Get your handbook - Northern Caribbean University

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Get your handbook - Northern Caribbean University
ISS Location
The Office of International Students Services is
located on the main campus. It is the first building
on your right after entering through the main gate
on the way toward the Administrative Block. It
is known as ‘Rose Cottage’, a heritage site on the
Northern Caribbean University Campus.
ISS Office Hours
Monday– Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Telephone
1 (876) 963 7772
E-mail
email: isscom@ncu.edu.jm
International Student Services
Dear International Students,
WELCOME
It is with elation that I welcome you
on behalf of the Office of International
Students Services here at Northern
Caribbean University! To have you
share in our unforgettable campus
experience on this cool hill, is to
have additional spices, and a much
appreciated
cultural
diversity,
and this is no doubt, exciting. Our
department and students embrace
you with open arms and encourage
you to develop a close relationship
with the ISS.
Being an international student
means that you are studying outside
of your home country and this can
come with great trepidation. ISS is
here to help you through challenges
during your tenure here at Northern
Caribbean University. We are your
new adopted family and your
comfort and mental equilibrium are
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our priority. This student handbook
was collated to suitably meet your
basic needs and should successfully
equip you to function at optimum
levels. In addition, supplemental
materials will be issued at various
times and we invite you to access
each of these as soon as they are
circulated.
Welcome once again to Northern
Caribbean University and by
extension Jamaica! Work hard at
being focused and remember to
embrace cultural exchange. We wish
for you a productive and fun-filled
academic year!
Best Wishes,
Trudean Scott-Elliott, M.A.
Director,
International Student Services
Northern Caribbean University
from the USM President
As the door of opportunity opens
to you at Northern Caribbean
University, the United Student
Movement which seeks to act in
the interest of our students, prides
itself on several tenets, one of which
is to ‘Empower students to achieve
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maximum success in University
Life’. As you settle into this new
environment, my team and I are
here to help you. It is my hope and
desire that, as you work assiduously
in order to attain academic success,
you will also establish long and
fruitful associations. May God bless
you all.
Mario Lorenzo Williams
President,
United Student Movement
2012-2013
International Student Services
GREETINGS
It is with distinct pleasure that I bid a
cordial welcome to our International
Students, to this ‘Beacon on the Hill’,
called Northern Caribbean University.
You are not the first, neither will
you be the last, to have joined this
ever growing family circle. Leaving
home and embarking on a new
path is never an easy step, but it
signals the beginning of a life filled
with great lessons and adventures.
American journalist and poet Don
Williams, Jr. states it perfectly: “The
road of life twists and turns and no two
directions are ever the same. Yet our
lessons come from the journey, not the
destination.”
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Mission Statement
The International Students Services has as its premise, a solid Christ-centred philosophy
thereby commissioning all international students to produce humble, respectful, genuine and exceptional service to their colleagues and country, using a productive holistic
approach as exemplified by Christ Himself.
Vision Statement
International Student Services envisions the development of a stronger global network
through effective and enriching collaborative programmes while maintaining equitable
Christian principles.
Value Statement
R.E.A.C.H. (Regarding Education & Acceptance of Cultural Heritage)
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Internationalizing our university campus is integral to
the academic and social growth of our student body and
faculty delivery. Therefore, the department of International
Student Services is constructed in a strategic way with
this concept in mind. As our university continues to grow
within a dynamic worldview, our students’ awareness
and appreciation of uniqueness is critical to the global
village model. At NCU, the International Student Services
department facilitates this growth and sensitization
process. All international students are welcomed and
have a place with us here as we all work co-operatively to
impact campus knowledge and effect global change.
international student. The internationalization of the
informal education curriculum is administered within
cultural parameters - both locally and internationally.
In order to ardently manage our philosophy, the following
objectives were developed to:
•Establish a Christ-centred caring attitude among
staff and students.
•Create a healthy, judgment-free and co-operative
campus society.
•Use informative approaches to sensitize each
student about the existing cultural practices on the
university campus.
•Enrich the campus experience by integrating local
and international students through various social
and welfare/outreach programmes.
•Give every culture on the university campus a
voice, by allowing active participation in campus
programmes and futuristic plans.
•Train faculty and staff on culture sensitive
education using a variety of lectures, workshops,
conferences and literature.
•Inculcate in each NCU student the appreciation
of cultural differences by fostering a co-operative
system of operation.
•Encourage selflessness among each international
student by teaching them the joy of true servicesharing outside of their “comfort zone”.
•Empower each international student to be NCU
ambassadors in their own territories.
The department of International Student Services operates
within the framework of Northern Caribbean University’s
philosophy, mission and vision. Therefore holistic
development is the basic element found within the ethos
of our department. As such, the International Student
Services department has as its philosophy that the positive
development of every human faculty is a divine mandate
established to create valuable citizens of this world and the
world yet to come. This means that each student is seen
as an ambassador for this university and a candidate for
heaven, and therefore requires deliberate education of each
human facet in order to successfully achieve “harmonious
development”. Culturally, the Department holds that each
student representative is to be highly esteemed and given
equal opportunities to positively impact the University
and the community it serves.
As a non-academic department, ISS has constituted an
informal curriculum to accomplish specific goals in line
with achieving the “harmonious development” of each
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I L O S O P H
PHILOSOPHY
F . O . R
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
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INTERNATIONAL F.O.R.T.
This programme is designed for our new international
students and is geared toward being an immediate
“transition cushion”. The “cushion” is to provide an
easier changeover into our culture. International FORT
constitutes:
sessions will include brief presentations and greetings
from pertinent offices here on our campus.
Registration – As international freshmen, you will be
aided with registration. Freshman Advisers will be
available to our department to take you through what can
be a rigorous and discouraging process. Please comply
with all instructions given during the orientation process.
Fellowship – This is an informal evening reception. Here,
you get an awesome opportunity to mingle with fellow
countrymen, Freshmen, and our current international
students.
Tour - Freshman Advisers will be assigned to groups of
you to guide you through an all- campus tour (inclusive
of classrooms) to accompany you on excursions, outside
activities and receptions. This tour will also include a trip
to the Mandeville town and neighbouring communities.
Orientation – We require all accepted international
students to arrive one week before registration so as to
facilitate the orientation process. It is mandatory and
all international Freshmen are to be in attendance. The
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Immersing yourself in a new culture, no matter how
similar it is to your own, is somewhat overwhelming. For
one, you have to be mentally prepared to live here for the
next four or so years! This is no easy task and should not
be taken lightly. How you get settled will determine how
well you work, study and have fun. Here are a few tips to
getting settled:
1. It always helps to do some research before you get to
the foreign country. If you have not yet done so, it is not
too late. Get on the Internet and familiarize yourself
with the country’s road codes, laws, food, customs and
social life.
2. If on the dorm, introduce yourself to your roommates
and neighbours across the hall. Be open-minded and
allow them to help you settle in.
3. Take the scheduled campus tour and a leisurely one
after you have become a little more familiar with the
campus map. This will help you to become more
comfortable with your surroundings and confident in
mobility.
4. Learn the monetary denominations and the exchange
rates. Open a local bank account with bank of your
preference. (if you do not have access to your home
account here in Jamaica).
5. Be a buddy with another student, preferably one who
has been here at least one year more. This will lessen
your frustration and/or anxiety.
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6. Make a list of items needed and ask your buddy to
assist you in acquiring these items. Having a list will
help you organize yourself at this early stage.
7. Give yourself enough time to get to your appointments,
so as to avoid unnecessary stress.
8. Get registered on time.
9. Obtain all pertinent materials such as brochures,
handbooks, textbooks before you begin your classes.
