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Jamaica's Diaspora Conference Opens June 14 in Montego Bay With Remittance Tools in Focus

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The 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference runs June 14 to 18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. GraceKennedy will showcase its GK One mobile wallet for sending and receiving remittances and paying bills, and sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce features on a panel on impact at home and abroad.

The Bank of Jamaica reported remittance inflows up 4.2 percent to US$542 million in the first two months of 2026, with February the strongest month since 2022.

What this means for you: if you send money home, the conference is a chance to compare digital wallet options that may cut fees and speed up transfers versus traditional cash pickup.