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Eye Q Optical

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.

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University Hospital of the West Indies

UWI’s University Hospital   has a good reputation and is probably the best public hospital in Jamaica. Tony Thwaites is UWI’s private facility (University Hospital, Mona

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Liguanea Drugs and Garden Centre / Lee's Family Pharmacy

Liguanea Drugs and Garden   is a business place where all sorts of pharmaceutical durgs can be purchased at a low cost. 

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Public Library

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.

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Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA)

Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA) is responsible for granting extensions of stay and processing the paperwork for visas, granting residency and issuing Jamaican passports.

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Survey Department

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.

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Jamaica National Heritage Trust

The Jamaica National Heritage Trust is based Downtown in the historic Headquarters House. The Trust can provide information on Heritage sights across the island.

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Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates (JAVAA)

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 organization was formed to bring recognition and financial support to these artists, many of whom participated in the formation of Jamaican popular music, as they reach their golden years.

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