Civil Service Week was established in 1992, under the auspices of the Jamaica Civil Service Association and via a proclamation by his Excellency, the Governor General, Sir Howard Cook, the third week in November each year is designated for this event.
This year Civil Service Week is observed Nov 21-26.
The celebration is geared toward highlighting the worth and work of outstanding Civil Servants who have given excellent service to Central Government and to the country on a whole.
What’s Happening
Nov 21, 2021 – Church Service
Nov 23, 2021 – Public Forum
Nov 24, 2021 – Long Service Awards, Supplement Published in the newspapers
Nov 26, 2021 – Civil Servant of the Year Award
Nov 26, 2021 – JIS Link – Zoom Party
Streamed LIVE on: MOFPS Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram | also on JIS Social Media
Event flyer below (click for larger view):
On September 17, 2026, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) successfully issued US$1 billion in the international capital markets, achieving a record-low interest rate (coupon) by Jamaica in its international market borrowing history and marking Jamaica’s first USD-denominated issuance in more than a decade. The transaction also represents the country’s first benchmark transaction since Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.
The Minister of Finance and the Public Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. R. Brian Langrin as Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, effective Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Dr. Langrin will succeed Mr. Richard Byles, whose term concludes on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The appointment is made by the Governor-General in Council.
The National Health Fund (NHF) has retained Jamaica’s highest public sector corporate governance honour, successfully defending the prestigious Greta Bogues Award for Overall Excellence in Corporate Governance at the 2025 Public Bodies’ Corporate Governance Awards Reception.
The National Health Fund (NHF) has retained Jamaica’s highest public sector corporate governance honour, successfully defending the prestigious Greta Bogues Award for Overall Excellence in Corporate Governance at the 2025 Public Bodies’ Corporate Governance Awards Reception.
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