10. Communicate with your family regularly.
11. REMEMBER, do not compare countries… it can cause
more harm than good. Accept that change is inevitable
and can be exciting. So, while Jamaica is not your real
home, it will be your surrogate home for the next few
years. The sooner you embrace this, the easier it is
for you settling in. Find new things to appreciate and
never forget that attitude is the greatest determinant!
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E T T I N G
GETTING SETTLED
F a m i l i
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INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
There are several places of accommodation in the town of
Mandeville. Parents who accompany students may stay at
the Mandeville Hotel, Golfview Hotel, Tropics View Hotel
or the Hilltop Hotel on campus.
If you are here with your family, the University offers
services for each family member at varying levels; namely,
Day Care Services, NCU Early Childhood Centre, West
Indies College Preparatory School, Victor Dixon High
School, and a wide range of study programmes from
undergraduate to graduate studies. Enrolling your children
in school will require immigration specifications; the ISS
department is here to help.
Being employed is made possible by obtaining a work visa
or by having a CARICOM Single Market Economy (CSME)
certificate (CSME citizens). Applying for the work visa and
the CSME certificate can be done in Jamaica. The CSME can
also be obtained from your home country. The Mandeville
community also has employment opportunities; however,
Kingston, Jamaica’s capital, is only two hours away and
offers a wider range of employment opportunities.
Connecting with your family is helpful during major
transitory periods. So, accessing a cellular phone should be
one of your main priorities. There are two major networks,
LIME and Digicel; LIME works with Bmobile (as some of
you have back home) and Digicel carries anywhere. Try to
maximize the package offers so that your family and you
can communicate more for less.
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Northern Caribbean University endeavors to assist you with the financial process by
providing the proposed cost of tuition and fees for a given academic year.
F I N A N C I A L
M A T T E R S
FINANCIAL MATTER$
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Fees for English as a Second Language (ESL
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FEES FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
English as a Second Language is offered as a modular Modules for the School Year
programme.
There are six modules (7½ weeks each) for the
school year beginning August 2012 and ending July
2013. Modules 1 & 2 occupy the Fall semester and
run from August to December, modules 3 & 4 are in
the Spring semester and run from January to May.
Modules 4 and 5 are in the Summer months and run
from May to July. The dates include registration. It is
recommended that students register for at least two
modules at a time.
We encourage groups of individuals to access the
course in modules 5 & 6 when special rates are
available for groups of 8-10 persons.
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Module 1
August– October 2012
Module 2
October – December 2012
Module 3
January 2013 – March 2013
Module 4
March – May 2013
Module 5
May – June 2013
Module 6
July – 2013 (intensive)
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
First Caribbean International Bank
Jamaica National Building Society
Mandeville Plaza
(876) 906-5343 , (876) 962-2179
(876)962-2724
National Commercial Bank Ja. Ltd
Western Union
Mandeville Plaza, Jamaica
(876)962-2618, (876)962-2161,
(876)962-3323, (876)962-3669,
(876)962-6993-4
1. Heaven’s Texaco, 2 Manchester Road Mandeville
2. SuperPlus Supermarket Mandeville, 41 Manchester
Road, Mandeville
3. SuperPlus Supermarket Park Crescent, 2 Park
Crescent Mandeville
4. Rapid Tru Value, 16 Ward Avenue, Mandeville (876)
926-2454
Scotia Ja. Building Society
16 Park Crescent, Mandeville, Jamaica
(876) 962-2226
Cambio Brumalia
Bank of Nova Scotia Ja. Ltd.
2 Perth Road, Mandeville
(876) 962-2115
(A US Dollar ATM is also available at this bank)
1a Caledonia Road,
Mandeville, Manchester
Jamaica W.I.
(876) 962-6000, (876) 962-6001
Cambio Dehring, Bunting and Golding
6 Park Crescent, Mandeville
(876) 962-6000
C I B C Centre
Mandeville Park Crescent, Jamaica
(876) 962-1480
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Mandeville Park Crescent, Jamaica
(876) 962-2619
Banking in Mandeville
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Mandeville is a major commercial centre where our institution of higher learning resides. It is the capital of Manchester,
Jamaica’s mountain resort, the island’s largest hill town and the fifth largest urban centre. Only 64 miles away from
Kingston, Mandeville has a charm and a climate all of its own.
Opening an account in one these Mandeville branches will help to secure your finances during your tenure here at NCU.
Accessing your funds will be made easier via ATM cards issued by your bank of choice. Remember to adhere to the safety
rules given to you by the bank when using the ATM cards. Funds are also accessible at an ATM located at the Tai Centre.
General Consumption Tax (GCT) & Special Consumption Tax (SCT)
The General Consumption Tax Act provides for two main types of taxes. These are the General Consumption Tax (GCT) and
Special Consumption Tax (SCT). Since October 22, 1991, the General Consumption Tax (GCT) and Special Consumption
Tax (SCT) have replaced several duties and taxes, e.g., Excise Duty, CARICOM Duty, Consumption Duty, Entertainment
Duty, Retail Sales Tax, Hotel Accommodation Tax, and Telephone Service Tax. GCT is paid on most goods and services
except those items which are zero-rated and those which are exempted. SCT is payable on a few items, including some
petroleum products. These are alcoholic beverages, most tobacco products and some petroleum products. Most items
attract only GCT, while some attract both GCT and SCT. The petroleum products which attract SCT do not attract GCT.
The information presented has been excerpted with permission from the booklet, Inside Customs, prepared by the Jamaica
Customs Department.
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The Jamaican Flag
The Jamaican National Flag was first raised on Independence Day, August
6, 1962, and signifies the birth of the independent nation. The Flag has a
diagonal cross or saltire with four triangles in juxtaposition. The diagonal
cross is gold and one-sixth of the length of the fly of the flag; the top and
bottom triangles are green, while the hoist and fly triangles are black. The
colours of the flag symbolize the shining of the sun (yellow), the lushness
of the land (green), and the strength and creativity of the people (black).
The Jamaican Coat of Arms
The Coat of Arms was first designed in 1661 and partially revised
in 1957. It features the original inhabitants of the island, a male
and female member of the Taino tribe, standing on either side
of a shield bearing a red cross with five golden pineapples. The
crest shows a Jamaican crocodile mounted on the Royal Helmet
of the British Monarchy and mantling. The original Latin motto,
‘Indus Uterque Serviet Uni’, was translated into English, ‘Out of
Many One People’. This truly captures the multiracial roots of the
population.
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Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica as well as a component of the national
dish – ackee and codfish. Ackee is derived from the original name Ankye
which comes from the Twi language of Ghana. The botanical name of the
fruit – Blighia Sapida – was given in honour of Captain William Bligh of
“Mutiny on the Bounty” fame, who in 1793 took plants of the fruit from
Jamaica to England. Before this, ackee was unknown to science. In 1778,
Dr. Thomas Clarke, one of the earliest propagators of the tree, introduced
it to the eastern parishes. Although ackee is not indigenous to Jamaica,
it has significant historic associations. It was imported from West Africa,
probably on a slave ship, and now grows in abundance on the island.
While the fruit is eaten in great quantities in Jamaica and even canned
for export, this is the only Caribbean island where the fruit is generally
recognized as an edible crop.
National Flower Lignum Vitae
The Lignum Vitae is a short, compact tree that is native to
continental tropical America and the West Indies. When translated
to English from Latin, the name means “wood of life”. The name
is fitting as the tree is purported to have medicinal qualities. The
tree grows best in the dry woodlands along the north and south
coasts of the island and produces an attractive blue flower. The
plant is extremely ornamental, with an attractive blue flower and
orange-yellow fruit. The wood is most used to create curios and
was once used as propeller shaft bearings in nearly all the ships
sailing the Seven Seas.
