Prime Minister Andrew Holness has has declared a period of 12 days of mourning from September 8 to 19 following the passing of the Queen of England.
He says, with immediate effect, all flags on public buildings should be flown at half-mast to mark the commencement of a Period of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.
The Prime Minister also said there will be a Day of Mourning will be observed on September 18.
During the Period of Mourning, it is the customary recommendation that no celebratory activities should take place.
On the Day of Mourning the public should note that only authorised activities related to the Day are approved and that all social events should be postponed.
