An independent record of Jamaican government accountability.
JAccountable is a free, non-partisan platform that gathers government accountability stories — scandals, investigations, policy failures, and similar issues — from established Jamaican news sources and organizes them in one searchable place.
We don't write the news. We surface what professional journalists have already reported, so citizens, researchers, and journalists can follow how stories develop, see how issues connect, and remember what happened when it matters most.
Facts get lost when we rely on memory alone.
Government accountability depends on maintaining an accurate record of events, statements, and actions over time. When important stories are scattered across articles and dates, it becomes nearly impossible to track developments, establish timelines, or see the bigger picture without dedicated archiving and organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
JAccountable is a free platform that helps Jamaicans keep track of government accountability stories — scandals, investigations, policy failures, and similar issues reported in the news. We gather and organize these stories in one place so you can see the full picture, follow how issues develop over time, and remember what happened when it matters most.
All content is sourced from established Jamaican newspapers and journalistic outlets. We only include factual news reporting — no editorials, opinion pieces, or commentary. This ensures the information remains objective and grounded in professional journalism.
No. JAccountable is completely independent and non-partisan. We don't create or editorialize content — we simply gather and organize factual reporting from objective journalistic sources, regardless of which party or politician is involved.
No, AI does not write any articles. "AI-powered" refers to how we identify and categorize stories related to government accountability, such as scandals, investigations, or allegations of corruption. The AI helps us find relevant stories efficiently — but as with all responsible AI use, it's an assistive tool, not a replacement for human judgment or journalism.
Yes, the platform is completely free to use. In the future, we may introduce paid features to help cover operational costs, but access to core functionality will remain available.
We collect anonymous analytics data to help us understand how the platform is used and to guide product development. We do not track personally identifiable information or monitor individual reading habits.
You shouldn't choose one over the other — JAccountable complements reading the news, it doesn't replace it. The platform makes it easier to track stories over time, see how issues connect, and maintain a record of what's been reported. Instead of manually keeping track of articles across months or years, we do that work for you.