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R 311524Z MAY 06
FM AMEMBASSY KINGSTON
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 2893

UNCLAS KINGSTON 001055 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR WHA/CAR (BENT) 
 
DEPT PLEASE PASS DINT/FWS (FMATHIS) 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: OTRA SENV KSCA TBIO JM
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DINT/FWS OFFICIAL 
JOSEPH SCHWAGERF, DEPUTY PROJECT LEADER 
 
REF: STATE 87366 
 
¶1.  Embassy Kingston grants country clearance to DINT/FWS 
Deputy Project Leader Joseph Schwagerf to travel to Kingston 
June 11 - June 16, 2006, to participate in a conference on 
restoration of subtropical dry forests.  Embassy point of 
contact is Economic Officer John Morgan who can be reached at 
(w) 876-935-6028. 
 
¶2.  Embassy understands that no further assistance is 
requested. 
 
¶3. Visitors traveling to Jamaica for periods less than two 
weeks do not require a visa. 
 
¶4. 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. 
 
¶5. Travelers' checks can be exchanged for Jamaican dollars at 
a local bank located near the Embassy.  ATM machines are also 
available. 
 
JOHNSON