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Passports, Citizenship and Identity
- Passports, Citizenship and Identity
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Track your passport application
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Applying for a new passport – ADULT
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Renewing an existing passport – ADULT- Information
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Renewing an existing ADULT passport – Online Application
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Information on how to Apply for a Passport while overseas
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Replacing a lost Passport
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Applying for a new passport – CHILD
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Renewing an existing passport – CHILD
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Replacing a lost/stolen passport - CHILD
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Passport Application Fees
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Passport Application Form (pdf format)
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Getting Jamaican Citizenship – Adult
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Getting Jamaican Citizenship – Child
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Registering a Birth of a child
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Obtaining/Applying for a Birth Certificate
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Applying for a Birth Entry Number ( you will need this to apply for a copy of your birth certificate)
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Getting a Marriage Certificate
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Registering a Death
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Fees and cost to obtain a birth, marriage and death certificate
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Changing your name or child’s name (Deed Polls)
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Apply for a Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates
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Changing your name on a Passport/Driver’s License
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Birth, Marriage and Death Record updating Form (PDF format)
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Applying for a new Drivers License (pdf form)
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Renewing a Drivers License
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Obtaining a Tax Registration Number (TRN)
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Obtaining a NIS number
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Genealogical Search
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List of Marriage officers or Civil Registrar
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Process for registering a birth at bedside
Taxes, Paying Fines and Bills
- Taxes, Paying Fines and Bills
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Login to pay Taxes, Property Taxes, GCT, Motor Vehicle Certificate of Fitness Fee, Fines etc..
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Paying your individual taxes for self-employed persons
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Income Tax Returns - File your Returns (forms)
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Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN) -Information
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Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC )- Information
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Filing your income tax
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Income Tax (FAQ)
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How to make the Online payment of Motor Vehicle Certificate of Fitness Fees
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Information about online payment of Motor Vehicle Certificate of Fitness Fees
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Rates & Fees for services provided by TAJ
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Stamp & Duty Transfer Tax (FAQ)
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General Consumption Tax -FAQ
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Management of Withholding Tax Certificates
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Pay Property Tax Online
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Categories of Tax Refunds
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Tax Forms
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Tax Administration Offices
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Query your water bill
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Paying your NWC water bill
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Electronic Registration for NWC
Motor Vehicle Services
- Motor Vehicle Services
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Motor Vehicle & Driver's Licence Forms
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Applying For A New Driver's Licence
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Renewing a Drivers License
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FAQs- Motor Vehicle & Driver's Licence
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Obtaining a Certificate of Fitness for your vehicle
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Information about online payment of Motor Vehicle Certificate of Fitness Fees
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Pay Motor Vehicle Certificate of Fitness Fees - e-Services Login required
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Registering a Motor Vehicle
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Replacing lost M/V Registration
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Replacing lost M/V Certificate of Fitness
Government Programs and Benefits
- Government Programs and Benefits
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COVID-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE)- Apply for temporary benefits during the (Coronavirus) COVID-19 Pandemic
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Ministry of Labour and Social Security- labour and social security services
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Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Program
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The Public Assistance Division (PAD) - the administration of all non-contributory social assistance programmes
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Jamaica Labour Market Information System ( Find A Job, Post a job)
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National Health Fund (NHF)- health benefits for individuals
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How to become a NHF provider
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National Health Fund (NHF)- covered conditions for Children
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How to apply for NHF cards
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National Housing Trust (NHT) -applying for a loan
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How to apply for JADEP card - JADEP provides a specific list of drugs free of cost, to beneficiaries who are 60 years
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Student Loan Bureau (SLB) -money for study, Paying back your loan
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Apply online for a student loan
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Information on the National Insurance Scheme (NIS)
