MINISTRY: OFFICE
OF THE PRIME MINISTER
RESPONSIBLE
MINISTER: The Rt. Hon. P.J, Patterson, O.N.,
P.C., Q.C.
PERMANENT
SECRETARY: Mrs. Charmaine Constantine, C.D.,
J.P.
Location: 1a
Devon Road, Kingston 10
Tel:
927-9941-3
Fax:
929-6676
Website:
E-mail: rsmccalla@opm.gov.jm
Business Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Mon-Thurs.) 8:30 a.m. -
4:00 p.m. (Fri.)
Responsible
Officer for ATI: Mr. Rohan McCalla Information
Resources Manager
MISSION
STATEMENT: To build a participatory frame work
for the creation of a quality society which
galvanizes the entire nation to achieve its
potential. The Office of the Prime Minister will
provide leadership and governance while
developing, coordinating and implementing policies
in keeping with national goals. In keeping with
these goals we will foster economic and social
development through excellent service and timely
information, which promote public awareness and
understanding of Government's programmes.
SUBJECTS:
Policy Coordination
Economic Development
National Honours and Awards
National Symbols
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MINISTRY: OFFICE
OF THE CABINET
RESPONSIBLE
OFFICER: Dr. the Hon. Carlton Davis O.J., C.D.
Cabinet Secretary Permanent Secretary
Location: 1a
Devon Road, Kingston 10
Tel.:
926-4101-2
Fax:
929-8459
Website: www.cabinet.gov.jm
E-mail: info@cabinet.gov.jm
Business Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Mon-Thurs.)
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Fri.)
Responsible
Officer for ATI:
Ms. Jacqueline McGibbon Information Resource
Officer
Assistant
Coordinator:
Ms. Shelly-Ann Porter
MISSION
STATEMENT:
The mission of the Cabinet Office is to
provide the Prime Minister and his Cabinet with
high quality information and policy advisory
services leading to sound and timely Cabinet
Decisions, which are effectively implemented by
line Ministries.
To lead the reform
of the Public Service to make it one that is more
efficient, effective and accountable; meets the
need of its clients, and treats the public as
valuable customers.
SUBJECTS:
Business of Cabinet
Corporate Planning for Government
Human Resource Management Information System
Management Services/Organisation and Methods
Public Sector Reform Unit
Policy Formulation and Coordination for Government
Development
Scholarships and Assistance
Standards and Efficiency
Training
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MINISTRY: LOCAL
GOVERNMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & SPORTS
RESPONSIBLE
MINISTER: Hon. Portia Simpson-Miller, M.P.
PERMANENT
SECRETARY: Ms. Loraine Robinson
Location: 85
Hagley Park Road
Tel.:
754-0994
Fax:
754-1007
Website: www.mlgcd.gov.jm
E-mail: webmaster@mlgcd.jm
Business Hours:
8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. (Mon-Thurs.)
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Fri.)
Responsible
Officer for ATI:
Ms. Althea Scott
MISSION
STATEMENT:
The mission of the Ministry of Local
Government, Community Development and Sports is to
broaden and deepen the process of local governance
and integrated community development, empowering
citizens to take the initiative in determining the
needs of their communities, as well as the
strategies for fulfilling these needs within the
framework of national development, and to build
the institutional capacity within the Ministry and
its agencies to deliver services of a higher
quality to all citizens.
To encourage,
promote, develop, undertake and assist
organisationally and wherever possible,
financially, all forms of sports in Jamaica with
emphasis on participation at the community group
or individual level.
SUBJECTS:
Community Development
Inner City Renewal
Markets
Minor Water Supplies
Parochial Roads Acts
Poor Relief
Sports
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MINISTRY: FINANCE
& PLANNING
RESPONSIBLE
MINISTER: Dr. the Hon. Omar Davis, M.P.
MINISTERS OF
STATE:
1. The Hon. Fitz
Jackson, M.P.
