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‘Lots of people still don’t have roofs’: “Many say they have not received support to rebuild their homes months after the storm caused unprecedented…

"Kingston – Following pressure from Washington, Jamaica has ended its medical cooperation program with Cuba after almost 50 years. Jamaican Health…

Elsenfeld Secondary School is supporting Jamaica in the aftermath of the hurricane and further developing its forward-looking project, "Be(e)…

“Jamaica has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the country with the most churches per square mile. Figures published by the National…

“Jamaica is a dream destination in the Caribbean and one that is increasingly attracting more tourists who want to enjoy their holidays on its…

In late June and early July 2024, Hurricane Beryl, a Major Hurricane (category 5), swept across southern Jamaica, affecting approximately 160,000…

At the end of October, Jamaica was struck by the most powerful hurricane in its history. The devastation left by Melissa is still clearly visible.…

The United Nations support the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and Jamaica Constabulary Force Teams in the fight against illegal arms.

A lot of Jamaicans suffer from PTSD after Hurricane Melissa.

Following Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, which devastated large parts of Jamaica on October 28, 2025, there remains a great need for blood donations.…

The GJS mourns the loss of highly appreciated members

Orbituary Jörg Wenzel

Orbituary Rainer Epp

Hurricane Melissa at Beecher Town School (a school supported by German Jamaican Society since years).

The GJS is helping affected areas in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa has devastated large parts of Jamaica and other Caribbean islands. We, as the German-Jamaican Society, want to use donated funds to help alleviate the worst suffering in the affected areas of Jamaica. A member of our board, Karl-Olaf Kaiser, is on the ground coordinating the relief efforts.

Klick here to read the call for donations and here to find further information about the hurricane.

Annual Meeting of the GJS 2026 & 50-year anniversary

The German-Jamaican Society (GJS) will not only hold its annual conference, "Politics and Development in Jamaica - 50 Years of Development Education" (working title, subject to change), from September 11th to 13th, 2026, but also celebrating its 50th anniversary. The program is currently being finalized and will be available here soon. Registration is possible via the AZK website.

'Paradise in Transition'

'Paradise in Transition - Jamaica's Balance Between Progress and Joy of Life' is a film project by DHBW Stuttgart. Produced as part of a Bachelor's project in the Media, Sales and Communication (MVK) program, the film explores Jamaica in a very personal and respectful way. It focuses on the people, culture, social issues, and the country's creativity and resilience. Watch the trailer on Vimeo. Further information can be found here.

Jamaican Art in Museum im Kloster in Bersenbrück

From June 28th to August 24th, 2025, the exhibition presented art by Jamaican artists such as David Pottinger, Richard Gayle, Ras Dizzy, Laura Facey, Joshua Solas, Barbara Walker, Cecil Baugh, Neville Garrick, Michael “Freestylee” Thompson, Limonius, Sean Henry, Gavin Jordan, Karin Rahts, Acquille Dunkley, Phyll Williams, Taj Francis, Judy Ann MacMillan and many more (further information).

Helmut Philipps is a member of the GJS since years. Here he presents to Ms. Deniese Sealey, Charge d'Affair of the Jamaican Embassy, his book "DUB - The Sound of Surprise" at the GJS-Conference 2024 (Photo: Karl-Olaf Kaiser).

"DUB Conference - 50 Years of DUB from Jamaica" & "DUB - The Sound of Surprise"

In 2024 the reggae magazine Riddim's reader poll crowned GJS-member Helmut Philipps and his book "DUB Conference - 50 Years of DUB from Jamaica" the best book of the year again. The german version of the book has been voted first, the english version "DUB - The Sound of Surprise," published in 2024, took second place in the poll (see description of both book versions).