Understanding local dialects can help english-speaking travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect.
The national and official language of Jamaica are both English and Jamaican Creole. Jamaican Standard English
is a dialect of English encompassing in a unique way, parts and mergers of both American English and British
English dialects.
Jamaican “Patois” [...]
New Year’s Day January 1
Ash Wednesday March 8
Good Friday April 21
Easter Monday April 24
> Labour Day May 23
Emancipation Day August 1
Independence Day August 16
National Heroes Day October 16
Christmas Day December 25
Boxing Day December 26
LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION:
Jamaican Tourist Board;
2 St Lucia Avenue;
Kingston 5;
Jamaica
Tel: 929 9200
Fax: 929 9375
Foreign Embassies in the United States:
In addition to the embassies listed below, some Caribbean
countries have consulates or tourist offices in large cities in the
United States. Look for them in your telephone book.
Embassy of Jamaica
1520 New Hampshire Ave., [...]
OCHO RIOS/DUNN’S RIVER TOUR*
Ride along Jamaica’s scenic north coast to Ocho Rios on this full-day tour. Spend the morning shopping, and in the afternoon, try a climb of the world famous Dunns River Falls.
NEGRIL SUNSET
Visit the place where time stands still and laid back attitude becomes a way of life. Explore the 7 mile stretch [...]
Time Zone* EST
Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 5:35 AM to 6:48
Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:37 AM to 5:40
Average Temperature Summer: 85 degrees F
Average Temperature Winter: 80 degrees F
Average Rainfall: 78″
Rainiest Months: May-October
Water Temperature Summer: 83 degrees F
Water Temperature Winter: 79 degrees F
Average humidity: 70%-77%
Dry Season: July-August/December-April
Hurricane season: June-November
By Air:
Air Jamaica Express, a subsidiary of Air Jamaica, provides
shuttle services on the island. Be sure to reconfirm your
departing flight a full 72 hours in advance. Tim Air offers
quick flights between resort areas as well as to Kingston.
Airlines:
Air Jamaica Express (PHONE: 876/952-5401 in Montego Bay;
888/359-2475). Tim Air (PHONE: 876/952-2516 in Montego Bay, www.timair.com).
Major Airports:
Donald [...]
Jamaica’s airline is Air Jamaica
British Airways operates four flights a week non-stop from London to Kingston. Other airlines serving Jamaica include American Airlines, Air Canada, ALM, BWIA, Trans World Airlines and Northwest Airlines.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. citizens need to present a passport no more
than one year expired or an original birth certifi-
cate with raised seal plus one [...]
When is the best weather in Jamaica?
Daytime winter temperatures range from the high 70s (Fahrenheit) to the mid-80s.
Summer temperatures are slightly warmer. Northeast trade winds and mountain breezes
keep the temperature pleasant year round in Jamaica. Water temperature is approximately
78 degrees F (25 degrees C). The average temperature in Jamaica is 80-90 F and may be
lower [...]
WHY JAMAICA?
Exquisite beaches – historical sites – hiking trails – river falls – scenic caves and more…
ABOUT JAMAICA?
Jamaica was claimed for Spain after Christopher Columbus first landed there in 1494. Columbus used it as his family’s private estate. The English Admiral William Penn (father of William Penn of Pennsylvania) and General Venables seized the [...]
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