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"Cricket World Cup Fact Sheet"

FACT SHEET SNIPPET: "The Cricket World Cup will take place in various venues in the Caribbean, from March 5, 2007, through April 28, 2007. Sixteen nations will be represented, with matches scheduled in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago. Accommodations and flights are limited, so travelers should secure confirmed reservations as soon as possible. Increased demands on services in countries hosting the Cricket World Cup may result in higher than normal prices for taxis, rooms, food, and other amenities. For additional information on the Cricket World Cup, including information on hotel accommodations, tickets, transportation, and advice for spectators, please see the official website for the Cricket World Cup 2007 at http://www.cricketworldcup.com. All American citizens traveling to and from the Caribbean must be in possession of a valid, unexpired passport. American citizens planning to travel to the Caribbean at the time of the tournament for vacation or to see any of the games should visit http://travel.state.gov to see the latest travel information, entry requirements for the countries they intend to visit, and information on how to obtain a U.S. passport.

Security Assessment:

The U.S. Government remains concerned about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. Any large-scale public events could be the focus of terrorist acts or other forms of violence. U.S. citizens planning to attend matches or participate in other large-scale public gatherings during the Cricket World Cup are advised to use caution and stay alert to their surroundings at all times. As security increases in and around event venues, terrorists may shift their focus to more unprotected locations such as open public spaces, hotels, buses and other transportation systems, churches, restaurants, and other sites.

While there have been no specific, credible terrorist threats to the Cricket World Cup, the threat from international terrorist groups at major public events is always a principal concern. This includes the periods immediately before and after these events. Terrorist groups have demonstrated the capability to carry out sophisticated attacks against sizable structures – such as ships, large office buildings, embassies, and hotels. Threats could also emanate from extremists who may not be directly controlled by one terrorist group, as occurred in the Madrid train bombings on March 11, 2004, and the subway and bus bombings in London on July 7 and 21, 2005.

One way to make your foreign travel safer and more enjoyable is to inform yourself of what you will find when you arrive overseas. The Department of State publishes Consular Information Sheets that provide important travel information about every country in the world. They include such topics as usual immigration practices, health conditions, minor political disturbances, usual currency and entry regulations, crime awareness, drug penalties, and security/terrorism issues. There are also links to other sources of information. Consular Information Sheets are designed to help you make your own decisions about travel.

For additional information on safety/security in the Caribbean, please see the following:

Department of State’s “Worldwide Travel Caution”
Cricket World Cup 2007 “Public Announcement”
Department of State's "A Safe Trip Abroad"
Department of State’s "Top 10 Tips for Travelers""