U.S. Marines Celebrate 243rd Anniversary with Birthday Ball in Kingston
The United States Marines Corps Detachment at the U.S. Embassy in Kingston celebrated the 243rd Anniversary of the Marine Corps, through the Annual Birthday Ball…
U.S. Embassy Kingston’s College Fair attracts over 2,000 Students
Over 2,000 Jamaican high-school students participated in the U.S. Embassy’s EducationUSA College Fair, held October 22 -23, 2018 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The Fair…
US-JA Partners on Countering Violent Extremist Organizations at Press Avail
U.S. Embassy’s Defense Attaché Lieutenant Colonel, Pablo Alejandro Raggio addressing journalists at press avail on the recently concluded 2018 Countering Violent Extremist Organizations Conference Jamaica’s…
What are midterm elections, and why are they important?
U.S. presidential elections are big news worldwide every four years. But what happens in the midterm elections — so called because they come nearly two…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica (September 24, 2018)
Location: Central Downtown Kingston (Market & Business Districts), including: Denham Town (Zone of Special Operation), Greenwich Town, Hannah Town, Jones Town, Tivoli Gardens, Trench Town…
Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Our culinary diplomacy selfie competition continues and we want to see your best sweet potato pie! Anyone acquainted with American Southern/Soul food clearly understands that sweet…
Eight Young Jamaican Entrepreneurs Participate in YLAI 2018
The YLAI Fellowship Professional Program will bring 250 business and social entrepreneurs from Latin America and the Caribbean to the United States in September 2018…
Consular Notice
In light of threatening weather conditions from Tropical Storm Isaac, U.S. Embassy Kingston is postponing all consular appointments for Monday, September 17. Nonimmigrant visa appointments…
Weather Alert – U. S. Embassy Kingston
Location: Jamaica and the Cayman Islands Event: As of September 11, Tropical Storm Isaac is on a westward path towards the Caribbean. The National Hurricane…
Jamaican Museum Receives Prestigious U.S. Grant Award
The Indian, African and Caribbean (INAFCA) Museum at the Mico University College is Jamaica’s 2018 recipient of the (U.S.) Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP).…
U.S. Embassy, Kingston Hosts Misty Copeland
Continuing its support of the performing Arts in Jamaica, the Embassy of the United States of America has partnered with the Edna Manley College and…
Jamericanbikl Culinary Tour
To celebrate the longstanding mutually beneficial relationship between the United States of America and Jamaica, U.S. Embassy Kingston will launch its Culinary Diplomacy Selfie Competition…
U.S. Embassy Kingston hosts Fulbright Pre-Departure Briefing
Chargé d’Affaires Eric Khant and Counselor for Public Affairs Jeremiah Knight met with 2018 Fulbright Awardees during a pre-departure orientation session held at the U.S. Embassy…
U.S. Embassy Kingston celebrates Friendship with Jamaica
Let’s celebrate our friendship with Jamaica! That was the theme which resonated throughout the evening of June 27th, when US Embassy Kingston commemorated the 242nd…
Federal Voting Assistance Program Supports Armed Forces Voters Week and Overseas Citizens Voters Wee
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – To help Americans vote – wherever they are – the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is sponsoring Armed Forces Voters Week and…
2018 Trafficking in Persons Report
“This year’s report focuses on effective ways local communities can address human trafficking proactively and on how national governments can support and empower them. Local…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Overseas Citizens Voters Week: June 27-July 5, 2018
In celebration of Overseas Citizens Voters Week, the U.S. Embassy will host a voter information and registration open house on June 27th from 9:00 a.m.…
U.S-Jamaica Sign Child Protection Compact Partnership
The Governments of the United States and Jamaica finalized a new partnership to combat child trafficking. The U.S.-Jamaica Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, signed on…
