KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference opened at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on June 14 with a strong call for collaboration and sustained engagement between Jamaicans at home and abroad to help build a more resilient nation.

Being held under the theme, “Diaspora Partnerships: Rebuilding a More Resilient Jamaica,” the conference brings together members of the Jamaican diaspora, government representatives, private sector stakeholders, academia and civil society to explore opportunities for national development and resilience.

In a release, Jamaica National Group shared that the event was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in collaboration with conference chair, The Jamaica National Group, along with legacy partners, government ministries, departments and agencies, and diaspora representatives, the event remains Jamaica’s premier platform for engaging its global community and encouraging active participation in the country’s growth and future development.