The State Department has raised the advisory for Jamaica to "Level 3: Reconsider Travel," citing concerns over crime and unreliable medical services.
The US embassy in Jamaica warned of home invasions, armed robberies, sexual assaults, and homicides.
AdvertisementSexual assaults have been reported at all-inclusive holiday resorts, said the State Department's Jamaica travel advisory.
The "Over the Hill" area of Nassau has seen heightened violent activity as a result of gang-on-gang violence, per the State Department travel advisory.
AdvertisementThe State Department also warned against water-based activities, such as tours on commercial, recreational watercraft, stressing that these are not consistently regulated.
Persons:
—, Juan Silva
Organizations:
State Department, State, Government of, CBS, Department
Locations:
Jamaica, Bahamas, Government of Jamaica, Caribbean, Nassau