Gift Giving Ideas

[Johio]

St Anthony's Soup Kitchen can always use flip flops in various sizes for the kids. You can also donate your time there. It was a great experience for me to help serve lunch one day. It's just a short walk up the street from the roundabout towards Sav.

[all smiles]

I've 'heard' stories of folks having their seeds taken away when their luggage was searched,
and that is why I asked the question that Bnewb is so kindly investigating.
Thanks Lisa..

doesn't the form we fill out(white form) upon entry to J ask if the traveller is bringing seeds or am I thinking of the return form(blue)?

I'm curious because I'd like to bring some basil seeds for my garden.

[Angel]

Kiwifrench you have nothing to apoligize for, you had alot of useful information. Thank you.

[Rob]

Please folks, there are rules and regulations set up by every country in the world about bringing in invasive species - meaning species not native to that particular region. From the University of Florida study:

"...a species that is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health."

http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/manage/wh...n-introduction

These regulations are in place to protect the local ecosystem. As we all know, the US has genetically engineered and naturally hybrid plants that may be banned in Jamaica to protect the local ecosystem. The best thing to do would be not to ever bring in or send seeds to any other country. If you happen to have the need to do so, please clearly mark the package on the outside that seeds are included in the package or on your customs form so that the proper inspectors can make the appropriate decisions.

[Kiwifrench]

Please folks, there are rules and regulations set up by every country in the world about bringing in invasive species - meaning species not native to that particular region. From the University of Florida study:

"...a species that is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health."

http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/manage/wh...n-introduction

These regulations are in place to protect the local ecosystem. As we all know, the US has genetically engineered and naturally hybrid plants that may be banned in Jamaica to protect the local ecosystem. The best thing to do would be not to ever bring in or send seeds to any other country. If you happen to have the need to do so, please clearly mark the package on the outside that seeds are included in the package or on your customs form so that the proper inspectors can make the appropriate decisions.

Thank You Rob



I sincerely apologize (to Jamaica) for mis-understanding the information I had. As I said I would never (knowingly) put Jamaica in harms way.

[rinakim]

I don't think an apology is necessary at all. The list you provided is awesome and the whole seed thing is a learning experience for all!

[Hussyband]

That personalized idea has really got me to thinking, god knows I have bought enough "personalized" items o dr the years to start my own craft shop....

It gave me a really good idea for one of the places we visit, I'll post it after I a, done and it is delivered... Don't want my idea stolen

[poolguywindsor]

I used to bring lots of stuff, but now just spend that little extra money while I am there, probably goes farther.

[Fred Stripe]

Kiwi...Why is your post number stuck at 15 ? Also,you owe NO apology to anyone.

[M&G Montreal]

I have often thought of bringing chocolate. Doesn't it melt before you get out of the airport? Especially in summer (the nail polish melted off my toes 2 years ago). Won't the choclate go all moosh?

I too am a bit iffy on the seeds thing ..... ?????