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Post Report of the Day

Kingston, Jamaica

What is the availability of international schools? What has been your general experience with them, if any?

Embassy kids go to either AISK or Hillel. They are solidly okay but nothing to gush over. Both have IB programs. Both are fairly small. The kids tend to be happy.

What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?

Powell Plaza has a great gym that is open to all US diplomats. People like to work out there. There are local gyms but most people just go to Powell.