COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR TREASURY

UNCLAS KINGSTON 001104

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

STATE FOR WHA/CAR(BENT)

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EFIN OTRA JM
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR TREASURY
REPRESENTATIVES CARA ISON AND JOSEPH MCRAE

REF: FINCEN VIENNA 021809Z JUN 06


1. Post grants country clearance to Department of
Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN)
Representatives Cara Ison and Joseph McRae for travel to
Jamaica, June 11 - June 17, 2006. Post understands the
travelers are to attend and present material at a
training workshop on money service businesses for
Caribbean regulators to be held at the Bank of Jamaica.


2. Embassy Control Officer for this visit will be
Economic Officer John Morgan, telephone number (876) 935-

6028.


3. Post understands no further assistance is required.


4. Visitors traveling to Jamaica for periods less than
two weeks do not require a visa.


5. There has been no specific threat directed against
official American visitors or American tourists who visit
Jamaica. However, Jamaica has been designated a high
threat country because of street crime. It is
recommended that caution be exercised while traveling in
Kingston. Walking after dark is not advised. Care
should be taken if driving at night. Overall, the same
level of awareness should be exercised as in a similar
sized city in the United States.


6. Travelers' checks can be exchanged for Jamaican
dollars at a local bank located near the Embassy. ATM
machines are also available.

JOHNSON