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The U.S. Department of State has issued a new warning for American travelers headed to the Caribbean due to violent crime that has impacted the local populations of Jamaica and the Bahamas.
Areas in Jamaica on State Department's Do Not Travel list:
St. Ann’s Parish, St. Catherine’s Parish, Clarendon Parish -- except if passing through Clarendon Parish using the T1 and A2 highways -- St. Elizabeth’s Parish, Hanover Parish, St. James Parish and Montego Bay, Kingston and St. Andrew Parish, Cassava Piece, Downtown Kingston, Manchester Parish, St. Thomas Parish, Trelawny Parish, Westmoreland Parish.
Safety information for Americans who travel to Jamaica:
While the State Department has urged U.S. travelers to avoid the Caribbean country, it also shared a list of best practices if you are still planning to visit the island.
Do not attempt to bring firearms or ammunition. This includes stray rounds, shells or empty casings.
The penalties for carrying firearms and/or ammunition, even inadvertently, are severe, and can include lengthy prison sentences.
Avoid walking or driving at night.
Avoid public buses.
Avoid secluded places or situations.
Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
Be aware of your surroundings and keep a low profile.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
Review the Country Security Report for Jamaica.
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.
Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Violence and shootings occur regularly in many neighborhoods, communities, and parishes in Jamaica.
If you do decide to travel to the above-listed "Do Not Travel" areas, the Department of State asks Americans to visit this website for information on travel to high-risk areas.
Safety tips for travel to the Bahamas:
If you do decide to travel to the Bahamas, the State Department shared a checklist of dos and don'ts to help Americans stay safe.
Do not answer your door at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is.
Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Review the Country Security Report for the Bahamas.
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency and medical situations.
Review the Traveler's Checklist.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
The U.S. Embassy in Nassau also issued its own list of safety precautions for U.S. travelers.
Exercise extreme caution in the eastern part of New Providence Island (Nassau).
Use caution when walking or driving at night.
Keep a low profile.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
Review your personal security plans.
originally posted by: Thoughtful3
Can't say I fully understand all of the scientific jargon but what we can glean is that we can tackle the cancer issue and we just need to sort out the fungal part.
On their own, 100 grams of white raw mushrooms only contain about 7 IU of vitamin D, so you'd have to really love these veggies to get the amount of the nutrient you need. But you can multiply that amount by letting your mushrooms spend a little time sunbathing outdoors. According to a study published in Nutrients, "When commonly consumed mushroom species are exposed to a source of ultraviolet radiation, such as sunlight or a UV lamp, they can generate nutritionally relevant amounts of vitamin D." The study found that after just 15 minutes in the midday, mid-summer sun, the vitamin D content in sliced mushrooms jumped up to 700 IU or 17.5 mcg per 100 grams, which is more than the daily recommended amount for most adults. And after one hour, the fungi contained a whopping 1,300 IU of the nutrient. Read More: www.tastingtable.com...
originally posted by: Thoughtful3
a reply to: Thoughtful3
SG Anon Interview
It appears that he has reservations about Gov Abbott as well which aligns with my opinion that he was helping to facilitate the movement of illegals within the country. Good point -why didn't he send them back to Mexico? Closer than New York City and less costly.
Former Trump official Mike Gill, who was shot by a carjacker Monday in Washington D.C., died from his wounds on Saturday, Fox 5 DC reported.
“It is with profound sadness that I wish to inform the community of the passing of my husband, Mike Gill,” his wife, Kristina Gill, said in a statement.
“His sudden departure has left a void in our lives that can never be filled.”
Gill had served as Trump’s chief operating officer of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Officials believe the rampage was the result of a mental breakdown.
originally posted by: Thoughtful3
a reply to: nerbot
That was very interesting and a great tip.
Funny I was outside prepping my garden for the spring and then wham over a foot of snow. Lol. We can always use the moisture but not a fan of shoveling.