The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority was established in April 2025 through the consolidation of eGov Jamaica Limited and the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Announced by the Office of the Prime Minister, this merger was designed to create a unified authoritative body to enhance ICT service delivery across Jamaica’s public sector.

Established under the ICT Authority Act (2019), the Authority is a statutory body with an expanded mandate that includes developing and implementing a national ICT strategy aligned with Jamaica’s broader development objectives. The Authority is also responsible for establishing and enforcing ICT policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure the effective and efficient use of technology resources throughout government operations.

The consolidation brings together the expertise and infrastructure of two key entities. eGov Jamaica Limited, originally incorporated as Fiscal Services Limited under the Companies Act on April 15, 1985, began operations in April 1986, initially focusing on developing business solutions for government revenue departments. In January 2013, the company was repositioned as the government’s lead ICT implementation body, prompting a transfer from the Ministry of Finance and Planning to the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, along with its name change to eGov Jamaica Limited. In May 2023, eGovJa was transferred to the Digital Transformation portfolio within the Office of the Prime Minister.

The establishment of the ICT Authority represents a strategic step toward streamlining Jamaica’s digital transformation efforts under a single, cohesive framework.