Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.Review the Country Security Report for Jamaica.

Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.Be aware of your surroundings and keep a low profile.Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.The penalties for carrying firearms and/or ammunition, even inadvertently, are severe, and can include lengthy prison sentences. This includes stray rounds, shells or empty casings. Do not attempt to bring firearms or ammunition.'In the view of the recent US Travel Advisory, it is clear that, based upon all the statistics that I’ve given you and the direction in which we’re heading, that the advisory is at variance with the statistics as improvements are evident.”Īccording to the State Department, consider these things when traveling to Jamaica: “Many Jamaicans feel the level of crime is still high, despite them not being a victim of crime themselves. “Though the rates of crime are declining, sadly, the perception has not moved in the same positive direction,” Holness said. travel advisory with Jamaica’s significant strides in reducing crime rates.Īccording to Holness, Jamaica is at the lowest level of crime in more than 22 years. Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness recently questioned the alignment of the recent U.S. Jamaica Travel Advisory for US challenged by Prime Minister Andrew Holness Killings are reportedly down from the 81 reported over the same timer period in 2023. According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Jamaica has seen 65 murders since the the start of 2024.

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