Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visits Jamaica
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo made an official visit to Jamaica on January 21-22, 2020. His visit was marked by meetings with the island’s…
Secretary Pompeo’s Visit to Germany, Colombia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Florida
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Germany, Colombia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Florida January 18-23. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will…
LIVESTREAM: President Trump Delivers Remarks to the Media – 11 AM EST
LIVESTREAM: 11:00 AM EST – January 8, 2020
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica
Location: Jamaica and the Cayman Islands Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks…
Unsung Heroes 2020 Photo Contest
Description of Contest Objectives To celebrate Black History Month 2020 the U.S Embassy in Kingston invites Jamaicans to share stories through photos of individuals who…
Girl finds plea for help from Chinese factory ‘prisoner’ in Christmas card
A 6-year-old British girl was stunned when she went to write a Christmas card — and instead found a desperate plea for help from someone…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Closure of Embassy and Consular Agency
Location: U.S. Embassy Kingston and Consular Agency Montego Bay Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kingston and the Consular Agency in Montego Bay will be closed…
US-Jamaica host Cyber Capacity Building Workshop
The United States and co-host Jamaica completed a three-day cyber capacity building workshop on December 5 with participation from 19 countries in the Caribbean and…
Statement on International Anti-Corruption Day
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Today, on International Anticorruption Day, we reaffirm our commitment to prevent and combat corruption globally. Corruption obstructs…
US – Jamaica Sign Agreement Strengthening Aviation Security
Montego Bay – United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald R. Tapia and the island’s Minister of National Security, the Honorable Dr. Horace Chang, today signed…
2020 Trade shows
TRADE EVENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM The U.S. Department of Commerce partners with several trade show organizers to organize official delegations to attend international fairs under our…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica
Message for U.S. Citizens: State of Emergency Extension Location: Parishes throughout Jamaica Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kingston advises U.S. citizens that the Government of…
Applications open for Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
The U.S. Embassy is accepting project abstracts and full applications for the Ambassadors fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) for preserving our heritage. Grant funding is…
Ambassador Tapia leads Diplomatic Corps on Tour of USNS COMFORT
Today, United States Ambassador Donald R. Tapia shared in a tour of the USNS Comfort Hospital Ship. The ship is currently visiting the island for…
CDC Jamaica Country Profile 2019
STRATEGIC FOCUS The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) office in Jamaica serves as a regional hub for CDC’s Caribbean Regional Office (CRO)…
The U.S. Govt and NCB Partner for First-Ever Regional Development Credit Authority Loan Agreement
Kingston, Jamaica – History was made today with the first-ever regional Development Credit Authority US$25 million loan portfolio guarantee agreement with the United States Agency…
Friendship, Partnership, Solidarity USNS Comfort to provide Medical Services to Jamaicans
Jamaicans can expect to benefit from the visit of the U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), which will be anchored along the shores…
U.S. Ambassador Tapia Kicks Off School Talks
Donald Tapia desires to leave a positive and powerful footprint during his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica. High on his to-do list is assisting…
