Kingston, Jamaica — 17 January 2026
The United States Government has lowered its travel advisory for Jamaica to Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, reversing a temporary escalation imposed after Hurricane Melissa struck the island in October 2025. While the advisory continues to reference crime and healthcare limitations, the change primarily reflects improving post-hurricane conditions — a shift with meaningful implications for real estate investment and long-term market confidence.
The advisory had been raised to Level 3 following the Category 5 hurricane, which caused extensive damage across western parishes and disrupted infrastructure, services, and mobility. In its latest update, the US Government confirmed that all major airports have reopened and commercial flights have resumed, though it noted that some communities, including Black River and Montego Bay, remain in varying stages of recovery.
For the property sector, the move back to Level 2 is less about tourism volumes and mor…
