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Jamaica
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- Kingston
- Currency
- JMD
- Languages in source
- English, Jamaican Patois
- Geographic region
- Caribbean
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Montego Bay
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Spanish Town
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Kingston / Food
Is Ackee Safe to Eat in Jamaica? Why the Pod Must Open
Ackee is safe when the pod has opened naturally on the tree and the seed and red membrane are removed. Unripe ackee contains hypoglycin A, which cooking does not destroy.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingKingston / First-time visitor
Kingston Reggae History: Trench Town, Tuff Gong, Museums
Kingston's reggae history sits in two areas: Hope Road uptown and Trench Town, Tuff Gong and Tower Street in the west and downtown. Schedules, prices and how to plan the day.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingMontego Bay / Transportation
Montego Bay Taxis: Red Plates, Route Taxis and JUTA
Licensed taxis in Jamaica carry red PPV plates, but the plate alone does not tell you how the fare works. How route taxis, hackneys and contract carriages differ in Montego Bay.
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