10.09.2024. – TRIP TO JAMAICA 27.12.2023. – 19.01.2024.
If you are wondering what winter looks like in Jamaica, how travelling to Jamaica looks like, how the New Year is celebrated in Jamaica, what nature is like, what can be seen and done, what to eat and drink, what the capital of Jamaica looks like, what a beach that is 7 miles long looks like and much much more, watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buEK512ouok
07.08.2024. ROJE STONA - JAMAICA’S FIRST-EVER OLYMPIC DISCUS CHAMPION
Jamaica's athlete threw an Olympic record of 70m to win men's discus gold in Paris.
What a historic day for Jamaica!
Fantastic and remarkable achievement!
GO ROJE GO!
06.08.2024. - ONE LOVE TO THE WORLD!
In honor of Jamaica's Independence Day, again this year, Belgrade's largest fountain - the fountain on Slavija Square, will be colored in the colors of the Jamaican flag (black-gold-green) in the evening.
06.08.2024. - HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY - 62 YEARS
As every year, the period between the last week of July and the first half of August, and most prominently on August 6 when Independence Day is celebrated, is a period of significant celebrations in Jamaica.
In honor of Jamaica's Independence Day, this evening, Belgrade's largest fountain - the fountain on Slavija Square, will be colored in the colors of the Jamaican flag (black-gold-green).
You can see more about the events in Jamaica which mark important dates in Jamaica's history at https://www.jcdc.gov.jm/events
ONE LOVE TO THE WORLD!
01.08.2024. EMANCIPATION DAY!
On 1 August 1838, Jamaica affirmed full freedom from slavery. On that day in Saint Catherine, Jamaica, Jamaica’s governor read the Emancipation Declaration.
HAPPY EMANCIPATION DAY JAMAICA!
26.07.-11.08.2024. JAMAICA AT THE 2024 SUMMER OLYMPICS
This year Jamaica's participation at Paris Summer Olympics will signify its eighteenth Summer Olympic appearance as an independent state.
In total, this year, Jamaica has 58 competitors in 4 sports: athletics, diving, judo and swimming.
We wish them good health, good luck, speed and precission!
One Love!
30.06.2024. CONSULATE OF JAMAICA AT THE AFRO FESTIVAL IN BELGRADE
Again this year, Consulate participated at Afro Festival - Durbar Day, a day of Friendship, Music and Dance. The event was held on Sunday, 30.06.2024. from 10 AM to 6 PM.
In addition to Jerk Chicken with Rice and peas and Festival, our stand sold the famous Blue Mountain coffee as well as various souvenirs and handmade jewelry with features of Jamaica. This year as well, the stand was branded in the spirit of Jamaica and it was very well visited which helped to the success of the festival.
Our guest was Ms. Nordia Terrelonge, First Secretary / Consul of the Embassy of Jamaica in Berlin, Germany.
Link with more details about the festival: https://www.mau.rs/sr/afro-festival-2/2024.html
16.04.2024. – 10th BIENNIAL JAMAICA DIASPORA CONFERENCE – GOVERNMENT AT YOUR SERVICE!
🌟 Attention Jamaican Diaspora!
Are you attending the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference June 16-19 in Montego Bay? Get ready for "Government At Your Service" - exclusively for attendees! Experience the convenience of fast-tracked government services. With more than 10 agencies under one roof, it's your chance to quickly and easily manage tasks like passport and licence renewals, property registrations, tax filings, NHT queries and much more. Perfect for those in the Diaspora seeking hassle-free service, all while enjoying the Conference and the beauty of home! 🇯🇲✨
Learn more 🔗: https://bit.ly/DiasporaConferenceJaRegistration
16.04.2024. – 10th BIENNIAL JAMAICA DIASPORA CONFERENCE – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
We are thrilled to announce that registration for the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference is officially OPEN! 🌟
This June, be part of an extraordinary homecoming in Montego Bay. Come, connect with fellow Jamaicans, engage in transformative discussions, explore business opportunities, access government services and celebrate our rich heritage together.
Secure your spot today and be part of this historic event. 🇯🇲✨
Register now: https://bit.ly/DiasporaConferenceJaRegistration
18.03.2024. – 10th BIENNIAL JAMAICA DIASPORA CONFERENCE - SAVE THE DATE!
Save The Date for the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay from June 16 to 19 2024. You’re also invited to the Diaspora Day of Service on June 20.
The theme for this year’s Conference is ‘United for Jamaica’s Transformation: Fostering Peace, Productivity and Youth Empowerment.’
Stay tuned for details about the Global Launch event, which will be live-streamed in the first week of April. This event will provide more information about the Conference, including registration processes, programme highlights and unique opportunities that await you in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
12.02.2024. - BOB MARLEY "ONE LOVE" - THE STORY OF A LEGEND FOR THE FIRST TIME ON THE BIG SCREEN
The month of reggae continues, and as a highlight, from February 15th, in cinemas across Serbia, we will have the opportunity to discover the powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind Bob Marley's revolutionary music.
