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United States and Jamaica Highlight Key Achievements and Recommit to Combating Child Trafficking July 15, 2022
Peace Corps Celebrates 60 Years of Service in Jamaica June 12, 2022
Celebrating Earth Day 2022 with New Providence Primary School April 22, 2022
First Child-Friendly Space Opens Under U.S.-Jamaica Child Protection Compact Partnership March 4, 2022
U.S. Embassy and Junior Achievement Jamaica Support Island’s One Laptop or Tablet per Child Initiative March 4, 2022
SOUTHCOM Commander Makes Historic Visit to Jamaica January 23, 2022
Third Shipment of U.S. Government Donated Pfizer Vaccines Arrive in Jamaica December 15, 2021
United States Embassy Partners with Junior Achievement JA on Youth Empowerment Programs November 24, 2021
‘Stronger Together’ – U.S Embassy, Kingston partners with local communication specialists for webinars tackling gender-based violence November 24, 2021
Second Shipment of U.S. Government Donated Pfizer Vaccines Arrive in Jamaica November 3, 2021
U.S. Department of State Commits Additional Funds to the United States – Jamaica Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership October 22, 2021
PAHO & CDC Partner to Bolster COVID-19 Response in Jamaica October 8, 2021
U.S. Embassy Donates an Additional J$45 Million to Boost Public Awareness in COVID-19 Vaccine Readiness and Uptake Among Vulnerable Communities October 6, 2021
U.S. Embassy in Partnership with the United States Southern Command Back to School Donation September 24, 2021
May Pen Hospital Receives Field Hospital for COVID-19 Patients September 16, 2021
The newly refurbished Church of St. Margaret Standpipe Sports Complex August 20, 2021
First Shipment of 208,260 Pfizer Vaccine Doses Donated by U.S. Government Arrive in Jamaica August 19, 2021
U.S. Government Donates COVID-19 Supplies to Jamaica’s Department of Correctional Services July 1, 2021
Two Members of the Jamaica Defence Force Are First-Ever Appointed to United States Coast Guard Academy June 8, 2021
U.S. Embassy Supports Women’s Economic Rise and Innovation in the Education Sector through EdTech #POWER Connect May 17, 2021
The United States Hands Over Fourth Set of Critical Hospital Emergency Equipment to the Government of Jamaica in Response to COVID-19 May 9, 2021
U.S. Embassy Supports Jamaica’s National Tree Planting Program through #300Trees Initiative May 4, 2021
U.S. Government Strengthens Jamaica’s Field Hospital Response May 1, 2021
Supporting Jamaica’s COVID-19 Response: U.S. government-funded Mobile Field Hospital finds new home at Spanish Town Hospital April 14, 2021
The United States Hands Over J$13 Million Worth of Critical Hospital Emergency Equipment to the Government of Jamaica in Response to COVID-19 March 3, 2021
Update on U.S. Embassy Kingston Consular Operations March 3, 2021
U.S. Embassy Announces the 2021 Cohort of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program December 28, 2020
United States Marines Bring Cheer to Mustard Seed Community Children December 23, 2020
National Gallery of Jamaica Receives 2020 U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Award October 6, 2020
The United States Government Gives an Additional US $1 Million in Assistance to Jamaica to Respond to COVID-19 August 26, 2020
The United States Hands Over Emergency Equipment to the Government of Jamaica in Response to COVID-19 July 6, 2020
United States, Jamaica Engage in First Annual Child Protection Compact Partnership Bilateral Dialogue June 17, 2020
The United States Announces Additional J$44 million in Assistance to Jamaica’s COVID-19 Response May 28, 2020
U.S. provides over $140 Million Jamaican Dollars to support Jamaica’s COVID-19 Response April 23, 2020
The United States Provides Assistance to Jamaica to Respond to COVID-19 April 1, 2020
U.S. Government Issues a Global Level 4 Health Advisory March 19, 2020
