Facts About Jamaica
2,700,000 (estimate)
CAPITAL CITY
Kingston
LANGUAGE
English, Creole (patios)
CURRENCY
The Jamaican Dollar(JMD)
EXCHANGE RATE
Approximately $89 Jamaican dollars is equal to $1 US dollar.
PRIME MINISTER
Bruce Golding
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
82° F
ETHNIC GROUPS
Black (90.9%), mixed (7.3%), East Indian (1.3%), white (0.2%), Chinese (0.2%)
NATURAL RESOURCES
Bauxite, gypsum and limestone.
Parliamentary Democracy
MOTTO
"Out of many one people"
INDEPENDENCE
August 2, 1962
MALE LIFE EXPECTANCY
72 years
FEMALE LIFE EXPECTANCY
77 years
STANDARD VOLTAGE
The electricity voltage in Jamaica is 110-120 volts 50 cycle. Some hotels will have 220 volts 50 cycle.
KNOWN FOR
Reggae music, Sports, Jerk Food and of course the Sun, Sand, beaches, Marijuana (Ganja), Blue Mountain Coffee, The Jamaican Bob-sleigh Team, and Bob Marley.
AVERAGE RAINFALL
78 inches annually
Jamaican Attractions
There are fourteen beautiful parishes in Jamaica each consisting of a wide array of Attractions and Points to Visit. Jamaica “the land of wood and water” is the unique experience in any Caribbean vacation. Don’t take my word for it. See for yourself.
Cranbrook Flower Forest
Cranbrook is a unique eco-tourism attraction located on Jamaica's north coast at Laughlands in the parish of St. Ann between the two main tourism and cruise ship towns of Ohio Rios and Montego Bay. Situated on 130 acres including 40. ...
http://www.cranbrookff.com/intro.html
Dunn's River
Dunn’s River Falls- A place to go for a wonderful experience.
Serenity Park
Serenity Park, St. Catherine- Fishing, Zoo tour, Paddle boating, Restaurant and Bar, Horse-Back Riding etc.
Emancipation Park
Emancipation Park- Highlights our Jamaican heritage. It is a quiet place to be one with nature and relax with your family.
Location: Emancipation Park
Oxford Road & Knutsford Boulevard New Kingston
Tel: (876)-926-6312 or (876)-968-9292
Fax: 926-1092,Email: emanpark@cwjamaica.com
Devon House Heritage Site
Devon House Heritage Site
Location: Devon House
26 Hope Road
Kingston 10
Tel: (876) 929-6602 Fax: 926-0817
Email: www.devonhouse.com
The Hope Botanical Gardens
The Hope Botanical Gardens- The largest botanical garden in Jamaica.
The New Kingston Hip Strip
The New Kingston Hip Strip- a strip with lots of shops, clubs and trendy cafes.
Useful Links
Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI)
JTI is Jamaica's investment/export promotions and facilitation agency. This site provides comprehensive cutting-edge information on investment opportunities in Jamaica, while offering support to potential investors.
Yellow Pages – Jamaica
The Jamaican online directory provides quick access to contact businesses on the island. The Jamaican Yellow Pages incorporates the white pages and government listings as well as the Visitors Guide. Truly, information on Jamaica is just a click away.
Martinez Fine Coffees
John Martinez, of J. Martinez & Company, is the person who introduced estate coffees to consumers in 1988. A coffee grower in his native Jamaica , Mr Martinez believed that consumers would welcome the opportunity to savour coffees produced on estates where great care was taken with the crop while it was still in the ground, and in the initial stages of processing.
Tour Operators
DaVinci Jamaica Vacations
DaVinci Vacations is one of Jamaica's most creative and dynamic tour operators with a reputation for excellent service. DaVinci offers a variety of tours through western Jamaica as well as specialty tours designed to fulfil your specific needs.
Let us help you plan your next vacation! Call us at 876-978-7750; E-mail us at info@davincijamaica.com
http://www.davincijamaica.com
Fly/Drive Jamaica & Sunshine Adventure Jamaica Limited
Fly/Drive Jamaica is the only package that gives you the choice and freedom to explore natural wonders, beautiful sights, the best inns and friendliest people of Jamaica.
