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	Jamaica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, 240 kilometers in length and as much as 80 kilometers in width situated in the Caribbean Sea.
		Jamaica slowly gained increasing independence from the United Kingdom, and in 1958 Jamaica became a province in the Federation of the West Indies, a federation between all the British West Indies.
		Jamaica is mainly a blend of African and Anglo-Irish cultures, with influences from the Spanish and Taino cultures, although the Tainos as a people were completely wiped out by the Spanish soon after their arrival in 1494.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jamaica (2500 words)

	Jamaica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Jamaica is a country in the Caribbean Sea, located south of Cuba and to the west of Hispaniola, on which Haiti and the Dominican Republic are situated.
		Jamaica separated from the federation in 1962 and is now a completely sovereign nation.
		Jamaica is a constitutional monarchy, the head of state being the monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II.
	www.1-free-software.com /en/wikipedia/j/ja/jamaica.html (777 words)

	Jamaica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Over the years Jamaica slowly gained independence from Britain, and in 1958 Jamaica became a province in an independent nation called the Federation of the West Indies.
		The monarch's representative in Jamaica is the Governor-General, who is chosen by the prime minister and fills the role of approving bills, and other state functions.
		Jamaica is mainly a blend of African and British cultures, with influences from the Spanish and Taino cultures, although the Tainos as a people were completely wiped out by the Spanish soon after their arrival in 1494.
	www.yotor.com /wiki/en/ja/Jamaica.htm (789 words)

	Jamaica -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Jamaica was claimed for (A parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power) Spain after (Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506)) Christopher Columbus first landed there in 1494.
		Jamaica attained full independence by leaving the federation in 1962 and is now a completely sovereign nation.
		Jamaica is a constitutional parliamentary democracy, the (The chief public representative of a country who may also be the head of government) head of state being the monarch, currently (Click link for more info and facts about Queen Elizabeth II) Queen Elizabeth II.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/j/ja/jamaica.htm (2187 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner - Needed - a transportation policy - Wednesday \| October 30, 2002
		To support our car/truck-based transportation policy Jamaica is going to have to construct hundreds of miles of expensive highways, infrastructure that we cannot afford to either build or maintain.
		What Jamaica needs is a proper transport policy, which integrates both passenger and freight considerations, as well as a prognosis of energy costs.
		In order to better transport his sugar canes to his sugar mill for processing, the lecturer personally planned and superintended the construction of a private railway line connecting the outlying portions of his estates with his sugar mill, and his wharf on the coast.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20021030/cleisure/cleisure2.html (1045 words)

	General Information
		Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean with a culture whose language, traditions, food and music are unique and truly influential in the world.
		Known as the land of wood and water, Jamaica is a country of mountains and rivers meeting the sea.
		Jamaica is serviced worldwide by many airlines including: Air Jamaica, American Airlines, Air Canada, Northwest Airlines, British Airways, KLM and others.
	www.sunspotvilla.com /general_information.htm (1274 words)

	JAMAICA - A premier caribbean travel destination featuring the resort areas of Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, ...
		It may well be an enjoyable journey that allows you to see and experience much of Jamaica you wouldn’t have otherwise…the fruit lady, selling the most juicy tropical treats you can imagine; the goat ambling unconcernedly across the lane; or the highway passing sparkling valleys and breathtaking seascapes.
		Jamaica’s terrain, with hills forming the backbone of the country’s interior, necessitates winding (often narrow) roads that prove a formidable task for those unfamiliar with the various routes.
		Buses, minibuses and route taxis are the primary means of transportation for the majority of people on the island, but are recommended only for the more intrepid tourist.
	www.visitjamaica.com /before_you_go/getting_around.aspx (640 words)

	Jamaica - Discover Jamaica ! - Resorts & Vacation in Negril, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Portland and more (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Mandeville is the chief town of Manchester parish, Jamaica's mountain resort, the island's largest hill town and the fifth largest urban centre.
		Port Antonio is on the the island's northcoast and is a charming blend of old and new.
		It was Jamaica's first tourist resort, and is a favourite resort for writers and artists.
	www.discoverjamaica.com (406 words)

	Jamaica - Gurupedia
		Jamaica is a country in the Caribbean Sea, located south of Cuba and to the west of
		Over the years Jamaica slowely gained independence from Britain, and in 1958 Jamaica became a province in an independent nation called the
		Jamaica is a constitutional monarchy, the head of state being the monarch, currently
	www.gurupedia.com /j/ja/jamaica.htm (666 words)

