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The Embassy of Jamaica in Berlin

Contact

Address: Schmargendorfer Strasse 32, D-12159 Berlin, Germany

Tel.: 0049 30 85994511

Fax: 0049 30 85994540

E-mail: info@iamador.de

www.iamador.de

The Ambassador

H.E. Deniese Sealey

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H.E. Deniese Sealey is an accomplished diplomat and current Ambassador of Jamaica. She has held several prominent positions, including Deputy Permanent Representative at the Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations, focusing on key issues such as security, cybercrime, and ocean matters. Prior to this, she served as Assistant Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (2015–2019), where her portfolio included climate change, sustainable development, and international financing.

Sealey’s extensive diplomatic experience includes a four-year stint (2011–2015) as Counsellor at the Jamaican Embassy in Berlin, where she managed Jamaica’s relations with several countries, including Russia and Israel. She also served as Assistant Director of International Relations at Jamaica’s Ministry of National Security.

Academically, Sealey holds an MBA from the University of Technology, Jamaica, and a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of the West Indies. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in International Politics and Management from Webster University in Geneva. Her work in global affairs reflects her commitment to addressing critical international challenges, particularly in areas such as climate change and development.

History

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Relations between Germany and Jamaica have been untroubled and friendly since Jamaica gained its independence in 1962. Since then, bilateral relations have evolved into a trusting partnership based on shared interests and mutual respect.

Although Jamaica became a middle-income country in terms of per capita earnings, with a total worth of 255 million euros (in 2003), it remains as a partner of Germany’s development cooperation. German direct investment in Jamaica is negligible, though there is indirect German participation in hotel projects in the Jamaica.

According to Jamaica Tourist Board figures, 21,371 German tourists visited Jamaica in 2014, which is 8.7% more than in the previous year.

Jamaican undergraduate and postgraduate students can study at German universities thanks to German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and another special scholarships.