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National Fruit Ackee
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National Tree Blue Mahoe
The Blue Mahoe is indigenous to the island and grows quite rapidly, often
reaching 20m (66ft) or more in height. The name mahoe is derived from
a Carib Indian word while the ‘blue’ refers to the distinctive blue-green
streaks in the polished wood. The tree is quite impressive with its straight
trunk, broad green leaves and hibiscus-like flowers. The attractive flower
changes colour as it matures, going from bright yellow to orange red and
finally to crimson. Cuba is the only other place where the Blue Mahoe
grows naturally. The tree is currently used for reforestation and is a
valuable source of cabinet timber.
The National Bird
The Doctor Bird or Swallowtail Hummingbird, is one of the most
outstanding of the 320 species of hummingbirds. The bird is able
to fly backwards and produces a humming sound from its feathers
when it does – hence the common name of hummingbird. The
origin of the name ‘doctor-bird’ is somewhat unsettled. It has
been said that the name was given because the erect black crest
and tails resemble the top hat and long tail coats worn by doctors
in the old days. For years the doctor bird has been immortalized
in Jamaican folklore and song.
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A full-flared skirt made of Madras bandana
(predominantly red plaid cotton) material
worn usually with a white blouse edged with
matching bandana. Headwear varies from
bandana wrapped in a special design to straw
hat decorated with flowers.
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Jamaica Cultural Dress
National Holidays
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The following are holidays under the Public General Holidays Law:
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New Year’s Day - (1st January) or in case New Year falls on Sunday then the day after Year’s Day.
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Ash Wednesday
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Good Friday
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Easter Monday
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National Labour Day - 23rd of May provided that if the 23rd day of May falls on a Saturday or a
Sunday, Labour Day shall be kept on the Monday following.
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Emancipation Day - August 1
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Independence Day - August 6
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National Heroes Day - third Monday in October
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Christmas Day - December 25
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Boxing Day - the day after Christmas Day or when Christmas Day falls on a Sunday then 26th and
27th of December.
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Possibly, some of you have heard of the Jamaican diet being “spicy”! Well, this is true. In the kitchen, Jamaicans
use a wide variety of seasonings or “spices”, as you may call it. Spicy food is common and, to the people, is
delightfully tasty. Authentic Jamaican kitchens rely mostly on natural rather than artificial ingredients. Some
of these include: onion, garlic, ginger, Scotch Bonnet pepper, scallion, thyme and pimento. Our artificial spices
comprise of meat and fish seasoning, “all-purpose seasoning”, jerk seasoning and black pepper, to name a few.
The Rastafarians and some health-operated food stops may be the only exceptions to these spices.
Pastry is also a lip smacking cuisine. These are usually very sweet and can vary according to the season. For
example, during the Easter period, “bun and cheese” is the main dish; during the Christmas season, you’ll find
Fruit Cake or Black Forest Cake. Here are a few common food items that you might find while living here:
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Jamaica Kitchen
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SPICY
SWEET
Jerk, Curried, Brown Stew, Bar-be- Plantain Tart
que or Sweet n’ Sour Meats
Ackee & Salt fish
Spice Bun
Stew Peas
Fruit Cake & other cakes
Escoveitch Fish
Drops (almond or coconut)
Patty
Gizzada
Run down
Grater Cake
Soup
Pone (Potato Pudding)
 Manish Water
Toto
 Vegetable
Cornmeal Pudding
 Corn
Bread Pudding
 Red Peas
Dukunoo/Blue Draws/Tie-a-Leaf
 Pepper Pot
Pudding
 Gungo Peas
Banana Bread
Porridge (hominy, cornmeal, plantain,
banana)
NB. Students are expected to comply with the meal policies on campus
All of these sumptuous meals and decadent desserts are available throughout the island.
Jamaican dishes feature Spanish, English, Chinese and also Indian flavours. However,
African is the most dominant culinary expression.
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Jamaica Expression
English is the official language of Jamaica. However, Patois (Creole), a combination of English and some
African languages, is spoken island-wide. Most Jamaicans can speak or understand Patois. Jamaican speech
has a distinctive rhythmic and melodic characteristic.
The Family
1.
The Jamaican family includes a tight circle of aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents.
2.
Families are close and provide both emotional and economic support for its members.
3.
The family is the most important group a person belongs to and as such, it is the group with whom most
persons spend most of their time.
Meeting & Greeting
1.
The most common greeting is the handshake with direct eye contact, and a warm smile.
2.
“Good morning”, “good afternoon”, or “good evening” are the most appropriate salutations for the
relevant time of day.
3.
Once a friendship has been established, women may hug and kiss on each cheek.
4.
Men often pat each other’s shoulder or arm during the greeting process or while conversing. Some
greet with their fists (called a “ding”) or elbows. A “half-hug” is sometimes seen.
5.
People are addressed by their honorific title (Mr., Mrs., or Miss) and their surname until a personal
relationship has developed.
6.
An invitation must be extended before using someone’s first name.
7.
As your friendship deepens, you may be asked to call the person by a nickname.
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The Language
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Dining Etiquette
1.
Table manners are relatively informal.
2.
The more formal the occasion, the more strict the protocol.
3.
When in doubt, watch what others are doing and emulate their behaviour.
4.
Do not sit down until you are invited to and told where to sit.
5.
Table manners are Continental -- the fork is held in the left hand and the knife in the right while eating.
6.
For formal occasions, meals are often served buffet-style.
7.
Do not begin eating until the host invites you to start.
8.
Try everything since it demonstrates graciousness.
9.
Always use utensils to eat.
10.
It is considered polite to finish everything on your plate.
Jamaica Climate
Jamaica is a Caribbean territory with a tropical climate. Hydrology of Jamaica sites that mean daily temperature
ranges from a seasonal low of 26°c in February to a high of 30°c in August. On average, the temperature
changes by 2°c with every 300 m- change in altitude. The drier months are January, February, March and
July. There is seasonal rainfall during the months of June to December and the cool regions are mainly south
of the island.
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RESIDING IN MANDEVILLE
Manchester was established in 1816 and was a gift of Viscount Mandeville, the older brother of the Duke of
Manchester, who was then governor of Jamaica. The town stands at an altitude of 628m (2061 ft) thus, it is said
to be the coolest town in Jamaica. Mandeville is the centre of Jamaica. Many of the oldest businesses within
the Caribbean began in this town! Manchester is known as a major bauxite location. Much of Jamaica’s ground
provisions, citrus and cattle come from this parish. The capital – Mandeville – features several charming old
churches and villages and is the preferred location for returning residents and retirees. Mandeville was also
formerly known as a major coffee-growing locale.
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Manchester Parish
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Weather in Manchester
The parish of Manchester is nestled in the cool hills, with an almost
temperate climate. Mandeville is known for being cool and rainy; sweaters
are worn during the colder and rainy months of November, December and
January.
Attractions:
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Mrs. Stephen’s Garden - one of the most beautiful and well-maintained in Jamaica at 25 New
Green Rd.
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Porus, a popular area to get fresh citrus and delicious roasted yams and saltfish.
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Mandeville Courthouse (The parish’s first school was housed here.)
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Bloomfield, Marshall’s Pen and Marlborough Great Houses
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Roxborough – birth place of Norman Manley, National Hero, former Prime Minister of Jamaica
and founder of one of the island’s major political parties, the People’s National Party (PNP).
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Manatees at Alligator Hole River, Canoe Valley, Clarendon
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Mayfield Ranch - horseback riding.
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Other Attractions In and Around Mandeville
Details
Tel (876)
Apple Valley
Hiking, fishing, and canoeing.
Farm Tour
Bamboo Avenue Road near Mandeville lined with tall bamboo,
forming a canopy for miles.
