Reference
Research Library
Primary sources on Jamaica and the Caribbean — constitutions, legislation, parliamentary records, national archives and academic research. Every link points to an official or recognised source.
6 resources
Constitution & Law
The Constitution of Jamaica, primary legislation, bills, regulations and the standing orders of Parliament.
- Constitution of JamaicaThe Jamaica (Constitution) Order in Council, 1962.moj.gov.jm
- Charter of Fundamental Rights and FreedomsConstitutional Amendment Act, 2011.moj.gov.jm
- Acts of the Parliament of JamaicaConsolidated statutes maintained by the Ministry of Justice.moj.gov.jm
- Bills before ParliamentBills introduced in the Houses of Parliament.japarliament.gov.jm
- Standing Orders of the House of Representativesjaparliament.gov.jm
- Standing Orders of the Senatejaparliament.gov.jm
4 resources
Parliament
Hansard, committee reports, orders of business and official records of the Parliament of Jamaica.
8 resources
Government
Official communications, statistics and reports from Government of Jamaica agencies.
- Jamaica Information Service (JIS)jis.gov.jm
- Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)pioj.gov.jm
- Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN)statinja.gov.jm
- Bank of Jamaicaboj.org.jm
- Integrity Commissionintegrity.gov.jm
- Auditor General's Departmentauditorgeneral.gov.jm
- Office of the Prime Ministeropm.gov.jm
- Government of Jamaica — Ministriesjamaica.gov.jm
5 resources
Historical Records
National archives and historical collections documenting Jamaica and the Caribbean.
4 resources
Academic Research
Peer-reviewed scholarship, universities and academic journals on the Caribbean.
8 resources
International
Regional and international institutions relevant to Jamaica and the Caribbean.
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