3,000 euro fine: this item of clothing is banned on these tourist islands
Before jetting off to an exotic destination, it's always important to research local customs and laws, or you could face accusatory stares, reprisals, or worse, end up in jail. Some countries have unusual dress codes, and these paradise islands are where we found the most surprising.
Think carefully about what you're going to pack before heading to these Caribbean islands: just wear this essential streetwear item and you'll be fined the equivalent of 3,000 euros.
T-shirts, jackets, shorts, fatigues, and even caps... Camouflage is a widespread and completely legal fashion trend in France, found on many ready-to-wear brands. But why would it cause trouble on the other side of the Atlantic? Simply because the military look is associated with rebels or terrorist organizations in some Caribbean countries.
Thus, in Barbados, as in Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, Grenada and Dominica, the wearing of camouflage-type clothing is strictly prohibited for civilians in order to avoid confusion with military personnel and prevent identity theft.
Camouflage is associated with military service and is therefore strictly reserved for military personnel. According to the Tourist Echo, the wearing of camouflage patterns has been banned in Barbados since the 1980s, in order to prevent gang members from using camouflage to impersonate soldiers and commit crimes . Be careful not to even possess simple accessories with a military motif such as bags, backpacks, or even a headband, and be aware that the rule also applies to children.
In Jamaica, as in the Bahamas, the situation is much more nuanced: these clothes are not prohibited , reports the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) to 20 Minutes Switzerland, but various travel guides mention the fact that the local population tends to confuse people in camouflage uniforms with soldiers .
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