A sum of $200 million has been allocated to the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) to continue the implementation of a project to improve the quality and use of climate- related data and information for effective planning and action at the local and national levels. The allocation to the PPCR II – Improving Climate Data and Information Management project is...

The Government has set aside $140.9 million to strengthen governance and oversight structures in the justice system under the Justice, Security, Accountability, and Transparency (JSAT) Project. This is outlined in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure now before the House of Representatives. The money will go towards rehabilitating and equipping classrooms and dormitories at the National Police College of Jamaica; start...

The Government has allocated $37.25 million for the completion of a project to develop a national policy and plan of action on international migration and development. According to the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditures, now before the House of Representatives, the project aims to build the capacity of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to implement the National Plan of Action (NPA)...

The Government has allocated $232 million for the provision of customised office facilities for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. The new space is to adequately support the needs of the Ministry in terms of accommodation of staff, meeting and conference facilities and waiting areas for diplomats and other visitors. Details of the project are outlined in the...

The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III has received an allocation of $213.799 million to enhance security and justice in target communities through gender-responsive justice services. This is outlined in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives for its consideration. In terms of achievements, the Victim Services Division has provided emergency assistance to 22 victims;...

The Justice, Security, Accountability and Transparency (JSAT) Project has received $425 million in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project seeks to improve the standard of living and the quality of life of Jamaican citizens by strengthening governance and oversight, with particular regard to the functioning of the justice system. As of December 2016,...

The Government has allocated $121 million towards the Justice Undertaking for Social Transformation (JUST) programme to improve the service delivery and management capacity of justice sector institutions. This is outlined in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The programme seeks to improve capacity of Ministries, Departments and Agencies to coordinate and streamline the process of...

The Government has allocated $130 million towards the construction and improvement of courthouses. Details are provided in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives for its consideration. The objective of the project is to provide improved court facilities which are conducive to the delivery of the services being provided by the justice sector. For the fiscal...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government’s work to transform the public sector will be significantly advanced this year. “The Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Programme will this year manifest great progress with the intention of merging several Government entities to boost efficiency and ensure that the resources of the State give optimum returns,” he...