Statutory duty
Regulate racing
Regulate and control horse racing and the operation of racecourses throughout Jamaica.
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Mission, vision & mandate
Four duties. One public purpose.
The Jamaica Racing Commission Act gives the Commission a concise statutory brief: govern the sport fairly, license it responsibly and help it develop with integrity.
Strong regulation is not separate from a strong racing industry. It is the condition that makes confidence possible.
Statutory duty
License participation
Grant the licences and permits required under the Jamaica Racing Commission Act.
Statutory duty
Advise Government
Recommend how statutory funds may assist horse breeders and horse racing generally.
Statutory duty
Develop the industry
Introduce, support or undertake schemes that strengthen the long-term development of racing.
Our mission
A credible industry,
governed with integrity.
The Commission works to ensure that licensed people, promoters and race meetings operate under clear and consistently administered rules—protecting participants, horses and the racing public.
See how the Commission works →How the mandate is delivered
Authority, exercised
with restraint.
Independent
Decisions are made against the rule, evidence and public duty—not convenience.
Explainable
Reasons and standards should be visible to the people affected by them.
Proportionate
Regulatory action should match the seriousness and risk of the matter.
Accountable
The Commission’s activity and finances belong in an accessible public record.