DoBusiness Jamaica

Living Here

Jamaica's attractiveness as a business destination is complemented by its great quality of life.

The place of choice to live and raise families.

International Rankings

Jamaica's life expectancy at birth is an average of 74.77 years — Macrotrends 2022

Jamaica has high human development in life expectancy, literacy, education and standards of living — UNDP Human Development Index 2019

Jamaica ranks 53rd out of 190 countries for healthcare delivery and is top three in the English-speaking Caribbean — World Health Organisation Health System Ranking 2000

Jamaica has relatively high levels of experienced well-being and a low ecological footprint — Happy Planet Index 2012

Jamaica is the third coolest place on earth — CNN 2017

Natural Beauty

Jamaica has the highest number of endemic birds and plants of any Caribbean island

Jamaica is ranked 5th for endemic flora and fauna among islands worldwide

Jamaica boasts beautiful white and black sand beaches with turquoise water

In January 2019, the Government imposed a ban on single-use plastic bags, straws and polystyrene to protect the environment

Education

42 local universities, colleges, institutes and training units registered by the University Council of Jamaica

The University of the West Indies is ranked 1st in the Caribbean and 37th in Latin America — Times Higher Education University Rankings 2018

Jamaica offers excellent quality primary, secondary and tertiary level education

Private and state-funded vocational training tailored to meet the occupational demands of the labour market

Diversity Of Experience

Tours and Attractions

Tours and Attractions

Beaches

Beaches

Events and Nightlife

Events and Nightlife

Golf

Golf

Dining

Dining

Shopping

Shopping

Rich Culture

Jamaica is renowned for its rich culture, unique style and exquisite artistry. Jamaica is one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the region and embraces its multi-cultural history and sporting tradition of excellence.

Live Music & Reggae Festivals

Live Music & Reggae Festivals

Plays

Plays

Colourful Carnivals

Colourful Carnivals

Historic Sites, Galleries and Museums

Historic Sites, Galleries and Museums

Restaurants Serving Traditional and International Cuisine

Restaurants Serving Traditional and International Cuisine

Shopping

Shopping

Modern Social & Physical Infrastructure

Jamaica is well-served by three modern international airports connected to key gateways worldwide

Well-developed road network

Efficient public and private transportation systems

Robust ICT platform meeting all requirements for global connectivity

University of the West Indies ranked 1st in the Caribbean and 37th in Latin America — Times Higher Education University Rankings 2018

Effective social safety net facilitating an excellent quality of life

Committed to developing a productive economy