Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
05GEORGETOWN1095
2005-10-18 19:16:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Georgetown
Cable title:  

GEORGETOWN COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL

Tags:  ABLD ACOA AMGT ASEC KRIM KSAF OTRA KLBO AORC 
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UNCLAS GEORGETOWN 001095 

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ABLD ACOA AMGT ASEC KRIM KSAF OTRA KLBO AORC
SUBJECT: GEORGETOWN COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL
-HERNENDEZ, ANDREW

REF: STATE 00189109

UNCLAS GEORGETOWN 001095

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ABLD ACOA AMGT ASEC KRIM KSAF OTRA KLBO AORC
SUBJECT: GEORGETOWN COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL
-HERNENDEZ, ANDREW

REF: STATE 00189109


1. Per reftel, post welcomes Andrew Hernandez from
November 14-22, 2005.


2. Hotel reservations are confirmed at the Le Meridian
Pegasus Hotel (within walking distance of the
U.S.Embassy). Reservation number is 13. Rate is $130
per night plus 10% tax. Visitor will be met at the
airport and transported to the hotel by an Embassy
driver on arrival. Due to security considerations,
Embassy personnel utilize official Embassy vehicles for
travel to and from the international airport during the
hours of 6:00p.m. - 6:00a.m. As the airport is a
considerable distance from Georgetown, Post requests
the traveler to reimburse the cost of transportation to
the embassy at a rate of USD40 each way.


3. Control officer is Facilities Manager, James
Moreth, telephone 592-225-4900 ext. 240, fax 592-225-

8497. Control officer's home number is 592-226-6400,
email address is MorethJ@state.gov. The Embassy's
business hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm.
The Embassy is closed on local and American holidays.


4. Travelers are advised to bring a sufficient amount
of cash or travelers checks to cover expenses while
here. The Embassy will cash personal checks only for a
limited amount. The Pegasus Hotel will accept Visa,
Master Card, and American Express credit cards.
Some restaurants will also accept credit cards,
although most businesses do not.


5. U. S. passport holders (including diplomatic,
official, and service passports) do not require a visa
to visit Guyana.


6. Threat assessment: Visitors are reminded that crime
is a problem in Georgetown, especially after dark, in
major business and shopping districts. Pick pocketing
and robbery are common in Georgetown. Foreigners may
be perceived as wealthy individuals, which may make
them targets for robbery, theft, and kidnapping for
ransom. In addition, Guyana has suffered from
occasional political and labor unrest. Although such
demonstrations are not directed at U.S. citizens, we
advise visitors to be vigilant to changes in the
security situation, maintain a low profile, and be
prepared for the unexpected. The Consular information
sheet for Guyana can be accessed at www.state.gov or
http://georgetown.usembassy.gov.


7. If you are planning on bringing a personal computer
to post the following is taken from STATE 286036:

a. Official travelers on temporary duty,
including non-state personnel, must coordinate the
transport of official unclassified portable computers
that will be used within USG controlled access
facilities with the RSO and ISSO.

b. Unclassified portable computers intended for
use within the CAA on a long-term basis (over 30 days),
must be shipped via professional or non-pro Diplomatic
courier (classified pouch).

c. An official traveler can personally transport a
USG portable computer to post only under the following
conditions:

- The official traveler must have at least a
secret level security clearance;

SIPDIS
- The official traveler will be on temporary duty
at the Embassy or Consulate for a period not to exceed
30 days;
- The portable computer must have been transported
under the continuous personal control of the official
traveler;
- Under no circumstances may the computer have
been left unattended outside of the CAA or in a public
area, nor should it be checked in as luggage on public
transport; and
- All "wireless" and audio features on the
portable computer must be disabled or de-installed, to
include infrared ports and sound card, before entering
the CAA, regardless of mode of transport.


8. Official visitors are required to receive a security
briefing from the RSO shortly after arrival at post.

BULLEN