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 38 Public Bodies currently in the database. We are displaying up to 15 at a time.
Tax Administration Jamaica
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) was established under the Tax Administration Act 2013 as a Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority (SARA) with responsibility for the administration and collection
Overseas Examinations Commission
The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) was established by an Act of Parliament in 2005 as the only organisation mandated by the Government of Jamaica to
Financial Services Commission
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) was established in May 2001 under the Financial Services Commission Act as an autonomous body responsible for regulating and supervising
Transport Authority
The Transport Authority (TA) was established under the Transport Authority Act on 8 July 1987 to regulate, license, and monitor public passenger transport throughout Jamaica,
University of Technology, Jamaica
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
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
Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC)
The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is a Jamaican statutory body established in 1975 under the provisions of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act.
Development Bank of Jamaica Limited (DBJ)
The Development Bank of Jamaica Limited (DBJ) is a statutory body established in April 2000, formed through the merger of the former National Development Bank
Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ)
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is a statutory body established in 1969 under the Standards Act. In addition to its mandate under the Standards
Human Employment and Resource Training/NSTA (HEART/NSTA Trust)
The Human Employment and Resource Training/National Service and Training Agency Trust (HEART/NSTA Trust, or HEART Trust) is a Jamaican statutory body established under the Human
National Irrigation Commission Limited
The National Irrigation Commission Limited is a Jamaican government agency responsible for managing the country’s irrigation infrastructure and water resources for agricultural purposes. Operating under
Source: Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal (JAMP) Public Body Tracker Tool on Monday, June 1, 2026
