Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has cautioned against the establishment of informal settlements, noting that they restrict the country’s future growth. Speaking during the ceremony to break...
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With 150,000 housing solutions targeted to meet the nation’s demand, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the need for an enterprise level contracting cadre in Jamaica...
read moreIn 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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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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Dr. 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....
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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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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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President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame (right), engages Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (centre), and Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Lisa Hanna (left), during a courtesy call on the Opposition Leader, at...
read moreThe Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change (MWECC) was established to provide focused leadership in advancing Jamaica’s mission of universal access to safe water, environmental sustainability, climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience. This mandate is critical in the face of...
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...
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...
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...
Overview The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MOJCA) is the lead administrator of justice in Jamaica, which includes overseeing the implementation of laws, offering justice services such as legal aid, victim support, expungement of criminal records and marriage licensing...
Overview The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (MCGES) is a key arm of the Government of Jamaica responsible for developing and implementing national policies and programmes across culture, gender affairs, entertainment and sport. It preserves and promotes Jamaica’s...
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...
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...
The Ministry of National Security and Peace'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...
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,...
Overview The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is responsible for promoting industrial harmony, protecting workers’ rights, and ensuring workplace safety. It regulates employment services, manages work permits and resolves labour disputes. Additionally, the Ministry administers social protection programmes such...
The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica's Business Ministry, drives economic growth by increasing investments, expanding exports, supporting MSME development, and strengthening quality and standards. Through strategic policies and partnerships, MIIC empowers businesses and positions Jamaica as a...
The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) is responsible for the healthcare of Jamaicans and is focused on developing and implementing national strategies for improving health, delivering effective quality health services, setting standards and regulations, as well as carrying out...
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...
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...
Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fifth left), is pictured with Ambassadors-designate during the Presentation of Letters of Credence ceremony on Tuesday, March 18, at King’s House, to formally mark the start of their diplomatic mission.
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Implementation of the Streamlining Processes for Efficiency and Economic Development (SPEED) Programme will be accelerated in the new financial year, which begins April 1. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon....
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