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
Americas
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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.
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Crime and Safety Reports
Crime & Safety
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Mexico
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
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Mexico
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
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Canada
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Americas
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Canada
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Americas
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Mexico
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Featured Reports
Consular Affairs Bulletins
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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.
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Consular Affairs Bulletins
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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.
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Consular Affairs Bulletins
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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.
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Consular Affairs Bulletins
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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.
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Consular Affairs Bulletins
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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.
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