Jamaica Archives and Records Department

Bridge to the Future






Scrolling Announcement


While the Government Records Centre is temporarily closed, the Audio-Visual Unit located at 36-38 Red Hills Road and Jamaica Archives Unit located at 27 King Street, Spanish Town are still open.
| While the Government Records Centre is temporarily closed, the Audio-Visual Unit located at 36-38 Red Hills Road and Jamaica Archives Unit located at 27 King Street, Spanish Town are still open.
| While the Government Records Centre is temporarily closed, the Audio-Visual Unit located at 36-38 Red Hills Road and Jamaica Archives Unit located at 27 King Street, Spanish Town are still open.
| While the Government Records Centre is temporarily closed, the Audio-Visual Unit located at 36-38 Red Hills Road and Jamaica Archives Unit located at 27 King Street, Spanish Town are still open.
| While the Government Records Centre is temporarily closed, the Audio-Visual Unit located at 36-38 Red Hills Road and Jamaica Archives Unit located at 27 King Street, Spanish Town are still open.
| While the Government Records Centre is temporarily closed, the Audio-Visual Unit located at 36-38 Red Hills Road and Jamaica Archives Unit located at 27 King Street, Spanish Town are still open.


About Us

Our Vision

A technologically driven National Archives preserving and setting standards for the management of Jamaica’s records and archival heritage.

Mission Statement

To ensure the efficient and effective management and use of official records and information, in all formats, along the records continuum and to identify and make arrangements for the preservation of Jamaica’s archival heritage for current and future use by the government and citizens of Jamaica, thereby strengthening our national identity and promoting the development of our country.

Our Core Values

  1. Accountability: We will be reliable, transparent and collectively responsible to ensure the protection, preservation and accessibility of the collections in our care and custody.
  2. Innovation: We will work towards improving our knowledge and expertise in our work to continuously improve our services.
  3. Teamwork: We thrive to work as a team for the benefit of our customers, stakeholders, and the general public.
  4. Quality: We will always aim to produce consistently high quality work and services for the benefit of the GoJ, our key stakeholders, and the general public.