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Three Quick Tips
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Take part in our Meet-the-People program. Our Meet the People program matches you up with a local Jamaican who shares a similar interest, profession or hobby with you. Your new friend will expose you to local traditions, customs and hidden gems that make Jamaica so special. |
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Learn to speak Jamaican. While English is Jamaica's national language, Patois is commonly spoken in many of the less touristy areas of the island. Showing a genuine interest in learning Patois, i.e., carrying a dictionary or memorising some greetings, will make you a hit with the locals. |
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Don't miss out on roadside attractions. Whether you rent a car, hire a taxi driver or ride on a minibus - try to make several roadside stops on the way to your destination. From jerk stands to rum bars to craft shacks to fruit markets, the Jamaican roadside is a window into Jamaica's unique culture. |
Spotlight On
With over 17,000 kilometres of road linking Jamaica’s towns and cities, our colourful highways and byways are destinations unto themselves. Winding down mountains, zigzagging through woodlands, and circling the coastline, a road trip through Jamaica reveals many faces of our rich culture. > Learn More
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A harmonious contrast between the old and the new, Manchester’s capital is a booming business centre set amidst rolling hills and lush vegetation. The town is situated some 2000 feet above sea level, and is one of the more peaceful and attractive places on the island. The name Manchester comes from the days when the Duke of Manchester, who later established the capital and named it after his son, the Viscount of Mandeville, in 1816, governed Jamaica. > Learn More
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Postage Stamps:
British stamps were first used in the colonies of Jamaica on May 8, 1858. Jamaica gained its own stamps in 1860 with values having different colours from one – six pence and one shilling which bore the head of Queen Victoria, the reigning monarch. There was also the introduction of the half-penny stamp (stamp cut diagonally). The first pictorial stamp was in1900, unpopular at first, then reissued in black and red the next year.
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