963-9508
Lover's Leap
Scenic view of the South Coast from a sheer
600 foot cliff that plunges to the sea. 9 am - 5
pm daily.
Lover's Leap
Attractions Ltd:
965-6634-5
Manchester
Golf Club
The oldest golf course in the Caribbean with
18holes
962-2403
Marshall's Pen
18th century Great House on a 300 - acre
wildlife sanctuary.
Milk River Bath
Mineral Springs channeled into a guesthouse
in a 19th century building.
Salt Pond
A natural pond and habitat for local birds.
South Coast
Safari
Boat tour & Y.S. Falls. 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 4
pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
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987-6544
965-2513
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Attraction
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St. Elizabeth
Safaris
90 minute guided tour up the Black River in
motor launches.
965-2374
Treasure Beach
South Coast beach in the Parish of St.
Elizabeth.
Treasure Beach
Hotel:
965-0110
Y.S. Falls
A waterfall which cascades down
approximately 120 feet into the Y.S. River.
Seventh-day Adventist Churches
Albion Seventh-Day SDA Church
Cedar Grove SDA Church
Knockpatrick SDA Church
Mandeville SDA Church
Maranatha SDA Church
Royal Flat SDA Church
University Church (NCU)
Waltham SDA Church
Heathfield SDA Church
Newport SDA Church
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Travel Connection
Ee-zee Travel Services Ltd.
32 Mandeville Plaza Mandeville, Jamaica
961-2756-9,961-2903
Praise Travel Ltd.
The Villa 29 Main St Mandeville, Jamaica
625-5428
Shop Stops
Mandeville town has several places to stop and shop.
There is a place for all your categorical needs, many of
which aren’t listed. However, our tour will give you a
fair orientation on how to find each of the main stores,
and haberdasheries (thrift stores).
BUSINESS NAME
LOCATION
CONTACT
Maxie Department
Store
Mandeville Shop #5, Super
Plus Center
876.625-0525
House of Style
Shop #20, Bankhouse Mall,
Mandeville
876.625.4543
Value Buys Ltd.
Mandeville Shop #5,
Mandeville Plaza
876. 962.2682
Woolworth FW & Co.
(Ja.) Ltd.
Shop 28 Mandeville Plaza,
Mandeville
876. 962-2505
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Global Travel Services Ltd.
Manchester, Jamaica 876 962 2630, 962 1183
Restaurants
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Chinese
Restaurant
Description
Tel (876)
Bamboo Village
Restaurant
35 Ward Avenue, Mandeville
9624515-6
International
Chinese
Restaurant
117 Manchester Road, Mandeville
962-1252
Continental
Restaurant
Description
Tel (876)
Mandeville
Restaurant
Located in the historic Mandeville Hotel.
962-2460
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Bloomfield
Great House
Bridgehouse
Inn
Description
Located in Luana,*Black River.
965-2036
Dine in a fine country inn.
8 Perth Road - Fine dining in a beautiful setting with a
fabulous view. Bloomfield Great House is a two hundred
year old building located on a five acre hill top property
overlooking Mandeville.
962-3725
Located in *Black River.
965-2361
Bird of Paradise 7 Brumalia Road, Mandeville
Invercauld
Restaurant
Olde Wharf
Nasterium
Star Grill
Yabba
Tel (876)
Located in an historic Great House in *Black River.
Located in *Treasure Beach.
Located in the Villa Bella Hotel in *Christiana.
Race Course Rd. Mandeville
Located in the *Treasure Beach Hotel.
962-7130
or 9627192
962-7251
962-6529
962-8923
9652750-1
965-0003
964-2243
965-2305
Seafood
Restaurant
Description
Tel (876)
Little Ochi
Located in both Mandeville and St. Elizabeth
625-3279
852-6430
* Located outside of the parish of Manchester.
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Restaurant
Ashton
Great House
Astra Hotel
Jamaican
Accommodations
Golfview Hotel
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5 1/2 Caledonia Rd Mandeville, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, Tel. #: 962-4477
Mandeville Hotel
4 Hotel St Mandeville, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, Tel. #: 962-2460
Hilltop Hotel (NCU)
Manchester Rd Mandeville, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, Tel. #: 962-2204
Tropics View Hotel
Wardville, Hatfield, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, Tel. #: 625-2452
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APPENDIX I
Road Map of
Mandeville
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APPENDIX II
OTHER LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
JAMAICAN ATTRACTIONS
Green Grotto Cave
Dunn’s River Falls
Kool Runnings Water Park
Dolphin Cove
Blue Lagoon
James Bond Beach
Aqua Sol
Prospect Plantation
Mystic Mountain
Coyaba River Garden
Enchanted Garden
Out-A-Many
Emancipation Park
National Heroes Park
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JAMAICAN ATTRACTIONS
Port Royal
Bluefields’ River
Devon House
Bob Marley Museum
Rose Hall
Edna Marley Arts School
Greenwood Great House
Pantomime
Negril Lighthouse
Rick’s Café
Jerk Centre
Blue Mountain
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Main attractions
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Dunn’s River Falls
Rick’s Café
Dolphin Cove
Mystic Mountain
Emancipation Park
and more
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Places You Should Know
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Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) 876.625.2002/ 962.2910
Mandeville Hospital (Casualty) 876.962.6413-4/ 962.2067
Mandeville Fire Brigade 876.962.2588/962.2780
Hargreaves Hospital 876.961.1589/961.1590
Police Station 876.962.2253/962.1035
Key Campus Contacts
DEPARTMENT
All Brands Superette
Career & Employment Services
Counselling Services
Four Points Café
Health Services
International Student Services
Loss Prevention & Risk Management
Scholarships, Grants & Work Study
Sorenson Hall
Student Finance
CONTACT
963 7023
963 7444
963 7457
963 7025
963 7477
963 7772
963 7705
963 7330
963 7268
963 7295
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Police
Air-Sea Rescue
Fire
Ambulance
Crime Stop
Red Cross
Meteorological Service
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110
110
110
1-888-991-4000
926-7246
924-8055
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Useful Numbers
APPENDIX IV
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LIST OF COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Grenada
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Nauru
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South Africa
•
Australia
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Guyana
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New Zealand
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Sri Lanka
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Bahamas
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India
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Nigeria
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Swaziland
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Bangladesh
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Jamaica
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Pakistan
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Tanzania
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Barbados
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Kenya
•
Papua New Guinea
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Tonga
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Belize
•
Kiribati
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Rwanda
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Trinidad and Tobago
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Bostwana
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Lesotho
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Tuvalu
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Brunei
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Malawi
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Saint Lucia
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Uganda
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Cameroon
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Malaysia
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•
United Kingdom
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Canada
•
Maldives
Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines
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Vanuatu
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Cyprus
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Malta
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Zambia
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Dominica
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Mauritius
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Gambia
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Mozambique
