Assessment of Jamaica’s Climate Response (ClimateScanner) - The ClimateScanner Assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of Jamaica’s climate resilience, adaptation strategies, and mitigation targets. This report presents the results of our rapid assessment, highlighting Jamaica’s efforts and progress in aligning with international climate commitments and addressing the challenges faced by our vulnerable sectors such as tourism, health, coastal resources, housing, and water. The ClimateScanner assessment revealed […]
Progress Towards Implementation of Climate Change Adaptation Actions and Plans - Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan (NDP) positions climate change adaptation as afoundational element of national development, embedding resilience and sustainability into policy, planning, and investment. Under Goal 4: Jamaica has a healthy natural environment, Vision 2030 NDP prioritizes (i) the sustainable management and use of environmental and natural resources (National Outcome 13) and (ii) hazard risk reduction […]
Procurement of Buses for the Rural School Bus Programme - The Ministry of Energy, Transport & Telecommunications (METT) holds portfolio responsibility for a range of agencies and departments. These entities operate across the nation’s energy, telecommunications, and transport sectors, reflecting METT’s expansive mandate and pivotal role in facilitating national development within these critical areas. In relation to the transport sector, school buses were procured under […]
Procurement of Neurosurgical Drill for The Bustamante Hospital for Children - The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is tasked with managing and supervising the delivery of public health services across the southeastern parishes of Jamaica. Among the facilities under its jurisdiction is the Bustamante Hospital for Children, recognized as Jamaica’s national pediatric referral hospital. The Bustamante Hospital for Children requires essential medical equipment and supplies […]
HURRICANE MELISSA RELIEF INITIATIVE AUDIT – GOVERNANCE - On October 28, 2025, Jamaica was severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, a Category five hurricane that caused widespread devastation especially in the western areas of the island. The government launched a coordinated relief effort, with ODPEM as the central agency responsible for emergency response and recovery operations. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management […]
HURRICANE MELISSA RELIEF INITIATIVE AUDIT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Upon the approach of Hurricane Melissa on 2025 October 28, the Government of Jamaica established the supportjamaica.gov.jm website as a central digital platform to support national disaster response. The website was intended to serve as a single point for the collection and management of financial and in-kind donations, volunteer registration and coordination, emergency reporting, and […]- Auditor General’s Department – Annual Report 2025 - Auditor General Submits Annual Report to Parliament Full Public Release to Follow Kingston, Jamaica — [January 13, 2025] I am pleased to present the 2025 Annual Report of the Auditor General’s Department (AuGD). This report offers a comprehensive overview of our organizational performance, internal governance systems, and the outcomes of both assurance and non-assurance audits. […]
Ensuring Value for Money in Public Health Procurement - The Government allocated $671 billion to fund public health over the period 2019-20 to 2024-25. During this period, there was steady increase in the annual allocation moving from $76 billion in 2019-20 to $153 billion in 2024-25. Of the $671 billion allocated during this period, $361 billion (54 percent) was directed towards salaries and emoluments […]
Houses of Parliament - This report presents the results of a Special Audit conducted by the Auditor General’s Department on the operations of the Houses of Parliament (HoP). The review focused on critical areas of governance and resource management, specifically the administration of fleet vehicles, procurement practices, and the management of the government-funded credit card. These areas were selected […]- Hurricane Melissa Relief Initiative - On October 28, 2025, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm causing catastrophic damage on the island, particularly in western parishes. In response, the Government of Jamaica (GoJ) has launched various initiatives including supportjamaica.gov.jm as the central hub for public donations and volunteer registration. Along with expected GoJ budgetary allocation, foreign governments […]
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