Canada Issues Travel Warnings as Hurricane Beryl Approaches Jamaica

Published on July 3, 2024

Canadians are being warned against non-essential travel to Jamaica and several other countries in the region as Hurricane Beryl tracks across the Caribbean Sea throughout the rest of the week. The Global Affairs Canada notice advises Canadians visiting the island country to “exercise caution,” monitor local news and weather reports, and follow the instructions of local authorities. Non-essential travel warnings have also been issued for Haiti, the Cayman Islands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada due to Hurricane Beryl. There are currently 3,162 Canadians registered in Haiti, 1,625 in Jamaica, 1,524 in the Cayman Islands, 341 in Grenada, and 236 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Global Affairs Canada says....

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