Government of Jamaica Communication Policy
Government of Jamaica COMMUNICATION POLICY
This document establishes a comprehensive communication policy for the Government of Jamaica to coordinate information dissemination, promote transparency, and encourage citizen participation. Prepared by the Office of the Prime Minister in November 2015, the policy outlines operational guidelines for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies regarding public access to information, corporate branding, risk and crisis communication, and the use of digital and social media. It aims to ensure that official information is accurate, timely, and accessible to all citizens both locally and in the diaspora.
Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.
Who issued it
Who it governs
Public sector communicators, government ministers, and administrative personnel should read this to understand their obligations for transparent, coordinated, and effective public communication.
What the document contains
The policy addresses government communication management, corporate identity, research and public feedback, crisis communication, internet and social media usage, media relations, advertising, records management, and compliance with intellectual property and access to information laws.
The text does not address artificial intelligence governance, automated decision-making algorithms, or specific technological regulations beyond general internet and digital media standards.
- The policy provides a unified framework for coordinated government communication across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in Jamaica.
- It emphasizes proactive information disclosure, plain language, and wide accessibility for citizens locally and in the diaspora.
- Minimum standards for corporate identity, branding, and the proper use of national symbols and emblems are formally established.
- The framework integrates digital technologies, including websites and social media, alongside traditional media channels.
- It incorporates structured protocols for risk, crisis, and emergency communication led by the Office of the Prime Minister and support agencies.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SECTION 1: CONTEXT & SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS SECTION II: THE POLICY FRAMEWORK SECTION III: POLICY ELEMENTS, ISSUES, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES SECTION IV: Policy Monitoring and Review SECTION V: CONCLUSION Appendices
How it scores
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Accountability
4/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
Public officials are ultimately accountable to the citizenry with respect to their stewardship of public resources and must therefore communicate in a timely manner
SECTION II: 2.5 Guiding Principles and Values
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Fairness
3/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
Government communication must be inclusive and promote equality, inclusive of gender equality and communication output must be mindful of and address vulnerable audiences
SECTION II: 2.5 Guiding Principles and Values
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Human Dignity
2/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
Delivery of information should consider the use of assistive technologies to allow as many persons as possible to access the information they need independently and with dignity.
SECTION III: 7. Policy Element: Internet and Electronic Communication Usage
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Enforcement
1/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
the office of the Permanent Secretary must have in place a monitoring framework to ensure compliance by the respective MDA
SECTION III: 17. Policy Element: Public Access to Government Publications/ Documents
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Impact Assessment
4/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
This will require identification and assessment of the possible risks (both negative and positive) to communication programmes and formulation of strategies to avoid, mitigate or manage such risks as appropriate.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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