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Ghana
•
Namibia
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Samoa
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Seychelles
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Sierra Leone
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Singapore
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Solomon Island
APPENDIX V
Antigua & Barbuda
January 1
January 6
May 1
August 15
October 26
November 1
December 8
December 25
December 26
New Year's Day
Epiphany
Labor Day
Assumption Day
National Day
All Saints` Day
Immaculate Conception
Christmas Day
St. Stephen's Day
Austria
January 1
October 7
November 1
December 25
December 26
New Year's Day
Merchant Holiday
Independence Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
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Bahamas
January 1
January 1
July 3
July 10
July 10
October 12
October 12
December 25
December 26
December 26
Junkanoo, New Providence and Freeport
New Year's Day
Independence Celebrations begin
Independence Day
Junkanoo Parade, West End
Discovery Day
Fair at McLean's Town
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Junkanoo, New Providence
Barbados January 1
January 21
April 2
May 1
August 1
October 24
November 30
December 25
December 26
New Year's Day
Errol Barrow Day
Heroes Day
May Day
Emancipation Day
United Nations Day
Independence Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
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January 1
March 9
May 1
May 24
September 10
September 21
November 19
December 25
December 26
New Year's Day
Baron Bliss Day
Labour Day
Commonwealth Day
St. George's Caye Day
Independence Day
Garifuna Settlement Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Brazil
January 1
January 20
January 25
January 26
February 2
March 19
April 1
April 19
April 21
May 1
June 12
June 24
July 9
July 26
New Year's Day
Foundation Day (Rio de Janeiro)
Foundation Day (Sao Paulo)
Foundation Day (Santos)
Festa de Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes Porto Allegre
St. Joseph's Day
April Fool's Day
Dia do Indio (Day of The Indian)
Independence Hero Tiradentes
Labour Day
Dia dos Namorados (Valentine's Day)
Festa de São João
São Paulo State Civil Holiday
Day of Iansa
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Belize August 25
September 7
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October 12
October 12
November-1
November 2
November 15
November-20
December-25
Dia do Soldado
Independence Day
Nossa Senhora de Aparecida (Our Lady of Aparecida,
Patron Saint of Brazil)
Our Lady of Aparecida
All Saints’ Day
All Souls’ Day
Proclamation of the Republic
Dia da Consciencia Negra
Christmas Day
Cayman Islands
January-1
November 11
December 25
December 26
December 27
New Year's Day
Remembrance Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Public Holiday
Dominica
January 1
October 29
November 3
November 4
December 25
December 26
New Year's Day
Creole Day
Independence Day & Discovery Day
Community Service Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
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January 1
January 6
January 6
January 21
January 26
February 27
March 19
May 1
July 29
August 5
August 16
September 24
October 9
November 6
December 5
December 25
New Year's Day
Epiphany
Feast of the Three Kings
Feast of our Lady of Altagracia
Duarte Day
Independence Day
Battle of March
Labour Day
Father's Day
Santo Domingo Foundation Day
Restoration Day
Our Lady of Mercy Day
Columbus Day
Constitution Day
Discovery of Hispaniola
Christmas Day
Germany
January 1
January 6
January 27
April 21
April 30
May 1
May 13
June 13
New Year's Day
Epiphany
WWII Genocide Memorial Day
Kindergarten Day
Walpurgisnacht (Witches Night)
Labour Day
Mother's Day
Vincent's Day
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Dominican Republic
International Student Services
August 15
October 3
October 31
November 1
November 9
November 14
November 22
December 6
December 25
December 26
Assumption Day
Unity Day (National)
Reformation Day
All Saints’ Day
Berlin Wall Opening Day
National Day of Mourning
Buss und Bettag
St. Nicholas Day
1st day of Christmas
2nd day of Christmas
Grenada
January 1
February 7
May 1
October 25
December 25
December 26
New Year's Day
Independence Day
Labour Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Haiti
January 1
January 2
January 6
February 25
March 16
March 19
March 20
Independence Day
Ancestry Day / Forefather's Day
Tirer Gâteau (Les rois)
Norriture Rituelle des sources têt d' l'eau
Loco Davi (manger du bois rituel)
St. Joseph Expression de la juridiction Legba
Legba Zaou
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June 28
July 1
July 4
July 25
July 26
July 29
August 15
August 25
August 30
September 25
September 29
September 30
October 8
October 17
October 24
Annunciation
Toussaint L'Ouverture Day
Pan-American Day
Dan We Zo, alias St Louis Cleimeille
Cassé Canari ou Wèt mô nan d'lo
Mangé les Morts
Agriculture and Labor Day
Mangers pour divers loas
Flag & University Day
Manger pour Gran'n Aloumandia
Simbi Blanc
National Sovereignty
St. Jean's Day
Our Lady Perpetual Saviour
M'Guine Sauveur table servie pour maitresse Erzulie,
Tenaisse, Mambo
The Precious Blood
Day of Agwe
Papa Ogou (St Jacques le Majeur)
Gran'Dlai et Gran'Aloumandia (Sainte Anne)
Maitresse Silverine
Assumption Day
Table Communion pour Dan Wezo, Roi de France
Agou
Roi Wangol, Mousindi
Manman Aloumandia
Maitresse Délai
Death of Henri Christophe
Dessalines Day
United Nations Day
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March 25
April 7
April 14
April 27
April 29
April 30
May 1
May 12
May 18
May 18
May 20
May 22
June 24
June 27
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October 30
November 1
November 2
November 18
November 25
November 30
December 5
December 10
December 12
December 25
Chanté - messes
All Saints’ Day
All Souls’ Day
Vertieres' Day
Mangé Yam (fête de la moisson)
St. Andrew's Day
Discovery Day
Ganga - Bois
Agou - Arroyo (Manga la mer)
Bain de Noël (Frotte feuilles) or Fete des Membres
Jamaica
January 1
January 6
February 6
February 22
April 6
May 13
May 23
August 1
August 6
October 15
December 25
December-26
New Year's Day
Maroon Day*
Bob Marley Day*
Ash Wednesday
Good Friday
Mother's Day*
Labour Day
Emancipation Day
Independence Day
National Heroes Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
*Not celebrated as Bank/Public Holidays
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January 1
April 21
May 1
June 1
October 10
October 20
December 12
December 12
December 25
December 26
New Year's Day
National Tree Planting Day
Labor Day
Madaraka Day
Moi Day
Kenyatta Day
Independence Day
Jamhuri and Uhuru Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Mexico
January 1
January 6
February 2
February 5
February 24
March 21
April 30
May 1
May 3
May 5
May 10
July 16
September 1
September 16
October 12
Ano Nuevo (New Year's Day)
Día de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day)
Día de la Candelaria
Día de la Constitución (Constitution Day)
Día de la Bandera (Flag Day)
Día de Nacimiento de Benito Ju rez (Birthday of Benito Ju
rez)
Children's Day
Día del Trabajo (Labor Day)
Holy Cross Day (Día de la Santa Cruz)
Battle of Puebla
Día de la Madre (Mother's Day)
Lunes del Cerro
Informe Presidencial (President's Address)
Día de la Independencia (Independence Day)
Columbus Day
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October 12
November 1
November 2
November 2
November 20
December 12
December 16-0000 to
December-24-0000
December 23
December 24
December 25
December 28
Día de la Raza (Day of the Race)
All Saints` Day
Day of the Dead
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Día de la Revolución (Revolution Anniversary)
Día de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe(Our Lady of
Guadelupe)
Las Posadas (9 days)
Feast of the Radishes (Oaxaca only)
Noche Buena
Día de Navidad (Christmas)
Holy Innocents' Day
Nigeria
January 1
May 1
October 1
December 25
December 26
New Year's Day
Worker's Day
Independence Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
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January 1
February 22
May 1
August 30
October 17
November 1
November 2
November 11
November 22
December 13
December 25
New Year's Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Feast of St Rose of Lima (Rose Festival)
Feast of St Margaret Alacoque
All Saints’ Day
All Souls’ Day (Fet le Mo)
Remembrance Day
Feast of St Cecilia
National Day
Christmas Day
St. Vincent & the Grenadines
January 1
January 22
October 27
December 25
December 26
New Year's Day
St. Vincent & the Grenadines Day
Independence Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
