Jamaica Alerts

  • 2018-01-09
    Warning
    A tsunami threat for coast of Jamaica in effect with waves reaching 0.3 TO 1 meters above the tide level, due to 7.6 magnitude quake 44 km E. of Great Swan Isl.
  • 2018-01-07
    Caution
    The Meteorological Service has upgraded the Flash Flood Watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St Mary and Portland to a Flash Flood Warning.
  • 2017-12-22
    Warning
    There is a planned sick out of rank, file officers for Dec 23rd. Exercise caution this weekend while visiting shopping areas throughout Kingston.-US GOVT
  • 2017-12-01
    Caution
    Woman was found with her throat slashed, lying on the side of a road in the town of Anchovy days before she was set to return home to New York.
  • 2017-11-28
    Caution
    Heavy rains in late November resulted in severe flooding in Montego Bay and its surrounding area. Some tourist resorts have been damaged. CDN GOVT
  • 2017-11-24
    Caution
    Major flooding hit Montego Bay area Nov 22,bringing traffic to standstill,flooded buildings,caused severe infrastructure damage after a mth of rain fell in 4hrs
  • 2017-11-13
    Caution
    Public order incidents and demonstrations can occur across Jamaica, and may cause significant disruption to traffic and public transportation. UK FCO
  • 2017-11-08
    Caution
    5 people were injured after a tree fell on their vehicle during a protest on the Arcadia main road in St Thomas. Residents have set fire to debris on main roads
  • 2017-10-18
    Caution
    In just over a month, two areas in Kingston have been declared the zone of special operation where security forces are given special powers.
  • 2017-09-29
    Caution
    ENTRY - Updated with new information on yellow fever vaccination certificate requirements in Jamaica. UK FCO