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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.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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