Immigration to Jamaica

Immigration to Jamaica is the responsibility of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), an agency of the Government of Jamaica.[1] By the late 2010s emigration continued to be greatly in excess of immigration.[2]

History

In March 2023, PICA employees striked over pay.[3] As a result, there was disruption at the islands two international airports.[4]

By country

China

Main article: Chinese Jamaicans

England

Main article: Jamaicans of English descent

France

Main article: French immigration to Jamaica

French immigration to Jamaica began in 1791.

Germany

Main article: Germans in Jamaica

India

Main article: Indo-Jamaicans

The first Indians came to Jamaica aboard the S. Blundel Hunter on 10 May 1845.[5]

Ireland

Main article: Irish people in Jamaica

Japan

Main article: Japanese expatriates in Jamaica

Lebanon

Main article: Lebanese Jamaicans

Scotland

Main article: Scottish Jamaicans

Spain

Main article: Jamaicans of Spanish descent

References

  1. ^ "Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency". www.pica.gov.jm. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  2. ^ "Migration in Jamaica: A Country Profile 2018". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ Morgan, Micaiah (2023-03-13). "Immigration officers in Jamaica on strike over Government's compensation review exercise". CNW Network. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  4. ^ "Immigration Officers Agree To End Protest". radiojamaicanewsonline. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  5. ^ Korney, Stephanie (2017-09-27). "10 Contributions Indian Immigrants Made to Jamaica". Jamaicans.com. Retrieved 2023-03-19.

See also