The Authorities of Jamaica says it’s intently monitoring the deteriorating safety scenario within the Center East and is strongly advising Jamaican nationals to keep away from non-essential journey to the area. The warning comes amid escalating tensions and rising instability, significantly in nations experiencing armed battle or civil unrest.
The Bahamas has additionally issued a similar advisory for its residents.
In an announcement, the Jamaica Ministry of International Affairs and International Commerce listed the State of Israel, the State of Palestine, the State of Qatar, and the Islamic Republic of Iran as high-risk locations. Jamaicans at present residing in or planning to transit by way of these and different affected areas are being urged to train excessive warning and take a spread of precautionary measures.
These embody remaining vigilant, guaranteeing journey paperwork are updated, complying with security directives from native authorities, figuring out close by emergency shelters, and formulating contingency plans for departure if obligatory. Nationals are additionally reminded that airport closures, airspace restrictions, and border shutdowns might happen with out prior discover.
The Ministry confirmed that, at current, there aren’t any verified experiences of Jamaicans in Israel, Palestine, or Iran. Nonetheless, it’s conscious of Jamaicans residing in Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
The Authorities says it stays dedicated to the security and wellbeing of its nationals and stands prepared to supply consular assist as wanted. Jamaicans with family or buddies at present within the area are being inspired to contact the Ministry by way of e mail at [email protected] or WhatsApp at (876) 391-8105.
Jamaica’s diplomatic missions and honorary consulates within the area have been positioned on alert to help within the occasion of an emergency. These embody:
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Jamaican Excessive Fee – London
Excessive Commissioner: His Excellency Alexander Williams
Tel: 011-44 207-823-9911 | E-mail: [email protected] -
Israel – Kochav Yair
Honorary Consul: Mr. Gideon Siterman
Tel: (972) 9 772 2925 | E-mail: [email protected]– Commercial –
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Jordan – Amman
Honorary Consul: Mr. Fuad Tewfic Kattan
Tel: +962795555310 | E-mail: [email protected] -
Lebanon – Beirut
Honorary Consul: Mr. Khalil Ahmad Zantout
Tel: +961 3 380525 | E-mail: [email protected] -
Türkiye – Istanbul
Honorary Consul: Mr. Mehmet Aykut Eken
Tel: 011 90 212 549 07 00 | E-mail: [email protected]
The Ministry continues to liaise with worldwide companions, consular representatives, and Jamaican missions to observe developments and coordinate any obligatory response.