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Management Institute of National Development (MIND) - public sector training institute
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MIND - Scheduled Programmes and Courses for the Public Sector
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HEART Trust/NTA- Human Employment and Resource Training Trust / National Training Agency-Technical and Vocational Education and Training providing a variety of training options to ALL Jamaicans seeking to advance their career options
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HEART Trust/NTA -Frequently Asked Questions (Info)
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Apply to HEART
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e-Learning Jamaica - online access for learning, for all
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Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) programme
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Jamaica Council for Persons with Disability -responsible for rehabilitations, vocational training and placement of persons with disabilities
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National Council for Senior Citizens -all matters concerning the welfare of the Senior Citizens (persons aged 60 years and over)
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The Golden Age Home - residential facility for the elderly destitute
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Requirements to register a charitable organisation (Charity)
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Pay and Conditions of Employment-Information
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Know the Facts about the National Identification System (NIDS)
Government Forms and Online Services
- Government Forms and Online Services
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Paying Taxes Online - e-Services Login required
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Pay Traffic Tickets Online - e-Services Login required
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Pay Motor Vehicle Certificate of Fitness Fees - e-Services Login required
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Pay Property Taxes Online- e-Services Login required
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How to make the Online payment of Motor Vehicle Certificate of Fitness Fees
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Information about online payment of Motor Vehicle Certificate of Fitness Fees
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TCC Application Guide to get your TCC online. e-Services Login required
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TAJ- Tax Forms
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Online application to obtain a copy of a Birth Certificate
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Online application form to Register a Death
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Online Application for a Certified copy of Marriage Certificate
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Apply to renew an ADULT Passport Online
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Passport application form (pdf format)
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Property Tax Query ( find out the amount of your property tax)
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Apply for NHT Contributions Refund - Online
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Immigration and Customs C5- Immigration Card Online (fill out when returning/travelling to Jamaica)
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A System for Customs Data- ASYCUDA (JETS) -Customs management system
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Login in- ASYCUDA World
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eManifest- submitting the Cargo Manifest Online
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Port Community System Portal- submitting General Segment information to Customs via the PCS platform
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Company’s Office of Jamaica forms
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Register your business online (eBRF)- Search and Reserve a company name, register your business
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Apply for an Environmental and Building Permits- Online (JDAP)
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Exporter Registration (JAMPRO) - Registration for persons who want to export items
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eLand – Search for Land Title documents
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iMap – Interactive map of Jamaica
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GoJ -Electronic Procuement (e-Tendering)
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Trade Board- Import License form
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Trade Board- Export License form
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Importers & Exporters can apply online for import permits & export certification-Agriculture
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Form to file a complaint to the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) about an individual or business that may be doing the wrong thing under the Fair Competition Act (FCA).
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Apply online for a Student Loan
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Bureau of Standards Registration of Compliance Certificates
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Bureau of Standards - Request for inspection form for export (Certificate for Export)
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Paying your NWC water bill
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e-Learning Jamaica - online access for learning, for all
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AMANDA- Status of your building and sub-division application
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Labour Market Information Portal (HEART)
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Importers apply online for the importation of food additives, chemicals, cosmetics & pharmaceutical products (MOH)
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Find a Local Authority Councillor
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Environmental Permit (NEPA): Application Form
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Wastewater and Sludge Licence (NEPA): Application Form
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Beach Licence (NEPA): Application Form
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Air Pollutant Discharge Licence (NEPA): Application Form
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Trans-boundary Movement of Hazardous Waste (NEPA): Application Form
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Wildlife Research Application (NEPA): Application Form
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Endangered Species Import, Export & Re-import – Plant Specimens (NEPA): Application Form
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Endangered Species Import, Export & Re-import – Animal Specimens (NEPA): Application Form
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Endangered Species Import, Export & Re-import – Queen Conch (NEPA):– Application Form
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National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) - Garbage Collection Schedule
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Online- Submit road licence applications for public and private carriers only
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Download forms to apply for Private and Public (Taxi) Carriers
