Understanding local dialects can help english-speaking travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect.
The national and official language of Jamaica are both English and Jamaican Creole. Jamaican Standard English
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New Year’s Day January 1
Ash Wednesday March 8
Good Friday April 21
Easter Monday April 24
> Labour Day May 23
Emancipation Day August 1
Independence Day August 16
National Heroes Day October 16
Christmas Day December 25
Boxing Day December 26
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LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION:
Jamaican Tourist Board;
2 St Lucia Avenue;
Kingston 5;
Jamaica
Tel: 929 9200
Fax: 929 9375
Foreign Embassies in the United States:
In addition to the embassies listed below, some Caribbean
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OCHO RIOS/DUNN’S RIVER TOUR*
Ride along Jamaica’s scenic north coast to Ocho Rios on this full-day tour. Spend the morning shopping, and in the afternoon, try a climb of the world famous Dunns River Falls.
NEGRIL SUNSET
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