Jamaica Alerts

  • 2018-07-16
    Caution
    Jamaican Government has extended a state of emergency because of ongoing violence in the parish of St James, including Montego Bay. AU DFAT
  • 2018-05-19
    Caution
    UPDATE: Flash flood warnings have been downgraded to flash flood watches that are now in effect for all parishes.
  • 2018-05-18
    Caution
    Meteorological Svc issued a flash flood warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Westmoreland, Hanover St. James, Trelawny and St. Elizabeth until May 19.
  • 2018-04-13
    Caution
    Taxi operators withdrew their services on Fri to protest .murder of one of their colleagues. Traffic pile-up and delays for motorists along the Washington Blvd.
  • 2018-04-06
    Warning
    Due to ongoing violence in the parish of St James, including Montego Bay the Jamaican Government has extended a state of emergency until May 2. AU DFAT
  • 2018-02-02
    Warning
    A state of emergency in St James, which includes Montego Bay, has been extended until May 2 in response to recent violence and shooting incidents.UK FCO
  • 2018-01-31
    Caution
    UPDATE: The State of Public Emergency declared in Jamaica in the parish of St James will stay in place for another three months, until May 2.
  • 2018-01-20
    Caution
    Air Canada implements a policy for customers who purchased air tickets to Montego Bay for travel until January 31. Contact Air Canada or your travel provider.
  • 2018-01-19
    Caution
    UPDATE -Along with the State of emergency, authorities also have imposed a curfew in parts of St. Catherine parish located just west of the capital of Kingston.
  • 2018-01-19
    Warning
    A state of emergency was declared, which includes Montego Bay, as a result of a significant increase in violent crime. Restrict your movements. CDN GOVT