For details contact:
Sunshine Adventure Jamaica Limited
E-mail: jaggamint@cwjamaica.com
http://www.flydrivejamaica.com
Jamaica Story Tours
The mundane becomes uniquely inspiring when you experience our tours. We are excited to share with you the rich heritage and culture of Jamaica and all the fantastic attractions available throughout the island. We offer recreational & sightseeing tours as well as educational tours. Select from our packages or contact us and we will customise your tours and packages for you.
Contact us at: 876-754-8918; 876-754-7247
E-mail: jamaicastorytours@cwjamaica.com
http://www.jamaicastorytours.com
Jamaican Packages
One of Jamaica's oldest tour companies, Marzouca Marketing & Sales offers tours and packages for the budget-conscious traveller.
For further information contact us at:
E-mail: marzouca@cwjamaica.com
Tel: 876-971-3859 or 876-952-8784
Mobile: 876-997-2342
http://www.jamaicaonweb.com
Arts & Entertainment
Jamaica Cultural Development Commission
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's (JCDC) mandate is to develop and promote the creative talents and cultural expressions of the Jamaican people. The JCDC is the principal organiser of the annual Independence celebrations and other events of national significance.
Jamaican Cultural Videos from CPTC
The Creative Production and Training Centre produces captivating videos of some of its very popular programmes about Jamaican cultural heritage.
Whatsonjamaica.com
Check our website for the most comprehensive listings of events in Jamaica, as well as information on goods and services. Also see our 7-Day Guide, published weekly, on Fridays, in the Jamaica Observer and distributed free in hotels and other venues across Jamaica.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT - http://www.visitjamaica.com/about-jamaica/useful-links.aspx
Restaurants of Jamaica
CORPORATE AREAAKBAR RESTAURANT
11 Holborn Road, Kingston 5
Open everyday:
12 - 4 p.m. (lunch)
6 - 11 p.m. (dinner)
Price range: Meat $495-$895 / Vegetable dishes $395
BOMBAY RESTAURANT
5B Hagley Park Plaza, Kingston 10,
Opening hours: 8 a.m. - until.
Price range: $150 - $180
BUCKS & JOHNNY RESTAURANT
Shop L 106 Hope Rd, Kingston 6
Specials: Sandwiches, salads, fruit plates, etc.
BULLSEYE STEAK & RIBS
57 Knutsford Blvd., Kingston 5
Telephone:(876) 960-8609
Facsimile: (876) 960-8723
Price range: $350+tax - $1000+tax
CARLOS' CAFÉ
22 Belmont Road, Kingston 5
Opening hours:
9 a.m. - 2 a.m. (Mon.-Fri.)
4 p.m. - 2 a.m. (Sat)
Price range: $190 - $990
CHASERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
29 Barbican Rd., Kingston 6
Opening hrs.: 11 a.m. - until
Price range:
Local dishes: $340/
Chinese dishes: $380 - $600
THE CHEF'S RESTAURANT
Opposite Wolmers' Girls High School.
46 National Heroes Circle, Kingston 4
Opening hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Price range:
$100 take out-service/
$190+tax - $500+tax dine-in
COUNTRY STYLE CAFÉ
Main street, Stony Hill
Opening hours:
7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs. & Sat.)
7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Fri.)
Specials: Local, Chinese & seafood
Price range: $350+tax - $700+tax. Fast food $140
DELI-WORKS LTD.
Shop 1, Sovereign Centre, Kingston 6
Opening hours:
9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.)
9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.)
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.(Sun.)
Price range: $220 - $600
DENNY'S RESTAURANT
Shop 12F, Sovereign Cent.
106 Hope Rd., Kingston 6
Opening hours:
11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)
12-10:30 p.m. (Sat.) 12-8:30 p.m. (Sun.)
