The Department, which is headed by the Government Archivist, has
three (3) Units. These are.

Archives Unit (Spanish Town)
Head of Unit, Miss Racquel Stratchan (Acting)
This Unit is the main repository for the country's archival collection
which dates back to the 17th century. It is open to the public daily
and provides reference and research services. Information on the
collection highlighting aspects of the nation's history is disseminated
through displays and exhibitions. The Unit also houses facilities for
the preservation and conservation of materials.

Government Records Centre (Church Street, Kingston)
Head of Unit, Mrs. Michele Creed Nelson
Apart from providing facilities for the storage of records awaiting their
final disposition in keeping with their retention schedules, this Unit advises
and assists government entities in organizing their records according to
established principles and guidelines, conducts workshops and training
sessions and coordinates the network of Government Records and
Information Managers (G-RIM)

AudioVisual Archives Unit (Half-Way-Tree)
Head of Unit, Mrs Carol Grant-Brown
This Unit houses audio and visual materials primarily from the collection
of the former Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation when it was divested.
The collection is presently being organized and this includes migrating
materials to new media. There are at present no facilities for public use.
Requests for information are however dealt with in accordance with the
Copyright Act and regulations.