Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority

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.

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Board Composition
Board with requisite skills as per the Competency Profile
Chairperson is not sitting more than two consecutive terms
Chairperson that chairs no more than two other public boards
Board with a minimum of 30% male members
Board with a minimum of 30% female members
Current board retained at least 3 members or a third of previous board

Governance Structure
Board Charter (which includes conflict of interest provisions)
Non-Executive Independent Chair
Trained Corporate Secretary
Annual board training (in procurement, risk management, etc.)
Annual board evaluation
Board processes are executed (AGM, Annual Calenders, Meeting Frequency, Filings at Companies Office, etc.)
Board minutes are transmitted to the Permanent Secretary
Information & Disclosure policy

Audit and Internal Control
Internal auditor that reports to board through Audit Committee
Audit Committee with Terms of Reference
Audit Committee with three or more members including a qualified accountant/persons possessing expertise in finance
Audit Committee that does not include the Board Chair
Audit Committee that excludes the Procurement Committee Chair
Procurement Committee that rotates members every three years
Independent Chair of Procurement Committee (not chaired by Finance Director)
Board procedures in place regarding procurement oversight
Trained Procurement Committee
Annual Procurement Plan

Reporting and Compliance
Annual Report to the Responsible Minister submitted within 4 months of the end of the entity's financial year
Annual Board-Approved Corporate Plan in place by Nov 30 (must include strategic objectives, budget and work plan)
Annual Report tabled in Parliament within six (6) months of the entity's financial year
Minister issued Statement of Corporate Expectation to board
Chair and Responsible Minister met at least twice yearly to discuss Agency performance and emerging issues

Ethics and Behaviour
Corporate Social Responsibility Framework (including Donations Policy)
Code of Ethics with conflict-of-interest provisions
Staff that are trained in Code of Ethics
Whistle Blowing Policy
Enterprise Risk Management Policy

Indicators

Findings

Board Composition

Board with requisite skills as per the Competency Profile

Chairperson is not sitting more than two consecutive terms

Chairperson that chairs no more than two other public boards

Board with a minimum of 30% male members

Board with a minimum of 30% female members

Current board retained at least 3 members or a third of previous board

Governance Structure

Board Charter (which includes conflict of interest provisions)

Non-Executive Independent Chair

Trained Corporate Secretary

Annual board training (in procurement, risk management, etc.)

Annual board evaluation

Board processes are executed (AGM, Annual Calenders, Meeting Frequency, Filings at Companies Office, etc.)

Board minutes are transmitted to the Permanent Secretary

Information & Disclosure policy

Audit and Internal Control

Internal auditor that reports to board through Audit Committee

Audit Committee with Terms of Reference

Audit Committee with three or more members including a qualified accountant/persons possessing expertise in finance

Audit Committee that does not include the Board Chair

Audit Committee that excludes the Procurement Committee Chair

Procurement Committee that rotates members every three years

Independent Chair of Procurement Committee (not chaired by Finance Director)

Board procedures in place regarding procurement oversight

Trained Procurement Committee

Annual Procurement Plan

Reporting and Compliance

Annual Report to the Responsible Minister submitted within 4 months of the end of the entity's financial year

Annual Board-Approved Corporate Plan in place by Nov 30 (must include strategic objectives, budget and work plan)

Annual Report tabled in Parliament within six (6) months of the entity's financial year

Minister issued Statement of Corporate Expectation to board

Chair and Responsible Minister met at least twice yearly to discuss Agency performance and emerging issues

Ethics and Behaviour

Corporate Social Responsibility Framework (including Donations Policy)

Code of Ethics with conflict-of-interest provisions

Staff that are trained in Code of Ethics

Whistle Blowing Policy

Enterprise Risk Management Policy

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Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority

Mrs Anika C. D. Shuttleworth

Prof. Gunjan Mansingh

Dr. The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

Ambassador Rocky Meade, CD, JP, PhD

Overview

Key Compliance Results