Transportation in Kingston
Transportation Farther east, the business section of downtown is home to many international corporations, consulate offices, banks, insurance companies, and the world-class Jamaica Convention Centre. This is the home of the International Seabed Authority, the UN body that creates all laws for the world’s seas. This modern center lies along the lovely waterfront on Ocean […]
Where to eat in Kingston
PRICE CHART Note that prices, unless otherwise noted, are in US dollars. RESTAURANTRestaurant prices indicate the price of a meal,drink and gratuity for one person. $ = up to $15 per person $$ = $15 to $30 per person $$$ = $30 to $45 per person $$$$ = over $45 per person Asian Restaurants […]
Where to Stay in Kingston
PRICE CHART Note that prices, unless otherwise noted, are in US dollars. ACCOMMODATIONSPrices are per room, based on double occupancy. In the case of all-inclusive properties, prices are per person. $ = up to $50 per day $$ = $51 to $100 per day $$$ = $101 to $175 per day $$$$ = over $175 […]
Introduction to Kingston
The capital city of Kingston lies on the south shore. This metropolitan area of over 800,000 residents is visited primarily by business travelers. Within this sprawling metropolis, however, beats the true heart of Jamaica. Travelers interested in the culture and history that define this island nation should make time for a visit to Kingston, the […]
Jamaicans visiting Jamaica
When you visit Jamaica it is important to give the impression that your life is great even though you work 70 hours a week at your first job and 22 hours a week on your second job (keep in mind there 168 hours in a week). To accomplish this feat one must stretch the truth […]
The Basic Schools
Throughout the length and breath of Jamaica, from the plains to the mountain peaks within the rural districts as well as the towns and cities beams the Universities of Infants, the Basic School. A place where young minds are trained and schooled in Mannerism, Hygiene, Memory Gems, Penmanship, Arithmetic, English, Poetry, Religion, Arts & Craft […]
The Agony of Death
Puncy had become terrible ill. Her mom had taken her to the doctor so many times, yet no medicine given, ever worked. She was getting thinner and thinner each passing day, her limbs becoming motionless and her eyes sunken. Death now, seemingly tugged at her nightgown sleeves begging her to come along, but within that […]
Marriage
Getting married here is easy and inexpensive, with just a 24-hour waiting period after you arrive on the island. No blood tests are required. Most larger resorts have excellent wedding consultants on staff who can handle all the arrangements, from license to flowers. Contact your resort beforehand to get the paperwork rolling. You’ll need to […]
Travel information – Jamaica: visa and passport requirements
When To GoRegardless of when you visit, you’re almost always assured of short-sleeve weather, balmy trade winds and plenty of sun. Temperatures vary only about 10° between summer and winter. The hottest months are July and August, when temperatures top out at 85 to 90°; the coolest month is February, when highs can reach 86-90° […]
Food
Island CuisineJamaica residents have come from around the globe, bringing with them the cooking techniques, flavors, spices and recipes of their homelands and blending them with the bountiful harvest of this tropical island. The result is some of the most flavorful cuisine in the Caribbean. The first Europeans on the island were Spanish. Many Spanish […]