Record STMT-WD2FE82Soft law

Government of Jamaica Communication Policy

Government of Jamaica COMMUNICATION POLICY

Institutional policy Institutional policyLatin America and the Caribbean · JMadoptedNot AI-specific

The Government of Jamaica Communication Policy provides a comprehensive framework for a well-managed and coordinated communication machinery across all government institutions. It aims to promote the effective dissemination of official information, proactive disclosure, and meaningful engagement with citizens, including those in the diaspora. The policy establishes guiding principles, corporate identity standards, research methodologies, and protocols for risk, crisis, and social media communication.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Office of the Prime Minister, JamaicaGovernment (executive) · JM

Lead issuer

Legal forceSoft law

Under whose authorityInstitutional policy

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

General publicNational governmentPublic sector bodiesInternational community

Public sector managers, government communicators, policymakers, and public officials responsible for information dissemination and citizen engagement in Jamaica.

Sectors

Public administration · Government communication and public sector administration

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers the institutional framework for government communication in Jamaica, including branding standards, use of traditional and new media, research and public consultation, crisis and emergency communication protocols, records management, intellectual property compliance, and internal coordination.

What's missing

The document does not contain any specific guidance, definitions, regulations, or policies related to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies or automated decision-making systems.

Key takeaways

The policy establishes a framework for a well-managed, coordinated, and transparent government communication system across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
It emphasizes people-centred governance, diversity, equality, accuracy, integrity, and proactive information disclosure.
It mandates the integration of new media platforms, including social media, alongside traditional communication channels to reach citizens locally and in the diaspora.
It outlines specific protocols for managing risk, crisis, and emergency communications under the guidance of the Office of the Prime Minister.
It requires structured research, public consultation, monitoring, and evaluation to assess public information needs and communication effectiveness.

Principles it states

People-centred GovernanceDiversity and EqualityTransparency and AccountabilityAccuracy, Integrity and ReliabilityAccessibility, Timeliness and ResponsivenessRespectRightsConsultationJoined up Government

Outline

· 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

IssuedNovember 2015

Length22,052 words

FormatNot recorded

Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

4/5

Clear 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

2.5 Guiding Principles and Values

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

4/5

Non-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

2.5 Guiding Principles and Values

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

4/5

Respect 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.

7. Policy Element: Internet and Electronic Communication Usage

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

4/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

MDAs will be required to evaluate the effectiveness, including cost-effectiveness of communication programmes and campaigns and to make such improvements or adjustments as may be needed

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

4/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

Specific attention has been given to the incorporation of risk analysis and management in the design and execution of the communication programmes of GoJ Institutions.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

government_communication public_transparency information_access crisis_communication corporate_identity digital_media_strategy