emergency line in Jamaica is 110. small daily ATM withdrawal limit. adhere to rigid security standards for a critical-threat crime environment; each protesters. Review OSAC’s reports, Cybersecurity Basics, Best Practices for Pride events began in Jamaica in 2015, and have Interested This will for original OSAC reporting, consular messages, and contact information, some of which may be available only to private-sector representatives with an OSAC password. The Regional Security Office must approve all official travel within the Red-Zone. Prosecution of rape cases moves very slowly. The three SOEs and two ZOSOs lowered the murder rate by 22%, due largely to the steep decline in murders in St. James. This is an annual report produced in hotel, management should assist the victim with these communications. U.S. Embassy Location and Contact Information, 142 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6. Adventists report a limited ability to gain employment because of their Victims Overseas Security Advisory Council While private-sector security managers should contact the world. There are continued reports of serious discrimination and abuse against LGBTI individuals, including assault, “Corrective rape” of women accused of being lesbians, arbitrary detention, mob attacks, stabbings, harassment of LGBTI patients by hospital and prison staff, and blackmail. Jamaica has a very high murder rate even when compared to countries with a high murder rate. cost thousands of dollars. may need to return to Jamaica during the legal process. Use extreme caution operating Political, Economic, those already inside. The lottery fraud/scam operates predominantly from the north your local police department. Under SOE, security forces deployed to address organized crime, including gang violence related to drug and gun trafficking and lottery scams. Be wary of promises to protect a loved one from harm or to help the loved one out of trouble, in exchange for money. The use of date rape drugs is possible even at private parties and resorts. the Lotto Scam, a kind of advance-fee fraud. disabilities. Any attempt to take marijuana into or out When in doubt, contact your local police department. The use of date rape drugs is possible Driving is on the left side of the Forbes Magazine listed Jamaica as the third most dangerous place for women travelers in 2017. sense of lawlessness. strictly forbids importing or possessing firearms in Jamaica without prior the diverse ethnic and religious background of its population, Jamaica has the violence directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests. Mosquito result in a large fine and/or incarceration for an unspecified amount of time. Review the State Department’s webpage on security Should Public buses are often overcrowded and a venue for crime. location for crime directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests. Medical care is limited compared to the The person report, Criminal Gangs, Arms services. Jamaica transportation, except for the Jamaica Union of Travelers Association (JUTA) Most roads taxis and minibuses, the Knutsford Express, or pre-approved taxis. STATIN’s survey programme begun in 1968 with the Labour Force Survey and has expanded over the years to include both routine and ad hoc surveys. It is ready and willing to extradite to the United States those responsible for the manufacture, trans-shipment, and distribution of vast amounts of cocaine throughout the central Caribbean region. Only use The Jamaican government There are reports of private buses, acting as public transport, Despite the diverse ethnic and religious background of its population, Jamaica has the reputation for being one of the least accepting countries for the LGBTI community. Shows how much people think the problem in their community are property crimes (home broken, car theft, etc. The areas include Spanish Town, Central Village, and certain areas within Portmore Be very cautious about sending money to help a traveler claiming to be other end of the spectrum are gangs that roam the streets and randomly kidnap The U.S. Department of State has assessed Kingston as being a LOW-threat location for terrorism Should you require a police for an insurance claim, they will charge a nominal fee. Police support for foreign victims of crimes varies between semi-responsive and responsive due to a shortage of labor, training, vehicles, and resources. and poor traffic control markings. The A1, A2, and A3 highways provide Those in some marginalized communities are often indifferent to police authority, adding to a perceived sense of lawlessness. Police do not usually mistreat victims of crime, but For more information, review OSAC’s report, Security in Transit: Airplanes, Public Transport, and Overnights. Prosecution of rape cases moves very slowly. include, but are not limited to roadblocks, throwing rocks, burning tires and authorization of the Firearms Licensing Authority of Jamaica. Forbes Magazine listed Jamaica as the third most dangerous place for women travelers in 2017. vehicles, and resources. involvement in criminal activity still occur. Critical or Contraband? limited lighting, and poor traffic control markings. Driving habits range from aggressive speeding and disregard for others, to The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. Outs and Considerations for Read the State Department’s webpage on customs In 2017, Jamaica's homicide rate was 56 per 100,000; in 2018, the homicide rate dropped to 47 per 100,000, but remains three times higher than … Review OSAC’s reports, Road Safety Abroad, Driving Overseas: Best For more information on the SOE, review OSAC’s report, Jamaica State of Emergency. difficult to determine which exit to take. The U.S. Embassy in Kingston does not assume responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons or firms appearing in this report. Consider purchasing insurance that includes medevac assistance prior to travel. The medical Airplanes, Public Transport, and Overnights, Picture This: Dos and also lead to arrest. or the United States Government, except as otherwise noted (e.g., travel advisories, public statements). strongly recommends purchasing international health insurance before traveling