Latest Updates from Jamaica

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Administrator Samantha Power’s Participation At Pride@USAID: Accelerating LGBTQI+ Inclusive Development Event

The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti:

Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Michael Holness

Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Michael Holness in Washington, DC. During the meeting, Administrator Power and Prime Minister Holness celebrated 60 years of development cooperation between the United States and Jamaica and discussed ways to further deepen bilateral relations.

USAID Launches Jamaica Energy Resilience Alliance

USAID launched a three year US$4 million Jamaica Energy Resilience Alliance.

USAID Gives Boost To Diversify HIV Patients With Access To Care

On Wednesday, January 27, the University of the West Indies, Mona, signaled its partnership with Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Wellness, signing an MOU that governs cooperation to achieve the aims of the USAID-funded Health Connect Jamaica (HCJ).

Jones Town Youth to Benefit from Development, Life Skills Training

The youth from the volatile community of Jones Town and surrounding communities are set to benefit from a series of development and life skills training to help increase economic opportunities and reduce youth involvement in crime and violence.

U.S. Government Signs Historic Agreement with the Ministry of National Security

The United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today launched a major new, joint initiative with the Ministry of National Security (MNS) to prevent youth crime and violence.

USAID Partners with the Private Sector to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Services in Jamaica

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded grants totaling USD $600,000 to nine private sector health organizations to support administration of COVID-19 vaccines across the island. The grants are designed to support the Ministry of Health & Wellness’ Outsourcing of Vaccination Administration Plan.

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Renewing the Mind Towards Renewable Energy

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How one Jamaican is renewing the minds of her fellow countrymen to conserve and preserve energy, one inst

SOCIALLY SUITED FOR A PRINCESS--How a Jamaican social entrepreneur soars into the heart of royalty

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In 2017, LaShawndla connected with the USAID- supported Social Enterprise Boost Initiative (SEBI). The SEBI program helps microenterprises increase employment, investment, and revenue within target communities across Jamaica in a socially responsible manner, helping them to transition from micro business into small and medium businesses.

Behind the Scenes: Interview with Jannelle James USAID/Jamaica’s Energy Guru

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In celebration of  International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2022, we recently chatted with our very own Jannelle James who is the project management specialist for energy and the mission environment officer for USAID/Jamaica. In this male dominated field, Jannelle spoke about her journey and obstacles she faced as a female while pursuing her dream in engineering, science and energy.   

Because Your Story Does Not End Where it Begins; An account of Omar Johnson, a young man from Flanker creating a new chapter in his life.

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Through the USAID-funded Local Partner Development Activity, the objective of PYTP is to provide holistic and meaningful activities for young people in Jamaica in order to steer them away from a life of crime and violence.

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