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St. Lucia
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Switzerland
January 1
January 2
January 6
February 2
February 14
March 1
March 17
March 19
March 21
April 1
April 25
May 1
May 8
May 13
June 1
June 23
June 29
August 1
August 1
August 15
August 15
September 25
October 16
October 24
October 31
October 31
Neujahrstag (New Year's Day)
Berchtold's Day
Heilige Drei Könige (Epiphany)
Candlemas, Presentation of the Lord
St. Valentine’s Day
Instauration de la Republique
St. Patrick's Day
St. Joseph's Day
Spring Season Opens
April Fool's Day
Liberation Day
Tag der Arbeit (Labor Day)
Armistice Day / V-E Day
Mother's Day
Arrival of the Swiss at the Port-Noir
Independence Day (Jura only)
St. Peter & St. Paul Day
Confederation Day
National Day
Assumption Day
Maria Himmelfahrt (Assumption Day)
Niklaus of Flüe Day
St. Gallus Day
United Nations Day
(Reformationstag) Reformation Day
Hallowe'en
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All Saints’ Day / Allerheiligen
All Souls’ Day
Armistice Day
Cutting of the goose in Sursee (LU)
Gansabhauet, St Martin's Day
Veterans Day
Volkstrauertag (Remembrance Sunday)
Buß-und Bettag (Repentance Day)
Immaculate Conception
Weihnachtstag (Christmas)
St. Stephen's Day
Commemoration of the Restoration, St Sylvester
Trinidad & Tobago
January 1
March 30
May 30
June 19
August 1
August 31
December 25
December 26
New Year's Day
Spiritual Baptist Liberation Shouter Day
Indian Arrival Day
Labour Day
Emancipation Day
Independence Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
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November 1
November 2
November 11
November 11
November 11
November 11
November 11
November 22
December 8
December 25
December 26
December 31
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Turks & Caicos
January 1
August 30
September 30
October 17
December 10
December 25
December 26
New Year's Day
Constitution Day
Youth Day
Columbus Day
Human Rights Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
United Kingdom
January 1
January 2
January 27
February 14
March 1
March 17
March 25
April 1
April 21
April 23
May 8
July 12
July 14
July 1
September 16
September 19
New Year's Day
Bank Holiday
WWII Genocide Memorial Day
St. Valentine`s Day
St. David's Day
St. Patrick's Day
Lady Day
April Fool's Day
Queen's Birthday (actual date)
St. George's Day
V-E Day
Battle of Boyne/Orangemen’s Day
Emmeline Pankhurst Day
St. Swithin's Day
Owain Glyndwr Day (Wales)
Talk Like a Pirate Day
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Michaelmas
Hallowe'en
Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Day)
Remembrance Day
St. Andrew's Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
New Year's Eve
United States
January 1
January 4
January 5
January 6
January 8
January 8
January 9
January 12
January 12
January 14
January 16
January 16
January 18
January 20
January 27
February 2
February 2
New Year's Day
Trivia Day
Twelfth Night
Epiphany
Jackson Day
The King's Birthday (ELVIS)
Balloon Ascension Day
National Pharmacist Day
Stephen Foster Memorial Day
Ratification Day
Prohibition Remembrance Day
Religious Freedom Day
Maintenance Day
Inauguration Day
National Activity Professionals Day
Groundhog Day
National Change your Windshield Wipers Day
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September 29
October 31
November 5
November 11
November 30
December 25
December 26
December 31
International Student Services
February 3
February 7
February 8
February 12
February 14
February 17
February 17
February 22
March 1
March 2
March-3
March 4
March 6
March 7
March 10
March 12
March 12
March 14
March 16
March 16
March 16
March 17
March 17
March 17
March 22
March 25
Patient Recognition Day
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Boy Scout Day
Lincoln's Birthday
St. Valentine’s Day
National Public Science Day
Random Acts of Kindness Day
George Washington's Birthday
National Pig Day
Texas Independence Day (Texas)
National Anthem Day
Town Meeting Day (Vermont)
Alamo Day
Peace Corps Day
Harriet Tubman Day
Employee Day
Girl Scout Day
Pi Day
Black Press Day
Freedom of Information Day
Liberty Day
Camp Fire Boys & Girls Founders Day
Evacuation Day (Boston only)
St. Patrick's Day
North American Wildlife Celebration
Maryland Day
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Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole Day (Hawaii)
Skyscraper Day
Doctor's Day
Cesar Chavez Day (California)
April Fool's Day
National Tartan Day
ASPCA Day
National Sibling Day
Thomas Jefferson's Birthday
Income Tax Day (also Accountant's Day)
Rubber Eraser Day
Emancipation Day (DC)
Librarian Day (School)
Paul Revere Day
John Muir Day
San Jacinto Day (Texas)
Earth Day
Oklahoma Day
Confederate Memorial Day
Law Day
Lei Day
Loyalty Day
May Day
Save the Rhino Day
Brothers and Sisters Day
Cinco de Mayo
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March 26
March 27
March 30
March 31
April 1
April 6
April 8
April 10
April 13
April 15
April 15
April 16
April 16
April 18
April 21
April 21
April 22
April 22
April 26
May 1
May 1
May 1
May 1
May 1
May 2
May 5
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May 6
May 8
May 10
May 12
May 13
May 15
May 19
May 21
May 22
May 25
May 25
June 6
June 6
June 7
June 8
June 11
June 14
June 17
June 19
June 19
June 28
July
July 4
July 20
July 23
July 24
National Nurses Day
V-E Day
National Receptionist Day
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Mother's Day
Peace Officer Memorial Day
Malcolm X Day
National Waiter/Waitress Day
National Maritime Day
National Missing Children's Day
National Tap Dance Day
Child Health Day
D-Day
Boone Day
Best Friend's Day
King Kamehameha Day (Hawaii)
Flag Day
Bunker Hill Day
Emancipation Day (Texas)
Juneteenth (Milwaukee, Wisconsin & Texas)
World War 1 Day
Salvation Army Founders Day
Independence Day
Moon Day
National Hot Dog Day
Pioneer Day (Utah)
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Cross Atlantic Communication Day
Father-in-Law Day
La Hae Hawai`i (Flag Day in Hawaii)
Coast Guard Day
Sister’s Day
Atomic Bomb Day
Smokey Bear’s Birthday (Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires)
V.J. Day
Bennington Battle Day (Vermont)
King's Death (Elvis)
National Aviation Day
National Homeless Animals Day
Women's Equality Day
Petroleum Day (Texas)
Patriot Day
Mayflower Day
Stepfamily Day
Citizenship Day
National Stepfamily Day
Talk Like a Pirate Day
American Business Women's Day
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
National German-American Day
Physician Assistant Day
Leif Erikson Day
National Coming Out Day
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July 27
July 30
July 31
August 4
August 5
August 6
August 9
August 14
August 16
August 16
August 19
August 20
August 26
August 27
September 11
September 16
September 16
September 17
September 17
September 19
September 22
September 25
October 6
October 6
October 9
October 11
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October 14
October 15
October 16
October 16
October 16
October 16
October 17
October 18
October 23
October 24
October 27
October 31
October 31
October 31
October 31
November 1
November 2
November 3
November 10
November 11
November 15
November 18
November 19
November 20
November 22
November 22
Peace Corps Birthday
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Boss Day
Dictionary Day
Ether Day
National Feral Cat Day
Black Poetry Day
Alaska Day
National Mole Day (Avogadro's number)
United Nations Day
Navy Day
Hallowe'en
National Magic Day (for Houdini)
Nevada Day
Reformation Day
All Saints’ Day
All Souls’ Day
Sandwich Day
Marine Corps Birthday
Veterans Day
America Recycles Day
Mickey Mouse's Birthday
US Marine Corps Day
Children's Day
John F. Kennedy's Assassination
National Stop the Violence Day
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Day of the Ninja
Pearl Harbor Day
Human Rights Day
Nobel Prize Day
Poinsettia Day
Bill of Rights Day
Boston Tea Party
Louisiana Purchase Day
Forefather's Day
Festivus
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
US Virgin Islands
January 1
March 30
May 30
June 19
August 1
August 31
December 25
December 26
New Year's Day
Spiritual Baptist Liberation Shouter Day
Indian Arrival Day
Labour Day
Emancipation Day
Independence Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Source: The Earth Calendar
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December 5
December 7
December 10
December 10
December 12
December 15
December 16
December 20
December 21
December 23
December 25
December 31
APPENDIX VI
International Student Services
EMBASSIES AND HIGH COMMISSIONS IN JAMAICA
Email: khylton@cwjamaica.com
Argentinian Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of Argentina in Kingston, Jamaica
Dyoll Building, 6th Fl.
