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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 Government of Jamaica in the mining operations of Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners II in St. Ann, with the remaining 49% shareholding held by New Day Aluminium since October 2016. Beyond its bauxite interests, JBM’s non-bauxite activities are concentrated at the Lydford Estate in St. Ann, encompassing the operation of the Ocho Rios Port for the shipment of sugar and limestone, the servicing of cruise vessels, the management of Reynolds Pier, and the rental of properties.

For the 2026/27 financial year, JBM will prioritise the modernisation of the minerals sector in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, while maintaining oversight of Discovery Bauxite Partners to ensure equitable returns and improved operational efficiency. Key initiatives include advancing the Port Development and Expansion Plan for Reynolds Pier, progressing the Spring Water Commercialisation Project alongside the Industrial Commercial Eco-Village and AgroPark developments, and implementing ISO standards in risk, quality, and environmental management across core functions.

JBM projects a net deficit of $98.11 million for 2026/27.

The National Health Fund (NHF) was established as a statutory organisation in 2003 by the National Health Fund Act with a mandate to reduce the burden of healthcare in Jamaica. It fulfills its mandate by:

Helping Jamaicans access medication in both the public and private health sectors by providing the NHFCard
Delivering in-patient and outpatient pharmacy services for the public health sector, including the management of the medical warehouse and over 100 pharmacy locations.
Providing institutional grants to improve healthcare delivery including infrastructure development, training, disaster preparedness, medical equipment and transportation.
Supporting health-promotion programmes to aid in the prevention, reduction and management of non-communicable and communicable diseases

The NHF’s revenue sources for the provision of benefits for the NHFCard and for grants to institutions are:

20% of Special Consumption Tax charged on Tobacco Products
5% of Special Consumption Tax
1% of employee and employer NIS contributions

NHF projects a surplus of $2,298.40 million. To achieve its target, the NIF’s staff and Board must uphold strong corporate governance. Let’s take a look at their progress!