Greetings!
To: CME Travelers to the 42nd Annual Conference of the Jamaica Region, April 10-14, 2023.
From: Beverly J. Ross, Travel Arrangements Coordinator, 8th Episcopal District.
Subject: Jamaica Region Annual Conference 2023.
We plan to arrive on Monday (4/10) by 1:00 p.m. at the Montego Bay airport and will return Friday morning (4/14), departing, Black River. (Persons who arrive early and contact Bishop Reddick 205-515-7322 are welcome to visit Life Empowerment CME Church In Montego Bay on Easter Sunday.)
The Conference will meet 3 days, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. For newcomers and those returning, it will be an exciting time in the life of the church! Your presence and support are greatly appreciated.
Annual Conference location:
Good Mews CME Church
Fort Charles, St Elizabeth, Jamaica
Hotel: Idlers’ Rest Beach Hotel 29 Parottee Road, Black River, St Elizabeth Jamaica 1-876-965-9000
Mrs. Beverly Ross
Episcopal District Travel Coordinator
Email: bross11@comcast.net
713-557-6087 (cell)
D & D Travel
Travel Agent: Mrs. Dru Williams
drudon@earthlink.net
276-638-2093
SUGGESTED ESSENTIALS YOU MAY NEED
Jamaica has nice warm weather all year round so light-weight clothes are a must –
cotton is the coolest material to wear. Pack casual and comfortable clothing for 3 days
at the Conference. “Comfort and Church Presentable” is the key for dress.
Temperature is usually 90 to 95+ degrees daily!
Comfortable walking shoes, folding church fan
Snacks that pack well
In Jamaica, the sun is strong! Sun block with a high SPF is important since you’ll be
enjoying the outdoors for most of the day
Aloe will provide cool relief in case you get sunburn
Insect repellent is a must for tropical climates, especially at night. (Pocket size)
Hat or visor that pack well, sunglasses and reading glasses
Disinfecting Spray & Wipes (pocket size) tissues and hand wash
Necessary toiletries, shower shoes and personal meds
Mosquito spray for evenings
CME Discipline and Bible Access
Small flashlight, batteries, and folding umbrella
Camera, Cell phone and iPad chargers and cords for your technology
USE OF YOUR CELL PHONE IN JAMAICA
Ask your phone carrier to give you an international rate a few days before you leave. If you
basically, send texts, you will be ok. Otherwise, long distance calls international travel from
April 10-14, 2023.
HOTEL ROOM RATES AND MEAL COSTS
Single Room: $80 per night; Double: $80 per night; Quad Room: $150 per night. (Adding
another person is $20 per night.) Continental breakfast, served daily at hotel. (Tax and Service
charges included)
EMERGENCY NOTICE
Each traveler will be asked to complete a form that gives notice of who to call or contact in
the USA in case of illness or an emergency. Be sure to bring all of your medications. Keep
meds in the original prescription bottles in your carry-on bag. If you are Medicare Eligible,
please know that Medicare does not pay for medical care outside of the US borders. Medical
service will have to be cash or credit card.
RETURN TRIP TO THE USA
We will prepare to leave the hotel early Friday morning. Breakfast will not be served at the
hotel. We will possibly stop for a brief shopping. Then, travel on to Montego Bay to the
airport and board planes for the USA. Please Do Not Make Return Reservation before 12:00
noon.
THE CME SCHOOLS
The schools are generally closed during the week after Easter. We may arrange visits to tour the
three school buildings (“early childhood institutions”)
It is our prayer that…“The Lord will keep watch over your going out
and you’re coming in, from this time and forever.”
This is a CME Church Annual Conference and not a sea and sun adventure!!
CONTACTS: D and D Travel- Mrs. Dru Williams, Agent
(276) 638-2093/ Email: DRUDON@EARTHLINK.NET
Beverly Ross, Travel Arrangements Coordinator, 8th pal District
Telephone: 713-557-6087/Email: bross11@comcast.net