Twenty government entities with responsibility for import and export are expected to be onboarded to the platform Jamaica Electronic Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT). JSWIFT is a one-stop-shop facility designed to provide fully automated services
COVID-19 Presents Opportunity for Public Sector to Become More Innovative
Director General, Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation, Office of the Cabinet, Veniece Pottinger Scott, says the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can be seen as an avenue for the public sector to retool and become more efficient
25 New MDAs ready for RIM Implementation
The Government’s Records and Information Management (RIM) programme is to be rolled out in 25 additional ministries, department and agencies (MDAs), which will comprise the third cohort under the engagement. This was announced by Minister
Report on Public Sector Boards and Committees Approved by Cabinet
Report as at 31 August 2020 This report covers appointments to 310 Public Sector Boards, Committees, Councils, Commissions, Authorities, Panels, Appeal Tribunals approved by Cabinet up to 31 August 2020.
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Turnaround Inspection Time for Importers Sped Up by Eighty Percent
The Jamaica Import/ Export Inspection Centre (JIEIC) has reduced turnaround time for the inspection of commercial goods coming into the country from an average of twenty-four (24) hours to an average of four hours. The
Real-Time Tracking Enabled For Customers of the Development Applications Review Process
The Ministry of Local Government, with the support of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), and the Office of the Cabinet, has completed installation of the Application Management and Data Automation (AMANDA) system in
Interview with Veniece Pottinger Scott – Director General Public Sector Transformation & Modernisation
Veteran journalist Ian Boyne speaks with Mrs. Veniece Pottinger-Scott-Director General Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation. Watch below.
How Is Service Delivery Evolving?
A few examples of transformation in service delivery in the Jamaican public sector including examples of how transaction times and costs are being reduced:
How is Jamaica performing in the latest ‘Doing Business’ Ranking
Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in