UN Jamaica

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Flashback to the official handover of the Bahamian flag to UN Resident Coordinator Dennis Zulu by the Consul General of The Bahamas in Jamaica, Mrs. Alveta Knight.

This symbolic moment reflects the strength of a longstanding partnership between the United Nations and The Bahamas within the multi-country system grounded in collaboration, shared priorities, and regional progress.

29/05/2026

The latest evaluation of our Multi-Country Sustainable Development Framework (MSDCF) shows significant strides in gender equality, expanded social protection, digital health services, and disaster preparedness.

While we celebrate these gains, the evaluation notes that sharpening our strategic focus and integrating our data systems will be key to unlocking even greater impact in the next cycle. 📈

🔗 Read the full evaluation summary via the link in our bio!

28/05/2026

FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean, Rene Orellana Halkyer, made his first official visit to Jamaica, meeting farmers and fishers in Springfield, Beacon and Calabash Bay communities, impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

The ADG was joined by Franklin Witter, State Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining ; Ambassador Shorna Kay Richards, Under-Secretary for Multilateral Affairs ; Marianne Ziss, Ambassador of France; and Gaspard Van Goethem, from Embassy of Belgium.

Following the hurricane, FAO supported Jamaica through damage assessments, satellite monitoring and technical cooperation, allocating USD 350,000 for early recovery support.

FAO and the Government of Jamaica are also advancing the USD 50 million project and implementing emergency support for artisanal fishers and smallholder farmers through cash vouchers, climate resilience training and sustainable boat-building training through the introduction of the “unsinkable boat” concept.

27/05/2026

UN Resource Allocation: Where Did the Funding Go?

An analysis of resource allocation by Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) reveals a heavy concentration of funding in three priority areas:

- SDG 2 (Zero Hunger): Led with USD 27.6 million allocated and USD 15.9 million spent, reflecting sustained efforts to bolster food security and resilient agriculture.

- SDG 13 (Climate Action): Received USD 13 million (with USD 6.4 million spent), underscoring the urgency of regional climate resilience.

- SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-Being): Ranked third with USD 5.9 million allocated and USD 4.3 million spent on strengthening healthcare systems.

Expenditure trends closely mirrored these allocations, indicating strong alignment between funding and implementation. Conversely, SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) received the lowest investment at just USD 30,802. This stark contrast highlights a critical financing gap in sustainable energy, signaling a need for strategic resource mobilization to ensure a more balanced approach to the global goals.

26/05/2026

FAO Assistant Director-General (ADG) and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean, Rene Orellana Halkyer, conducted his first official visit to Jamaica.

The ADG met with Minister to discuss post-Hurricane Melissa support to farmers and fishers, the US$50M project co-managed by FAO and priorities under the National Agricultural Development Plan.

Minister and the ADG discussed the ongoing Red Snapper Mariculture Pilot Project implemented with FAO, strengthening cold storage capacity and improving infrastructure resilience at fishing beaches affected by recent hurricanes.

Discussions also focused on Country Programming Framework for 2027-2031, productivity gains achieved through greenhouse farming in Jamaica and the need to revise infrastructure designs for increasingly severe weather events.

22/05/2026

🌀 Hurricane season starts in ten days with forecasters predicting a 'below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season'.

22/05/2026

⏳ 10 days to go!
The 2026 Atlantic begins June 1.

World Food Programme has stepped up preparedness across the region—because early action saves lives. 🌍

21/05/2026

When a crisis hits, every second counts. ⏳⛈️

The WFP and CDEMA Caribbean Regional Logistics Hub and Centre of Excellence in Barbados is redefining disaster response across our islands.

During Hurricane Melissa, this specialized facility proved its power by dispatching life-saving food, water, and hygiene kits within 24 to 72 hours—slashing delays to get help to affected communities faster.

🔗 Read the full impact analysis in the newly released 2025 Annual Results Report (Link in bio!)