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
editIn March 2023, PICA employees striked over pay.[3] As a result, there was disruption at the islands two international airports.[4]
By country
editChina
editEngland
editFrance
editFrench immigration to Jamaica began in 1791.
Germany
editIndia
editThe first Indians came to Jamaica aboard the S. Blundel Hunter on 10 May 1845.[5]
Ireland
editJapan
editLebanon
editScotland
editSpain
editReferences
edit- ^ "Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency". www.pica.gov.jm. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ^ "Migration in Jamaica: A Country Profile 2018".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Morgan, Micaiah (2023-03-13). "Immigration officers in Jamaica on strike over Government's compensation review exercise". CNW Network. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ^ "Immigration Officers Agree To End Protest". radiojamaicanewsonline. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ^ Korney, Stephanie (2017-09-27). "10 Contributions Indian Immigrants Made to Jamaica". Jamaicans.com. Retrieved 2023-03-19.