"U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Jamaica Amid Surge in Murders"

The U.S. government has raised its travel alert level for Jamaica to Level 3, urging Americans to reconsider visiting the island due to a spate of murders and unreliable medical services. The advisory warns of common violent crimes, including sexual assaults, and ineffective police response. The Bahamas also received a Level 2 advisory due to increased caution needed amid a series of murders, particularly linked to gang violence. The warnings come as many Americans are planning vacations, impacting the tourism-dependent economies of both countries.