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Government of Jamaica

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Government of Jamaica

Public Bodies Corporate Governance

The Government of Jamaica aims to improve accountability, probity and transparency among Public Bodies in order to achieve a more compliant, responsive, efficient and effective Public Service. In essence, its ultimate aim is to bring Jamaican Public Bodies, especially the operation and effectiveness of corporate boards in line with international corporate governance best practices and emerging trends. In keeping with these objectives, the Cabinet has given approval for the Corporate Governance Framework for Public Bodies in Jamaica and the implementation of the recommendations.
History

Overview

The  Public Body Management & Accountability (Nomination, Selection & Appointment) Regulations 2021 is now in full effect. Applicants who are desirous of serving on public body boards may create an application to become a part of our database of prospective directors. Once a public body board becomes vacant applicants are selected from the database based on the board’s competency.

History

Public Bodies Corporate Governance Awards

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MOFPS)  in collaboration with the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ)  has established the annual Public Bodies Corporate Governance Awards for public bodies.  These awards will be applicable to those Public Bodies which are governed by the Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act (PBMAA) and the Corporate Governance Framework for Public Bodies (CGF).


Award Objectives

  • To promote awareness and adherence to the principles of good corporate governance.
  • To encourage improvements in the standard of corporate governance disclosure.
  • To recognise Public Bodies that have established and maintained high standards of
    corporate governance disclosures and practices.

 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AWARDS 2024

The Public Bodies’ Corporate Governance Awards was created to recognise public bodies that have established and maintained high standards of corporate governance throughout their operations.

The event is scheduled for December 4, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. and participating public bodies will be assessed in 8 areas over 2 categories; Special and Dedicated Awards, each of which has four parts. The latter will determine the top 7 from which the Best Overall Corporate Governance awardee will be decided.

The application form and Questionnaire for the Awards have been developed and can be found on the Corporate Governance Awards’ Landing Page and the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica’s website.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

The ‘What’s In It For Me?’ feature by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service intends to highlight aspects of the Corporate Governance Database of Prospective Directors and will be published Wednesdays in the Jamaica Gleaner and the Jamaica Observer from July to September.

GET ON BOARD

Published on July 12, 2023

NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT

Published on August 9, 2023

GOOD BOARD PERFORMANCE

Published on September 6, 2023

REVOLUTIONARY COMPENSATION SYSTEM IN TIME FOR JAMAICA’S DIAMOND JUBILEE

Published on August 3, 2022

TIME FOR THE NEW PUBLIC SECTOR COMPENSATION SYSTEM

Published on July 27, 2022

CONSISTENCY AND COLLABORATION

Published on August 10, 2022

PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS WILL BE BETTER OFF

Published on August 24, 2022

GOJ IMPROVING ACCOUNTABILITY, PROBITY AND TRANSPARENCY

Published on July 26, 2023

ELIGIBLE PROSPECTIVE DIRECTOR

Published on August 23, 2023

regulations

Public Bodies Regulations

The general operation date for the
Regulations is four (4) months after
publication in the Gazette. This will allow
steps to be taken to operationalise certain
activities including those relating to the
creation of the Database of Prospective
Directors.

Public Bodies Corporate Governance Documents

Board and Committee Performance Survey Instrument

Board Member Performance Survey Instrument

Board Performance Evaluation Framework – Apendix A

Competency Profile Instrument for the Boards of Public Bodies

Corporate Governance Evaluation Instrument

Donations-Grants Guidelines and Templates

Gazette for NSAB Regs

Gazette - The Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act

Social Responsibility Strategy for Public Bodies

Social Responsibility Strategy for Public Bodies (Gen. Guidelines)

Policy on Categorisation and Rationalisation of PBs Sept 2016

The Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act consolidated 2015

The Public Bodies Management and Accountability Regulations 2015

The CGF for Public Bodies - Revised October 2012

Get in Touch

Public Enterprises Division,
Ministry of Finance & the Public Service ℅ Development Bank of Jamaica
  • Office

    30 National Heroes Circle, Kingston 4

  • Email Us

    pbgovernance@mof.gov.jm

  • Phone

    +1 (876) 922-8600

For further information please visit https://mof.gov.jm/faqs/

DO YOU HAVE ANY FEEDBACK OR QUERIES?

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Our Value

Outlined Aims

The Access to Information Act was passed in June, 2002. It gives citizens and other persons a general legal right of access to official government documents which would otherwise be inaccessible. By recognising and upholding this right, the Act aims to reinforce fundamental democratic principles vital to:

  • improved , more transparent government;
  • greater accountability of government to its people;
  • increased public influence on and participation in national decision making; and
  • informed knowledge of the functioning of government.

Mission

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The Access to Information Application

To apply for access to official documents under the Act, complete the application form below or write a letter requesting the information desired. Be as specific as possible in the Application i.e. Describe the subject matter of the records and, if known, indicate the dates of the records, the places where they originated, and the names of the originating persons or offices.

Applications may also be made by email, telephone or fax. In completing this form, you may:

  1. Fill in the form on-screen and then print it for submission to the responsible ATI office;

  2. or print the form and fill in the fields by hand for submission to the responsible ATI office.

Amendments/Annotations of Personal Records

Where an official document containing personal information about you is incomplete, incorrect, out of date or misleading, and is used or is available for use by a government entity for administrative purposes, this application form may be used to have the document amended or annotated.

The application must specify the basis for making the claim and the nature of the amendment or annotation which you require.

Where an annotation is required, you must include, along with the Application, a statement specifying the correction which you feel needs to be made. You will, in most cases, be required to provide verification of the truth of the matters contained in this type of application. You may also be asked to provide relevant identification.

In completing this form, you may:

  1. Fill in the form on-screen and then print it for submission to the responsible ATI office;

  2. or print the form and fill in the fields by hand for submission to the responsible ATI office.

Resources

Public Authority Information

Useful Sources

Public Authority Information

Statement of Organization and Functions of Public Authority

General Information on Public Authority

Public Interest Defined

The Public Authorities Order

The Appointed Day Notice

The Appeal Tribunal and Secretariat

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Useful Sources

List of ATI Requests (Jan. 2004 to Sept. 2016)

Joint Select Committee to Review the ATI Act

Related Statutes

Presentations

Service Costs

ATI Tips

List of ATI Requests (Jan. 2004 to Sept. 2016)

Joint Select Committee to Review the ATI Act

Related Statutes

Presentations

Service Costs

ATI Tips

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Related Statutes

The Access to Information Act 2002

An Act to Amend the Access to Information Act (2003)

The Access to Information Regulations (2003)

Access to Information Presentations

The Access to Information Act (2002) Towards a culture of openness

Inside the Access to Information Appeal Process

Refining Requests: Facilitating Better Responsiveness to ATI Applications

Access to Information Tips

ATI Tip - November 2016

November 29, 2016

ATI Tip - September 2016

September 15, 2016

ATI Tip - August 2016

August 11, 2016

ATI Tip - July 2016

July 5, 2016

ATI Tip - November 2016

ATI Tip - September 2016

ATI Tip - August 2016

ATI Tip - July 2016

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