On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of Jamaica as they celebrate 64 years of independence.

The United States and Jamaica share a strong and enduring partnership rooted in our shared pursuit of security, prosperity, and regional stability. The United States remains committed to supporting Jamaica’s recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa and strengthening our longstanding partnership to combat transnational organized crime, counter illegal immigration, and expand opportunities for trade and investment. We look forward to continuing our close partnership to promote a more prosperous future for our peoples and hemisphere.