As an executive agency still in its first decade of existence, the Registrar General’s Department, with the publication of this vital statistics report, continues in its thrust to provide exceptional support to its stakeholders, both local and international. The Agency vows to continue to strive for excellence in every area of responsibility with which it has been entrusted and through which it serves Jamaica and other countries with which it relates. We are grateful for and anticipate continued partnership with all entities associated with us.