The Ports Management and Security Limited (PMSL) was incorporated in April 2004 as a joint venture between the Port Authority of Jamaica (51%), Kingston Wharves Limited (25%) and the Shipping Association of Jamaica (24%). The Company was established to undertake the Port Authority of Jamaica’s (PAJ) mandate for ensuring that the security systems and procedures at Jamaican seaports are upgraded to meet the requirements of the International Maritime Organization’s International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS).
PMSL has direct responsibility for the implementation of ISPS security requirements at Jamaica’s public ports and bonded warehouses. The provision of security services is aided by the use of non-intrusive cargo inspection equipment, closed circuit television, access control system, and underwater surveillance cameras, which are leased from the PAJ.
In the 2025/26 financial year, PMSL will prioritize initiatives to improve cargo security and protect critical entry points. The strategy will focus on bolstering institutional capabilities, deploying systems to curb contraband trafficking, and advancing human capital development in key strategic areas.
PMSL projects a net deficit of $282.86 million
The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), the first teaching hospital in the Caribbean, was established to provide exceptional training and healthcare services. Located adjacent to the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI), UHWI has played a pivotal role in healthcare education and patient care since its inception in 1949. It officially opened in 1953 and has since become an internationally recognized academic institution.
UHWI is a Type A regional referral hospital with 579 beds and a team of over 2,500 professionals dedicated to teaching, research, and providing high-quality patient care. The hospital offers a broad range of services across various specialties, including Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Radiology, and Anaesthetics. It has expanded over the years with advanced departments, research units, and cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the region.
As a major training center for medical, nursing, and other healthcare professionals, UHWI continues to be a leader in healthcare delivery, supporting excellence in clinical education, research, and patient care. Let’s take a look at their corporate governance progress!
The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is a statutory body of the Ministry of Health. SERHA is one of four Regional Health Authorities formed as a part of the Health Sector reform, by passage of the National Health Services Act in 1997.
SERHA is responsible for the delivery of health care services to the residents of St. Catherine, St. Thomas, Kingston and St. Andrew. This represents 47% of the population of Jamaica. SERHA is managed by a team of directors ably led by the Regional Director who reports to a Board, which is appointed by the Minister of Health. The region is funded by allocations from the Ministry of Health and fees collected at its institutions.
Health Care is delivered through a network of 10 hospitals and 89 Health Centres. Five of the ten hospitals within the region are also specialist or National Referral Hospitals. Some of these institutions also accept patients referred from other Caribbean islands. SERHA employs approximately 6000 individuals from a variety of medical and non-medical groups. To achieve its mandate, the staff and the Board of the SERHA must ensure there is robust corporate governance. Let’s see how they are doing!!
