Jamaica is a Commonwealth realm, with Charles III as its king; the appointed representative of the Crown is the Governor-General of Jamaica, the office having been held by Patrick Allen since 2009.
Jamaica is an island country of the West Indies. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea, after Cuba and Hispaniola. Jamaica is about 146 miles (235 km) long and varies from 22 to 51 miles (35 to 82 km) wide. The national capital is Kingston. Learn more about Jamaica in this article.
You wouldn’t expect one of Jamaica’s most legendary hangouts to be tucked away in Negril, a sleepy beach town on the western end of the island. But for 50 years, people have flocked to Rick’s Cafe to catch the sunset and see the gravity-defying local cliff divers.
A comprehensive budget travel guide to Jamaica with tips on things to do, costs, ways to save, transportation, and more!