40 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5, Jamaica
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 (876) 926-2496
+1 (876) 926-5588
Fax: +1 (876) 926-0580
Email: embargen@cwjamaica.com,ejama@mrecic.gov.ar
Barbadian Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
Consulate of Barbados in Kingston, Jamaica
55 Norbrook Drive
Kingston 8, Jamaica
P.O. Box 518
City: Kingston
Phone: (+1876) 925-9363
+1 (876) 977-2854
+1 (876) 399-3618
Fax: +1 (876) 977-2855
Email: winston.bayley@uwimona.edu.jm
Austrian Consulate in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Consulate General of Austria in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Round Hill Hotel, Montego Bay
Jamaica, W.I.
City: Montego Bay
Phone: +1 (876) 940 2404
Fax: +1 (876) 956 7505
Email: josef@roundhilljamaica.com
In case of an emergency contact: +1 (876) 366 0400
Belgian Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of Belgium in Kingston, Jamaica
10, Millsborough Crescent
Kingston 6
Jamaica W.I.
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 (876) 978-5943/ 978-9297/ 978-9764
Fax: (+ 1 876) 978 77 91
Email: Kingston@diplobel.fed.be
Office Hours: Monday –Friday 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Bahamian Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
Honorary Consulate of the Bahamas in Jamaica
Office #5
27 Lady Musgrave Road
Kingston 5, JAMAICA
City: Kingston
Phone: 876-978-6111(W) 876-978-9219 (H)
Fax: 876-946-0148(W) 876-978-8804 (H)
Belizean Consulate in Kinston 8, Jamaica
Consulate of Belize in Kingston 8, Jamaica
16 Shortwook Drive
Mona, Kingston 8
68
3 West Kings House Road
10, Kingston, Jamaica
City: Kingston
Phone: (876) 926-1500
Fax: (876) 511-3493
Website: http://www.jamaica.gc.ca
Email: kngtn-cs@international.gc.ca
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m
Friday: 7:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m
Brazilian Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of Brazil in Jamaica
Pan Caribbean Building
10th Floor, 60 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5, Jamaica
City: Kingston
Phone: (1876) 929-8607/8608
Fax: (1876) 968-5897
Email: brasking@infochan.com
Canadian Consulate in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Consulate of Canada in Montego Bay, Jamaica
29 Gloucester Street
Montego Bay, Jamaica
City: Montego Bay
Phone: (1 876) 952 6198
Fax: (1 876) 952 3953
Email: cancon@cwjamaica.com
British Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica
28 Trafalgar Road
PO Box 575
Kingston 10, Jamaica
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 (876) 510-0700
Fax: +1 (876) 510-0737
Website: http://ukinjamaica.fco.gov.uk/en/
Email: bhc.kingston@fco.gov.uk
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 0800-1630 (local
time)1300-2130 (GMT)
Friday 0800-1300 (local time),1300-1800 (GMT)
Details: The British High Commissioner in Kingston,
Jamaica is cross-accredited to The Bahamas.
For emergencies only: Out of hours Duty Officer contact
number: +1 (876) 371 0496
Chilean Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of Chile in Jamaica
Island Life Centre
5Th. Floor 6 Saint Lucia Avenue,
Kingston 5., Jamaica
City: Kingston
Phone: 1(876) 968 02 60 - 968 02 61 - 968 02 62
Fax: 1(876) 968 02 65
Email: chilejam@cwjamaica.com
Chinese Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Jamaica
8 Seaview Avenue
Kingston 10, Jamaica
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 (876) 9273871
Fax: +1 (876) 9276920
Canadian Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
High Commission of Canada in Kingston, Jamaica
69
International Student Services
Jamaica
City: Kinston 8
Phone: (876) 969-5565
Fax: (876) 969-5565
Email: bzjmconsul@yahoo.com
Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 am.-1:00 pm. and
2:00 pm.- 3:00 pm
Calls: Monday to Friday: 9:00 am.- 5:00 pm. Closed on
Cuban holidays. (See pg. 46)
Details: Ambassador: Yuri Ariel Gala López
International Student Services
Website: http://jm.china-embassy.org
Email: chinaemb_jm@mfa.gov.cn
Colombian Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of Colombia in Kingston, Jamaica
53 Knutsford Boulevard
4th Floor (VMBS) Kingston 5
Jamaica
City: Kingston
Phone: 009 1 876 9291701-02
009 1 876 9205510
009 1 876 7542122
Fax: 009 1 876 9680577
Email: ekingston@minrelext.gov.co
Czech Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Jamaica
King Street 93,
Kingston, Jamaica
City: Kingston
Phone: 001 (876) 9116192
Fax: 001 (876) 948 84 76
Email: kingston@honorary.mzv.cz
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Costa Rican Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of Costa Rica in Kingston, Jamaica
10 Annette Crescent Kingston 10
Jamaica
City: Kingston
Phone: (001 876) 925-20-16 or 847-04-53
Fax: (001 876) 969-37-94
Email: cr_emb_jam14@hotmail.com
Danish Consulate in Kingston 11, Jamaica
Royal Danish Consulate General in Jamaica
449 Spanish Town Road
Kingston 11
City: Kingston 11
Phone: +1 (876) 923- 5051
Fax: +1 (876) 923- 5055
Email: rammoja@mail.infochan.com
Details: Authorized to issue passports, postbox function
for residence and/or work permits
Cuban Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of Cuba in Kingston, Jamaica
9 Trafalgar Road
Kingston 5
Jamaica, W.I.
City: Kingston
Phone: (1-876) 978 0931-33
Fax: (180-9) 978 5372
Website: http://www.cubadiplomatica.cu/jamaica
Email: embacubajam@cwjamaica.com
consuljam1@cwjamaica.com
Dominican Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Jamaica
# 32 Earls Court
Kingston 8
City: Kingston
70
Kingston 10
Jamaica
City: Kingston
Phone: +1876 926 67 28
Fax: +1876 929 82 82
Website: http://www.kingston.diplo.de
Email: germanemb@cwjamaica.com
Office Hours: Office hours January - August, November
and December:
Monday and Thursday: 7.30 am - 4.30 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 7.30 am - 3.00 pm
Friday: 7.30 am - 2.30 pm
Office hours September and October:
Monday and Thursday: 7.30 am - 3.45 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 7.30 am - 2.30 pm
Ecuadorian Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
Consulate of Ecuador in Kingston, Jamaica
13 Kings Way
Kingston 6
City: Kingston
Phone: (00879) 92 95 861; (00879) 92 93 644
Fax: (00809) 92 96 199
Email: cecujamaica@mmrree.gov.ec
Finnish Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
Honorary Consulate General of Finland in Kingston,
Jamaica
Honorary Consulate General of Finland
c/o Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty
86 Hope Road, 6
City: Kingston
Phone: (+1 (876)) 946.00.07
Fax: (+1 (876)) 978.40.30
Email: andrew@cbjamaica.com, keisha@cbjamaica.com
Greek Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
Honorary Consulate of Greece in Kingston
3 Rovan Close, Kingston 6 Jamaica
City: Kingston
Phone: (001876) 9974969
Fax: (001876) 9460454
Email: gscott@gol.com.jm
French Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
French Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
13, Hillcrest Avenue
Kingston 6
City: Kingston
Phone: 1 [876] 978 02 10
Fax: 1 [876] 927 49 98
Website: http://www.ambafrance-jm-bm.org/
Email: frenchembassy@cwjamaica.com
Greenlandic Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
Royal Danish Consulate General in Jamaica
449 Spanish Town Road
Kingston 11
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 876 923 5051
Fax: +1 876 923 5055
Email: rammoja@mail.infochan.com
Details: The Faroe Islands and Greenland are part of the
Kingdom of Denmark. As a main principle, the Danish
German Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
German Embassy in Jamaica
10 Waterloo Road (P. O. Box 444)
71
International Student Services
Email: domemb@cwjamaica.com
City: Kingston
Phone: 001-876-931-5248 / 876-941-1790
Fax: 001 876-941-6470
Email: eduardonorris@hotmail.com
International Student Services
Constitution stipulates that the foreign and security
interests for all parts of the Kingdom of Denmark are the
responsibility of the Danish government.
