Safety Handbook to the Returning Residents

Safety Handbook to the Returning Residents

Returning Residents Safety and Security Handbook by the Corporate Communications Unit of the Jamaica Constabulary Force for those Jamaicans seeking to return home and those who have already returned. Download the Safety and Security Handbook here. For more information, contact; Andrea Dubidad-Dixon, Minister/Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Jamaica. Email: andreadixon@jamaicaembassy.org
Economic Growth Council 5 in 4

Economic Growth Council 5 in 4

The Jamaican American Association of Northern California (JAANC) supports the Prime Minister’s message to the Diaspora and the goal of the Economic Growth Council lead by Jamaican Canadian businessman Michael Lee Chin.  Their message: 5 in 4, which aims for a 5% growth for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 4 years for Jamaica's economy.

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Dr. Basil & Hortense Burke’s daughter appointed the First Ever California Surgeon General

The Jamaican American Association of Northern California is proud to congratulate Dr. Basil & Hortense Burke, members in our Jamaican American community whose daughter, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris  was appointed by our new Governor, Gavin Newsom to the post of Surgeon General of California.  Read more …


LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 09: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris (L) takes a selfie with Jane Fonda at Roads to Respect Conference at the California Endowment on February 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for Rape Treatment Center)