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UNCLAS GEORGETOWN 001095 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ABLD ACOA AMGT ASEC KRIM KSAF OTRA KLBO AORC
SUBJECT: GEORGETOWN COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL 
-HERNENDEZ, ANDREW 
 
REF:  STATE 00189109 
 
¶1.   Per reftel, post welcomes Andrew Hernandez from 
November 14-22, 2005. 
 
¶2.  Hotel reservations are confirmed at the Le Meridian 
Pegasus Hotel (within walking distance of the 
U.S.Embassy).  Reservation number is 13.  Rate is $130 
per night plus 10% tax.  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 Facilities Manager, James 
Moreth, telephone 592-225-4900 ext. 240, fax 592-225- 
¶8497.  Control officer's home number is 592-226-6400, 
email address is MorethJ@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 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; 
 
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     - 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