Haiti–Jamaica relations

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Haiti-Jamaica relations
Map indicating locations of Haiti and Jamaica

Haiti

Jamaica

bilateral relations
. Both nations have honorary consulates in their respective capitals.

Since Haiti's independence in 1804, Jamaica has been a frequent destination for exiled former Haitian leaders and politicians, starting with the 3rd president, Charles Rivière-Hérard.

In January, 2007, Haitian President

Portia Simpson Miller announced that a Joint Jamaica/Haiti Commission would be convened later that year.[1]

The two countries share a maritime boundary.

References

  1. ^ "Jamaica and Haiti to deepen diplomatic relations". Archived from the original on 5 August 2007. Retrieved 6 January 2007.