Street violence in Jamaica over the planned extradition of a gang leader to the U.S. could deter tourists as well as harm the economic recovery, the head of Jamaica's Chamber of Commerce has warned.
Milton Samuda, president of Jamaica's Chamber of Commerce, said the situation in the capital Kingston remains "tense" after Prime Minister Bruce Golding declared a one-month state of emergency yesterday in response to the violence.
"I think the obvious first implication is for tourism," Samuda told Bloomberg. "This obviously doesn't help the business climate and it could affect potential investors."
Two police officers were killed yesterday after supporters of Christopher "Dudus"
Coke set up roadblocks in the capital to prevent his arrest. Police and soldiers came under heavy fire again today, according to The Associated Press.