The island uses 110 volts, although a few hotels also having 220 volts. Take your own adaptor if you are not sure of what you will need or encounter. See similar questions...

Jamaican currency is called the Jamaican dollar, or "J" for short. It comes most often in bills (1000J- 500J-100J-50J-20J-10J) although there are also some coins. See similar questions...

Meridian Energy meets approximately one third of New Zealand's electricity needs from its nine hydro power stations in the South Island. Hydro power is a key part of the New Zealand electricity generation mix, but it is vulnerable to low rainfall and limited future development options. Developing hydro facilities requires considerable investment, major engineering work and longer lead-in times compared with developing wind farms. See similar questions...

Electricity generated by Aeroturbines can be sent to a battery bank and/or the utility grid. Because of the reliability of urban utility grids, we are currently focusing only on systems that are grid-connected. Most utilities provide net metering for grid-connected systems. Net metering compensates customers for their on-site electricity production. See similar questions...

Electric connections are the same as in North America - 110 volts with the same 2-3 (w/ground) flat prong connectors. All North American appliances work here without any problem. Small European appliances may require adaptors, depending on the country of origen. See similar questions...

Electricity is supplied throughout New Zealand at 240 volts via a slant pin outlet. Hotels often provide a 110 volt socket for electric shavers only. For all other equipment, an adaptor and a converter are necessary. See similar questions...

Remember the voltage is 220 Volts in Europe. You will need a voltage converter and adapter plugs for all electrical appliances. Check with the labels on your electronics items, many will be dual voltage- laptop computers, video chargers, etc... Back to top See similar questions...

Electricity is produced as the magnets of the rotors spin past the stationary wiring of the stator. This concept was discovered by scientist Michael Faraday in 1831 when he found that electricity could be created by rotating magnets within copper coils. See similar questions...

We do not recommend you bringing items requiring electricity if you are coming from Australia or England. If you do intend to bring electrical items, you will need the appropriate transformers and adapters. Telephones are standard RJ-11 plugs top See similar questions...

Crime in Jamaica is centered in a few neighborhoods in the city sections of Kingston, which is located on the Southern part of Jamaica. The villas are located on the Northern part of Jamaica, usually about 125 miles and a whole mountain range away. Only a tiny percentage of visitors to the north coast experience any crime-usually theft of belongings left on a public beach. Our private villas have no history of crime. top See similar questions...

Jamaica's violent image is vastly exaggerated. Much of the trouble one may hear about is restricted to areas within the city of Kingston, or in areas that tourists will never see. Ninety-nine percent of the island's visitors will never experience a moment of crime, or violence. Blue-uniformed tourist police walk the beaches and roads in Negril should you ever have a complaint. See similar questions...

Since the wages of the average unskilled worker are not high, people are generally surprised to note that Jamaica is not a "cheap" destination. There is also the expectation that it is possible to enjoy the advantages of the rate of exchange considering that Jamaica is a developing country with a weak currency. Some visitors may feel they are being used or manipulated. See similar questions...

Jamaica is the third largest Caribbean island. It is 146 miles long from east to west and 51 miles at its widest point, from north to south. See similar questions...