Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KINGSTON2396
2006-12-14 16:27:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Kingston
Cable title:
JAMAICA: INPUT FOR 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
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UNCLAS KINGSTON 002396
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR S/CT - RHONDA SHORE
WHA/CAR - RANDALL BUDDEN, KAREN WILLIAMS, MICHAEL FORTIN
BRIDGETOWN FOR CWC COORDINATOR ANNIE JACKSON
ISLAMABAD FOR THERESA GRENCIK, JAMES CRONIN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER ASEC JM XL
SUBJECT: JAMAICA: INPUT FOR 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
REF: STATE 175925
UNCLAS KINGSTON 002396
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR S/CT - RHONDA SHORE
WHA/CAR - RANDALL BUDDEN, KAREN WILLIAMS, MICHAEL FORTIN
BRIDGETOWN FOR CWC COORDINATOR ANNIE JACKSON
ISLAMABAD FOR THERESA GRENCIK, JAMES CRONIN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER ASEC JM XL
SUBJECT: JAMAICA: INPUT FOR 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
REF: STATE 175925
1. The following is keyed to reftel, para. nine:
General Assessment
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No acts of international terrorism of major significance
occurred in Jamaica in 2006.
Safe Haven Assessment
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Jamaica is not known as a safe haven for terrorists or
terrorist organizations.
Terrorist Groups/Organizations
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Jamaica is not known to have any groups which actively
practiced international terrorism during 2006.
Foreign Government Cooperation
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To post's knowledge, the U.S. has not sought the Government
of Jamaica (GoJ)'s cooperation during the previous five years
in the investigation or prosecution of an act of
international terrorism against U.S. citizens or interests.
2. Beginning in March, 2007, the Caribbean region will host
the Cricket World Cup (CWC) series, which will attract
hundreds of thousands of cricket fans from around the world,
including thousands from the Indian subcontinent. The
matches will be held at stadia throughout the region.
Security and counter-terrorism are serious regional concerns;
certain aspects specific to Jamaica will be delineated via
classified septel.
JOHNSON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR S/CT - RHONDA SHORE
WHA/CAR - RANDALL BUDDEN, KAREN WILLIAMS, MICHAEL FORTIN
BRIDGETOWN FOR CWC COORDINATOR ANNIE JACKSON
ISLAMABAD FOR THERESA GRENCIK, JAMES CRONIN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER ASEC JM XL
SUBJECT: JAMAICA: INPUT FOR 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
REF: STATE 175925
1. The following is keyed to reftel, para. nine:
General Assessment
--------------
No acts of international terrorism of major significance
occurred in Jamaica in 2006.
Safe Haven Assessment
--------------
Jamaica is not known as a safe haven for terrorists or
terrorist organizations.
Terrorist Groups/Organizations
--------------
Jamaica is not known to have any groups which actively
practiced international terrorism during 2006.
Foreign Government Cooperation
--------------
To post's knowledge, the U.S. has not sought the Government
of Jamaica (GoJ)'s cooperation during the previous five years
in the investigation or prosecution of an act of
international terrorism against U.S. citizens or interests.
2. Beginning in March, 2007, the Caribbean region will host
the Cricket World Cup (CWC) series, which will attract
hundreds of thousands of cricket fans from around the world,
including thousands from the Indian subcontinent. The
matches will be held at stadia throughout the region.
Security and counter-terrorism are serious regional concerns;
certain aspects specific to Jamaica will be delineated via
classified septel.
JOHNSON