The government has welcomed the United States Department of State’s decision to revise its travel advisory for Jamaica to level two.

The level two alert which urges Americans in Jamaica to exercise increased caution is an upgrade from the previous level 3 designation. 

The Office of the Prime Minister said the upgrade is an acknowledgement of the government’s strides in improving public safety and ensuring a secure environment for both residents and visitors.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness lauded the development, noting that this revision reflects the hard work of the security forces and government agencies. 

He added that the authorities have been deliberate and data-driven in the approach to reducing crime and improving the safety of Jamaicans. 

Meantime, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith also welcomed the update as a reflection of effective diplomacy and sustained engagement.

She said Jamaica remains committed to maintaining international standards of safety and transparency in all engagements.

For his part, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett said the revised advisory will have positive impacts on Jamaica’s tourism sector.

While State Minister for Tourism Delano Seiveright explained that these impacts include increased tourist arrivals owing to visitors’ reduced fears.