JISTV | Ceremonial Opening of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference 2026

The Ceremonial Opening of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference took place on June 15, 2026, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre as part of the conference being held from June 14–18, 2026. The event brings together Jamaicans from around the world, government leaders, business stakeholders, youth representatives, and development partners to strengthen engagement between Jamaica and its global diaspora. The conference is being staged under the theme: “Diaspora Partnerships: Re-Building a More Climate-Resilient Jamaica.” Key objectives of the conference include: Deepening partnerships between Jamaica and its diaspora communities. Mobilizing diaspora investment, expertise, and philanthropy. Supporting climate resilience, infrastructure rebuilding, and sustainable development. Expanding trade, entrepreneurship, and innovation opportunities. Strengthening youth engagement and intergenerational leadership. Among the principal figures associated with the conference are Kamina Johnson Smith, who has emphasized the importance of diaspora contributions to Jamaica's development, and Earl Jarrett, who has highlighted the conference as a major homecoming and partnership-building opportunity. The Jamaica Information Service(JIS) is aimed at reporting up to date factual Government News for Jamaican Citizens here and abroad. We have packaged it into the Jamaica Magazine and JIS News along with other features. Look through each of our playlists and you will be able to find various features highlighting the Government's endeavour to meet its mandate. This video may contain copyrighted material including music, performance clips, images, or other media. All copyrighted content is used strictly for educational, commentary, review, news reporting, cultural promotion, or transformative purposes. No copyright infringement is intended. 📌 Stay Connected: Don't forget to like, share and subscribe Website: jis.gov.jm Instagram: @jisvoice YouTube: WatchJIS Twitter:   / jisnews   TikTok @ jisvoice_1 Facebook:   / jisvoice   For the latest Government News and updates, follow us on: Twitter:   / jisnews   Instagram:   / jisvoice   TikTok @ jisvoice_1 Facebook:   / jisvoice   Website: https://jis.gov.jm/ JIS News Playlist    • JIS News   Jamaica Magazine Playlist    • Jamaica Magazine   JIS Features Playlist    • JIS Features   #JIS #JISTV #JISnews #Goverment # JamaicaInformationService