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Mission and Objectives The mission of the Law Revision Unit is to facilitate access to current laws through the preparation of the revised pages of the Laws of Jamaica (Statutes and Subsidiary Legislation). The main objectives of the Unit are: a) To have the revised pages for the Laws (Statutes and Subsidiary Legislation) published by July and September each year...

Surrounded in the mist, high in the majestic Blue Mountains of Jamaica grows the world's finest coffee. At 5,000 feet above sea level the rich soil and continuous rainfall serendipitously combined to create conditions perfect for cultivating the world's most distinguished brew, the Jamaica Blue Mountain® Coffee. Famous for its perfection in flavour, intense aroma and balanced taste, Wallenford 100%...

The Justice Training Institute (JTI), the training arm of the Ministry of Justice, was established by an Act of Parliament as a training Institute in July 1997. Its overarching mandate is to provide training and staff development activities of the highest quality to meet the needs and build the capacity of Jamaica’s Justice Sector’s staff members in accordance with international...

The Independent Commission of Investigations is to undertake investigations concerning actions by members ofthe Security Forces and other agents ofthe State that result in death or injury to persons or the abuse ofthe rights of persons; and for connected matters.

The Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF) is a civil society organization which works closely with the Government of Jamaica primarily through the Ministry of Justice to advocate, train and deliver related services in support of a national agenda for Justice, Peace & Development. The DRF currently employs the primary process of Mediation, along with deliberation, dialogue and facilitation while also building...

The National Irrigation Commission Ltd. (N.I.C.) which is an agency within the Ministry of Agriculture was established in 1986 and became operational in May 1987 with the following stipulated objectives: To manage, operate, maintain and expand such existing and future irrigation schemes and systems as may now or hereafter be established by the Government of Jamaica or by any Department or...

To provide the people of Jamaica with an independent and effective criminal prosecution capability which is both fair and just. Consistent with the Constitution of Jamaica, the Director of Public Prosecutions initiates, takes over and terminates prosecutions in all Courts of Jamaica. In addition, the Director of Public Prosecutions conducts all appellate work flowing from those prosecutions and is directly...

The Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) began operations in September 1999 consequent upon Cabinet Resolution No. 13/99 of April 19, 1999. The enabling legislation was enacted with effect from February 13, 2009 and received the assent of the Governor General on March 10, 2009.

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) formed in 1895 under the instruction of the then Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Henry Blake to stimulate interest of all categories of farmers in the island in agricultural pursuits. And to establish a forum where all farmers could meet, discuss their problems to initiate plans, elect officers and to do all other things necessary for...

As the Principal Law Office of the Crown, the Attorney General’s Office is responsible for providing legal advice and representation to all Ministries and Departments of Government. The Attorney General or her appointee appears for the Crown in all civil cases in which the Crown is a party. Civil proceedings against the Crown must be instituted against the Attorney General, and...

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs was established in April 1940 through a merger between the juvenile arm of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) and the Jamaica Welfare Limited, now known as the Social Development Commission (SDC). The organisation was formed as the medium for imparting specialised training to youth.  

Agro-Investment Corporation is an agricultural investment facilitation, advisory and management company. We function as the business facilitation department within the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, with a focus on agricultural investment promotion and facilitation, project development and market development. Agro-Invest covers the investment chain from the identification of opportunities through feasibility studies, due diligence and business planning to fundraising, project...