Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged the University of the West Indies (UWI) to assume a more critical and expanded role in shaping Jamaica’s future, stressing that in a rapidly changing and uncertain global environment, the institution must serve as a driving force for economic growth, innovation, and national resilience. Addressing an audience of more than...

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority, in collaboration with the World Bank, will pilot a once-only zero-bureaucracy principle as the Government continues its thrust to improve efficiency. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks, said this innovation will ensure that information provided to the Government...

The Government has facilitated more than 772,000 transactions since the electronic Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (eMVRC) was introduced on July 21, 2025. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks, highlighted the eMVRC among three major achievements of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority, which was...

Phase one of the flexible work arrangement within the public sector is almost at full implementation, with 90 per cent take-up by ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) since its introduction on February 2. Minister of Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks, made the disclosure while addressing Wednesday’s (March 25) post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House....

The Government has implemented the electronic transactions policy, establishing the Government of Jamaica standard for the lawful, secure and auditable use of electronic signatures and electronically signed records for the conduct of official business. It validates electronic signatures, giving them the same legal standing as handwritten ones, ensuring they are not denied validity simply because they are in electronic form....

The Government has allocated more than $900 million for the Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (BIGEE) project, which is geared at promoting growth in the business sector. Launched during the 2025/2026 financial year and funded by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBG), the project aims to support sustainable and robust growth among business start-ups and micro, small and medium-sized...

The Government is creating a cohesive environment to drive scientific research and innovation for national development under the ‘House of Innovation’ strategic model. The strategy relies on the full integration of Jamaica’s innovation ecosystem involving academia, public sector research institutions, private sector stakeholders, and government ministries, departments, and agencies. It is built around achieving the national target of increasing Gross...