U.S. Embassy Kingston and Gov’t of Jamaica continue collaborative efforts towards COVID-19 Response March 17, 2020
Reports of U.S. Embassy Personnel Testing Positive for COVID-19 March 11, 2020
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visits Jamaica January 24, 2020
Secretary Pompeo’s Visit to Germany, Colombia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Florida January 16, 2020
Statement on International Anti-Corruption Day December 9, 2019
US – Jamaica Sign Agreement Strengthening Aviation Security November 22, 2019
Ambassador Tapia leads Diplomatic Corps on Tour of USNS COMFORT November 1, 2019
The U.S. Govt and NCB Partner for First-Ever Regional Development Credit Authority Loan Agreement October 31, 2019
Friendship, Partnership, Solidarity USNS Comfort to provide Medical Services to Jamaicans October 29, 2019
U.S. Provides over US$200,000 to Expand HIV Clinical Service Delivery in Jamaica September 23, 2019
Ambassador Tapia Hosts Jamaican Delegation to Solar Power International, Renewable Energy Conference September 20, 2019
Presidential Proclamation on Patriot Day, 2019 September 11, 2019
Statement on Jamaica Independence Day August 7, 2019
State Department Releases U.S.-Caribbean 2020 Report July 31, 2019
USAID to Provide US $5 Million to Fund Disaster Risk Mitigation Efforts in Jamaica July 12, 2019
Presidential Proclamation on National Caribbean-American Heritage Month June 3, 2019
Girls’ education advocate and U.S. Embassy partner to inspire Mona Heights Primary students May 22, 2019
OPIC Acting President & CEO Bohigian Leads Delegation to Jamaica May 22, 2019
U.S. Embassy Supports DC National Guard Engagement on Jamaica’s National Disaster Action Plan May 22, 2019
United States and Jamaica Become Partners Under the Hague Abduction Convention April 1, 2019
U.S. and Jamaica Hold Inaugural Energy Working Group Meeting March 4, 2019
United States, Jamaica Launch Child Protection Compact Partnership Activities February 19, 2019
U.S. Embassy Kingston Commemorates World AIDS Day 2018 December 4, 2018
U.S. and Jamaica Sign Energy Cooperation November 29, 2018
Eight Young Jamaican Entrepreneurs Participate in YLAI 2018 September 18, 2018
Jamaican Museum Receives Prestigious U.S. Grant Award August 29, 2018
2018 Trafficking in Persons Report June 29, 2018
New All-Cargo Rights Added to U.S.-Jamaica Air Transport Agreement May 10, 2018
US Embassies Kingston and Trinidad Tobago Promote Investigative Journalism in the Caribbean May 3, 2018
U.S. Embassy Supports Jamaica’s Fisheries April 24, 2018
Statement on 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices April 20, 2018
Sec. Tillerson to Travel to Austin, Mexico City, Bariloche, Buenos Aires, Lima, Bogotá, and Kingston January 26, 2018
U.S. Embassy Hosts Jamaican Religious Leaders in Celebration of Religious Freedom Day January 23, 2018
President Trump on National Security Strategy for a New Era December 18, 2017
November 28, 2017
US Mission to Jamaica Supports Caribbean Islands Affected by Hurricane Irma September 13, 2017
U.S. Government donates $12 million in Medical Supplies to Cornwall Regional Hospital August 29, 2017
2016 International Religious Freedom Report August 16, 2017
U.S. and India to co-host Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad, November 28-30 August 11, 2017
United States Strategy for Engagement in the Caribbean June 22, 2017
Eight Jamaican Lottery Scammers Extradited April 26, 2017
Are you a young entrepreneur or civil society leader? Join the YLAI Professional Fellows Program! April 18, 2017
After Jamaican School Assesses Reading Skills, Attendance Soars March 28, 2017
Jamaican Youth Gain Skills to become Entrepreneurs March 24, 2017
Lt Gen. Joseph P. DiSalvo Lauds US-Jamaica Partnership at JDF Change of Command Ceremony January 23, 2017
U.S. Embassy Kingston resumes Authorization Process For Firearm Export Licenses January 18, 2017
USAID announces first award under Clean Energy Finance Facility December 30, 2016
