Jamaica travel advice: hurricane impact and safety update
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Jamaica, noting the ongoing impact of Hurricane Melissa, including infrastructure damage and health risks, and added information on sexual assault incidents in tourist areas and personal safety measures.
Impact and considerations
Hurricane impact and safety concerns may affect business travel; companies should assess risks and adjust travel plans.
Key points
- Hurricane Melissa has caused ongoing impact, with some communities still without electricity and water.
- New information on sexual assault incidents in tourist areas and personal safety measures.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 6 May 2026, 19:06
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:28
- Last updated
- 6 May 2026, 19:06
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice:Jamaica travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 6 May 2026, 19:06