The top-level domain (TLD) for JM is the internet country code for Jamaica as per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2. TLDs are a vital part of web addresses. When you see a URL like www.example.com, the “com” part is the TLD. Some other examples of TLDs are .net, .org, .gov, and so on.
JM, as the internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD), represents Jamaica and it is available for entities connected with Jamaica. Internationally, each territory or country has its own designated TLD, designed for entities associated with that locale. For example, .us is for the United States, .uk is for the United Kingdom, .pu is for Puerto Rico, and so forth.
As per the ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), the JM domain is managed and controlled by the University of West Indies which is located in Jamaica. The University has been authorized to handle the JM TLD since 1991. There are also several second-level domains under .JM, such as .com.jm, .net.jm, .org.jm, .gov.jm, and .edu.jm for various types of entities such as commercial, networks, organizations, government, and educational respectively.
It’s also worth noting that the process of acquiring a .JM domain name involves contacting the authorized body (University of the West Indies) or a licensed registrar for .JM domain names. The application process typically involves providing information about the intended use of the domain, the applicant’s relation to Jamaica, and sometimes, supporting legal documentation.
Certain rules and regulations apply to the usage of TLDs, particularly country code TLDs. For example, the .JM domain must primarily serve the local internet community in Jamaica. This means that the main beneficiaries of the use of such domain names should be either residents of Jamaica or entities directly linked to Jamaica.
The referenced sources to construct the above information are ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 from the International Organization for Standardization, the official ICANN website, and website of the University of the West Indies.
References:
1. ISO 3166-1 alpha-2. Retrieved from https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/#iso:code:3166:JM
2. ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). Retrieved from https://lookup.icann.org/lookup
3. University of the West Indies. Retrieved from https://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/mis/uwimona-and-jamaicas-internet-history
