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The average annual rainfall ai 78 inches      (198 cm), and the average temperature is 82 F (27 C)</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Jamaica</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#6600CC" FACE="Conga" ><B> abounds in fine beaches and scenic beauty, and has some 120 rivers.You'll find several mineral springs in Jamaica, four with bathing facilities. The two public springs are Bath, in St Thomas, and Milk River, in Clarendon. Rockfort Mineral Bath in Kingston is Operated by the Cement Company.</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>An August 6, 1962, after more than 300 years of British rule, Jamaica became an independent country.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Today, Jamaica</B><B> </B><B>remains a part of the Commonwealth </B><B>of Nations.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>GENERAL INFORMATION</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Georgia" ><B><U>C</U></B></FONT><B><U>LOTHING</U></B><B>:</B> Lightweight, tropical clothing is best suited throughout the year.  On beaches, shorts and swim wear are acceptable. A light sweater is suggested for evening especially in winter. Some hotels      require casual evening wear for women and a jacket for men when dining Laundering and dry cleaning facilities, barbering and hairdressers are available</div> <div> <B><U>TIME ZONE</U></B><B>:</B> Eastern Standard Time.(Jamaica does not observe daylight savings time)</div> <div> <B><U>ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:</U></B> 110 volts/ 50 cycles standard. 220 volts used in some hotels Clothes irons and blow dryers work without adapters. Adapters available where applicable.</div> <div> <B><U>WATER</U></B><B>: </B>All drinking water is purified and filtered by modern methods. Water temperature is approximately 78 F(25 C)</div> <div> <B><U>COMMUNICATIONS</U></B><B>:</B> International cables and inland telegrams can be sent from most hotels and post offices, Direct international telephone service operates 24 hours a day.  There are three Daily newspapers and five weekend newspapers  E-mail, telex, fax,radio and local/cable television are also available.</div> <div> <B><U>LANGUAGE:</U></B> The official language of Jamaica is English, but the JAMAICAN "Patois" a combination of several languages is spoken throughout the island</div> <div> <B><U>BANKS & BUSINESS OFFICES:</U></B> Bank hours island-wide are 9 am to 2 PM, Mon. Through thurs.:9am to 4 PM, Fri. most business offices are open 8:30am to 4:30pm Mon. Through Fri. very few offices are open Sat.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>HOSPITALS & MEDICAL FACILITIES</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>Falmouth</U></B><B>          </B>                              <B>(Area Code 1-876)</B></div> <div> Falmouth Hospital                                        954-3250</div> <div> <B><U>Kingston </U></B></div> <div> *Andrews Memorial Hospitals                     926-7401</div> <div> Bustamante Hospital for Children              926-5721</div> <div> Kingston Public Hospital                              926-0210</div> <div> Medical Associates Hospital                        926-1400</div> <div> *Nuttall Memorial Hospital                            926-2139</div> <div> *St Joseph's Hospital                                    928-4955</div> <div> University of West Indies Hospital               927-1620</div> <div> <B><U>LUCEA</U></B></div> <div> Lucea Hospital                                                956-2233</div> <div> <B><U>MANDEVILLE</U></B></div> <div> *Hargreaves Memorial Hospital                    962-2040</div> <div> Mandeville Hospital                                         962-2067</div> <div> <B><U>MONTEGO BAY</U></B></div> <div> Cornwall Regional Hospital                           952-5100</div> <div> Doctor's Hospital                                            952-1616</div> <div> Montego Bay Hope Medical </div> <div> Diagnostic Center                                          953- 3649</div> <div> <B><U>NEGRIL</U></B></div> <div> Sav- La-Mar Hospital                                     955-2533</div> <div> <B><U>OCHO RIOS</U></B></div> <div> St Ann's Bay Hospital                                    972-0150</div> <div> <B><U>Port Antonio </U></B>     </div> <div> Port Antonio  Hospital                                    993-2646</div> <div> <B><U>St. Thomas</U></B></div> <div> Princess Margaret Hospital                           982-2304</div> <div> Private Hospital</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>GENERAL INFORMATION</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>CHILDREN</U></B><B>:</B> Most hotels accept children. There are play grounds island-wide and a zoo at Hope Gardens in Kingston. Baby -sitting services are available ask your travel agent for details</div> <div> <B><U>PETS</U></B><B>:</B> No pets are allowed. There is no rabies in Jamaica.</div> <div> <B><U>CREDIT CARDS</U></B><B>:</B> MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED.</div> <div> <B><U>CURRENCY</U></B><B>:</B> The official rate of exchange fluctuates daily depending on the foreign exchange markets. The rate</div> <div> <B>(at time of printing): </B>US$1.00=JA$37.41; CA$1.00=JA$24.76; DM$1.00=JA$21.89; Y100=JA$32.84; Lira100=2.21; L1.00=59.83. Foreign currency may be exchanged for Jamaican Dollars at banks or licensed exchange bureaus in airports and hotels. Purchases may be made in any currency recognized by the Jamaican government. Jamaican dollars may be reconverted to foreign currency at Airports Bureau of Exchange upon departure by presenting a foreign exchange receipt. Foreign currency or Jamaican dollars may be taken into or out of Jamaica. However, amounts exceeding US$10,000 (or its equivalent in any other foreign currency)or JA$150.000 must be declared to Jamaican Customs/</div> <div> <B><U>DEPARTURE TAX</U></B><B>: </B>JA$1000 or the equivalent in foreign currency is payable at airport upon departure.</div> <div> US$15per person is payable for cruise ship passengers.(Subject to change without notice.)</div> <div> <B><U>TAX-FREE STATUS</U></B><B>:</B> A 1981 treaty between the U.S.and Jamaica makes expenses for a meeting or convention</div> <div> held in Jamaica tax deductible.</div> <div> <B><U>TIPPING</U></B><B>:</B> Most hotels have a service charge from 10 -15%. The same amount is generally accepted at restaurants.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>BAGGAGE</U></B><B>: </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Includes the transportation and handling of two (2) pieces of luggage check in and carryon person, throughout. Baggage must be within Air Jamaica's weight guideline requirements for air travel excess weight charges are responsibility of the traveler.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Marriage in Jamaica</U></B></div> <div> <B>Waiting Period</B></div> <bR> <div> Visitors can be married just 24 hours after arriving in Jamaica,</div> <div> Providing prior application has been made for marriage license.