Information Resources for International Study & Study Abroad (Health Sciences Campus): Jamaica

Current weather conditions in Jamaica.

Augusta University Library Resources:

More books in both Greenblatt and Reese Library can be located in the Library Catalog

Security and travel warnings from the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the U.S. Department of State. Includes contact information for the U.S. Embassy in Kingston.

A look at Jamaican political climate and U.S. relations with Jamaica from the U.S. Department of State.

Health information for travelers to Jamaica from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Information that can be found on this page includes:

• A list of required and suggested vaccines for traveling to Jamaica
• Food and drink safety tips
• A healthy travel packing list
• Animal safety tips
• Security and transportation advice
• How to obtain medical care while traveling
• The option to switch to "Clinician View" for more detailed health information

View Travel Health Notices for any disease outbreaks, special events, gatherings, natural disasters, or other conditions that may affect your travel and health.

A introduction to Jamaican culture is provided by Frommer's here.

The Open Language Archives Community (OLAC) provides language resources including primary texts, lexical resources, and other open access resources. 

Patwa Organization: A Jamaican Language Audio Dictionary.

Globe Trekker: Jamaica (45:18): An introduction to the country, people, culture, and history by Ian Wright