technology Manager, CAC, Andrew Evelyn, said it is important that parents have knowledge of the devices used regularly by their children and the platforms on which they take part. “It is extremely critical that parents...
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Chairman of the CAC, Donovan White (right), speaks at a recent virtual press briefing to outline details of the Government's compensation to motorists who were affected by contaminated fuel in 2015. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.​

Chairman of the CAC, Donovan White (right), speaks at a recent virtual press briefing to outline details of the Government's compensation to motorists who were affected by contaminated fuel in 2015. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.​

CAC Commends Motorists For Patience
Published On: May 29th, 2020
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has commended motorists for their patience and for exercising their rights in seeking redress with the Commission after their vehicles were affected by contaminated fuel in 2015. “We want to thank the consumers affected for their patience over the last five years. This was no easy feat, but we made it work. It has been one of those long journeys that the CAC continues to...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), engages with Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen (left), during at virtual press briefing on Friday (May 22), to outline details of the Government's compensation to motorists, who were affected by the use of contaminated fuel in 2015. Looking on at right is Chairman of the CAC, Donovan White.

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), engages with Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen (left), during at virtual press briefing on Friday (May 22), to outline details of the Government's compensation to motorists, who were affected by the use of contaminated fuel in 2015. Looking on at right is Chairman of the CAC, Donovan White.

$24.5 Million Compensation For Bad Gas
Published On: May 29th, 2020
Approximately 380 motorists whose vehicles were affected by “bad gas” in 2015 will benefit from a compensation package valued at $24.5 million, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, announced during a digital press conference on Friday (May 22). She said that Petrojam Ethanol Limited (PEL) had paid over the funds for the settlement to the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), which will...
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More Focus Needed On Queue Management – JBDC
Published On: May 29th, 2020
Local entrepreneurs should place more focus on queue management to address the issues of overcrowding and social distancing in business places as they continue to deal with the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on their operations. This is the recommendation from Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Industrial Engineer, Roshaine Gunter, who spoke at the organisation’s virtual weekly series, ‘Biz...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.

FTC, CAC To Merge
Published On: May 29th, 2020
The Government is moving to ensure that consumers have increased protection, through the merger of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Fair Trading Commission (FTC). Making the disclosure, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, said the move is part of several measures that have been implemented to build the capacity of the CAC. “We are...
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​Director of Enforcement and Monitoring at the Cannabis Licensing Authority, Faith Graham​.

​Director of Enforcement and Monitoring at the Cannabis Licensing Authority, Faith Graham​.

Qualified Customers Can Purchase Medical Marijuana Online
Published On: May 21st, 2020
Licensed retail herb houses can now sell to their qualified customers from online platforms, following measures established by the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) to facilitate this. According to the CLA, the established interim measures are in support of the Government’s effort to keep Jamaicans safe, whilst ensuring business continuity amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “The CLA is cognisant of the far-...
Read More

Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Information Technology Manager, Andrew Evelyn.

Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Information Technology Manager, Andrew Evelyn.

Parents Encouraged To Monitor Gadgets And Online Platforms Used By Children
Published On: May 29th, 2020
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is calling on parents to be vigilant in monitoring the use of gadgets and digital media platforms by their children. Speaking with JIS News, Information Technology Manager, CAC, Andrew Evelyn, said it is important that parents have knowledge of the devices used regularly by their children and the platforms on which they take part. “It is extremely critical that parents...
Read More

Chairman of the CAC, Donovan White (right), speaks at a recent virtual press briefing to outline details of the Government's compensation to motorists who were affected by contaminated fuel in 2015. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.​

Chairman of the CAC, Donovan White (right), speaks at a recent virtual press briefing to outline details of the Government's compensation to motorists who were affected by contaminated fuel in 2015. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.​

CAC Commends Motorists For Patience
Published On: May 29th, 2020
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has commended motorists for their patience and for exercising their rights in seeking redress with the Commission after their vehicles were affected by contaminated fuel in 2015. “We want to thank the consumers affected for their patience over the last five years. This was no easy feat, but we made it work. It has been one of those long journeys that the CAC continues to...
Read More

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), engages with Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen (left), during at virtual press briefing on Friday (May 22), to outline details of the Government's compensation to motorists, who were affected by the use of contaminated fuel in 2015. Looking on at right is Chairman of the CAC, Donovan White.

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), engages with Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen (left), during at virtual press briefing on Friday (May 22), to outline details of the Government's compensation to motorists, who were affected by the use of contaminated fuel in 2015. Looking on at right is Chairman of the CAC, Donovan White.

$24.5 Million Compensation For Bad Gas
Published On: May 29th, 2020
Approximately 380 motorists whose vehicles were affected by “bad gas” in 2015 will benefit from a compensation package valued at $24.5 million, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, announced during a digital press conference on Friday (May 22). She said that Petrojam Ethanol Limited (PEL) had paid over the funds for the settlement to the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), which will...
Read More
More Focus Needed On Queue Management – JBDC
Published On: May 29th, 2020
Local entrepreneurs should place more focus on queue management to address the issues of overcrowding and social distancing in business places as they continue to deal with the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on their operations. This is the recommendation from Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Industrial Engineer, Roshaine Gunter, who spoke at the organisation’s virtual weekly series, ‘Biz...
Read More

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.

FTC, CAC To Merge
Published On: May 29th, 2020
The Government is moving to ensure that consumers have increased protection, through the merger of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Fair Trading Commission (FTC). Making the disclosure, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, said the move is part of several measures that have been implemented to build the capacity of the CAC. “We are...
Read More

​Director of Enforcement and Monitoring at the Cannabis Licensing Authority, Faith Graham​.

​Director of Enforcement and Monitoring at the Cannabis Licensing Authority, Faith Graham​.

Qualified Customers Can Purchase Medical Marijuana Online
Published On: May 21st, 2020
Licensed retail herb houses can now sell to their qualified customers from online platforms, following measures established by the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) to facilitate this. According to the CLA, the established interim measures are in support of the Government’s effort to keep Jamaicans safe, whilst ensuring business continuity amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “The CLA is cognisant of the far-...
Read More

The Ministry

Welcome to the official website of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries.

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) has been charged with the responsibility of driving the integration of the production of primary agricultural produce along all the stages of the supply chain through to value added and facilitating full commercialization of outputs of the agriculture, manufacturing, and service sectors.

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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