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Conference & Venue
The Ritz Carlton Resort
Montego Bay, Jamaica

Sequester yourself on a private beach with pristine sand, shimmering waters and lush, green mountains rising in the background. Unwind to the rhythmic sounds of Reggae and treat your palate to authentic Caribbean flavors. Glide along rivers in the island lush interior or ride with horses in the ocean spray. Whether you want to laze in the sun or seek out adventure, The Ritz-Carlton in Montego Bay is an idyllic escape and Rose Hall Plantation is the jewel in its crown. Located on 5,000 picture-perfect acres in Jamaica's exclusive Rose Hall, The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica is an AAA Five Diamond Montego Bay resort.

Address:
One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Rose Hall, St. James
Jamaica, W.I.
Phone: (876) 953-2800      
Fax: (876) 518-0110

Language
The official language of the Conference is English.

Hour Differences
Jamaica falls within the Eastern Time Zone (UTC/GMT -5 Hours) and does NOT observe
Daylight Savings Time.

Climate
In October the temperatures in Jamaica vary between 87° - 76° F (24°-31° C).
It is most likely to rain this time of year.

Travel in Jamaica
Visa Requirements:
No visa is required of persons travelling on passports from Commonwealth countries
other than the following, for which the visa issuing sites are as listed:

 Bermuda - Jamaican Consulate General, Miami, Florida, USA
 Cameroon - Jamaican High Commission, Abuja, Nigeria
 Cayman Islands - Jamaican Consulate, Grand Cayman
 Maldives- British High Commission, Colombo, Sri Lanka
 Mozambique- Jamaican High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa
 Nigeria- Jamaican High Commission, Abuja, Nigeria
 Pakistan- British High Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan
 Sri Lanka- British High Commission, Colombo, Sri Lanka
 Zimbabwe- Port of Entry ( Kingston or Montego Bay)

Persons from those Commonwealth countries who are exempted from the visa
requirements are required to:

Insurance
It is recommended to acquire an insurance policy in order to protect your luggage and to
cover any accidents or health issues.

Airports
There are two international airports in Jamaica -

Donald Sangster International Airport
Location: Montego Bay
Tel: 876-359-2475       
Transportation from to the airport:

Norman Manley International Airport
Location: Kingston
Tel: 876-924-8452       

Driving
A U.S. or European driver's license is valid in Jamaica for one year, but you must
be 21 to drive. Driving is on the left-hand side of the road with steering wheels on the right.

Taxi Services
Taxis in Jamaica are either metered or non-metered. Check with
the driver before starting your trip. It is also possible to hail a taxi
on the street. Either way, a 10% to 15% tip for taxi drivers is
customary. A standard tipping rate of 25% on top of the metered
fee is accustomed when trips taken between midnight and 5:00 a.m.
When taxis are not metered, the price must be negotiated and may
not include tip.

axi Company:
JUTA (Jamaica Union of Travelers Association)
Montego Bay: 876-952-0813
Negril: 876-957-9197
Ocho Rios: 876-974-2292

Banks and Currency Exchange
Banks operating hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The unit of currency in Jamaica is the Jamaican Dollar, although commerce can be
done with U.S. Dollars. Money exchange can be done at the airports, hotels, and
commercial banks. When making an exchange, keep all receipts. You must present them
upon departure when reconverting unspent currency.

Most shops and restaurants accept credit cards (VISA, EC/MC, AMEX, and Diners Club).
Bankomats (ATMs) are available at the streets, shopping centers and offices.

Tips
Restaurants
Some restaurants include a 10% to 15% charge in the final bill but others do not.
If the tip is not incorporated in the final bill, a 10% to 20% charge is expected.

Hotels
As with restaurants, some hotels include the charge in the final bill. Otherwise, it is
suggested to tip helpful service employees an adequate amount. Bellhops expect
$1(USD) to $2(USD) per bag, and maids anticipate $1(USD) to $2(USD) per day.

A note: most of the all-inclusive hotels strictly do not permit tipping.

Post offices and telephone calls

Post Offices
Jamaica has two main post offices:

Montego Bay Post Office Address: 122 Barnett Street Tel: 876-952-7389
The Kingston Post Office Address: 13 King Street Tel: 876-922-2120

Telephone
Country Code for Jamaica: 876
Outgoing code: 011

Emergency Calls
International emergency call centre: 112
Ambulance: 110
Fire Department: 110
Police: 119
The above phone numbers can be called free of charge.