Grenadian Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
Honorary Consulate of Grenada in Kingston, Jamaica
10 Harriman Close
City: Kingston
Phone: 876 927-7616
Fax: 876 927-3951
Email: Ken@systemsalliance.net
Indian Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
High Commission of India in Kingston, Jamaica
4, Retreat Avenue
P.B. No. 446
Kingston 6
City: Kingston
Phone: 00-1-876-9274480, 9274270
Fax: 00-1-876-9782801
Email: hicomindkin@cwjamaica.com
Guyanese Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
Consulate of Guyana in Kingston - Jamaica
66 Slipe Road. Kingston - Jamaica
City: Kingston
Phone: 876-927-1621 / 876-927-1629
Fax: 876-929-4028
Japanese Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of Japan in Jamaica
NCB Towers, North Tower 6th floor
2 Oxford Road,
Kingston 5
Jamaica W.I.
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 (876)-929-3338 / 9
Fax: +1 (876)-968-1373
Website: http://www.jamaica.emb-japan.go.jp/
Office Hours: Office Hours: Mondays-Fridays 9:00
a.m-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m Visa Section:
Mondays-Fridays 9:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.-4:00
p.m.
Haitian Embassy in Jamaica, Jamaica
Embassy of Haiti in Jamaica
2 Monroe Rd., Kingston 6
City: Jamaica
Phone: 876-927-7595/ 927-8120
Fax: 876-978-7638
Details: Accredited to Trinidad & Tobago, Saint Lucia,
and Guyana.
Honduran Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of Honduras in Jamaica
No.7 Lady Kay Drive, Norbrook
Kingston 8, Jamaica,W.I.
Kittitian, Nevisian Embassy in Kingston,
Jamaica
Saint Kitts Nevis Embassy in Jamaica
72
Peruvian Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of Peru in Kingston, Jamaica
23 Barbados Avenue
PO Box 1818, Kingston
Jamaica
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 (876) 920 5027 ; +1 (876) 926 3099
Fax: +1 (876) 920 4360
Website: http://Email: embaperu-kingston@rree.gob.pe
Office Hours: 08:00 - 16:00
Peruvian Consulate in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Consulate of Peru in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Lets Investments Ltd
14 Market Street, Montego Bay
Jamaica, W.I.
City: Montego Bay
Phone: +1 (876) 979-7701
Fax: +1 (876) 952-8302
Email: info@chukkablue.com
Office Hours: 08:00 - 16:00
Mexican Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of Mexico in Jamaica
PCJ Building (PH), 36 Trafalgar Road
Kingston 10
Jamaica, W.I.
City: Kingston
Phone: (1876) 926-4242
Fax: (1876) 929-7995
Email: embamexj@cwjamaica.com
Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00pm
Polish Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of Poland in Jamaica
35 Millborough Crescent
Kingston 6, Jamaica, W.I.
City: Kingston
Phone: (00-876) 927-6306
Fax: (00-876) 978-9213
Email: kmrlmc@cwjamaica.com
Panamanian Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Panama Embassy in Jamaica
1 St. Lucia Avenue, Spanish Court, Suite #26
Kingston
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 (876) 968-2928
Fax: +1 (876) 960-1618
73
International Student Services
11A Opal Avenue
PO Box 157
Kingston
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 (876)-9443861
Fax: +1 (876)-9450105
Liberian Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
Consulate of Liberia in Kingston, Jamaica
Liberian Consulate
167 Mountainview Avenue
Kingston 6, Jamaica, W.I.
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 (876) 978-2806
Fax: +1 (876) 978-1598
Details: Consul: Mr Hugh Levy
International Student Services
Kingston 5
Jamaica, W.I.
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 (876) 929-6710/929-8575/920-1650
Fax: +1 (876) 929-8965 / +1 (876) 968-8110
Email: embespjm@mail.mae.es
Russian Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of Russia in Kingston, Jamaica
22 Norbrook Drive, Kingston 8
Jamaica W.I.
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 (876) 924-1048
Fax: +1 (876) 925-8290
Website: http://www.jamaica.mid.ru
Email: Rusembja@colis.com
Swedish Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
Honorary Consulate of Sweden, Kingston
c/o Myers, Fletcher & Gordon
21 East Street
Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 (876) 922 5860
Fax: +1 (876) 922 4811
Email: sweden.consulate.jm@cwjamaica.com
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Senegalese Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Senegalese Embassy in Kingston , Jamaica
Courtley Corporate Centre
6-8 Saint Lucia Avenue
Kingston 5, Jamaica, W.I.
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 (876) 906-2919
Fax: +1 (876) 908-3164
Email: senegalembassyjamaica@gmail.com
Turkish Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
Consulate of Turkey in Jamaica
C/o 3 Brompton Road
Kingston 5, Jamaica, W.I.
City: Kingston
Phone: +1(876) 927-6176 / 6177
Fax: +1 (876) 927-6511
Serbian Consulate in Kingston, Jamaica
Consulate of Serbia in Jamaica
ICWI Building, 4th Floor, 2 St. Lucia Avenue
PO Box 61, Kingston 4
Jamaica, W.I.
City: Kingston
Phone: +1 (876) 960-1750 /1755
Fax: +1 (876) 960-1712
Unites States American Embassy in Kingston,
Jamaica
United States Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Third Floor, Mutual Life Building
142, Old Hope Road
Kingston 6, Jamaica, W.I.
City: Kingston
Spanish Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy of Spain in Kingston, Jamaica
9th Floor. The Towers, 25 Dominica Drive
74
United States American Consulate in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Consular Agency of United States in Montego Bay, Jamaica
St. James Place, 2nd Floor, Gloucester Avenue
Montego Bay, St. James
Jamaica, W.I.
City: Montego Bay
Phone: +1 (876) 952-0160
Fax: +1 (876) 952-5050
Email: usconsagency.mobay@cwjamaica.com
Uruguayan Consulate in Kingston II, Jamaica
Consulate of Uruguay in Jamaica
63a Hagley Park Road
Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
City: Kingston II
Phone: +1 (876) 926-6511 / 7949 / 3273 / 3275
Fax: +1 (876) 929-3281
Venezuelan Embassy in Kingston 10, Jamaica
Embassy of Venezuela in Jamaica
Petrojam Building,
3rd Floor, 36 Trafalgar Road
Kingston, Jamaica W.I.
City: Kingston 10
Phone: +1 (876) 926-5510 / 926-5519 / 926-5570
Fax: +1 (876) 926-7442
Email: embavene@n5.com.jm
75
International Student Services
Phone: +1 (876) 702-6000
Website: http://kingston.usembassy.gov/
Email: opakgn@state.gov