KINGSTON, Jamaica — The establishment of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Learning Centre has been described as one of the most significant achievements of the Authority this year by the Minister of Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks.

Speaking during her recent contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, Marks said the learning centre represents a “transformative investment in building the human capital required to power Jamaica’s modern identity and civil registration services”.  She shared that to date, 229 employees are actively enrolled in the National ID Professional Course, receiving specialised training to deliver world-class identification services, while an innovative digital training programme has also been developed to strengthen the capacity of more than 1,000 marriage officers and civil registrars across Jamaica.

“This bold initiative is not only enhancing operational excellence today but is also building a highly skilled national workforce capable of sustaining Jamaica’s digital transformation for generations to come,” said Marks.

She also shared that the Government is advancing plans for a modern National Records Storage Facility to protect and preserve Jamaica’s civil records and important public records for future generations.

“National records are not just files. They are part of Jamaica’s identity. As we move forward, we reaffirm our commitment to building a Jamaica where identity unlocks opportunity, protects dignity, and strengthens national development,” the minister said, adding that, “a stronger Jamaica begins with a secure identity and a secure identity begins at NIRA… from birth to death,” Marks said.