	Ex-Im :: News Release :: EX-IM BANK $17.5 MILLION GUARANTEE SUPPORTS SALE OF U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY EQUIPMENT TO ...
		The Port Authority of Jamaica, Kingston, will use the x-ray and gamma ray imagery machines at its two terminal facilities, the Kingston Container Terminal and Port Bustamente, to inspect trucks, containers, cargo and passenger vehicles for explosive devices and contraband.
		Jamaica is buying the equipment not only to meet port and transshipment competition in the Caribbean, but also to meet new U.S. security requirements of its trading partners.
		The Ex-Im Bank Transportation Security Program is available to support U.S. exports of machinery, equipment, goods, and services for a wide range of security-related functions, including: 1) screening and identification of cargo, baggage and passengers; 2) data collection and analysis; and 3) communications.
	www.exim.gov /pressrelease.cfm/131B9572-D5BA-0688-23CF1C91280AC770 (524 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner - Disgraceful transportation service - Tuesday \| October 21, 2003
		IT IS with consternation I read of the arbitration award of $12 billion or some range between $7-$12 billion for the former operators of the transportation system.
		What was foisted on this society in the guise of a transport system was abominable.
		It was never on time, never clean, never conducive to good order always vulgar, extremely noisy and risked the life and limb of every passenger on every trip.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20031021/letters/letters4.html (129 words)

	MTA Planning \| Lower Manhattan-Jamaica/JFK Transportation Project
		This area is served by the Long Island Rail Road Atlantic Branch between Jamaica, Queens and MTA's Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn; the Atlantic Avenue arterial road; NYCT's Fulton Street Subway line on which the A train connects to the AirTrain JFK at Howard Beach; and multiple NYCT subway lines connecting Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan.
		Transportation System Management (TSM) Alternative, which will attempt to satisfy the project's purpose and need with lower cost improvements beyond those in the long-range plan, such as more effective operating practices, increased rolling stock, and station improvements.
		Upon completion, the proposed transportation improvements are anticipated to reduce travel times, eliminate or reduce transfers, improve service reliability, provide additional capacity and service flexibility into Lower Manhattan from the east, and reduce congestion on other transit lines currently used by travelers in the corridor.
	www.mta.nyc.ny.us /mta/planning/lmlink/noi.htm (1692 words)

	A Virtual Travel to Jamaica - Jamaica Tourism
		Jamaica is the third largest of the Caribbean islands, and the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean Sea.
		The Queen is represented in Jamaica by the Governor-General.
		Jamaica's premier library for fostering and promoting the nation's knowledge of its history and heritage.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/jamaica.htm (894 words)

	Jamaica News
		Jamaica News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
		Grange for drain improvement Jamaica Labour Party Member of Parliament Olivia "Babsy" Grange is urging the government to take a full look at what can be done to improve the island's drainage system.
		Sunset at the Palms describes itself as Jamaica's 'newest chic and eco-friendly all-inclusive resort;' its unusual accommodations were featured in Architectural Digest.
	www.topix.net /world/jamaica (1039 words)

	Ministry of Transportation & Works - Jamaica Information Service
		Transport and Works Minister, Robert Pickersgill has said that the work being carried out by the National Works Agency (NWA) on the flooded section of the Mandela Highway, would enable the re-opening of the westbound carriageway by the end of this week, if there is no more heavy rainfall.
		State Minister in the Ministry of Transport and Works, Dr. Fenton Ferguson has informed that some 57 roads have been blocked or flooded as a result of the torrential rains that have been lashing the island in recent weeks.
		Due to the poor weather condition affecting the island, the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is advising passengers to be present at their respective bus stops as early as possible.
	www.jis.gov.jm /trans_works/news.asp (753 words)

	National Transportation Policy Drafted - Jamaica Information Service
		Minister of Transport and Works, Robert Pickersgill in an address read by State Minister, Dr. Fenton Ferguson, said that the Government was committed to the policy, which he said would create the conditions for the safer movement of people and goods, along with providing an environmentally sustainable transportation system.
		I believe that transportation is critical to promoting and maintaining economic growth and development, a position reflected in the National Industrial Policy that was tabled in Parliament in 1996," the Minister said.
		He noted that the Government was the major participant in Jamaica's transport sector and would retain control of vital areas of the sector such as road, railway, air and port facilities but was at the same time encouraging greater private sector investment especially given the global and national economic realities.
	www.jis.gov.jm /trans_works/html/20031206T100000-0500_1213_JIS_NATIONAL_TRANSPORTATION_POLICY_DRAFTED.asp (676 words)

	Jamaica Transit & Transportation
		Transportation is the most efficient way of moving people and goods from one place to the other.
		When vacationing, tourists require transportation both to get them where they are going and to allow them to travel about once they have arrived.
		The links herein relate specifically to transit and transportation in Jamaica.
	www.buzzle.com /chapters/travel-and-tourism_favorite-travel-spots-and-destinations_caribbean_jamaica_transit-and-transportation.asp (98 words)

	Clarification of Transportation Requirements Under the H-2A Program
		The transportation home requirement is not assumed by either employer and it is the worker's responsibility to obtain such transportation from some other source.
		H-2A worker is recruited in Jamaica by a Connecticut H-2A employer.
		Work with advocacy groups and the regional-state monitor advocate network in attempting to provide voluntary transportation reimbursement or other assistance to workers who might find themselves in a situation where no employer is under an obligation to pay for the worker's transportation home.
	workforcesecurity.doleta.gov /dmstree/tegl/tegl2k1/tegl_23-01c1.htm (1005 words)