Price range: $140 -$230
THE DEVONSHIRE RESTAURANT
26 Hope Rd., Kingston 10
Opening hours: 12 - 3 p.m. (lunch)
6 - 10 p.m. (dinner) (Mon.-.Sat)
Price range: $195 - $1200
DRAGON CITY RESTAURANT.
17 Northside Drive, Kingston 6
Opening hours:
11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.)
2 - 9 p.m. (Sun.)
Price range: Vegetarian: $255 - $500 Seafood: $438 -$828
Chow Mein: $270 - $680 and
Sui-Mein: $290 - $570.
Add G.C.T. to all prices.
DRAGON COURT RESTAURANT
6 South Ave, Kingston 10
Opening hours:
12 - 9:30 p.m. (weekdays)
10 - 9:30 p.m. (weekends)
Price range: Home style dishes $440-$920/Vegetarian $320-$650/ Aquatic seafood $730 - $1480 and Prawns and Shrimps $850-$980
Add G.C.T. to all prices.
EDEN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT. LTD.
Shop 24, 13 Constant Spring Rd., Kingston 10
Opening hours: 12:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Specials: only fish and vegetable dishes
Price range: $200 - $500
THE FISH PLACE LTD.
136 Constant Spring Rd., Kingston 8
Opening hours:
12-10 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.)
11-10:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.)
8 a.m.-8:45 p.m. (Sun.)
Special: Fish, shrimp and other seafood.
Price range: $339 - $950
Add tax to some prices.
GAGE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Shop#14 42 Old Hope Rd., Kingston 5
Opening hours:
6 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.)
PRICE RANGE: $150 - $220
Golden Bowl Restaurant Ltd.
7 Cargill Avenue, Kingston 10
Opening hours:
11 a.m. - 9 p.m.(Mon.-Sat.)
12 - 7 p.m.(Sun.)
Price range: $370 - $1000
THE GROG SHOPPE
26 Hope Rd., Kingston 10
Opening hours: 12 - 3 p.m. (lunch)
6 - 9:45 p.m. (dinner) Mon.-Sat.
Or Ocean Blvd. 14-20 Port Royal St., Downtown Kingston
Opening hours:
11:30-3 p.m. (Mon.- Fri.)
HILTON KINGSTON HOTEL,
TERRACE CAFÉ
77 Knutsford Blvd, Kingston 5
Opening hours:
6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)
7-10:30 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.)
HILTON KINGSTON HOTEL, RESTAURANT JAPAN
77 Knutsford Blvd, Kingston 5
(Mon.-Sat.) dinner 6-10:00 p.m.
(Tue.-Sat.) lunch 12-2:30 p.m.
HILTON KINGSTON HOTEL, THE PALMS COURT RESTAURANT
77 Knutsford Blvd, Kingston 5
Open for lunch and dinner Mondays to Fridays
HOT POT RESTAURANT.
2 Altamount Terrace, Kingston 5
Opening hours:
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. (w/days)
7 a.m. - 9 p.m. (w/end & Sun.)
Price range: $250-$550 lunch & dinner/$150 - $350 b/fast
.HOTEL FOUR SEASONS
18 Ruthven Rd., Kingston 10
Opening hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Specials: seafood and various dishes
Price range: $450-$1500
MANOR CENTRE WINDOW
195 Constant Spring Rd., Kingston 8
Opening hours:
7 a.m. - 10 p.m. (w/days)
7 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. (w/end)
Price range: $140 - $180
KIBBY CORNER RESTAURANT.
Shop 10, 106 Hope Rd., Kingston 6
Opening hours:
11 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.)
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.)
Special: Middle Eastern foods (Arabic food)
Price range: $260 - $290
KOWLOON RESTAURANT
Shop J, 106 Hope Rd., Kingston 6
Opening hours:
12 - 8:45 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.)
12 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri.)
Special: Chinese dishes
Price range: $220 - $360
LADY BIRD RESTAURANT
Shop 5, 1 Hagley Park Rd., Kingston 10
Opening hours:
7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.)
7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.)
LORIAH'S RESTAURANT
Shop 37, Pavillion Shopping Cen., Kingston 10
Opening hours:
7:30 a.m. - 6: 30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)
8:30 a.m. - 6: 30 p.m. (Sat.)
