This report would not have been of the quality and usefulness that it is without the input and cooperation of several agencies and individuals. We specially recognize the contributions of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), the Commissioner of Police, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Supreme Court.

In addition, the tireless efforts of other personnel associated with the operations of the RGD must not go unnoticed. We say thanks to all hospitals, other health institutions, police officers, Courts officers, funeral homes, Local District Registrars (LDRs), Marriage Officers, hotel workers and our own staff members.