Jamaica is the safest country in the Caribbean and among the safest countries in the world, according to respected international analytics firm Gallup Inc in its 2023 Global Law and Order Report.
An article by Breaking Travel News, regarded as a top source for travel and tourism news, reported that Gallup has placed Jamaica in a category with countries like New Zealand, Costa Rica and Cyprus.
“The report gauges people’s sense of personal security and their own experiences with crime and law enforcement. Results are based on nationally representative, probability-based samples among adult populations, aged 15 and older, in 141 countries and territories throughout 2022,” the BTN published.
Topping the list was Tajikistand’s score of 96 out of 100 to lead the countries, followed by Finland and Iceland, both tied on 92.
The United States of America, Canada and the United Kingdom all finished on 83 points.
Jamaica, which scored 75 points, was ranked the safest countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Jamaica was followed by Puerto Rico on 74, Brazil on 73, Argentina 70; Mexico and Venezuela tied on 66; the Dominican Republic 64, Peru 61 and Ecuador 59.
Breaking Travel News said when it contacted Delano Seiveright, senior advisor and strategist in Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism, he declined to comment extensively on the report, but said, “The safety of every Jamaican and every visitor matters greatly. Notably, the crime rates against visitors remains extremely low, hovering at around 0.01 per cent and already our visitor numbers are double digit percentages ahead of 2019 and 2022. Jamaica is abuzz like never before and millions have visited over the years without incident.”
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