GUYANA COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR KEVIN W.

UNCLAS GEORGETOWN 000269

SIPDIS

STATE FOR DS/IP/WHA
PORT OF SPAIN FOR LEGATT
PARIS FOR LEGATT
FBI HEADQUARTERS, WDC, FOR OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL
OPERATIONS, A/UC SCHULTZ.
CARACAS FOR LEGATT

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC
SUBJECT: GUYANA COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR KEVIN W.
CURRIER, LEGAL ATTACHE, CARACAS, VENEZUELA TO TRAVEL TO
GEORGETOWN GUYANA TO MEET WITH EMBASSY AND HOST COUNTRY
OFFICIALS ON 03/23/06 - 03/25/06.

REF: CARACAS 725.


1. Post welcomes Kevin W. Currier, Legal Attache from
Caracas, Venezuela and grants Country Clearance for
routine visits to territories covered by Legat from
Caracas to meet with Embassy and Host Country Officials
on 03/23/06 - 03/25/06.


2. Hotel reservations will are confirmed at the Le
Meridien Pegasus Hotel within walking distance of the
U.S. Embassy) as requested, confirmation number is #199.
The going rate is $130.00 + taxes per night. Kevin
Currier will be met at the airport and transported to the
hotel by Embassy vehicle and driver.


3. Due to security considerations, Embassy personnel
utilize official Embassy transportation when traveling to
and from the international airport between the hours of
6:00 pm - 6:00 am.


4. The control officer is Brandon Lee, Regional Security
Officer. The RSO can be contacted on 592-225-4900 ext.
245 (Embassy),or 592-623-9779 (cell). Outside of normal
business hours, the Embassy Duty Officer can be reached
on 592-226-2614, 226-8298 or 227-7869. The Embassy's
business hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. The Embassy is closed on local and American
holidays.


5. Travelers are advised to bring a sufficient amount of
cash or travelers checks to cover expenses while here.
The Embassy will cash personal checks for a limited
amount. The hotel will accept VISA, Diners and American
Express credit cards. Some restaurants will also accept
credit cards, but most businesses do not.


6. U.S. Passport holders (including Diplomatic, Official
and Service passports) no longer require a Guyanese Visa
to visit Guyana.


7. Threat assessment: Visitors are reminded that crime
is a problem in Georgetown, especially at night in major
business and shopping districts. Pick pocketing and
robbery are common in Georgetown. Foreigners may be
perceived as wealthy individuals, which 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 and to
maintain a low profile.


8. Official visitors are required to receive a security
briefing from the RSO shortly after arrival at post if
their stay is longer than 24 hours. Please note that
official travelers on temporary duty, including non-state
personnel, must coordinate the transport of official
unclassified portable computers that will be used within

SIPDIS
USG controlled access facilities with the RSO and ISSO.
Travel advisories for Guyana can be found at
www.state.gov.


THOMAS