	Jamaica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		One of the county's original towns, Jamaica was settled in 1655 by English families who came there from Hempstead and settled on a tract under a grant from Governor Stuyvesant.
		Jamaica became the county seat in 1683 when Queens was organized as one of the counties of New York State.
		A court house was built for $300, which also contained the prison and was used as a house of worship on Sundays.
	www.queenschamber.org /QueensInfo/NeighborhoodPages/jamaica.html (313 words)

	Montego Bay Transportation (Jamaica)
		Many of Jamaica’s mountain roads have blind turns; always honk as a signal to possible oncoming drivers as you approach these curves.
		Taxis are the most popular method of transportation for travelers, and can be summoned at any hotel, the airports and most shopping areas.
		One of Jamaica’s top eco-tourism operators, Barrett Adventures has excursions both in the Montego Bay area (they’ll take you to Rocklands Feeding Station) as well as around the island to Negril, the Blue Mountains, Kingston and many off-the-beaten-path destinations not covered by other tours
	www.jamaicans.com /destinations/montegobay/montegobayTrans.shtml (978 words)

	Bob Marley Jamaica Transportation Information
		Air Jamaica Express operates from Montego Bay and Kingston to all areas with landing fields on a daily basis.
		For more information, call Air Jamaica Express at (876) 922-4661, 952-5401 or (800) 523-5585, and for Air Negril, call (876) 940-7747 or (876) 884-6347.
		The speed limit is 30 MPH in towns and 50 MPH on highways.
	www.bobmarley-foundation.com /transfers.html (314 words)

	Privatisation of JUTC among long-term plans for transport sector - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Junior transport minister, Fenton Ferguson (left) has words with Luigi Brusu (right), counsellor for technical affairs at the European Union, at yesterday's symposium on a national transport policy, at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston.
		THE privatisation of the cash-strapped Jamaica Urban Transit Company is among the Government's long-term plans for the transportation sector.
		Outlining a 20-year vision for modernising Jamaica's transportation system, the paper argued for more regulation, better inter-agency cooperation, and hefty private sector funding that would finance a slew of ambitious goals.
	www.jamaicaobserver.com /news/html/20031203T230000-0500_52558_OBS_PRIVATISATION_OF_JUTC_AMONG_LONG_TERM_PLANS_FOR_TRANSPORT_SECTOR.asp (585 words)

	Jamaica transportation by Caribbean Way
		To drive a rental car in Jamaica you must be at least 25 years old, and have a valid driver's license from any country.
		Driving in Jamaica can be frustrating, as there are frequent obstacles and roads can be hazardous and winding, but renting a car is the only viable option if you want to explore more than one region.
		For local travel, your best bet within the Jamaica transportation system is the licensed taxis that can be found throughout the island.
	jamaica.caribbeanway.com /transportation.asp (255 words)

	(Vallo Transportation, Ltd. - Jamaica, NY) Bronx High School of Science Information
		The daily trip to the Bronx may be a concern for many students and their parents.
		We are pleased to inform you that Vallo Transportation offers private transportation to the Bronx High School of Science.
		Vallo Transportation, Ltd. is a family owned business that has been serving the Queens community since 1984.
	vallotransportation.com /chartercoach (162 words)

	jamaica
		{Jamaica ginger}, a variety of ginger, called also {white ginger}, prepared in Jamaica from the best roots, which are deprived of their epidermis and dried separately.
		{Jamaica rose} (Bot.), a West Indian melastomaceous shrub ({Blakea trinervis}), with showy pink flowers.
		{American}, {Calabash}, or {Jamaica}, {nutmeg}, the fruit of a tropical shrub ({Monodora Myristica}).
	www.beetfoundation.com /words/j/jamaica.html (525 words)

	Kingston Transportation (Jamaica)
		This is the home of the International Seabed Authority, the UN body that creates all laws for the world’s seas.
		Along with the usual Jamaica traffic problems (which range from goats in the road to king-size potholes), you’ll be faced with a potential crime problem.
		They are designed for individual interests and might include such activities as an overnight trip to the Blue Mountains to sample Jamaica’s best coffee, an afternoon trip to Spanish Bridge in the Ocho Rios countryside, or a week-long quest for Jamaica’s arts and crafts.
	www.jamaicans.com /destinations/kingston/kingstonTrans.shtml (746 words)

	1910 Jamaica Directory Transportation and Newspapers F
		Its articles are written in an unconventional style; its Council reports are the fullest published in Jamaica; its Council sketches are one of its special annual features.
		The Paper is devoted to the advancement of the island of Jamaica, and is very popular with every class of newspaper readers.
		Going as it does into every nook and corner of the Island, and occupying the position of "Jamaica's Home Paper," it is a splendid advertising medium for local merchants and.....[There is a charge of ] 6d.
	www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com /Samples/1910d36.htm (1270 words)

	Jamaica - Bus Transportation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Vallo Transportation, Ltd., Jamaica, NY, School Bus Charter Rental Company 179-44 Jamaica Avenue Jamaica, NY 11432 vallotrans@aol.com (718) 206-0200 Vallo Transportation Ltd. provides safe and...
		The New York City Department of Transportation's bus system includes a mix of local and express bus...
		Find out about the major modes of transportation in Jamaica including public transportation, taxis, trains...
	www.atlastraveldirectory.com /dir/525/186 (266 words)

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