The Ministry of Home Affairs develops consumer-focused policies and legislation addressing affordability, consumer protection, and sustainability through transparent, fair, and effective regulation.
Meet the Minister of Home Affairs - The Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP
What do they do?
The Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible:
- To direct, coordinate, and enhance the performance of all departments and sections within the Ministry’s remit.
- To deliver logistical, financial, administrative, and legislative support, including policy guidance and operational improvements for the Ministry headquarters and affiliated departments.
- To ensure that landlords and tenants receive fair and equitable treatment through reform of the Landlord & Tenant Act and Domestic Premises (Rent Increases) Act, transparent policies, and effective regulation.
- To advance consumer protection through public engagement, education, fair policies, and legislation.
- To complete comprehensive consultation on CARICOM membership, engage stakeholders and the public, and deliver a White Paper for decision.
- To support the Regulatory Authority in ensuring fair and transparent regulation across various sectors.
The Ministry has the following departments:
The Ministry has the following section within the Ministry Headquarters:
In addition to these departments and sections, the Ministry is responsible for:
Boards and Committees
As of March 2025, the Ministry oversees the following boards, committees, councils and tribunals:
Statutory Government Boards
- Broadcasting Commission
- Consumer Affairs Statutory Board
- Cost of Living Commission
- Debt Licensing Authority
- Regulatory Authority Board
- Rent Advisory Panel
- Rent Advisory Panel Tribunal
- Telecommunications Commission
Department(s)