Security Alert: Georgetown, Guyana

Location:  Robbery near the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown, Duke and Young Streets Event:: On Monday, May 24, 2021, at approximately 0714, an Embassy visitor was robbed of their personal belongings at the intersection of Duke and Young Street, while attempting to park in a visitor parking spot directly across from the embassy.  The assailants were …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Disruption of Routine Services at U.S. Embassy Guyana

Message for U.S. Citizens Disruption of Routine Services at U.S. Embassy Guyana On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19. Many …

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Insel Air

This message is to inform U.S. citizens that U.S. Consulate General Curaçao has temporarily prohibited U.S. Consulate Curacao personnel from flying on Insel Air. The Consulate adopted this policy following an internal review of safety-related considerations. You are receiving this message because Insel Air also flies to Guyana, South America. On December 27, 2016, an …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Street Closures Bordering the Georgetown Prison

The United States Embassy in Georgetown Guyana would like to caution all U.S. Citizens traveling to or residing in Guyana to be aware of street closures bordering the Georgetown Prison. These street closures are a result of a temporary increase in Guyana Police Force (GPF) and Defense Force personnel deployments stemming from the recent prisoner …

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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is upgrading the Zika Virus

The U.S. Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is upgrading its advisories regarding the  Zika Virus . For general information about Zika, please visit the CDC website . To obtain Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel notices, call the CDC at 1-800- CDC -INFO (1-800-232-4636) from within the United States, or 1-404-639-3534 from overseas or visit the CDC website

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