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Cinematograph Authority regulates films for distribution and exhibition in public cinemas. The Authority views all films and attaches a rating based on local standards. This protects vulnerable audiences, especially children, from being exposed to inappropriate content. In addition to the regulation of films, the Authority oversees the inspection of facilities, to ensure that appropriate measures are in place to ensure...

The Broadcasting Commission’s primary role is to monitor and regulate the fast paced industries of electronic media, broadcast radio and television, as well as subscriber television (cable). The Commission balances the interests of consumers, the industries and the creative community in implementing public policy and law. The Commission is a statutory body established by the Broadcasting and Radio Re-Diffusion Amendment...

The Access to Information Unit leads and guides the implementation and administration of the Access to Information Act, which was passed in June 2002. The Unit falls within the Information Division, Office of the Prime Minister. The Unit provides guidance and training for government bodies on how to interpret and administer the Act; identify and address difficult or problematic issues...

The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) is a limited liability company under the auspices of the Office of the Prime Minister. One of its priorities, the programme for Adolescent Mothers, is aimed at assisting pregnant girls, 17 and under to continue their secondary education. The programme was established in 1978 in response to a high level of teenage pregnancy...

Making Development Happen for the People of Jamaica The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) was established on March 21st, 1968 to drive sustainable urban and rural development across Jamaica. As the Government’s principal urban development agency, the UDC integrates public sector authority and resources with private sector expertise and innovation to execute large-scale development projects. Since its inception, the UDC has...

The National Housing Trust is an organisation set up by the Government of Jamaica to lend money at low interest rates to contributors who wish to build, buy or repair/improve their houses or who wish to buy or build on lots. The NHT also develops housing schemes for sale to contributors and provides low cost financing to private developers. The...

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is a limited liability company established in 1996 as a component of the Government of Jamaica’s (GoJ’s) national poverty alleviation strategy. The Fund was designed primarily to channel resources to small-scaled community based projects. This is done with the use of an Operations Manual that acts as a guide to ensure transparency, accountability and...

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), as Jamaica’s military body is the country’s last line of defence. The military is the ultimate force by which the state may apply force or the threat of force to protect its existence. The JDF stays in a constant state of readiness, poised to take action in any national emergency. The JDF is mandated to...

Harmonization Limited is the government-owned company spearheading the Harmony Cove tourism development project in Trelawny. Harmony Cove is a 2,300-acre property on the Jamaican north coast, located 23 miles east of Montego Bay, St. James, and 44 miles west of Ocho Rios, St. Ann. It is being developed into a resort to include several world class golf courses, a luxury...

The Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education Fund (CHASE) was incorporated on November 25, 2002 and began its operations in January 2003. It was registered under the Companies Act to receive, distribute, administer and manage the monetary contributions from the lottery companies pursuant to Section 59G of the betting Gaming and Lotteries Act, in connection with Sports Development, Early Childhood...

The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) seeks to improve the effectiveness of Members of Parliament as a designated funding mechanism for constituency projects. The main thrust of the Fund is to promote human and infrastructure development at the community and constituency levels through the establishment of sustainable development projects. This will be done by streamlining economic activities at the Constituency level; fostering...

The Bureau of Women’s Affairs is mandated to mobilize the Government to address the problems that confront women, given the impact of patriarchy and sexism. These problems include high rates of unemployment, violence against women in various forms such as spousal abuse, rape, incest and sexual harassment. Its objective is to enable women to recognize their full potential as individuals...