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Kingston Country Council

This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.

Travel Warnings

Travel Warning: Haiti

Travel Warning
Americas - Haiti The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the situation in Haiti in the aftermath of a powerful earthquake, measuring 7.0 magnitude, that struck near Port-au-Prince on January 12. more...

Crime and Safety Reports

Mexico 2010 Crime & Safety Report: Merida

Crime & Safety
Americas - Mexico This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Mexico 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Americas - Mexico This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Canada 2010 Crime & Safety Report: Vancouver

Crime & Safety
Americas - Canada This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Canada 2010 Crime & Safety Report: Toronto

Crime & Safety
Americas - Canada This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

­­­­­­­­Mexico 2010 Crime & Safety Report: Monterrey

Crime & Safety
Americas - Mexico This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Featured Reports

Warden Message: Kingston (Jamaica) Robbery Threat in Grants Pen Area

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Americas - Jamaica The U.S. Embassy in Kingston alerts U.S. citizens of a possible threat of robbery in the Grants Pen area of Kingston. Recent robberies have been reported at the intersection of Shortwood and Grants Pen Road. The police in Grants Pen are aware of these incidents. more...

Travel Alert: Jamaica

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Americas - Jamaica The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens about sporadic violence between government security forces and criminal gang elements in Kingston, Jamaica, and its surrounding areas. Since May 23, 2010, Jamaican security forces have been engaged in operations to root out illegal weapons in formerly gang-controlled neighborhoods and apprehend suspected gang members in various areas of Kingston and Spanish Town. more...

Warden Message: Jamaica, Curfew in Kingston's Corporate Area

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Americas - Jamaica The Embassy transmits this wardens message to alert the American citizen community that a curfew started at 0400 Wed 16th June and continues until 0400 Fri 18th June for sections of the Kingston’s Corporate Area. more...

Travel Alert: Jamaica

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Americas - Jamaica The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens about sporadic violence between government security forces and criminal gang elements in Kingston, Jamaica, and its surrounding areas. more...

Warden Message: Escalating Violence in Kingston and Spanish Town

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Americas - Jamaica The Embassy alerts U.S. citizens of escalating violence, shootings and unrest in a number of neighborhoods in the Kingston and Spanish Town areas. The Embassy encourages American citizens in the Kingston and Spanish Town areas to stay at home until an all clear has been announced in the local media. more...