Jamaica's state of emergency: JTB, tour operators weigh in
Blake Wolfe, PAXnews
While the Canadian government is advising travellers heading to Jamaica’s St. James Parish to exercise caution following the commencement of a state of emergency in the region this week, the Jamaica Tourist Board is taking the news in stride.
And while Canadian tour operators are offering their guests flexible options on their bookings, flights and tours are continuing as normal.
The advisory, which reads “exercise a high degree of caution in Jamaica due to the high level of violent crime and the state of emergency in St James Parish,” comes after the Jamaican government issued a state of emergency which saw military forces deployed in the area yesterday (Jan. 18) amidst recent reports of increased crime and violence in the region, which includes Montego Bay.