Jamaica Kingston Mission
Mission leaders
Royce and Trudy-Ann Britton
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 4 Garelli Ave, Kingston 10, Jamaica
- Phone
- 1-876-754-1848
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: tropical, hot-summer · about 1005 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Oct, Nov.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°F / 30°C | 71°F / 21°C | 19 mm |
| Feb | 85°F / 30°C | 70°F / 21°C | 24 mm |
| Mar | 86°F / 30°C | 71°F / 22°C | 28 mm |
| Apr | 87°F / 31°C | 72°F / 22°C | 54 mm |
| May | 87°F / 31°C | 74°F / 24°C | 83 mm |
| Jun | 88°F / 31°C | 76°F / 24°C | 57 mm |
| Jul | 90°F / 32°C | 76°F / 24°C | 58 mm |
| Aug | 90°F / 32°C | 76°F / 24°C | 78 mm |
| Sep | 90°F / 32°C | 76°F / 24°C | 94 mm |
| Oct | 87°F / 30°C | 75°F / 24°C | 169 mm |
| Nov | 86°F / 30°C | 73°F / 23°C | 106 mm |
| Dec | 85°F / 30°C | 72°F / 22°C | 31 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple — Operating (1 September 2019) · ~474 km
The Church in Jamaica
- Official Languages
- English
- Church Membership
- 7,856
- Congregations
- 18 (6 Wards, 12 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 1
- Operating Temples
- 0
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Jamaica
- Currency
- JMD
- Country code
- +1
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 1985
Culture & food
- Greet people properly ("Good morning") before business.
- Be respectful and patient.
Foods: Ackee and saltfish, Jerk chicken, Rice and peas, Patties
Family groups
- Jamaica Kingston Mission Moms Group
- LDS Missionaries- Jamaica Kingston Mission Group
- Kingston Mission (President Gingery) Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources