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…
Closure of Cayman Island Consular Agency
The U.S. Consular Agency in George Town, Grand Cayman will be closed to the public from 26 July – 1 August, 2019. The Agency will…
USAID to Provide US $5 Million to Fund Disaster Risk Mitigation Efforts in Jamaica
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed US $5 million dollars to assist the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) to fund its Disaster…
U.S. Embassy celebrates 243rd Anniversary of Independence
On June 26, 2019, the United States Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires, Eric Khant hosted a reception at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, to celebrate the 243rd anniversary…
Secretary Pompeo’s Statement on 2019 Trafficking In Persons Report
Statement on 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report June 20, 2019 Human trafficking is one of the most heinous crimes on Earth. Right now traffickers are…
U.S. Caribbean Resilience Partnership
On Monday, June 17, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan hosted representatives of almost a dozen Caribbean countries in Washington, D.C. This meeting was…
Cosmoprof North America Tradeshow July 28-30, 2019
The U.S. Embassy in Kingston is organizing a Jamaican delegation to the Cosmoprof North America tradeshow set for July 28 – 30 at the Mandalay…
U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Services and other Federal Benefits
Location: U.S. Embassy Kingston, Consular Agency Montego Bay, Consular Agency Cayman Islands. Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kingston is pleased to announce that Representatives from…
Presidential Proclamation on National Caribbean-American Heritage Month
Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2019 During National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we acknowledge the significant ways Caribbean Americans have shaped…
Statement on Passing of Former Jamaican Prime Minister Edward Phillip George Seaga
For Immediate Release May 30, 2019 STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer my heartfelt condolences to…
Girls’ education advocate and U.S. Embassy partner to inspire Mona Heights Primary students
KINGSTON, Jamaica – At just 16, U.S.-based girls’ education advocate and filmmaker Zuriel Oduwole has met more presidents and prime ministers – 30 and counting…
OPIC Acting President & CEO Bohigian Leads Delegation to Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica—David Bohigian, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. government’s development finance institution, visited Jamaica yesterday,…
U.S. Embassy Supports DC National Guard Engagement on Jamaica’s National Disaster Action Plan
Kingston, Jamaica – U.S. Embassy Kingston hosted the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) May 13–17 for a military-to-military exchange focused on strengthening Jamaica’s National…
U.S. Gov’t invests US$20 million in Jamaica’s Maritime Security
As part of the U.S. Government’s US$20 million dollar investment in Jamaica’s maritime security, U.S. Embassy Kingston’s Chargé d’Affaires Eric Khant officially handed over a…
Public Auction on Motor Vehicles
The American Embassy in Kingston has for sale by sealed bids . Public viewing and bidding will be held on Saturday May 18, 2019 between…
