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
England
France
French immigration to Jamaica began in 1791.
Germany
India
The first Indians came to Jamaica aboard the S. Blundel Hunter on 10 May 1845.[5]
Ireland
Japan
Lebanon
Scotland
Spain
References
- ^ "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.
See also
- Demographics of Jamaica
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Jamaica articles
- Arawaks
- Taínos
- Atlantic slave trade
- British conquest
- Governors
- Port Royal
- Piracy
- Maroons
- 1692 earthquake
- First Maroon War
- Tacky's War
- Second Maroon War
- Baptist War
- Morant Bay rebellion
- 1907 earthquake
- British West Indies
- West Indies Federation
- Jamaica Independence Act 1962
- Hurricane Charley
- Hurricane Ivan
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