U.S. Embassy in Jamaica

COVID-19 Information – Jamaica Last updated: 1/12/2021 Country-Specific Information: The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to Jamaica due to health and…

COVID-19 Information – Cayman Last updated: 1/12/2021 Country-Specific Information: The Cayman Islands government provides daily updates regarding COVID-19 on their COVID-19 website . Currently, several…

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)  launched a three year US$4 million Jamaica Energy Resilience Alliance led by Cadmus Group LLC (Cadmus). This Alliance, which…

Kingston, Jamaica: The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the 2021 cohort from Jamaica for the U.S. Department of State’s Young Leaders of the Americas…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The Mustard Seed Community in Kingston will be gifted with toys through the annual United States Marine…

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY KINGSTON, PEPFAR COORDINATION OFFICE Notice of Funding Opportunity (APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED) Funding Opportunity Title: PEPFAR Small Grants Funding Opportunity…

Location: Kingston, Jamaica – Mountain View Avenue Event: A shooting recently occurred on Mountain View Avenue in Kingston, and there is an active crime scene. Embassy personnel are…

Location: Jamaica and the Cayman Islands Event: Tropical Depression Eta is currently located off Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula and is expected to move northeast across the Caribbean Sea…

Location: Kingston, Jamaica Event: The U.S. Embassy has seen an increase in violent crime in areas frequented by American employees and their families. Of special concern is…

Location: Kingston, Jamaica – Hope Road and Phoenix Avenue Event: A shooting occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. at Hope Road and Phoenix Avenue near Andrews Memorial Hospital…

Location: Kingston, Jamaica – Liguenea Avenue Event: A shooting has just occurred on Liguanea Avenue in Kingston, Jamaica. The area has been cordoned off by the police…

The National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) is the island’s 2020 recipient of the United States Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Award, receiving approximately J$6…

Weather Alert – U. S. Embassy Kingston (October 5, 2020) Location: Jamaica and the Cayman Islands Event: Tropical Storm Delta is south of Jamaica with the Cayman…

Location: Jamaica Event: Due to changes in COVID-19 caseloads in Jamaica, the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kingston will reduce consular services effective September…

August 26, 2020 The United States Government Gives an Additional US $1 Million in Assistance to Jamaica to Respond to COVID-19 Kingston – The United States…

Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica (August 21, 2020) Location: Jamaica, countrywide Event: Jamaican general elections are planned for Thursday, September 3, 2020.  You should remain vigilant while…

Location: Jamaica  Event: Find the latest requirements for travel to Jamaica online at   VisitJamaica.com      Please note that the Department of State continues to advise…

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica (July 10, 2020) Location: Jamaica Event: Find the latest requirements for travel to Jamaica online at   VisitJamaica.com           Please note that…

    The equipment is part of the US $1,000,000 in assistance USAID is providing to Jamaica to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. “The United States…

Location: Jamaica Event: Update on Travel Authorization Form for Entry to Jamaica  Please note that the Department of State continues to advise U.S. citizens to avoid…