Jamaica travel advice updated: hurricane impact and safety
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Jamaica with new information on sexual assault incidents in tourist areas and personal safety measures. It also reminds of Hurricane Melissa's impact, with significant damage in western parishes, ongoing lack of electricity and water in some areas, limited healthcare, and risks of water-borne and mosquito-borne diseases.
Impact and considerations
Infrastructure damage and health risks in parts of Jamaica warrant attention for business travelers. Companies should ensure employee safety and insurance coverage.
Key points
- UK FCDO updated travel advice for Jamaica with new information on sexual assault incidents.
- Hurricane Melissa caused significant damage in western parishes, with ongoing lack of electricity and water.
- Healthcare is limited in affected areas, with risks of water-borne and mosquito-borne diseases.
- Travelers are advised to take 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 8 Mar 2013, 08:00