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Route Taxi fares
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GoJ Open Data Portal
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JaCIRT- Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team
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Report a cyber incident to JaCIRT
Import and Export in Jamaica
- Import and Export in Jamaica
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Jamaica Trade Information Portal (JTIP)- Information on exporting and importing goods in Jamaica
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Exporting Information
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Online Exporter registration (JAMPRO)
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Exporting Personal Items- Information
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Exporting Commercial Items- Information
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Importing Personal Items- Information
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Importing Commercial Items - Information
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How to apply for Import /Export License- Agriculture
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Importers & Exporters can apply online for import permits & export certification-Agriculture
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Trade Board Online Import Licence (Import /Export certification and Licensing)
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Importing a Motor vehicle- Information needed if you are importing a motor vehicle
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Duties, Taxes and Fees on Imported Items collected by Customs
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eManifest- submitting the Cargo Manifest
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A System for Customs Data- ASYCUDA (JETS) -Customs management system
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ASYCUDA (JETS) -FAQ
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Related Declaration Processing (Formerly Enclosure Entries)
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Port Community System Portal
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Information on the Port Community System
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Clearing a Barrel-Information
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Clearing a Barrel-Additional information
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Customs Tariff allowed to passengers- duty concessions
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Bureau of Standards- Request for inspection form for export (Certificate for Export)
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Information about Importing and Exporting animals
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Importers apply online for the importation of food additives, chemicals, cosmetics & pharmaceutical products (MOH)
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Importers & Exporters can apply online for import permits & export certification-Agriculture
Permits and Licences
- Permits and Licences
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Trade Registration System
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Trade Board Online Import Licence (Import /Export certification and Licensing)
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Apply for an Environmental and Building Permits- Online (JDAP)
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Items requiring Import Licence from Trade Board
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Import/Export Permits for Agriculture
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Apply for a Work Permit
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Importers & Exporters can apply online for import permits & export certification-Agriculture
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Pesticide Control Authority (PCA) - licences to import pesticides, licences to manufacture pesticide, licensing of Pest Control Operators (companies)
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Obtaining Permits for the Importation of Live Aquatic Flora (Plant) and Fauna (Animal)
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Importers apply online for the importation of food additives, chemicals, cosmetics & pharmaceutical products (MOH)
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National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) - Applications eCentre
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NEPA - How to apply for Environmental, Building, Sub-division permit
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NEPA - FAQ ( Environmental Permits, EIA, Documents required, payments etc..)
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NEPA- Guidelines for applying for Environmental Permit , Beach Licence and development
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Online- Submit road licence applications for public and private carriers only
Children, Youth and Community
- Children, Youth and Community
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Child Protective Services -Child Development Agency (CDA)
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Rights of Children-Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA)
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Regulate the safety of Children - Office of Children’s Registry (OCR)
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Register Early Childhood Institution
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Ananda Alert System - Jamaica's Child Recovery Strategy
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e-Learning - online access for learning, for all
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Information on Adopting a child in Jamaica
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Youth Employment
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College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE)
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University of Technology (UTECH)
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Departments, Centres & Institutes at University of the West Indies (UWI)
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Admissions to Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI)
Culture and Sports
- Culture and Sports
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Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sports
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Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)-develops, promotes, and preserves the creative talents, promoting cultural programmes
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Services provided by JCDC
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JCDC Calendar of Events and Production Management Division
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JCDC Calendar of Events
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JCDC Entry Forms
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JCDC Costume Rental services
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Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre rental
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Institute of Jamaica -Jamaican cultural heritage (Exhibitions and Museums)
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Jamaica National Heritage Trust -preservation of national monuments and anything designated as protected national heritage
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Sports Development Foundation (SDF) - responsible for the development of a Nation (Jamaica) through sports ( Sports Infrastructure, funding etc..)
