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…
U.S. Provides over US$200,000 to Expand HIV Clinical Service Delivery in Jamaica
Christiana, Manchester – Today, The United States government through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in partnership with the National Alliance of State…
Ambassador Tapia Hosts Jamaican Delegation to Solar Power International, Renewable Energy Conference
Underscoring his commitment to bolstering trade and investment between the United States and Jamaica, U.S. Ambassador Don Tapia will host a high-level Jamaican delegation to…
Presidential Proclamation on Patriot Day, 2019
On Patriot Day, we solemnly remember the nearly 3,000 people who perished on September 11, 2001. With gratitude, we honor the brave first responders, resolute…
Statement on Jamaica Independence Day
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State August 6, 2019 On behalf of the people of the United States, I want to extend my…
State Department Releases U.S.-Caribbean 2020 Report
The Department of State and USAID are at the forefront of efforts across the government to advance U.S. interests by engaging with the Caribbean on security,…
Call For Proposals: Public Diplomacy Small Grants
The U.S. Embassy Kingston Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy…
U.S. Embassy Kingston announces next Ambassador to Jamaica
The U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica is happy to announce the confirmation of Arizona businessman Mr. Donald Ray Tapia, as the United States Ambassador to…
