Category 1: Name That Permit
This permit is issued by the JCF and is required for public concerts, parties, or stage shows.
What is an Entertainment Licence?
The Entertainment Licence is issued by this law enforcement body.
(What is the Jamaica Constabulary Force?)
This permit is needed anytime food or drinks are sold or served.
What is a Vendor’s Permit or Food Handler’s Permit?
This licence ensures your event does not violate copyright laws when playing music.
What is a PPL Licence?
True or False: You only need a Noise Abatement Permit if the event is held at night.
False – it's needed any time there is amplified sound.
If your event has loudspeakers or amplified music, you must apply for this.
What is a Noise Abatement Permit?
This agency regulates music copyright and issues public performance licences.
What are JAMMS and JACAP?
You must get this permit before bringing a foreign performer to Jamaica.
What is a Work Permit?
This permit is designed to regulate noise levels in public spaces.
What is a Noise Abatement Permit?
True or False: JACAP and JAMMS issue the same licence.
False – JAMMS covers performers/producers, JACAP covers composers/authors.
This licence is needed if you will be selling alcohol at your event.
What is a Temporary Alcohol/Bar Licence?
Which organization inspects venues for fire hazards before issuing safety certificates?
What is the Jamaica Fire Brigade?
If your event has tents, fireworks, or large crowds, this inspection is required.
What is a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate?
This approval ensures your venue has adequate sanitation, waste disposal, and restroom access.
What is Health & Sanitation Approval?
True or False: All food vendors at an event must be certified food handlers.
TRUE
This permit is required if your event involves raffles, gaming machines, or betting.
(What is an Amusement Licence?)
The Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission issues this type of permit.
What is an Amusement Licence?
When hosting an event with copyrighted music, you need this licence.
What is a Public Performance Licence?
This approval ensures that temporary structures like tents and stages are safe and authorized.
What is Parish Council Approval?
True or False: A Work Permit is needed for all paid workers at an event.
False – only for foreign workers.
You need this special approval to use beaches or heritage sites for an event.
(What is Use of Public Spaces Permit?)
Street Closure Permits are granted by these two authorities.
What are the Local Police and National Works Agency?
If you plan to block or reroute a road for your event, this permit is required.
What is a Street Closure Permit?
This licence allows you to serve alcoholic beverages at an event.
What is a Temporary Bar Licence?
True or False: Fire Safety Inspection is optional for outdoor events.
False – it is required for large crowds, stages, tents, or fireworks.