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DON’T LIVE: Jamaica state of emergency extended into August

Saturday, 20 Jul, 2018 0

The state of emergency in the Jamaican parish of St James, which includes Montego Bay, has been extended until August 2.

The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice and is reminding British tourists to exercise caution and be prepared for last-minute changes.

The state of emergency has been in place since January and has been extended several times.

It follows the launch of a major military operation in the region, in response to a spate of shootings in the northwestern parish.

The FCO’s guidance says: "Security operations are ongoing and further activity could occur with little or no notice.

"You should exercise caution if you’re in the area, particularly if travelling at night, and follow the advice of the local authorities, including any restrictions.

"These may also result in road closures or travel delays, and the operating hours of some businesses may be subject to change."



 

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Lisa joined Travel Weekly nearly 25 years ago as technology reporter and then sailed around the world for a couple of years as cruise correspondent, before becoming deputy editor. Now freelance, Lisa writes for various print and web publications, edits Corporate Traveller’s client magazine, Gateway, and works on the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of photography books, which raise awareness of nature’s most at-risk species and helps to fund their protection.



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