Embassy of Jamaica Tokyo, Japan

News

(Sunday, January 9, 2022)
JOB VACANCY

The Embassy of Jamaica in Tokyo invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of:

(Tuesday, October 6, 2020)
Presentation of Copy Letters of Credentials by Jamaica’s Ambassador-designate

Presentation of Copy Letters of Credentials by Ambassador

(Saturday, March 14, 2020 Update March 16, 2020)
National Statement on the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) from Minister

14th March - Travel Advisory - -COVID 19 - Restricted Countries.pdf

(Monday, March 2, 2020)
Travel Advisory

Travel Advisory - COVID 19.pdf

(Thursday, February 27, 2020)
COVID-19 Statement - Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Wellness

COVID-19 Update of Statement-Ministry of Health and Wellness.pdf

(Wednesday, February 19, 2020)

Please see information from the Government of Japan in relation to matters pertaining to the Coronavirus, below:

Organizers of the Tokyo Marathon canceled entries from the general public due to the coronavirus outbreak.
For details, please see the link below:
http://www.tokyo42195.org/common/pdf/200217-1_news_en.pdf
Persons with the following symptoms are being asked to make immediate contact with a telephone consultation center (see below).

- Cold-like symptoms or a fever of 37.5°Celsius or higher persisting at least four days (This includes those continuously requiring fever-reducing medication.)
- Severe fatigue (exhaustion) or shortness of breath (difficulty breathing)
*Vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly or those with underlying conditions, should consult with a center if the above symptoms continue around two days.

Telephone consultation centers:
(For those who speak Japanese) Contact your local Novel Coronavirus Telephone Consultation Center. ( See the attached file.)
(For Non-Japanese speakers) Contact Tokyo Health Care Information Centre (Himawari)
03-5285-8181 (Available in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Thai)
9:00 am to 8:00 pm (daily)
For details, please see the link below. For English, please click ‘English’ on the upper-right hand side.
https://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq13/qqport/tomintop/index.php

FAQ about the novel coronavirus
-Tokyo Metropolitan Government Website
https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/english/topics/2020/0214_00covid19.html
-Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Website
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/dengue_fever_qa_00014.html

National government response:
- Meeting of headquarters to respond to the novel coronavirus held (Jan. 30, Jan. 31, Feb.1, Feb. 5, Feb. 6, Feb.12, Feb.13, Feb.14, Feb.16)
- Meeting of epidemiologists held (Feb.16)

Tokyo Metropolitan Government response:
- Meeting of the Tokyo Novel Coronavirus Response Headquarters held (Jan. 30, Jan. 31, Feb.3, Feb. 7, Feb.12, Feb.14, Feb.17)

Jamaica issues ban on China-related travel
#2-MOHW PR-Travel Ban.pdf

Jamaica Information Service:
https://jis.gov.jm/
Scholarships available for Jamaican Students already in Japan.pdf

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade - Latest News:
https://mfaft.gov.jm/jm2/

(Friday, January 31, 2020)
Jamaica issues ban on China-related travel

#2-MOHW PR-Travel Ban.pdf

Jamaica Information Service:

https://jis.gov.jm/

Scholarships available for Jamaican Students already in Japan.pdf

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade - Latest News:

https://mfaft.gov.jm/jm/