Location: Caribbean
Local Time: GMT-5
Capital City: Kingston
Population: 2.74 million
Area: 11,502357,021 square km, 4,441 square miles.
Language(s): English
Dialling Code: 1 876
Emergency: Police: 119. Fire & Ambulance: 110
TV Standard: NTSC
Driving: Driving is on the left. National licence or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 110V AC 50Hz
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: JMD: 50, 100, 500, 1,000
Coins: JMD: 1, 5, 10, 20. Cents: 10, 25
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards & travellers cheques, preferably in US Dollar denominations, are widely accepted. Foreign currency may only be exchanged at airport bureaux, banks or cambios. Receipts for foreign currency must be retained
Opening Hours
Bank: 0830-1500 Mon-Thu
0830-1600 Fri
Office: 0830-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1700 Mon-Sat (some open on Sun)
Public Holidays
2012
25 Dec : Christmas
Business/Social Hints: On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be reasonably punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: 10-15% service charge is normally added to the bill but additional tips around 10% are expected. Tips for taxis around 10%