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Sporting event funding (SDF)
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Apply for funding for a sporting event
Housing, Building & Property
- Housing, Building & Property
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National Housing Trust (NHT) - Online Payment System
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NHT –Information on loan to build, buy and repair/improve
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Apply for an Environmental and Building Permits- Online (JDAP)
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Apply for NHT Contributions-Refund Online
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Query NHT Contributions Refund Application Status
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Apply for Housing Scheme Units
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NHT Properties for sale
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Search for a land title
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Land Titles Division- Calculate the registration fees for transfers, mortgages, applications to note death and transmission applications
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Apply to register your land (if you need a Land Title)
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Information on how to carryout transfer of land title
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Property Tax Query
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Track land title applications that have been registered for the first time
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National Land Agency ( Online Forms)
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Land Administration & Management Program (LAMP)- Land Titles
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Jamaica Development Application Portal (JDAP) - Apply Online for your Environmental (NEPA-all parishes) and Building Permits (MCs - KSA, St Ann and St James) - PILOT (Test)
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AMANDA- Status of your building and sub-division application
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National Works Agency (NWA) -How is parking calculated for my development proposal
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NWA - FAQ (building and sub-division Proposals, requirements for parking, building setbacks from roadways and drains, storm water drainage and vehicular ingress/egress
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Know your rigths as Tenants or Lanlords ( know your rights if you are a renter or renting your property)
Transportation and Works
- Transportation and Works
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Ministry of Transport and Mining
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National Works Agency - FAQ (building and sub-division Proposals, requirements for parking, building setbacks from roadways and drains, storm water drainage and vehicular ingress/egress
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National Works Agency - Road Closures
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National Works Agency - General Road Repairs and Maintenance
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Download forms to apply for Private and Public (Taxi) Carriers
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Route Taxi fares
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Road Safety Unit- Road Safety Guidelines
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Licensing Conditions - Conditions required for drivers Licenses, Car Fitness, registration of car
Voters' Information
- Voters' Information
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Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ)
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Voters registration- Information on registering to vote
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Query voters list - Check if you are on the voters list
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Voting Procedures - how to vote, where to vote
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Voters List Count
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List of Constituencies in Jamaica
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List of Electoral Divisions showing the total Polling Divisions
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Electoral Commission of Jamaica (FAQ)
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Election Day Workers- Applying to be an EDW
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Election Results (Parliamentary )
Working and Studying in Jamaica
- Working and Studying in Jamaica
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Ministry of Labour and Social Security
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Jamaica Labour Market Information System ( Find A Job, Post a job)
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Apply for a Work Permit - Information, Forms and Fees
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Obtaining a NIS number
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Labour Market Information Portal (HEART)
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International Students- Information on Studying at the University of the West Indies (UWI)
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International Students- Information on Studying at University of Technology (UTECH)
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Student Loan Bureau (SLB) -money for study, Paying back your loan
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Apply online for a student loan
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Apply Online to Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) - maritime education and training
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College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE)
Financial Services
- Financial Services
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EXIM Bank
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Development Bank of Jamaica Limited (DBJ)
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SME Loans for Starting and Expanding your business
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EXIM Bank Loans
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DBJ’s Business Support Service to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) sector
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Business Advisory Services
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Medium, Small and Micro Enterprise (MSME’s)-Information
Returning Resident
- Returning Resident
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General Returning Resident information
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Returning resident Requirments-JCA
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Importing a Motor Vehicle
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Returning Resident- Entitlements
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A Safety and Security Handbook for returning residents
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Trade Board Online Import Licence (Import /Export certification and Licensing)
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Jamaica Labour Market Information System ( Find A Job, Post a job)
Travelling To/From Jamaica
- Travelling To/From Jamaica
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade - Information on travel, visa extension etc.. during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Ministry of Tourism- Information on travelling to Jamaica during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Travel Authorization Request - For all (Tourist, Jamaican Nationals -Residents, Non-Residents) Travelling to Jamaica as of June 15, 2020 (Required before travel to Jamaica during COVID-19 Pandemic)
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Immigration Portal - Apply Here for Controlled Re-Entry to Jamaica during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Tourist & Jamaican Nationals)
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Jamaica tourism COVID-19 resilience protocols
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JAMAICAN AIRPORT/AVIATION COVID-19 OPERATIONAL PROTOCOLS
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COVID-19 Tourism Protocols
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Immigration and Customs C5 Card- Immigration Card Online (fill out when returning/travelling to Jamaica)
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Jamaican representatives overseas - Consulate
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Jamaican representatives overseas – Consulate General
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Jamaican representatives overseas – High Commissions, Embassies, & Permanent Missions
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Entry requirements when travelling to Jamaica
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Visa Requirements for Jamaicans travelling to other countries
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Travel documents required for all foreign nationals to enter Jamaica
Visit Jamaica
- Visit Jamaica
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Jamaica Tourist Board
