LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
We look forward to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for you throughout the conference and understand the importance of convenient and reliable transportation for all attendees. Here is a list of reliable transportation services for you to choose from, tailored to suit your preferences and requirements.
JUTA. The Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA) is dedicated to offering excellent services for a hassle-free travel experience. They cater to all your tour and travelling needs so that you are relaxed enough to enjoy the sites and sounds of Jamaica. Visit jutatoursja.com or visitjamaica.com.
PERSAN TOURS
1 Castle Heights, Kingston 6
Tel: 876-548-8491/876-443-6717
Email: persan.tours15@yahoo.com
Contact: Percival Donegal
KNUTSFORD EXPRESS. This luxury passenger and courier transportation company offers safe, reliable, comfortable, and cost-effective scheduled services in the from convenient locations on Jamaica's north and south coasts, including connections to Portland, St. Mary, and Negril. Tel: 876-971-1882. https://www.knutsfordexpress.com
UBER. Arrange your transportation needs with Uber in Kingston. You can request a ride up to 30 days ahead, whether you need transportation to the airport, plan to visit a restaurant, or need to travel to and from the Mona campus. Local taxi companies are also available.
LOCAL TAXI SERVICES. Ask at your hotel for reliable recommendations.
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CASH MACHINES
ATM machines are a good place to get cash. There are 3 banks with cash machines on the UWI Mona campus. In addition, you can find a Scotiabank with several machines in Liguanea on Old Hope Road as well as both Scotia and NCB bank machines on Knutsford Blvd in New Kingston, near the Pegasus, Spanish Court, and Liguanea Club hotels. You can also get cash at the airport, once you are outside the arrivals lounge. Jamaican dollars are the most useful; you can use US dollars, but you will get change in Jamaican dollars at an unfavourable rate.
RESTAURANTS
There are many good restaurants in the Liguanea and New Kingston area. From upscale dining to informal cafes, there are Jamaican, Asian, Lebanese and well-known American franchises, all available uptown at a variety of prices and 10-15 minutes from The UWI by taxi.
ENTERTAINMENT
• Live music on Thursday nights and various events on other nights at 22 Jerk on Barbican Road.
• Kingston Night Market: Free weekly artisan popup market hosted each Tuesday at 8 Hillcrest Avenue (off Hope Road in Kingston). Featuring a wide variety of premium artisans and creatives complimented by authentic food and new musical experiences.