U.S. Embassy donates J$25 million in equipment to Jamaica Fire Brigade December 1, 2016
International Education Week: Promoting educational exchange around the world November 16, 2016
U.S. Co-host the Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue October 19, 2016
USTDA advances energy efficiency in Jamaica September 29, 2016
President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry Mark the Fifteenth Anniversary of September 11th September 14, 2016
First Class of Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Program August 30, 2016
Statement on President Obama’s Trip to China and Laos August 19, 2016
U.S. Embassy, Kingston supports Jamaica’s Border Security July 25, 2016
Jamaican youth to visit U.S on cultural exchange July 20, 2016
U.S. Embassy celebrates 240 years Texas Style July 13, 2016
Ambassador Moreno hosts farewell reception for DCM Martinez July 12, 2016
U.S. Embassy supports JA’s maritime security efforts July 12, 2016
2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit begins today July 8, 2016
Jamaica bids farewell to USAID Mission Director July 6, 2016
Partnership Against Child Abuse July 6, 2016
U.S.-Jamaican Exchange Tackles Human Trafficking June 21, 2016
U.S. Embassy Kingston, Usain Bolt among local partners in support of HeForShe June 17, 2016
Peace Corps Jamaica Swearing-In Ceremony – Group 87 June 15, 2016
Esther Pinnock – A Strong Social Advocate May 18, 2016
U.S.-Caribbean and Central American Energy Summit May 16, 2016
U.S. Embassy Celebrates Earth Day with Local Schools April 29, 2016
Peace Corps Welcomes Group 87 April 1, 2016
J’cans participate in U.S. State Dept sponsored Sub-regional program “Combating Corruption” March 24, 2016
Justice Vivene Harris equipped with knowledge on Children in the U.S. Justice System March 23, 2016
Fantasia for Blues on the Green 2016 March 17, 2016
Jamaica’s Ricardo Allen for Youth Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) February 22, 2016
Jamaica increases its Presence among White House Emerging Global Leaders February 4, 2016
U.S. Embassy Supports Woman Inc. November 27, 2015
U.S. Embassy Supports Operation Clean Sweep November 25, 2015
U.S. Embassy Kingston Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week November 20, 2015
U.S. Government Signs Agreement with Ministry of National Security November 13, 2015
Dialogues between Democracies November 5, 2015
U.S. Embassy to host College Fair 2015 October 7, 2015
U.S. Embassy continues Strong Partnership with Jamaica’s Security Forces through Training September 23, 2015
U.S. Embassy provides Unique Professional Exchange Opportunity September 14, 2015
Celebrating International Youth Day August 12, 2015
Museums Connect Exchange August 11, 2015
Secretary Kerry on Jamaica’s Independence Day August 5, 2015
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons July 30, 2015
Ambassador Moreno visits Cayman July 24, 2015
Embassy preps Jamaican students on Study in the U.S. July 23, 2015
U.S. Embassy hosts Pre-Departure Seminar for J’cans Studying Abroad July 19, 2015
U.S. Embassy Kingston Celebrates 4th of July in Style July 16, 2015
U.S. and Jamaica Partner on Renewable Energy July 13, 2015
U.S. and Jamaica Partner on Environmental Fund June 29, 2015
OPIC supports 20 MW J’can Solar Energy Facility June 25, 2015
A ‘Continuing Promise’ May 13, 2015
United States Naval Ship Comfort to visit Jamaica in May April 29, 2015
Dr. Carson on the Legacy of MLK Jr. March 27, 2015
U.S. Embassy to host Public Seminars March 16, 2015
Sweet Honey ‘Rocks’ this Year’s Blues on the Green March 12, 2015
Sweet Honey In the Rock to Headline this Year’s Blues on The Green February 23, 2015
Press Association of Jamaica and U.S. Embassy Partner on Media Workshops December 4, 2014
The Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation November 27, 2014
U.S. Embassy Kingston Holiday Closure November 26, 2014