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Language: The official language is English but a local patois is also spoken, a mixture of English, Spanish, and various African languages.
Currency: The Jamaican Dollar (JMD) is divided into 100 cents. The island is well supplied with ATMs, banks and bureaux de change. Banking hours are usually Monday to Thursday 9am to 2pm, and Friday 9am to 4pm. Cambio exchange offices are found throughout the country, open later than banks and offer better exchange rates. Retain receipts as proof of legal currency exchange. Exchange bureaux at the airports and hotels also offer better
rates than banks. Major credit cards and travelers cheques are widely accepted. Both cash and travelers cheques are best taken in US Dollars.
Time: Local time is GMT -5.
Electricity: Electrical current is 110 volts, 50Hz. Flat two- and three-pin plugs are in use.
Communications: The international access code for Jamaica is +1, in common with the US, Canada and most of the Caribbean, followed by 876. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom); the outgoing code is not needed when calling the US or Canada. City or area codes are not required. Direct international telephone services are available, and operators can also facilitate calls. The local mobile phone operators use various networks, including GSM, which is compatible with most international networks. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts, and access is also available from most hotels and parish libraries.
Duty Free: Travelers to Jamaica over 18 years do not have to pay duty on 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 227g other tobacco products; 946ml alcoholic beverages and wine; perfume up to 150g; and goods for personal consumption to the value of US$500. Prohibited items include products from goatskin (e.g. drums, handbags and rugs).
Tourist OfficeJamaican Tourist Office: +1 876 929 9200 or www.jamaicatravel.com
EmergencyEmergencies: 119 (Police); 110 (Ambulance).
Embassies
Jamaican Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 452 0660.
Jamaica High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7823 9911.
Jamaican High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 233 9311.
Jamaican High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 362 6667.
Jamaican Embassy, Brussels, Belgium (also responsible for Ireland): +32 (0)2 230 1170.
United States Embassy, Kingston: +1 876 702 6000.
British High Commission, Kingston: +1 876 510 0700.
Canadian High Commission, Kingston: +1 876 926 1500.
Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Jamaica): +1 868 628 0695.
South African High Commission, Kingston: + 1 876 978 3160.
Irish Embassy, Ottawa, Canada (also responsible for Jamaica): +1 613 233 6281.
New Zealand High Commission, Ottawa, Canada (also responsible for Jamaica): +1 613 238 5991.
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