Prime Minister Andrew Holness and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, held talks on Saturday, during which, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister, they discussed "ongoing cooperation between Jamaica and the United States, including U.S. assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa and broader regional economic and security priorities."
The release added that the two men also discussed "the magnitude and complexity of the reconstruction effort ahead, including the need to build more robust infrastructure to support economic activity. "
According to the Jamaica House Statement, Secretary Rubio "reaffirmed the United States’ willingness to support Jamaica’s reconstruction and resilience efforts through continued cooperation and partnership, including private sector participation.
Prime Minister Holness also reportedly welcomed the recent decision by the U.S. Department of State to once more upgrade Jamaica’s travel advisory from Level 3 to Level 2, stressing that this positive development reflects the country’s sustained improvements in public safety and security," and stressed the importance of this upgrade for "tourism, investor confidence, and people-to-people exchanges between both nations."
Jamaica’s significant reduction in crime in 2025, also figured prominently in the discussion, with Prime Minister Holness outlining the Government’s comprehensive security strategy, the statement added.
Jamaica’s participation in the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti was highlighted and Prime Minister Holness "reiterated Jamaica’s role as a strong and reliable regional partner and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration with the United States on security, energy and economic development, and immigration matters."
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