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Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates (JAVAA) holds occasional shows at the Pegasus Hotel or smaller productions at other venues (admission typically US$15–20). JAVAA carries the torch for Jamaica's early music from the 1950s to the 1980s, from lovers' rock to rocksteady, ska, and roots reggae.
The Jamaica National Heritage Trust is based Downtown in the historic Headquarters House. The Trust can provide information on Heritage sights across the island.
The Survey Department sells all kinds of maps. Contact Patricia Davis in the business office. The Survey Department is a division of the National Land Agency, based on Ardenne Road.
Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA) is responsible for granting extensions of stay and processing the paperwork for visas, granting residency and issuing Jamaican passports.
Eye Q Optical (9am-5:30pm Tues., Wed, Fri, 10:30am-6:30pm, Thurs., 10:30am-3:30pm Sat.) is the best spot in town to get your eyes tested or pick up a pair of prescription glasses with locations in New Kingston and Manor Park.
Andrews Memorial Hospital Pharmacy (open 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Friday, closed Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Liguanea Drugs and Garden is a business place where all sorts of pharmaceutical durgs can be purchased at a low cost.
The Public Library (Main Branch) has a decent collection and allows visitors to check out books by leaving a deposit. Internet is available free of charge at a handful of computer terminals.
Anchor Studios run by Gussie Clarke, has reel-to-reel as well as Pro Tools. Rates are US$215 and US$260 per hour, respectively.
Asset Recording Studio (Race Course, tel. 876/726-2362) run by Lawrence Londal "Jah Vibes" Oliver (cell tel. 876/990-0378) and Kenya (cell tel. 876/440-4087) is owned by Germany-based Papa Curvin (cell tel. 876/389-0508, papacurvin@gmx.d), who runs back and forth between Europe and Jamaica.
