Information and Advice

For your protection, swimming areas are marked off by buoys. Motorized sports are not allowed in these areas. Stay out of the sea during lightening storms. Do not stand on the cliffs or swim near them during rough seas.

Drugs
Do not purchase, sell, or use illegal drugs.

Sunburn
Use a protective sunscreen and slowly tan. Don't forget that this is the tropics.

Money
Avoid changing money on the streets. All major international currency can be converted to local money. Most businesses will accept your Travelers Cheques and money.

Motor vehicles and bikes
Wear your seat-belts while driving and helmet while riding motorcycles. It is illegal to ride or drive without them.

Climate
Jamaica is approximately 18 degrees north of the equator. Consequently, the climate is warm all year round. The average daily temperature is 26.2 Celsius (79.2f).

Water
Water is good and drinkable from the taps but lots of spring water or bottled water is available in supermarkets and shops.

Electricity
Electrical current in Jamaica is 110 volts, 50 cycles.

Library
A public library is situated on Lighthouse Road next to Negril all-age School. Visitors may borrow books during their stay in Negril by making a refundable deposit. Visitors are also welcome to donate books.

Police
A modern police station is located on the main road toward Sav-la mar. The locals call it "hotel". Tel: 876-957-4268.

Post Office
There is a Post Office on the Lighthouse Road. It is just before Kings Plaza and Sunshine Village. The opening hours are 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Medical Services
The Government Clinic is situated on the road to Sav-La Mar, near the gas station. Private doctors are available at the White Swans Plaza, The Plaza de Negril, and at the Negril Minor Emergencies Clinic on beach road. The general hospitals are about 20 miles away; one in Sav-la Mar and the other in Lucea.

Fire Station
A fire station is on the road to Sav-la Mar . It also operates an Emergency Medical Service. Tel: 876-957-4242.

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