The film about the most authentic artist of all time was created in collaboration with his family.
See you in the cinemas!
One Love!
09.02.2024. – DEL ARNO BAND CELEBRATES BOB MARLEY - DORĆOL PLATZ
Pioneers of reggae sound in Serbia and in the region, Del Arno band, will celebrate the day when the Jamaican and world reggae musician and fighter for peace, love, tolerance and togetherness - Bob Marley - was born, with their concert on 10.02.2024. from 9 pm at Dorćol Platz.
Peace, love and tolerance are the words that will resonate in Docrol and in Belgrade on 10.02.2024.
Join us to enjoy together!
One Love!
06.02.2024. – „ONE LOVE 79“ CELEBRATION FOR BOB MARLEY’S BIRTHDAY
Today we celebrate the man, the music, the legend – Bob Marley!
The annual celebration of the life and legacy of Reggae King Bob Marley will once again take place on February 6, the anniversary of his birth. This year, the Marley family and the Bob Marley Group of Companies honour the icon’s 79th birthday with a full schedule of events under the theme, ‘One Love 79’.
Get ready for 15.02.2024. and the film about overcoming adversity and the journey behind the revolutionary music of Bob Marley „ONE LOVE“.
More info about the celebrations at:
01. - 29.02.2024. – REGGAE MONTH - 'Come ketch di Riddim'
Reggae Month, this year, will be observed from February 1 to 29 under the theme, 'Come ketch di Riddim'.
The Jamaican government officially declared February as reggae month in 2008. because both Bob Marley and Dennis Brown were born in February.
More about the celebrations: www.visitjamaica.com/event/reggae-month/42
17.10.2023. - JAMAICA WINS BEST CULINARY DESTINATION IN CARIBBEAN
At the 4th World Culinary Awards ceremony held at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jamaica was named the Caribbean’s Best Culinary Destination.
The country was selected from other world leading brands, based on votes casted by culinary industry professionals and the general public. The nominees with the most votes in a category were named the winner.
More about the event:
https://worldculinaryawards.com/award/caribbean-best-culinary-destination/2023
https://worldculinaryawards.com/award/caribbean-best-culinary-city-destination/2023
24.09.2023. – BILATERAL DISCUSSIONS HELD BETWEEN JAMAICA AND SERBIA
On the margins of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78), Senator the Honorable Kamina Johnson Smith met with the First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dačić as well as, with the head of Serbia’s Chamber of Commerce Marko Čatež.
Discussions included Serbia's transformation as a tech hub and magnet for foreign direct investment.
Jamaica and Serbia also committed to exploring cooperation in digitalization which notably can transform service delivery in Jamaica.
Agro-processing and the delivery of health services were also important topics discussed.
01.09.2023. – BEFORE DEPARTURE TO JAMAICA TRAVELLERS MUST COMPLETE ONLINE PASSENGER DECLARATION FORM
Starting 01.09.2023. all travellers going to Jamaica must complete Online Passenger Declaration Form, also known as an Electronic C5, before departure.
The online Form can be filled up to 30 days before departure. Once travellers complete the form online, they will receive an email confirming that their application was a success.
If the lead traveller is travelling with a spouse or children under the age of 18 years, they can complete 1 (one) declaration form. For everyone else, they will need to complete their own form.
This form is replacing the paper document that is issued to travellers on airlines.
The Electronic C5 Form is an entry requirement for persons travelling to the island, whether they are residents in Jamaica or visiting.
Travellers can fill out the form by visiting: www.enterjamaica.com
26.08.2023. – JAMAICA IS CARIBBEAN'S LEADING DESTINATION in 2023
World Travel Awards is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary and this year on August 26th, at the Sandals Grande St Lucian, Jamaica won the award for Caribbean's Leading Destination.
Among 33 other awards are also Caribbean's Leading Cruise Destination, Caribbean's Leading Cruise Port and also Caribbean's Leading Tourist Board and the Caribbean's Leading Airport, etc.
More about the event: link
19. – 27.08.2023. – BUDAPEST WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 RESULTS
Congratulations to all the Jamaican athletes for their perseverance, endurance, speed and all new records.
On the final medal table Jamaica takes 4th place. Well done!
More details on Team Jamaica's success at: link
19. – 27.08.2023. – WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023.
The world’s third largest sporting event, the World Athletics Championship is this year held in Budapest, Hungary. Athletes from more than 200 countries are participating and this year, the Jamaican team has a total of 68 competitors (34 men and 34 women) who will compete in 16 different disciplines.
More details about Team Jamaica at: https://athleticsja.org/jamaicas-team-for-the-2023-world-championships-in-budapest-hungary/
We wish them good luck, speed and precission.
16.08.2023. – USEIN BOLT - WORLD RECORD 14 YEARS AGO
On this day in 2009. in Berlin, Germany with a performance that defies the imagination, Usain Bolt set a new 100m World record of 9.58 on the second evening of the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin - a record that no one has broken to this day.