Special: Chinese, local & seafood
Price range: $150 - $250
MACK'S GARDEN RESTAURANT
5 Sandringham Ave., Kingston 10
Opening hours:
7 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)
7 a.m.-12 p.m. (Sat.)
MIGHTY MIDGET RESTAURANT LTD.
28 Red Hills Rd., Kingston (10)
Opening hours:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Sat.)
MINUTE SERVICE RESTAURANT
Twin Gates Plaza
25 1/2 Constant Spring Rd., Kingston 10
Opening hours:
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.)
Price range: $135 - $200
NORMA'S ON THE TERRACE
26 Hope Rd., Kingston 10
Opening hours:
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.)
Special: Italian dishes
Price range: $450 - $1500
NEW GEMS RESTAURANT.
Shop 10, 216 Old Hope Rd.
Opening hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.)
Special: Chinese dishes and fried chicken for lunch
Price range: $130 - $360
THE PAGODA RESTAURANT
5 Belmont Road, Kingston 5
Opening hours: 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Mon.-Sun.)
Specials: Chinese & seafood
Price range: $320 - $800
PEPPERS CLASSIC
31 Upper Waterloo Road, Kingston 10
Opening hours: 5:30 p.m. until...
Price range: $200-$1,200
PORTOFINO RESTAURANT
7 Hilcrest Avenue, Kingston 6
Opening hours: Fridays 4 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Price range: $450-$1,200
SO SO SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL
4 Chelsea Ave, Kingston 10
Opening hours: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.)
Special: Seafood & various local dishes
SUPREME RESTAURANT & LOUNGE28 Lyndhurst Road, Kingston 5Opening hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)8 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sat.)Price range: $140 - $200
TROPICAL CHINESE CUISINE
134 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 8
Opening hours: 12 - 10 p.m. (Mon.-Sun.)
Price range: lunch $160 - $280 and main menu $300 - $700.
Add G.C.T. to all prices.
RED BONES THE BLUES CAFÉ
21 Braemar Avenue, Kingston 10
Opening hours:
12 - 11 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) (lunch & dinner)
5 - 11 p.m. (Sat.) (dinner)
Bar open indefinitely
Price range: $150 - $1,800 (add service charge)
ST CATHERINECHANDELIER RESTAURANT & BAR
Venica Road, Bog Walk, St. Catherine.
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m.
Chinese and local cuisine.
MYTON'S PLACE
Main Street, Old Harbour Bay
Opening hours:
11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.)
11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.)
2 - 8 p.m. Sun.
Special: Seafood dishes
Price range: $180 - $850
LA ROOSE' RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Lot 8, Port Henderson Rd. Portmore.
Opening hours:
11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Mon.-Sun.)
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.)
Price range: $420 - $780
MANCHESTER
BLOMFIELD GREAT HOUSE LTD.
8 Perth Rd. Mandeville, Manchester
Opening hours:
12 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Specials: Seafood and various local dishes.
Price range: $295 - $1695
INT'L CHINESE RESTAURANT.
117 Manchester Road, Mandeville.
Opening hours:
12 - 9 p.m. (w/days)
12 - 9:30 p.m. (w/end)
12 - 8 p.m. (Sun.)
Price range: $160+tax - $1300+tax
TRELAWNY
GLISTENING WATERS RESTAURANT & MARINA
Falmouth, Trelawny
Opening hours:
10 - 9:30 p.m. (w/days)
12 - 9:30 p.m. (Sun.)
Price range: $380 - $1142
ST. ANN
CAFE AUBERGINE
On the Kingston Highway (near Moneague)
Opening hours: 12-10:30 p.m. (Wed.-Sun.) (lunch and dinner).
English, French, Italian an German spoken
Price range: appetizer $280-$450 & main course $690-$1350.
HANOVER
KUYABA RESTAURANT
Kuyaba, Norman Manley Boulevard. Negril
Prices: Specials between US$15.95 and $19.95
Open: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.