[{"q":"How To Get There? ","a":"Jamaica has 3 international airports 2 of which are major airports receiving jets\/flights from around the world namely, The Norman Manley International in Kingston and The Donald Sangster International in Montego Bay. \r\n\r\nFrom either airport visitors can travel to smaller airports across the country by small planes and\/or transfers arranged by your Travel Agent or Hotel. \r\n\r\nBy sea - Mega liners dock in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios and smaller luxury ships head to Port Antonio.\r\nVirgin Atlantic (www.virgin-atlantic.com) flies direct from London Gatwick to Montego Bay. \r\nAirlines offering direct flights to Jamaica from the USA include Caribbean Airlines (www.caribbean-airlines.com), Fly Jamaica (www.fly-jamaica.com), JetBlue (www.jetblue.com) and United (www.united.com)."},{"q":"CUISINE KNOWN FOR ","a":"The rich history of 'jerking' stems from the Maroons who spiced their pork  and cooked it underground to conceal their whereabouts.  today jerk pork, jerk chicken and jerk fish can be found everywhere in Jamaica. Other foods that  transcended history include breadfruit, cassava used to make 'bammie'; festival frequently served with jerk, and of course a favourite -   Ackee and saltfish.\r\nIndian and Chinese influences made their way into the national menu via curries and chow miens.\r\nThen there are the many fruits including the Otaheite apples and soursop which combined make wonderful desserts.\r\nEscoveitch fish (similar to Spanish escabeche)\r\nJamaican patties (beef, chicken, vegetarian, saltfish)\r\n"},{"q":"Popular events\/ festivals","a":"Jamaica Carnival\r\nThe Rebel Salute (Reggae)\r\nJamaica Winterfest (Blues)\r\nBack to The Island Concert (on the beach)\r\nThe Kingston Creative (monthly)\r\nReggae Month (weekly on Tuesdays in February)\r\nPoetry in Motion\r\nBlues on The Beach\r\nJamaica Rum Festival\r\nJamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival\r\nThe Cachet Caribbean Community Society Fine Arts; Festival\r\nBrit Jam\r\nthe Avant Garde Fashion face Festival\r\nThe International Reggae and world Music Awards\r\nThe Liguanea Art Festival\r\nInternational Jazz Day\r\nThe Calabash Literary Festival\r\nThe Charles Town Maroon festival & Conference \r\nInternational reggae Day\r\nReggae Sumfest\r\nRastafari Root fest\r\nThe Jamaica Food and Drink Festival\r\nThe Heart Foundation\/Heroes of the Heart 5K Run\r\nThe Montego Bay Yacht Club Easter Regatta\r\n the Jamaica Cup - Tennis in Jamaica \r\nThe Racers Grand Prix Jamaica and several more!"},{"q":"What is our terrain like?","a":"Jamaica's landscape is mostly mountainous;  a limestone plateau covers two-thirds of the island, and karst formations with caverns and caves dominate the island;\r\n\r\nThere are narrow coastal plains, green dense rainforests and sandy bays and beaches.\r\nhttps:\/\/www.nationsonline.org\/oneworld\/jamaica.htm"},{"q":"What is the climate like?","a":"In Jamaica the climate is tropical, hot all year round, with little difference between winter and summer (just a few degrees). Even in winter, daytime temperatures are around 27\/30 \u00b0C (81\/86 \u00b0F) and night-time temperatures around 20\/23 \u00b0C (68\/73 \u00b0F).\r\n\r\nHurricanes do occur though infrequent to date.\r\n\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.climatestotravel.com\/climate\/Jamaica\r\n"},{"q":"What Are The Entry Requirements?","a":"All visitors must have  a valid passport for entry,  or a a governmental-issued ID with photograph.  \r\nAlso required is  a return airline ticket, as well as a completed and signed immigration\/customs C5 form either online or a physical form \r\n\r\nAlso - the Jamaica Travel Authorization is a travel document required for all international arrivals from high-risk countries in an effort to overcome the risks linked to the coronavirus pandemic\r\n\r\nvisitjamaica.com\/authorization\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.pica.gov.jm\/immigration\/travel-documents-required"},{"q":"What Are The Marriage Requirements?","a":"Getting married in Jamaica can be done as quickly as within just 24 hours after you arrive, once you\u2019ve taken care of all paperwork beforehand. \r\n\r\n- Proof of citizenship\r\n- Certified copy of your birth certificate, which includes father\u2019s name\r\n- Occupation of both candidates\r\n- Parent\u2019s written consent if under 18 years of age\r\n- Proof of divorce if applicable (original certificate of divorce)\r\n- Certified\/notarized copy of death certificate for widow or widower\r\n- All documents must be presented in English and if necessary done by an official translator certified by your local Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as by your nearest Jamaican Mission or Honorary Consulate.\r\n- Processing fee JM$4000 (less than US$40)\r\n \r\nhttps:\/\/www.visitjamaica.com\/weddings-and-honeymoons\/getting-married\/"},{"q":"What Are The Healthcare Options?","a":"Many advanced health facilities can be found across the Island and a few main ones are listed below which do not reflect the extent of the medical system nor any changes: On the whole there are approximately 30 hospitals and clinics\r\nBustamante Hospital for Children, Kingston\r\nAndrews Memorial Hospital, Kingston\r\nHeart Institute of the Caribbean, Kingston\r\nMontego Hope Medical Centre, Montego Bay\r\nMontego Bay Hospital & Urology Centre, Montego Bay\r\nPort Antonio Hospital, Portland\r\nSt. Ann's Bay Hospital\r\nSt. Elizabeth Black River Hospital, St. Elizabeth\r\nOcho Rios Medical Care & Surgical Centre, Ocho Rios\r\nExpats can avail themselves of private medical services, if they so wish.\r\nhttps:\/\/www.moh.gov.jm\/location-of-hospitals-and-health-centres\/"},{"q":"Other Useful  Facts","a":"Water: safe to drink\r\n\r\nCurrency: Jamaican Dollar, but USD$ are used and accepted nearly everywhere. If travelling to less touristy areas walk with cash.\r\n\r\nBanking: the Bank of Jamaica is the national central bank in the country. Top banks include:\r\nNational Commercial Bank\r\nScotiabank Jamaica\r\nSagicor Bank\r\nCIBC First Caribbean Bank\r\nFirst Global Bank\r\nCiti Bank\r\nJMMB Merchant Bank\r\n\r\nElectricity:  voltage is within the 100-128 range with a frequency of 50hz.  Sockets used are the 2 slots for live and neutral blades with a semicircular hole below for the ground pin. It is advisable to bring a portable adaptor and transformer or power-up converter, as well as a 10,000mAh power pack to avoid inadequate power supply depending on location.\r\n\r\nTelecommunications:  an unlocked cell phone should work in Jamaica with no issues.  There are several internet providers on the Island including Verizon and HughsNet.\r\nTransportation: public transportation is available but said to expensive going from one parish to another\r\n\r\nHomophobia: is rampant\r\n\r\nMarijuana: Illegal. Small amounts (up to 2 ounces\/56 grams) was reduced to a petty offense in 2015. Medical marijuana, cultivation up to 5 plants and use in religious ceremonies by Rastafarians are all legal."}]