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Ministry of Health
The role of the Ministry of Health is to develop and implement government’s health policies and strategies, which is to provide affordable health care to as many people as possible. The ministry also has the responsibility to regulate the sector, whi |
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Bank of Jamaica
The Bank of Jamaica’s mandate is to maintain price and exchange rate stability, as well as the integrity of the financial system. The prudent monetary policies which have been pursued by the bank have resulted in the country recording six consecutive |
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Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica
The Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica was established under the Coffee Regulation Act of 1948. Its main functions are the cultivation, manufacture, purchase and sale of coffee beans and other coffee products. The Board also grants licenses to companie |
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Bureau of Standards
The Bureau of Standards is the country’s product certification agency. It ensures that local as well as imported products meet the appropriate international safety standards. Products, which are in compliance with these standards, are given the Burea |
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Ministry of National Security
The major role of the Ministry of National Security is to develop and successfully implement government’s policies and strategies to maintain law and order, as well as national security. The ministry is also responsible for ensuring that the security |
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Ministry of Transport and Works
The Ministry of Transport and Works implements the government’s transportation policy, the objective of which is to maintain a safe, reliable and efficient land, air and sea transportation system. The ministry is also responsible for the regulation o |
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Ministry of Labour, and Social Security
The role of the Ministry of Labour and Social security is primarily to ensure that the country maintains a stable industrial climate, which is conducive to increased investments, productivity and employment. It is also responsible for the implementat |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is responsible for the management of Jamaica’s international relations and the promotion, as well as protection of its interests overseas. This includes the formulation and implementation of foreign a |
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Ministry of Finance and Planning
The role of the ministry of finance is to conceptualise, develop and implement prudent macro economic policies and strategies in conjunction with the multilateral agencies . The ministry is also responsible for the establishment of an appropriate leg |
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Ministry of Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for the conceptualisation and implementation of government’s agriculture policy. This includes the provision of extension services and research capabilities, the results of which are passed on to the members |
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The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica
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Jamaica Fair Trading Commission
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Office of the Registrar of Companies
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Consumer Affairs Commission
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Ministry of Commerce, Science and Technology
The Ministry of Commerce, Science and Technology’s major role is to promote business development and job creation, through the establishment of an appropriate legal and regulatory framework.
This includes the provision of factory space and the liber |
