Summary
The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Jamaica, advising Americans to think carefully before going there. The change considers recent adjustments to U.S. embassy operations and damage from Hurricane Melissa, which severely affected the region.
Key Facts
- The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 3 travel advisory for Jamaica.
- Americans are advised to reconsider travel to Jamaica.
- The advisory update reflects changes to U.S. embassy operations.
- Hurricane Melissa impacted Jamaica as a Category 5 storm.
- The hurricane left at least 40 people dead in the Caribbean.
- Hurricane Melissa caused significant damage and flooding.
- Over 1.8 million Americans visited Jamaica in 2024.
