Government of Jamaica

Legal

The division, in collaboration with the Attorney General’s Chambers, provides:

  • legal advice, research and opinions;
  • interpretation of the laws and regulations relating to the operations of the Ministry and its public bodies;
  • legal support in negotiations with operators of tourism entities and local interests to ensure protection of the Ministry’s interests;
  • initiates and monitors legal proceedings on matters (litigious and non-litigious) in which the Ministry is involved; and monitors the legal proceedings on matters (litigious and non-litigious) in which the public bodies are involved.