Consulate General of Jamaica, New York

The Consulate General of Jamaica, New York, congratulates Grenada on its Forty-Seventh Anniversary of Independence today, Sunday 7 February 2021. Our beloved co...untry, Jamaica, values the strong relationship between our two countries and praises Grenada for its great exemplar of resilience. Let us all celebrate with the Government and people of Grenada under the theme Rebuilding Together a safer, More Resilient Nation in these Challenging Times. #congennewyork #Grenada

Please see the link regarding the Caribbean Research & Policy Center’s Caribbean Community COVID Vaccine Webinar originally hosted this past Saturday, 6th Feb...ruary 2021: https://youtu.be/RYHVzscz4vU The webinar presented a virtual presentation and discussion with healthcare providers, healthcare practitioners, civic and political leaders, cultural brokers, and academics with Caribbean heritage. The trusted Caribbean healthcare and scientific professionals in attendance provided relevant, science-based information about the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, the webinar also addressed the misinformation within the Caribbean Community in the USA, and the broader Caribbean region, in relation to the vaccines and other public health approaches. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our Community, it is important for our leaders, members of the Jamaican Diaspora communities, our people in Jamaica, and nationals across the region to have an opportunity to hear from our Caribbean professionals #congennewyork #COVID19

Today we honour the late Bob Marley - for his music and his advocacy for peace and human rights. His legacy continues to uplift and inspire people from around the world. Happy #BobMarleyDay, Toronto.

In honor of Black History Month here in the USA, the Consulate General of Jamaica, New York is paying tribute to important historical figures on every Sunday, t...hroughout the month of February. Our first feature is Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr., O.N.H. Born in St. Ann Parish on 17th August 1887, Garvey spent many years traveling, in which he observed the poor living and working conditions of Black people in different countries. These experiences inspired him to start the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), which encouraged self-governance for Black people, economic endeavors, and fighting racial inequality. Many in the early 20th century did not accept Garvey’s progressive ideas, but this did not stop him from pursuing his fight of racial justice in both Jamaica and the USA. Garvey passed away on 10th June 1940 was posthumously conferred with Order of National Hero in Jamaica in 1969. #congennewyork #BlackHistoryMonth #marcusgarvey

The Consulate General of Jamaica, New York celebrates the 76th Anniversary of the Honourable Robert Nesta Marley, O.M. Thank you for leaving such a beautiful le...gacy. #congennewyork #bobmarley #onelove #Survival76 #reggae

New Testing Guidelines for persons visiting Jamaica

Please see links below of resources from NYC Small Business Services and NYC Economic Development Corporation which are available to our small business communit...y: 1. Black Entrepreneurs NYC (BE NYC): https://www1.nyc.gov//busines/black-entrepreneurs-nyc.page. Amongst others, the program provides access to world class business experts and inclusive financing resources. 2. Report on Advancing Black Entrepreneurship in NYC: https://www1.nyc.gov//abo/reports/benyc-report-digital.pdf (pg. 34 you will find the list of community leaders and stakeholders that helped shape BE NYC. Amongst others, it includes Greater Jamaican Development Corporation and Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (CACCI), and Queens Economic Development Corporation) 3. Free small business courses (online and/or in person): The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) offers free business courses to guide NYC entrepreneurs through each step to start, operate, and grow a business. https://www1.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/article/business-courses 4. Immigrant Business Services - SBS offers business courses, financing assistance, pro-bono legal services, and more in multiple languages throughout the City at no cost. https://www1.nyc.gov//article/immigrant-business-initiative 5. Get certified with the NYC Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE): The City spends up to $17 billion per year on goods and services. Getting certified will help you compete for these opportunities and access exclusive programs to help your small business grow. https://www1.nyc.gov//businesses/certify-with-the-city.page 6. Free compliance consultations for restaurants: https://www1.nyc.gov//pr20200716-openrestaurantscompliance resources for restaurants: https://www1.nyc.gov//ht/pedestrians/openrestaurants.shtml 7. NYC Small Business Hotline: 888-SBS-4NYC(888-727-4692) 8. NYC Business Reopening Guide (across sectors): https://www1.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/article/reopening-guide 9. Connecting with architects and designers willing to provide design help for free for outdoor dining space: https://nycxdesign.com/design-corps 10. Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC): WE NYC is dedicated to helping women start and grow their businesses. Sign up here to receive updates directly: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin

You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Sep 24, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: CARICOM Caucus of Ambassadors and the U.S. Census Bureau Virt...ual Townhall Meeting on the 2020 Census. Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YIDaVJV5Tuew9dixHvFpJw See more

Are you a member of the Jamaican Diaspora business community? Want to tap into new investment opportunities and business projects? Don't miss this live webinar ...JAMAICA RISING: Investment Project Opportunities for the Diaspora Thursday, September 17, 2020 7:00 8:00 p.m. EST REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us//8515997/WN_8hcf7zvIQzi7ivDd50T_mw See more

Due to unforeseen circumstances, today's Community Outreach in Brooklyn which was scheduled to take place on the corner of Church and Nostrand Avenues at 10:00 ...a.m., has been postponed. We will keep you posted when a new date has been decided and we truly apologize for any inconveniences caused. See more

Message from Consul General Alsion Wilson, OD, in honor of Marcus Garvey's birthday.

New Brunswick Cultural Center & Arts New Brunswick present Hub City Sounds: 5th Annual Caribbean Festival on Saturday August 22, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please join via the live stream link on the flyer below.

Re-Broadcast of Jamaica 58th Independence Flag Raising Ceremony at Borough Hall Brooklyn NY

Resilient and Strong Join us in celebrating our 58th Year of our Jamaican Independence *We do not own the rights to the music performed in this broadcast and is used under Fair Use*

Resilient and Strong Join us in celebrating our 58th Year of our Jamaican Independence *We do not own the rights to the music performed in this broadcast and is used under Fair Use*

#CGonthebeat Consul General Alsion Wilson, Mayor of Kingston & St Andrew, Jamaica Kingston Mayor Delroy Williams; Town Clerk Robert Hill; Chief Engineering Officer, Xavier Chevannes; Mayor of Bloomfield, Connecticut, Suzette DeBeatham-Brown; Community Relations Officer, Patrick Maitland; Vice-Consul Corey Whyte; Regional Manager, Jampro Shane Angus; President, Jamaica Progressive League-Hartford, Caswell Sewell were among scores of Jamaican nationals attending the #CGonthebeat community outreach held the Jamaica Progressive League in Hartford, CT on December 5, 2019.