The ClimateScanner assessment revealed that Jamaica has made notable progress in advancing its climate agenda through strategic planning, institutional development, and increased ambition in climate policy. Across all three axes – governance, public policy, and climate finance – Jamaica demonstrated a clear commitment to aligning with international frameworks, including the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The adoption of the Climate Change Policy Framework (CCPF) and the Long-Term Emissions Reduction and Climate-Resilience Strategy (LTS) marked important steps in formalizing climate governance and long-term vision. However, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) needs to meet its commitment to develop climate legislation to create legally enforceable standards and oversight mechanisms as well as ensure that efforts towards strengthening coordination between national and local levels are achieved.

This report has been tabled in Parliament on March 10, 2026.

In response to numerous stakeholder representations to the Auditor General’s Department and media reports regarding the acquisition of 110 school buses by the METT, a preliminary assessment was undertaken to evaluate the credibility of the claims and to determine whether there was sufficient justification to initiate a formal audit. The special audit was subsequently commissioned to determine whether the procurement and contracts management practices complied with the applicable laws, regulations, policies, guidelines and guidance notes governing public procurement in Jamaica, to attain value for money.

We value your relevant comments to our audit which can be communicated by completing the relevant fields on our feedback form or email us at audgen@auditorgeneral.gov.jm. Please note that due to the volume of information received, we may not respond to you directly; however, we thank you in advance for your response.

In response to stakeholder allegations, complaints and concerns regarding the procurement of a neurosurgical Drill for the Bustamante Hospital for Children by the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), a preliminary assessment was undertaken to evaluate the credibility of the claims and to determine whether there was sufficient justification to initiate a formal audit. The special audit was subsequently commissioned to determine whether the procurement and contracts management practices accorded with the applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines governing public procurement in Jamaica, to attain value for money. The audit will further assess whether adequate procurement planning, due diligence, and evaluation procedures were applied, and whether the decision-making process underpinning the selection of the supplier and the equipment procured was properly documented, supported, and justified.

We value your relevant comments to this audit, which may be communicated by completing the relevant fields on our feedback form or by emailing us at audgen@auditorgeneral.gov.jm. Please note that due to the volume of information received, we may not be able to respond directly; however, we thank you in advance for your contribution.