Public Bodies Tracker
Equipping citizens and other stakeholders to monitor and advance financial management of our public bodies
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What is the Public Bodies Tracker?
The Public Bodies Tracker is an online digital tool that will track the level of compliance of Jamaica’s public bodies with Government’s good governance indicators that define our corporate governance framework.
Public bodies are business enterprises owned by the people of Jamaica that exist to serve the public’s interest while preserving economic sustainability. They provide essential services that might not be adequately supplied by the private sector. They generate funds for the Government through dividends, taxes and profits which reduces the country’s reliance on borrowing or excessive taxation of the citizens.
While Public Bodies aim to balance financial sustainability with public service, challenges like inefficiency, corruption, and political interference can sometimes hinder their effectiveness. Successful Public Bodies therefore need strong governance, transparency, and efficiency-focused management.
Jamaica has 146 public bodies which are placed in three categories – those financed entirely by taxes, those that are able to finance all their activities independent of taxes and those that are partially financed by taxes and income the entity generates. To create an environment in which these entities can thrive, the Government of Jamaica has established a framework of laws, regulations, voluntary codes, principles, guidelines and management best practices.
This tool tracks the extent to which all Public Bodies are complying with this framework.
There are a total of 44 Public Bodies currently in the database. We are displaying up to 15 at a time.
University of Technology
The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.) is a public university established in 1958 as the Jamaica Institute of Technology and granted full university status
Rural Agricultural Development Authority
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is a statutory body established under the RADA Act of 1990, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and
North-East Regional Health Authority
The North-East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) is a statutory body of the Ministry of Health & Wellness, established under the National Health Services Act of 1997. NERHA
Southern Regional Health Authority
The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) is a statutory body of the Ministry of Health & Wellness, established under the National Health Services Act of 1997. The
Universal Service Fund
The Universal Service Fund (USF) was established by the Telecommunications Amendment Act 2012 to promote universal access to the internet and digital inclusion across Jamaica. The Fund
Sports Development
The Sports Development Foundation (SDF) was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee to promote the development of sports talent, skills, and facilities across all aspects of
Scientific Research Council
The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is Jamaica’s principal public sector agency for the fostering and coordination of scientific research, established in 1960 under the Scientific Research Council Act. The
Sugar Company of Jamaica Holdings Limited
SCJ Holdings Limited (SCJH) was given responsibility in July 2009 to complete the divestment of the sugar assets of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ). An agreement dated August 15,
Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF)
The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is a public body of the Ministry of Tourism, established in 2005 under the TEF Act (2004) to advance sustainable
Spectrum Management Authority (SMA)
The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Jamaica, established on March 1, 2000 under section 21
Jamaica Library Service (JLS)
The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) was established in 1948 and operates as an agency of the Ministry of Education, providing a library service free to
Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo)
The Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) is a registered private company established in 1996 under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Tourism. TPDCo is
Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM)
Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM) is a limited liability company incorporated on February 13, 1975. JBM holds a 51% equity stake on behalf of the
Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR)
The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) is an independent regulatory body established by the Office of Utilities Regulation Act 1995, with operations commencing in January
Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is a Jamaican statutory body established in 1955 under the Tourist Board Act and operates as the public body of
Source: Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal (JAMP) Public Body Tracker Tool on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
