COVID-19 Information – Jamaica
COVID-19 Information – Jamaica Updated March 30, 2020 Country-Specific Information: The Jamaican Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) has confirmed 36 cases of COVID-19 in…
COVID-19 Information – Cayman Islands
COVID-19 Information – Cayman Islands Updated March 30, 2020 Country-Specific Information: The Cayman Islands government has confirmed 12 cases of COVID-19 within its borders. Entry…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica (March 30, 2020)
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica (March 30, 2020) Location: Jamaica Event: The Ministry of Health and Wellness of Jamaica has confirmed 36 cases of…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica (March 30, 2020)
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica (March 30, 2020) Location: Cayman Islands Event: The Cayman Islands Public Health Department has confirmed 12 cases of COVID-19 in the…
REDUCED OPERATING HOURS OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS CONSULAR AGENCY
Location: U.S. Consular Agency Cayman Islands Event: In light of the island-wide curfew and restrictions on businesses, the U.S. Consular Agency in the Cayman Islands…
Announcement: Consular Services Temporarily Limited
In response to significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State is temporarily suspending routine visa services at all U.S. Embassies…
U.S. Government Issues a Global Level 4 Health Advisory
Kingston – Today, the U.S. Department of State issued a global level 4 health advisory. This advisory encourages U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel…
Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel
U.S. Embassy Kingston and Gov’t of Jamaica continue collaborative efforts towards COVID-19 Response
Kingston- On Tuesday March 10, the U.S. Embassy in Kingston received information that an employee was in isolation on suspicion of COVID-19. Out of an…
Reports of U.S. Embassy Personnel Testing Positive for COVID-19
Kingston, Jamaica – We are aware of reports of a COVID-19 case related to an Embassy Kingston employee. Due to privacy concerns, we are not…
Closure of Cayman Island Consular Agency
Location: U.S. Consular Agency Cayman Islands Event: The U.S. Consular Agency in the Cayman Islands will be closed to the public from February 24 through…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica
Location: Parishes throughout Jamaica Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kingston advises U.S. citizens that U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to areas listed below,…
Youth Ambassadors Program Caribbean 2020
The Youth Ambassadors Program with the Caribbean is a 3-week cultural and leadership exchange in the United States of America for teenagers ages 15-18 years…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica
Location: Jamaica and the Cayman Islands Event: Earthquake and Tsunami An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 occurred off the north coast of Jamaica…
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…
