Picture of the Jamaican flag.
Picture courtesy of the Workplace of the Jamaican Consulate – New York
Come March 11, 2024, the Consulate Basic of Jamaica, in Manhattan, New York Metropolis will relocate its premises. The brand new location will likely be at 300 East 42nd St., New York, NY 10017.
The 237,00 sq. ft 18-storey full block workplace constructing is simply two blocks away from Grand Central Station.
In making her announcement relating to the change of location, Consul Basic, Alsion Wilson advises that “on account of the transferring the Jamaican Consulate current workplace on the nook of 767 Third Ave. and East 48th will likely be closed to the general public from Feb. 26 – March 8, 2024.” Wilson additional famous that providers to most people will likely be suspended whereas the workplace is closed. Nonetheless, she stated, “Individuals needing emergency providers must be conscious that help will likely be accessible through e mail, and for updates and extra info please go to our web site,” the consul normal added.
It’s anticipated that the brand new location will present far more area than exists on the present location, with higher safety providers to permit security for everybody together with workers. The brand new ready room can also be anticipated to be a bigger one with sufficient area that can present extra consolation. The consulate is slated to occupy two and a half flooring within the 18-storey constructing.
Altering their addresses to the identical location will likely be Jamaica Promotions Workplace (JAMPRO) and the American Basis for The College of the West Indies.
“We crave your persistence and understanding throughout this break in our providers and are dedicated to reopening with enhanced capabilities to higher serve you,” Consul Basic Wilson commented.
It was additionally reported that prices at present location had turn out to be prohibitive, one important cause for transferring to a brand new premises.
