Jamaica, one of the three islands in the Northern Caribbean forming the Greater Antilles, is the largest English-speaking country in the Caribbean region, stretching 146 miles from east to west. Jamaica is well-placed on the world’s major airline and cruise routes. The country’s name, derived from an Arawak (aboriginal Indian) word “Aymara”, meaning “land of wood and water”, is closely knitted with numerous waterfalls, springs, rivers, and streams flowing from it forest-clad canopied mountains to the fertile plains. For those who like to explore, the Jamaica offers a feast of contrasts. The north coast, with its popular resort areas of Montero Bay, Runaway Bay, Ocho Rios and Port Antonio, features fine coral beaches. On the western tip of the island is Negrii, a beachcomber’s paradise.
The southern region of the island offers a rugged coastline where majestic. Mountains plunge into the sea like the inspirational Lover’s Leap in St. Elizabeth, a 1,500-foot cliff of romantic legend. The central part of the island is mostly mountainous and is dominated by the 7,402-foot Blue Mountain’s Peak, and heavily wooded. And, of course, there’s the famous Cockpit Country in the Northwest region, an eerie terrain of conical hills and deep sinkholes. About 1.8 million tourists visit the Jamaica on an annual basis, with two-thirds of who come from the United States. However, besides the USA, Jamaica is well connected with other major tourist destinations like Canada and Europe through direct flights operated by major airlines and by cruises The Donald Sangster International Airport at Montego Bay (MBJ) is about 90 minutes drive to our Black River Campus, where students and their regular guests find a welcoming and refreshing environment in the host and surrounding communities
Accommodation
Students have a choice of a variety of very comfortable, furnished housing accommodation on Campus and off Campus. Residency Halls On-campus are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and are available to all students. Each room includes basic furnishings including a bed, night table/s, desk, chair, chest of drawers, closet, a common dining room, plus the use of gym, swimming pool and tennis facilities. There is also Wi-Fi internet access. Concerning safety and security, all buildings are equipped with fire and smoke detection equipment, plus a dedicated security team available 24/7 and closed circuit cameras. Personally, all staff and students are provided with IDs that allow them trouble free access to and from the premises. Apart from on-campus accommodation, guest houses and private homes, within the environs of Black River Community are also available to students and faculty for rental at reasonable rates.
Facilities
AAIMS library provides a growing collection of e-resources and services for faculty, students, and staff to support the teaching and learning process of the institution. In addition to books and print journals, the library subscribes to a number of databases, providing access to journal titles, and electronic materials. Facilities include a large Reading Room with a Periodicals Section, and access to Computers.
Food and Dining
There are dining facilities on Campus to purchase meals, should you so desire. However, should you choose to prepare your own meals, you may purchase basic food items from our on-campus convenience store. Besides, there are also super-markets, restaurants, and fast food outlets within close proxim- Ity to the Campus that you can also patronize,
CARICOM nationals, as well as citizens of all other Commonwealth countries, are allowed entry to Jamaica without a Student Visa. If all documents are in order on arrival, local immigration will issue you a temporary Visitor’s Visa For all other information, please consult Student Services.