Global Affairs Updates Jamaica Travel Advisory

The Canadian government has lifted its regional advisories in Jamaica, a signal that tourism recovery in the areas hardest-hit by Hurricane Melissa is regaining ground.

The entire country of Jamaica is listed as yellow/”exercise a high degree of caution”, which is the usual advisory level for the island nation as assessed by Global Affairs.

Previously, most of the regions in the Western parishes had been rated a heightened orange/”avoid all non-essential travel” due to extensive damage caused by the hurricane. 

"This is a pivotal moment for Jamaica’s tourism recovery. The updated travel advisory underscores the island’s resilience and the hard work of our industry partners to ensure travellers can visit with confidence,” said Angella Bennett, Regional Director for Canada at the Jamaica Tourist Board. “Canadians have always been some of our most enthusiastic visitors, and now is the perfect time to welcome Canadians back to the island."

Related: Jamaica Exceeds Recovery Targets, Welcomes 300,000 Guests Since Hurricane

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