I write with profound pride. This is a story of a small island—roughly 10,990 km², nestled in the turquoise Caribbean Atlantic—whose people have endured, survived, and thrived. Jamaica’s journey begins in ancient viral pulse of the original Taíno, flows through the crucible of colonialism and slavery, and emerges into independence in 1962. Today, as we face a pivotal national moment—transitioning to a republic — we stand on the threshold of Vision 2030: Jamaica as the place of choice to live, raise a family, do business, and invest.
