Jamaica Welcomes US Travel Advisory Upgrade to Level 2 After Call With Secretary Marco Rubio
Prime Minister Andrew Holness welcomed the Level 2 upgrade following talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlighting hurricane recovery cooperation and shared regional security priorities.
Jamaica has welcomed the United States’ decision to upgrade its travel advisory from Level 3 to Level 2, a change the Government says reflects sustained improvements in public safety and national stability.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness confirmed the development after a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to the Office of the Prime Minister. The discussion covered ongoing cooperation between Jamaica and the United States, including assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, along with wider economic and security priorities.
What Level 2 means: Travelers are generally advised to exercise increased caution, replacing the prior “reconsider travel” designation.
Tourism confidence and travel planning
The advisory upgrade is expected to support tourism confidence, airline demand, and visitor planning. Readers can also review our related report for additional context: US lowers Jamaica travel advisory to Level 2 .
The change also matters for arrival logistics, especially via Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. Many visitors arrange airport-to-hotel transportation ahead of time; services such as MBJ Airport Express Shuttle provide direct transfers across major resort areas.
Recovery cooperation and regional security priorities
The Office of the Prime Minister said Secretary Rubio commended Jamaica’s management of hurricane relief and early recovery efforts, citing the restoration of critical services across impacted communities. Holness expressed appreciation for US support, while both sides discussed the complexity of reconstruction and the need for more resilient infrastructure.
The leaders also reaffirmed their shared commitment to combating drugs and firearms trafficking, transnational organized crime, and emerging regional security threats. Jamaica’s participation in the multinational Gang Suppression Force in Haiti was highlighted, and both sides agreed to maintain close engagement as the partnership deepens.
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