Important Security Information from the U.S. Embassy Kingston
Embassy of the United States of America
Kingston, Jamaica
May 9, 2009
Potential Jamaican Constabulary Force Protest
This message is issued by the U.S. Embassy to alert American citizens in Jamaica concerning a police labor dispute that could cause a shortage of police coverage in Jamaica.
The Government has informed the Embassy that due to a labor dispute between the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Government of Jamaica, a possibility exists that members of the JCF may take “sick leave” as a form of protest. This could create a shortage of police officers island-wide and increase police response time to emergencies. Jamaican Defense Force (JDF) military assets have been put on alert, in case the JCF takes such an action.
American citizens living in or visiting Jamaica should monitor the local news, be aware of their surroundings and take this information into account when planning your activities.
Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy’s website at http://kingston.usembassy.gov and the U.S. Department of State's travel website at www.travel.state.gov , where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts can be found. The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review to "A Safe Trip Abroad," found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html , which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
Citizens living and residing in Jamaica or the Cayman Islands are advised to register their presence in the country through the U.S. Department of State's automated online registration system, https://travelregistration.state.gov. U.S. citizens may also register by visiting the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy or our consular agencies in Montego Bay and Georgetown, Cayman Islands during business hours.
For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section, located at 142 Old Hope Road in the Liguanea area of Kingston, tel. (876) 702-6000; after hours emergency telephone (876) 702-6000; Consular Section fax (876) 702-6018; and e-mail at KingstonACS@state.gov. The U.S. Consular Agency in Montego Bay is located at St. James Place, 2nd Floor, Gloucester Avenue, tel. (876) 952-0160. The U.S. Consular Agency in the Cayman Islands is located at 118 Dorcy Drive, Suite B-1, Georgetown, Grand Cayman, tel. (345) 945-8173.
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