Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06GEORGETOWN48
2006-01-17 11:42:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Georgetown
Cable title:  

COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL - GEORGETOWN - MCNEIR

Tags:  EAIR ASEC OTRA GY 
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UNCLAS GEORGETOWN 000048 

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAIR ASEC OTRA GY
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL - GEORGETOWN - MCNEIR

REF: TSA MIAMI FAX 11 JAN 2006

UNCLAS GEORGETOWN 000048

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAIR ASEC OTRA GY
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL - GEORGETOWN - MCNEIR

REF: TSA MIAMI FAX 11 JAN 2006


1. Post welcomes Transportation Security Administration
Representative Loretta McNeir from January 26 until January 31,
2006 to participate in an assessment of security conditions at
Cheddi Jagan International Airport and grants country clearance.


2. Per the travelers' request, hotel reservations are confirmed
at the Le Meridien Pegasus hotel, phone 592-225-7943. Rate is $130
per night plus a 10% tax. Confirmation number is 336. The hotel
will accept a Master Card. 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 Ed Luchessi, Economic/Commercial Officer,
telephone 592-225-4900 ext. 220, IVG 747-0220, fax 592-225-8497.
Control officer's home number is 592-220-3203, cell phone 592-640-
3835, e-mail address is LuchessiEP@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 03 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;
- 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