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Documentation</B></div> <div> <B><U>PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP</U></B><B>:</B> </div> <bR> <div> Proof of citizenship-certified copy of birth certificate, which includes father's name. Parents written</div> <div> consent,if under 21. Proof of divorce (if applicable)-original certificate of divorce.</div> <div> Certified copy of death certificate for widow or widower. Italian nationals celebrating their marriage in</div> <div> Jamaica must notify their embassy, and a certified copy of their marriage certificate must be forwarded</div> <div> to their embassy to be legalized and translated. French Canadians need a notarized translated English</div> <div> copy of all documents and a photocopy of the original French documents. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Blood Test</B></div> <div> None</div> <div> Arrangements</div> <div> Some hotels will make all arrangements for you. Special package prices include performance of ceremony, government tax, transportation cost and expenses incurred,  plus any other special requests.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>You may also apply in person at </U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Ministry of National Security</B></div> <div> <B>12 Ocean Blvd., Kingston Mall,</B></div> <div> <B>Kingston</B></div> <div> <B>(876) 922-0080</B></div> <div> Office hours: Monday- Thursday from 9 am to 5 PM</div> <div> Friday from 9 am to 4 PM.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Marriage Officers:</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Houses of Worship</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>-</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Kingston:</B></div> <div> <B>JAMAICA'S</B></div> <div> <B>Area Code</B></div> <div> <I><B><U>1-(876)</U></B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Bethel Baptist Church:                                                                                 926-8272</B></div> <div> <B>Bethel United Church: Pentecostal,                                                         928-2887</B></div> <div> <B>Coke Methodist Church:                                                                             922-2224</B></div> <div> <B>Jehovah's Witness:                                                                                      926-7828</B></div> <div> <B>Jewish Synagogue:                                                                                      922-5931</B></div> <div> <B>Kingston Parish Church: </B><B>Episcopal,                                                       922-6888</B></div> <div> <B>St. Andrew Parish Church: </B><B>Episcopal,                                                    </B><B>926-6692</B></div> <div> <B>St. Peter & Paul </B><B>Catholic:                                                                            </B><B>927-6579</B></div> <div> <B>Seventh Day Adventist:                                                                               924-1062</B></div> <div> <B>Webster Memorial, Church: </B><B>Presbyterian,                                              926-6127</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B><U>Mandeville</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Mandeville Baptist Church:                                                                         962-3118</B></div> <div> <B>Black River Catholic Church:                                                                     965-2209</B></div> <div> <B>Church of God          :                                                                                    962-7677</B></div> <div> <B>Salvation Army:                                                                                             Unlisted</B></div> <div> <B>St. Mark's Parish Church:                                                                           962-2876</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B><U>Montego Bay</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, </B><B>Catholic     </B><B>                                             </B><B>952-2481</B></div> <div> <B>Calvary Baptist Church:                                                                              952-4375</B></div> <div> <B>Holy Trinity, Church:      </B><B>Episcopal</B><B>                                                            </B><B>952-1270</B></div> <div> <B>Kings Chapel United Church:  Pentecostal                                            952-1248</B></div> <div> <B>St. James Parish Church: </B><B>Episcopal,                                                       952-2775</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>OCHO RIOS</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Church of God of Prophecy:                                                                       974-5511</B></div> <div> <B>Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church:                                                       974-2384-972-2279</B></div> <div> <B>St. Ann's Methodist Church:                                                                       972-1074-2286</B></div> <div> <B>St. John's Anglican, </B><B>Episcopal</B><B> Church:                                                  </B><B>972-2305</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Port Antonio</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Christ Church, </B><B>Episcopal</B><B> Church:                                                           </B><B>993-2600</B></div> <div> <B>Salvation Army Church:                                                                              993-3155</B></div> <div> <B>St. Anthony's </B><B>Catholic</B><B> Church:                                                                 993-2747</B></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Negril:</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Church of God:                                                                                              Unlisted</B></div> <div> <B>Gate of Heaven Catholic Church:                                                             957-4900</B></div> <div> <B>Jehovah's Witness Church:                                                                       Unlisted</B></div> <div> <B>St. George's Parish Church:                                                                      955-2731</B></div> <div> <B>St. Mary Anglican Church:                                                                          957-4578</B></div> <div> <B>Seventh Day Adventist Church:                                                                Unlisted</B></div> <div> <B>United Church of Jamaica and Grand Cayman:                                    Unlisted</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Back To Home</B></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TCE CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP"><U><B>TCE CARIBBEAN ROUND-UP</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Move Forward</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MEET THE PEOPLE PROGRAM"><U><B><U>CLICK 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