All Access Entertainment (9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri.) is a wholesaler of both vinyl and CDs, with vintage and new artists represented on singles and rhythm tracks on 45s. Customers must purchase a minimum of three of each item.
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Shopping
Stanley & Empress
Stanley & Empress (noon–8 p.m. Wed.–Sat.) has a collection of Jamaican-designed and -inspired apparel and accessories for men and women.
Sonic Sounds Record Manufacturing Company
Sonic Sounds Record Manufacturing Company run by Jason Lee, sells vintage reggae on vinyl, including 33s and 45s. Customers must buy a minimum of three of each item. Sonic no longer distributes. It was founded in 1978 by Jason's father, Neville Lee, brother of Byron Lee, who was front man for Byron Lee and the Dragonaires until his death in 2008. Byron Lee and the Dragonaires were ambassadors of Jamaican Music from 1964, when their first producer and former prime minister of Jamaica Edward Seaga selected the band to back a showcase of talent at the World's Fair.
Kingston Bookshop
Kingston Bookshop has several locations around town. Kingston carries Jamaican and Caribbean titles, as well as imports from the United States and Europe covering all kinds of subject matter; in addition, it's a major force in Jamaica's textbook market. Downtown stores operate 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Uptown stores run until 6 p.m.
Rockers International Records
Rockers International Records (9 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.–Sat.) specializes in reggae, and has CDs and LPs, 33s, and 45s, with the latest domestic singles and imports.
Derrick Harriott's One Stop Record Shop
Derrick Harriott's One Stop Record Shop (10 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Mon.–Sat.) has a good selection of oldies as well as the latest LPs and 45 singles.
China Express
China Express ( noon–9:30 p.m. Sun.–Thurs., noon–10 p.m. Fri.–Sat.) has decent Chinese food in a nice setting. Items on the menu range from wonton soup to Cantonese lobster (US$34). It's a popular lunch location.
John R. Wong Supermarket
John R. Wong Supermarket which has a lot of ethnic foods, is the most central supermarket in New Kingston.
Loshusan
Loshusan has a wide selection of imported products and a good produce section. It makes nice pastries and a decent whole grain baguette. There's also a sushi bar making rolls to order and a video rental outlet. (Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat 8:30 am - 9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm)
Hi-Lo Food Stores
Hi-Lo Food Stores is another basic supermarket that offers a variety of food items at a very reasonable cost
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