Jamaica
Capital: Kingston
Population: 2.6 milion
Land Area: 11,244 sq km
GNP (per capita): US$2,492.17
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (J$)
Head of Government: Hon. Prime Minister ,Portia Simpson-Miller
Joined Commonwealth: 1962
Percentage of the population between 15 and 30 years: 29.07%

Name of Ministry with Responsibility for Youth Affairs: Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture
Hon. Minister: Mr. Donald Rhodd
Ministerial Designation: Minister of Education, Youth and Culture
Mailing Address:
5-7 Heroes Circle
37, Arnold Road
Kingston
Jamaica
Tel#: 922-1400 or 922-5354
Fax#: 948 7755
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Permanent Secretary: Maria Jones
Designation: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture
Mailing Address:
Heroes Circle,
Kingston,
Jamaica
Tel#: 876-922-5775
Fax#: 876-948-7755
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Chief Technical Officer on Youth Affairs: Ohene Blake
Official Title/Designation: Director, National Centre for Youth Development
Mailing Address:
Heroes Circle,
Kingston,
Jamaica
Tel#: 876-967 3760
Fax#: 876-922 1393
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Regional Youth Caucus (RYC) Member: Janielle Spence
Address:
400 Herman Avenue,
Bridgeport PO St. Catherine
Jamaica
Tel#: 876-988-7575 or 876-852-6655
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National Youth Council/Agency: Pending