Bridge to the Future

Closure Notice

 

 

 

 

Re-Opening of The Jamaica Archives Unit (JAU)

The Jamaica Archives and Records Department is pleased to announce the reopening of the Jamaica Archives Unit (JAU), located at 27 King Street, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on June 17, 2024.
We appreciate your understanding during the period of closure and are eager to assist our valued customers once again.
For further information or assistance, please contact us via email at [email protected] or by telephone at 876-984-2581 or 876-984-5001.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Office of Government Archivist
59 – 63 Church Street,
Kingston
Tel.: (876) 922-8830
Fax: (876) 948-0266

Archives Unit
Corner of King and Manchester Streets,
Spanish Town,
Saint Catherine
Tel.: (876) 984-5001; 984-2581
Fax: (876) 985-8254

Audio Visual Unit
5 South Odeon Avenue,
Kingston 10
Tel.: (876) 968-4800; 926-7995
Fax: (876) 906-4667

Government Records Centre
59 – 63 Church Street,
Kingston
Tel.: (876) 922-3705; 922-3706
Fax: (876) 922-3707

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