Jamaica

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Updated 98-05-19

Information on the situation for homosexuals in Jamaica: Illegal / not mentioned Jamaica is believed by many to be the most hostile island toward homosexuals in the Caribbean. The laid-back, anything-goes image propagated by tourist boards is greatly tarnished by the numerous gay-bashings in this country. Just mentioning homosexuality may stir up a riot, and many, especially priests and spokespersons of the Protestant faith come up with very homophobic statements.

The attempt to include homosexual rape in the country's rape law was met by protests and stalled as many felt this would give legal acknowledgement to sex between two consenting adult men!

Gay tourists to Jamaica are advised to show no affection in public. In many countries, gays, sympathizers, and even some travel agencies are boycotting Jamaica as a tourist destination due to the resorts' discrimination towards same-sex couples.

If you have any further information on the current situation in Jamaica, please contact me.

Age of consent	Male-Female	Male-Male	Female-Female
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While male homosexuality is illegal in Jamaica, lesbianism is not mentioned in the law.
No information on the age of consent was found.

Further information on the situation in Jamaica can be found at:

An article on homophobia in Jamaica

Jamaica Tourist Board

Jamaican Embassy in the U.S.

Statistics:

Monarchy, N. America
Area: 10,991 km²
Population: 2.53 mill.
Capital: Kingston
Currency: dollar
Independence Day: Aug. 4

ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s): .jm

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