Jamaica's Public Sector

Jamaica's Public Sector employs some 120,100 persons (excluding the JDF complement) in 17 Ministries (including the Cabinet Office) and 230 entities (statutory bodies, limited liability companies, executive agencies and other public bodies).

The Government of Jamaica Assignment of Subjects and Departments, Agencies and other Public Bodies (Revised 26 October 2011) provide a listing of the majority of GOJ public entities associated to each Ministry.

Learn more about the Recommendations for the Restructuring of Ministries, Departments and Agencies »