Consulate General of Jamaica, Toronto

The search begins NOW. 🌟

Nominations are officially OPEN for the 2026 Jamaican Diaspora Impact Awards (JDIA)!

Do you know a Jamaican in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area who is making a real difference through leadership, culture, education, health, business, advocacy, mentorship, or community service?

The JDIA was created to celebrate the people who uplift others, strengthen our community, and represent the very best of Jamaica at home and abroad. From the unsung heroes working quietly behind the scenes to the trailblazers creating lasting impact — we want to hear their stories.

✨ This is YOUR opportunity to help shine a light on excellence in our Diaspora community.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the nomination link to submit your nomination today.
🗓️ Nominations close June 30.

Let’s celebrate the people whose impact deserves to be seen, recognized, and remembered. 🇯🇲

📣 Calling all Jamaican Diaspora Youth (2nd & 3rd Gen)! 🇯🇲🇨🇦

The Consulate General of Jamaica Toronto, in partnership with the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council, invites you to a special Diaspora Youth Meet & Greet with Minister Alando Terrelonge.

Come out and:
✨ Connect with fellow young Jamaicans in the diaspora
✨ Engage directly with the Minister
✨ Learn about opportunities to be part of the upcoming Diaspora Conference
✨ Have your voice heard in shaping Jamaica’s global future

🗓 Wednesday, April 29, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 303 Eglinton Ave East, Toronto

⚠️ Space is VERY limited – registration is required
👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to secure your spot

Looking forward to welcoming you 🌍💛

Join us for the Global Launch of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 11:00am (EDT).
Come see and hear all about what to expect from this dynamic conference and learn about how your participation will make a real difference.
Join the YouTube livestream via JIS.
Looking forward to seeing you in Montego Bay 14 -18 June 2026 - register today at www.aitix.app/bjdc.

The Consulate General of Jamaica Toronto wishes to share an important update with all members of our community regarding fees for consular services, effective April 1, 2026.

These adjustments come after many years without change and reflect gradual increases in costs, particularly postage, since the existing fees were set in 2012. We remain committed to delivering efficient, professional, and courteous service to everyone we serve.

Payment Options:
• Cash or debit card (in-person applicants only)
• Bank draft or money order (for mail-in applications within the GTHA)

Please note that all applications submitted on or after the effective date will attract the revised fees. We encourage all clients to take note of these updates when preparing submissions.

Thank you for your continued understanding and support 💛💚🖤

Consul General Davis joins colleague Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Consuls-General in Jamaica for the Heads of Mission Meeting convened by the . Heads will engage with national leadership and other stakeholders for discussions on national developments, the global landscape, and strategies to further advance Jamaica’s foreign policy priorities.

Together, they reaffirm their commitment to serving Jamaicans at home and across the diaspora while advancing Jamaica’s presence on the global stage.

Jamaican-Canadian Business Forum 2026

Join the Consulate General of Jamaica in Toronto, in partnership with JAMPRO and the Jamaica Business Advisory Group, for an evening focused on entrepreneurship, business growth, trade, and investment opportunities between Jamaica and Canada.

Whether you’re building a business, scaling one, or exploring cross-border opportunities, this forum is designed to create networking opportunities, showcase business support facilities, and strengthen Jamaican Canadian businesses across the GTA.

📅 Tuesday, February 17, 2026
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Jamaica-Canadian Association (JCA), North York
🎟️ Limited space – register now
🔗Registration link is in our bio

Come on out and connect with ecosystem players, business leaders, entrepreneurs, funders and other partners.

Admission Free. Registration Required.

📣🇯🇲 Join us for the Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations Fundraising Telethon!

🗓 January 31, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM

Come together in support, unity, and purpose as we give back. Every contribution counts! 💛

Jamaica

🇯🇲🗳️ GJDC & GJDYC Elections – Canada

Sixteen candidates are contesting the upcoming elections, with two Canadian representatives to be selected for both the GJDC and GJDYC.

These councils are the primary platforms for Jamaicans in the Diaspora to engage directly with the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) — sharing views, raising concerns, proposing policies, and contributing to development initiatives.

✅ You must be registered to vote to participate.

📌 Register, learn about the candidates, and get election details — including the Diaspora-led Electoral Committee — at connectmeja.com

Your registration is your voice. Make it count. 🇯🇲✨

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