[citation needed] After the abolition of slavery ordered by the British colonial power, there was a shortage of labor in Jamaica, which is why German workers were recruited.

After the economic situation in Jamaica had improved, development cooperation, which until then had totaled 255 million euros, was terminated in 2003.

Within the framework of EU grants, however, Germany continues to make the highest contributions among the member states of the European Union, with a share of around 20 percent.

[2] The non-profit Deutsch-Jamaikanische Gesellschaft has existed since 1976 with the aim of deepening relations between Germany and Jamaica.

[4] Some German companies have invested in hotels and solar power in Jamaica.