The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a travel alert about high crime and homicide rates in Jamaica.
The FCDO warned that gang violence and shootings are prevalent, particularly in inner-city areas across the Caribbean nation.
Britons were told that tourist areas are typically not affected by gang-related crime and violence.
However, holidaymakers should still be "cautious" , particularly when travelling "in and around" certain parts of the country.
Parts of Montego Bay suffer high crime and homicide rates
GETTYBe particularly cautious when travelling in and around:
- Kingston
- Spanish Town
- Savanna-la-Mar
- Parts of Montego Bay including Flankers, Barrett Town, Glendevon, Rose Heights and Mount Salem
In response to outbreaks of violence and shootings, the Jamaican government can implement enhanced security measures through States of Emergency (SOE) or Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs).
The FCDO said: "A SOE or ZOSO will have specific boundaries and will temporarily give the police and military additional powers.
"These can include imposing curfews, cordons, and searching of people, vehicles and places.
"Curfews can be imposed with little notice and are usually a short-term measure. Tourists and visitors are not usually affected by SOE or ZOZOs."
However, visitors should check locally for any security measures or curfews applied and follow the advice from local authorities.
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The government can implement enhanced security measures through States of Emergency or Zones of Special Operations
GETTYAll Belgian airports were closed on February 13 as part of the industrial action, and buses and rail services were "severely limited" during the strike.
Unions plan to hold nationwide strikes on the 13th of every month for the foreseeable future.
Despite the widespread disruption to Belgian transport networks, Eurostar services continue to operate as normal. In light of the strikes, the FCDO has advised travellers to monitor local news for updates.
