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Acting Director of Electronic Production at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Andrine Davidson (front row, left), shares a photo opportunity with sixth-form students at the Eltham High School in St. Catherine, following a tour of the Agency’s production departments on Thursday, March 14. They are joined by the school’s sixth-form coordinator, Tiffany Gordon (front row, right).
Acting Director of Electronic Production at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Andrine Davidson (front row, left), shares a photo opportunity with sixth-form students at the Eltham High School in St. Catherine, following a tour of the Agency’s production departments on Thursday, March 14. They are joined by the school’s sixth-form coordinator, Tiffany Gordon (front row, right).

PHOTOS: Eltham High School Tour

By: , March 18, 2024

Acting Director of Electronic Production at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Andrine Davidson (front row, left), shares a photo opportunity with sixth-form students at the Eltham High School in St. Catherine, following a tour of the Agency’s production departments on...

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Government of Jamaica

In Jamaica, the system of governance is a constitutional monarchy or limited monarchy under which The Queen, represented by a Governor-General, is head of state.

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Government Profiles

His Excellency, The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J, Governor-General

Sir Patrick Allen

His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Linton Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J was appointed Governor-General of Jamaica on 26th February 2009. Born in Fruitful Vale Portland on 7th February 1951, His Excellency received his early education at the Fruitful...

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Andrew Michael Holness

The Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness was first elected as Member of Parliament (MP) to represent the Constituency of West Central St. Andrew in 1997, at the age of 25. Now in his fourth consecutive term as MP, Mr. Holness...

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Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, MP

Mark Golding

Leader of the Opposition Mr. Mark Golding is an attorney-at-law, specialising in the areas of corporate finance, capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. He has been lead counsel in many public and private sector issues of domestic and international debt...

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The Opposition

Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, shows his inked right index finger as he casts his ballot in the 2024 Local Government Elections at the polling station located on Dillsbury Avenue, Jack's Hill, on February 26.
Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, shows his inked right index finger as he casts his ballot in the 2024 Local Government Elections at the polling station located on Dillsbury Avenue, Jack's Hill, on February 26.

PHOTOS: Mark Golding Votes

By: , March 17, 2024

Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, shows his inked right index finger as he casts his ballot in the 2024 Local Government Elections at the polling station located on Dillsbury Avenue, Jack's Hill, on February 26.

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Government Ministries

Ministry of

Office of the Prime Minister

Agencies Departments - OPM Access to Information Unit Broadcasting Commission Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Culture, Health, Arts, Sports & Education (CHASE) Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Jamaica Archives and Records Department Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Integrity Commission3...

  • Minister: The Most Honourable
    Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP
  • Permanent Secretary: CD, JP Audrey Sewell CD, JP
Ministry of

Economic Growth & Job Creation

Departments - Economic Growth & Job Creation Agro Investment Corporation Development Bank of Jamaica Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) Harmonization Limited IMF Coordination Unit International Financial Services Authority JAMPRO National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank) Planning Institute of Jamaica...

  • Minister: The Most Honourable
    Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP
  • Permanent Secretary: Mrs. Audrey Sewell, CD, JP
Ministry of

Agriculture, Fisheries and Ministry

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MoAF) 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...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Floyd Green MP
  • Permanent Secretary: JP Dermon Luke Spence JP
Ministry of

Education and Youth

The Ministry of Education (MoE) is the government entity responsible for the management and administration of public education in Jamaica. The Ministry of Education was first established in 1953, as the Ministry of Education and Social Welfare. Currently, the MoE...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Fayval Williams MP
  • Permanent Secretary: Maureen Dwyer (Acting)
Ministry of

Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Role and Functions The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs (MLCA) has been established to take charge of, and give focused attention to, the Government’s legislative agenda and its legal and constitutional reform aspirations. The creation of the MLCA is...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Marlene Malahoo Forte KC, MP, JP
  • Permanent Secretary: Mr. Wayne O. Robertson (Acting)
Ministry of

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport

Agencies Departments Bureau of Gender Affairs Cinematograph Authority Entertainment Board Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) (including African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica/Jamaica Memory Bank/Liberty Hall, Junior Centres, Museums of History and Ethnography, National Gallery of Jamaica, National Library of Jamaica, National History...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Olivia Grange OJ, CD, MP
  • Permanent Secretary: Denzil Thorpe
Ministry of

Tourism

The Ministry of Tourism is responsible for the management and promotion of Jamaica’s tourism product. The ministry has adopted the “New Tourism” approach to its long-term vision which will see a government entity that is more adaptable to the ever-changing...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Edmund Bartlett CD, MP
  • Permanent Secretary: JP. Jennifer Griffith, JP.
Ministry of

Science, Energy and Technology

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, (MSET) was created in March 2016. It is comprised of the former Ministry of Science, Technology and Energy (MSET), with the exception of the Mining portfolio, which upon change of political administration was...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Daryl Vaz MP
  • Permanent Secretary: CD, JP Carol Palmer, CD, JP
Ministry of

National Security

The Ministry of National Security's main responsibility is to contribute towards creating a safe and secure Jamaica by the effective enforcement of law, order and maintenance of secure borders. The Ministry of National Security (MNS) was established as a single...

  • Minister: The Honourable Dr.
    Horace Chang CD, MP
  • Permanent Secretary: Ms Dianne McIntosh
Ministry of

Local Government and Rural Development

Vision: The premier government organisation in the Caribbean that facilitates the development of communities that can deliver sustainable first world services through modern, participatory, autonomous and adaptive systems, for the benefit of all citizens. Mission: To provide a sound policy,...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Desmond McKenzie CD, MP
  • Permanent Secretary: Marsha Henry-Martin
Ministry of

Labour and Social Security

The vision of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is to contribute to national development through the provision of efficient and effective labour and social security services within the context of a globalised economy. The ministry is also mandated...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Pearnel Charles Jr. MP
  • Permanent Secretary: Colette K. Roberts Risden
Ministry of

Justice

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) administers and delivers justice services, as well as provides policy support and analysis on justice issues. The ministry is mandated to ensure that Jamaica is a just and law-abiding society with an accessible, efficient and...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Delroy Chuck KC, MP
  • Permanent Secretary: Graceann Stewart McFarlane (Acting)
Ministry of

Industry, Investment and Commerce

The Ministry of Industry, Investment & 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...

  • Minister: Senator the Honourable
    Aubyn Hill
  • Permanent Secretary: Sancia Bennett Templer
Ministry of

Health and Wellness

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) is the pre-eminent Government organization whose mandate is “To ensure the provision of quality health services and to promote healthy lifestyles and environmental practices”. The Ministry, together with its Regional Health Authorities (RHAs),...

  • Minister: Dr. the Honourable
    Christopher Tufton MP
  • Permanent Secretary: Dunstan. E. Bryan
Ministry of

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is responsible for the implementation of Jamaica’s foreign policy, the management of Jamaica’s international relations and the promotion of its interests overseas. The Ministry is committed to promoting friendship and cooperation between...

  • Minister: Senator The Honourable
    Kamina Johnson Smith
  • Permanent Secretary: CD, DCSG, JP Marcia Yvette Gilbert-Roberts CD, DCSG, JP
Ministry of

Finance and the Public Service

The Ministry of Finance and Public Service has overall responsibility for developing the Government’s fiscal and economic policy framework. The ministry is also responsible for collecting and allocating public revenues and playing an important role in the socio-economic development of the...

  • Minister: Dr. the Honourable
    Nigel Clarke MP
  • Permanent Secretary: Darlene Morrison
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