Areas of primary responsibility:
- Establishment
Division
a. Public Sector Wage Negotiations;
b. Conditions of Service;
- Pension Reform
- SLB - Financing
Tertiary Education
- Gaming Industry
a. Jamaica Racing Commission
b. Caymanas Track Limited
c. Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission
2. Sen. the Hon.
Deika Morrison
Areas of primary responsibility:
- Public sector
Project Management System;
- Improving MOF/business
interface;
- Increasing
access of new Ministry of Finance &
Planning entrepreneurs/formalizing informal
sector operators;
- Coordinating
economic aspects - CARICOM Single Market.
FINANCIAL
SECRETARY: The Hon. Shirley Tyndall, O.J., C.D.
Location: 30
National Heroes Circle
Tel.:
922-8600 (ext 5077 -78)
Fax:
922-7097
Website: www.mof.gov.jm
E-mail: ati@mof.gov.jm
Business Hours:
8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. (Mon-Thurs.)
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Fri.)
Responsible
Officer for ATI:
Ms. Helen Rumbolt, Director Documentation
& Information Access Officer Ms. Arlene Reid
MISSION
STATEMENT:
The mission of the Ministry of Finance and
Planning is to ensure that Government pursues
fiscal and economic policies that foster
sustainable growth in the national economy, sound
management of the county's financial institutions,
and cost-effective delivery of public
services".
SUBJECTS:
Air Jamaica
Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1965 (except
sections 51 (1) (a) and (43)
Budget
Capital Development Fund
Civil Service Establishment
Debt/Equity Conversion
Debt Management
Economic Planning and Monitoring
Finance
Financial Administration, Management & Fiscal
Policy
Govt. Investment in Companies & Statutory
Corporations
Loan Negotiations
Monetary Policy
Pay Planning
Pensions for Public Officers
Privatisation
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JAMAICA
INFORMATION SERVICE
PRINCIPAL
OFFICER: Mrs. Carmen Tipling, Chief Executive
Officer
Location: 58
1/2 Halfway Tree Road, Kingston 10
Tel.:
926-3590/3740
Fax:
929-6727
Website: www.jis.gov.jm
E-mail: research@jis.gov.jm
Business Hours:
8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. (Mon-Thurs.)
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Fri.)
Responsible
Officers for ATI:
Andrea Bryant 926-3590/3740
Computer Services Manager
Jamaica Information Service
Enthrose Campbell
926-3590/3740
Manager, JIS Radio
Althea Buchanan
922-8680
Manager, JIS TV
Sandra Braimbridge
926-3590 / 3740
Supervisor
SUBJECT:
This Agency deals with the information of the
Government of Jamaica by gathering and
disseminating information on Government Policies
and Programmes, both locally and abroad
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NATIONAL
WORKS AGENCY
PRINCIPAL
OFFICER: Mr. Ivan Anderson Chief Executive
Officer
Location:
140 Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 10
Tel.:
926-3210-9
Fax:
926-2572
Website: www.nwa.gov.jm
E-mail: ivananderson@nwa.gov.jm
Business Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Mon-Thurs.)
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Fri.)
Responsible
Officer for ATI:
Ms. Marion Edwards 926-3210-9 (ext.4002),
511-4002 Manager, Information Resource Management
Unit
MISSION
STATEMENT:
To plan, build and maintain a reliable, safe and
efficient main road network and flood control
system which:
- Protects life
and property
- Supports the
movement of people, goods and services
- Reduces the cost
of transport
- Promotes
economic growth and quality of life
- Protects the
environment
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PLANNING
INSTITUTE OF JAMAICA
PRINCIPAL
OFFICER: Dr. Wesley Hughes Director General
Location:
10-16 Grenada Way, Kingston 5
Tel.:
906-4386/4463-4/4468-9
Fax:
906-5011
Website: www.pioj.gov.jm
E-mail: doccen@mail.colis.com
Business Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Mon-Thurs.)
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Fri.)
Responsible
Officer for ATI:
Mrs. Arlene Ononaiu 906-4386/4468 Technical
Information Manager
Librarians:
Mrs. Thelma White Ms. Claudia Sutherland
SUBJECTS:
Prepares and monitors implementation of government
of Jamaica's medium term socio-economic plan.
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