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Travel Authorization for Tourist as of June 15, 2020 (Required to be done before travel to Jamaica)
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COVID-19 Tourism Protocols
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Planning a visit to Jamaica
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Requirements for travelling to Jamaica
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Arriving in Jamaica-Travel Guide
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Places to Stay in Jamaica
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Attractions in Jamaica
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Emergency Medical Care while visiting Jamaica
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Immigration and Customs C5- Immigration Card Online ( fill out when returning/travelling to Jamaica)
Emergency Services
- Emergency Services
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Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) - Emergencies and Preparedness
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Find a Police Station
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Find a Fire Station
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Call an Ambulance
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Find hospital/clinic
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Crime Stop -311 Portal
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South Regional Health Authority (SRHA) - Hospitals
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South Regional Health Authority (SRHA) - Health Centers
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South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA)- Hospitals
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South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) - Health Centers
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National Shelter Listings by Parish
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Parish Disaster Coordinators- Contact info
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NSWMA- Hurricane Preparedness- collection, transportation and disposal of debris during and after a hurricane
Agriculture
- Agriculture
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Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF)
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MICAF ( Agriculture and Fisheries Portfolio)
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Agriculture Business Information System ( For Reports on Crops and Livestock and Technical guides)
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College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE)
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Agriculture Land Management Division (ALMD)- provides advisory services in soil and agricultural land use
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Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) -To enhance the development of farming
Education
- Education
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Ministry of Education, Youth and Information
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Primary Exit Profile (PEP) website for information
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Donate to Education - National Education Trust (NET)
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e-Learning Jamaica - online access for learning, for all
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Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) - adult education programmes
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Career Advancement Programme - Assist learners to become literate and numerate, and to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment, completion of a secondary school education
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MOE - New Student Registration Guidelines (High School)
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The MOE Education System Transformation Programme
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Directory of Educational Institution in Jamaica
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MOE Approved Text book list for Primary/Secondary/Sixth Form
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MOE - Curricula-Ages 3-5 and Grades 1-11
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MOE-Examination Reports and Results (G4LT, GAIN, GSAT)
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Scholarships/Awards - Awards are offered to Teachers/Students desirous of pursuing higher education
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Register Early Childhood Institution
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HEART Trust/NTA- Human Employment and Resource Training Trust / National Training Agency-Technical and Vocational Education and Training providing a variety of training options to ALL Jamaicans seeking to advance their career options
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HEART Trust/NTA -Frequently Asked Questions (Info)
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Apply to HEART
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University of Technology (UTECH)
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Information on admission and Under Graduate Courses at University of Technology (UTECH)
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Departments, Centres & Institutes at University of the West Indies (UWI)
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UWI, Mona Campus -Office of Special Student Services for students with disabilities
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Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) - maritime education and training (career path on modern ships like tankers, container ships, cruise ships, ferries , coast guard vessels)
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College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE)
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Institute of Jamaica -Jamaican cultural heritage (Exhibitions and Musuems)
Health
- Health
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Ministry of Health and Wellness
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Ministry of Health and Wellness- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
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Ministry of Health and Wellness- (Corona virus) COVID-19- Self Report
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COVID-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE)- Apply for temporary benefits during the (Coronavirus) COVID-19 Pandemic
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Jamaica COVID-19- Dashboard (Desktop version)
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Jamaica COVID-19- Dashboard (Mobile version)
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Agencies of the MOH
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Location of Hospitals and Health Centres
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PROMAC-Protecting mother and child
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Information on giving gifts and donations to MOH
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South Regional Health Authority - SRHA (Clarendon, Manchester, St Elizabeth)
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South Regional Health Authority (SRHA) -Hospitals
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South Regional Health Authority (SRHA) - Health Centers
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South East Regional Health Authority- SERHA (Kingston and St. Andrew, St Catherine , St Thomas)
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South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) - Hospitals
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South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) - Health Centers
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North East Regional Health Authority-NERHA (St Ann, St Mary, Portland)
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Western Regional Health Authority-WRHA (St James, Trelawny, Hanover, Westmoreland, Cornwal Regional Hospital)
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Jamaica Council for Persons with Disability -responsible for rehabilitations, vocational training and placement of persons with disabilities
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Pesticide Control Authority (PCA) - licences to import pesticides, licences to manufacture pesticide, licensing of Pest Control Operators (companies)
Security
- Security
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Ministry of National Security
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Find a Police Station
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Crime Stop-311 Portal
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How to Obtain a Police Record
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Request for Application/Renewal of Firearm Licences, Certificates and Permits
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Information on reporting a crime
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Stay Alert Application
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A Safety and Security Handbook for returning residents
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