Government bans overseas travel for public sector until March 31, 2027

October 23, 2026

Written byIRIEFM NEWS

The government has instituted a ban  on official overseas travel across the public sector ending March 31, next year.

A  memorandum dated October 21, 2026   from the Cabinet  secretary  to the Financial Secretary and  Permanent  Secretaries   says there will be limited exceptions.

The government explains that the unprecedented  destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa  has placed significant demands on Jamaica’s fiscal resources  and public  sector capacity .

It notes  that   the government’s  ambitious programme of national reconstruction and recovery  requires substantial financial, technical and administrative resources.

It states further  that  at this critical juncture   it is imperative  that government exercises   the highest  decree of fiscal discipline  and prioritises  expenditures.