CIA Factbook: Jamaica IntroductionThe island - discovered by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1494 - was settled by the Spanish early in the 16th century. The native Taino Indians, who had inhabited Jamaica for centuries, were gradually exterminated and replaced by African slaves.
CIA Factbook: Jamaica GovernmentInformation on the Jamaican Governmentpeople provided by the CIA Factbook.
CIA Factbook: Jamaica GeographyInformation on the Jamaican Geography provided by the CIA Factbook.
CIA Factbook: Jamaica EconomyInformation on the Jamaican Economy provided by the CIA Factbook.
CIA Factbook: Jamaica TransportationInformation on the Jamaica Transportation provided by the CIA Factbook.
CIA Factbook: Jamaica Transnational IssuesInformation on the Jamaica Transnational Issues provided by the CIA Factbook.
CIA Factbook: Jamaica PeopleInformation on the Jamaican people provided by the CIA Factbook.
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CIA Factbook: Jamaica CommunicationsInformation on Jamaica Communications provided by CIA Factbook.
Replacing a lost or stolen Jamaican PassportReplacing a lost or stolen Jamaican Passport If you’ve ever been to one of the Jamaican Consulates you’ve definitely witnessed all the frustration and headache that comes with obtaining a Jamaican passport. The guidelines and standards that they follow have recently been heightened and the associates at the consulate are making sure that all applicants comply.
Jamaican Utilities - An American Retiree in JamaicaOne concern of moving to Jamaica is the efficiency of its utilities. I will focus on Cable & Wireless, (C&W), for phone and internet service, National Water Commission, (NWC), for piped water only, and Jamaica Public Service Company, (JPSCO), for electrical service. All of my comments are based on over six years of experience living in Montego Bay and do not necessarily reflect those of other communities islandwide.
Jamaica Business ResourcesA comprehensive list of Jamaican Business resources. This list includes a brief description of the organization, a website, email addresses and telephone numbers.
Beijing Olympic 2008 PhotosLast month Jamaica had it's most successfully Olympics in history. Check out Beijing Olympic Pictures in Beijing Olympic 2008 Photo Gallery courtesy of the Caribbean Association of China. Show your appreciation and
congratulate the Jamaican Olympic team by signing our online guest book. We will print it and sent to Jamaica to be presented to the team.
Jamaica Past With Nostalgia PhotosCelebrate Jamaica's 46th Independence with a look back at the past. We have added over 30 new photos of Jamaica's past to our Nostalgia photo gallery. Check out these new Jamaica Past photos today.
"A Jamaican Love Affair" by American Retiree in JamaicaThe lure of Jamaica is very powerful. Who wouldn't want to spend the rest of their lives in such beautiful surroundings with such happy people. The warm sun and tropical breezes are like icing on the cake. Where else could you find the pristine white sand beaches with the dazzling array of colors of the Caribbean ocean where beneath the warm waters are countless varieties of tropical fish that swim among some of the finest coral in the Caribbean. But, alas, could you really be happy with all that?
Importing a Motor VehicleLast month I related my experience of buying a car in Jamaica. This month I looked at an alternative. If you have a love relationship with your present vehicle, you might want to bring it to Jamaica with you along with all your household goods. After reading this article you can come to terms with just how serious that love affair is.
Starting a Business in JamaicaIf you are interested in starting a business in Jamaica, there are a number of legal requirements that must be followed. Jamaica’s Business Name Act of 1934 makes it illegal to start a business without first registering it with Companies of Jamaica, which was formerly called the Office of the Registrar of Companies.
Jamaica Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) UpdatedWe have updated our Jamaica Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and added a new interface. Questions are now categorized for a better user experience. We have also add new questions and answers.
Emergency Offices Across the CaribbeanA list of the Emergency offices in Caribbean countries.
A Selected Economic Indicators on Jamaica 1990 - 95Selected Economic Indicators on Jamaica 1990 - 1995.
Jamaica OrganizationsA list of Jamaica Organizations overseas.
Jamaica Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ'sHere is a list of Jamaica Frequently Asked Questions.
Embassies in JamaicaA list of the Embassies in Jamaica with their contact information.
