Ochi Resources
Useful Contact Details
IN AN EMERGENCY
Police 119
Firefighters 110
Ambulance 110
Please note that call and response times vary. If you require urgent medical attention, it might be best to make your own way directly to Hospital (see right, or below if reading on your mobile).
ST ANN’S BAY HOSPITAL
This hospital is open every day — including Public Holidays, and Sundays thank the Lord — but try not to have any freak illnesses or mishaps outside the following opening times:
Monday-Friday 7.00am-7.00pm
Saturday-Sunday 10.00am-6.00pm
Seville Road, St Ann’s Bay
Tel 876-972-2272 and 876-972-2273
JAMAICA CONSTABULARY (JCF)
“The vision: to be valued and trusted by all Jamaican citizens. We serve, we protect, with courtesy, integrity and respect for the rights of all.”
Evelyn Street
Tel 876-974-2533 or 876-974-2469
In an emergency call 119, to report a crime call 311.
Email mail@jcf.gov.jm
Online jcf.gov.jm
POST OFFICE
Ochi Post Office is looking sleek and sassy following a total makeover. Let’s hope the postal service has improved too.
Main Street (opposite Craft Park)
Open Weekdays 9.00am-5.00pm
Tel 876-364-5193
Visit their out-of-date website at jamaicapost.gov.jm
ST ANN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Founded 23 October, 1955. Their Mission: “To create and maintain an environment for growth and prosperity in the interests of the business community.”
Pineapple Place, Pineapple
Tel 876-974-2629 or 876-974-9289
Email stanncham@cwjamaica.com
Find them on Facebook till they sort out their website.
JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD (JTB)
Shop 7, Ocean Village, Main Street
Open Weekdays 8.30am-4.30pm, Saturdays 9.00am-1.00pm
Tel 876-974-2582
Email mail@visitjamaica.com
Online visitjamaica.com
Local Media
OURWE TV
★ OCHI INSIDER ★
“Watch it! Live it! Love it!”
“Catch us on Ready TV channels 100 and 950. We offer interviews, party coverage and advertising!”
Hotter than sunburn — tune in to Ochiful happenings with the insanely glamorous Storm and Starzz.
Check out the dedicated YouTube channel.
Email ourwetvofficial@gmail.com
or find on social media Instagram and Facebook.
IRIE FM
“Reggae in the morning, Reggae in the evening…” broadcast from Ochi across the nation.
When that jiggling, bouncy Irie FM News & Sports theme starts to play, our spine’s the bass line.
Coconut Grove, Ocho Rios
Email customerservice@iriefm.net
Online iriefm.net or Instagram and Facebook.
Online Resources
GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA
“The Gateway to Government Information and Services”, the Big One, the Official site for everything “Brand Jamaica”.
Online gov.jm
WIKITRAVEL — JAMAICA
Jamaica’s own essential Wikipedia page, bursting with crucial facts.
Online wikitravel.org/en/Jamaica
TRIPADVISOR — OCHO RIOS FORUM
An Ochi forum full of penetrating discussion and tip-top advice.
Online tripadvisor.com
THE WORLD FACTBOOK — JAMAICA
As much thorough and detailed info as you’ll ever need. Where do they find this stuff?
Online cia.gov/library/publications
JAMAICA INFO SERVICE (JIS)
Another Official site but with more emphasis on current news.
Online jis.gov.jm
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