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Jamaican government ministries explained

Data reference periods vary. See dated figures and source links below. Full page re-verification pending.

What does each ministry do? Explore the government ministries responsible for public services, policies and programmes in Jamaica.

Select a ministry to see a simple explanation of its responsibilities. Names follow Jamaica’s 2026–2027 approved budget.

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Source for ministry names and budget groupings: Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, 2026–2027 Estimates of Expenditure, As Passed, summary tables on PDF pages 3–6. Ministry descriptions are plain-language summaries and should be checked against each ministry’s official mandate before public launch.