Jamaica

According to ALLCITYCODES.COM, Jamaica is a Caribbean island nation located in the Greater Antilles region of the Caribbean Sea, just south of Cuba. As an independent nation, Jamaica has its own area code system, known as the Jamaica National Numbering Plan. The area code for Jamaica is +1 876, sometimes written as 876-xxxx. This area code is used to call both landlines and mobile phones within the country. When dialing a Jamaican phone number from outside of the country, one must first dial the international access code (001 in the US), followed by the country calling code (1 for Jamaica), and then followed by the 876 area code without any additional zeros or symbols. For example, to make a call to a landline in Kingston from outside of Jamaica, one would dial 001-1-876-xxxxxxx. When dialing from inside of Jamaica, no international access codes are required; simply dial all eight digits without any additional zeros or symbols. This includes both landlines and mobile phones. Mobile phones in Jamaica typically begin with either an 8 or 9 followed by 7 digits; for example 876-9xxxxxxx or 876-8xxxxxxx. In addition to providing access to landlines and mobile phones within Jamaica, the 876 area code can also be used for VoIP services such as Vonage and SkypeOut. These services allow users to make calls over the Internet at very low rates compared to traditional landline telephone services. When making calls through VoIP services like SkypeOut, one must first dial 00 followed by 1 and then enter their full 10 digit phone number they wish to reach; for example 001-876-9xxxxxxxxx for a call to a mobile phone in Kingston from outside of Jamaica. The 225 area code is an important part of Jamaican telecommunications infrastructure as it allows people both inside and outside of the country to easily make international calls with ease from their landline or mobile phones. By understanding how this system works – including how different types of numbers should be formatted when making calls – individuals can ensure that their international calls are successful and cost effective each time they use their phones abroad. Jamaica is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as its Head of State. The government is organized under the Westminster system, a form of parliamentary government based on the model of the United Kingdom. Executive power is exercised by the cabinet, led by the Prime Minister, who is chosen from among the members of parliament and appointed by the governor-general. The Prime Minister and his cabinet are responsible to Parliament for their actions. The Parliament consists of two chambers: an elected House of Representatives and an appointed Senate. Elections are held every five years to elect members to both chambers. Jamaica has an independent judiciary with a Supreme Court as its highest court. The judiciary interprets and applies laws through judicial review in accordance with its constitution. PROEXCHANGERATES: Features public policy of Jamaica.