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Hurricane Melissa | Jamaica Flights from Montego Bay (Sangster International Airport) Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport is open for commercial operations. Confirm your flight status with your airline before traveling to any airport to prevent unnecessary congestion.…

Vietnam: The storm is expected to make landfall in Vietnam Nov. 6 into the morning of Nov. 7. Coastal areas may suffer large waves and storm surge in addition to high winds. Residents should expect continued risk of flash floods and landslides. Find emergency contact info at:…

Hurricane Melissa | Jamaica: On November 4, the U.S. government will run a bus for U.S. citizens that will depart from the U.S. Consular Agency in Montego Bay, Jamaica, to the Pegasys Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica. The bus will depart at 12 p.m. on November 4. The U.S. Government is…

Ukraine: Due to recent attacks from Russian missiles and drones hitting Ukraine’s critical civilian and energy infrastructure, the U.S. embassy urges U.S. citizens to exercise heightened caution. These attacks may result in power outages, loss of heating, and disruption of…

Hurricane Melissa | JAMAICA: Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport is open for limited commercial operations. Confirm your flight status with your airline before traveling to any airport, to prevent unnecessary congestion. Montego Bay Airport officials continue to provide…

Afghanistan: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in the northern provinces of Balkh and Samangan on Nov. 3. All inquiries regarding U.S. citizens affected by the earthquake should be directed to [email protected]. The Travel Advisory for Afghanistan  remains at Level 4…

Hurricane Melissa | Jamaica Authorities continue to survey the extensive damage across the island. U.S. citizens are advised to remain cautious. Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport and Ian Fleming International Airport in Ocho Rios are open for commercial flights.…

Niger: The Travel Advisory for Niger increased to Level 4 – Do Not Travel. Do not travel for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping. The Department of State has authorized the departure of all family members of U.S. government employees in Niger due to…

Hurricane Melissa | Jamaica: Authorities continue to survey the extensive damage across the island. Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport and Ian Fleming International Airport in Ocho Rios are expected to open for commercial operations October 30, 2025 at 7:00am. The…

Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam (October 29, 2025) tz.usembassy.gov/demonstration-…

Southeast and Central Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands: A Hurricane Warning for Hurricane Melissa is now in effect for the Central and Southeast Bahamas. Americans should follow the evacuation order issued by the Government of The Bahamas if you are in Inagua, Acklins,…

Jamaica: The Travel Advisory for Jamaica has been updated to Level 3 - Reconsider Travel. The “natural disaster” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. More at ow.ly/wH1y50Xjreo.

Hurricane Melissa: The category 4 storm is expected to rapidly intensify tonight across the Turks and Caicos Islands and southeast Bahamas Tuesday and Wednesday. Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica Monday night. Consider departing the areas in the hurricane’s path now…

Mali: The Travel Advisory for Mali was updated to reflect that the Department of State authorized non-emergency U.S. government personnel and their family members to leave Mali due to safety risks. The Travel Advisory level remains at Level 4 – Do Not Travel. Read the full…

Lima and Callao, Peru: The Government of Peru declared a 30-day State of Emergency starting Oct 22 due to growing insecurity. Armed Forces may support Peruvian National Police. Carry ID and maintain situational awareness. More at ow.ly/rU2J50XgCTY.

Trinidad and Tobago: Due to a heightened state of alert, avoid U.S. Government facilities in Trinidad and Tobago through the holiday weekend. More at ow.ly/rcwg50XeuMh.

Hurricane Imelda: The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Warning for Bermuda. On its current track, the center of Imelda is expected to pass near Bermuda on October 1, with the likelihood of hurricane force winds and more heavy rainfall. Seas are hazardous with likely…

This month, dozens of #OSACAbidjan members convened at the U.S. Embassy Annex in Abidjan to discuss critical regional security issues, including terrorism trends and preparations for upcoming elections. Chargé d’Affaires Junaid Munir and RSO Gregory Paladino provided remarks and…

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Madagascar: Demonstrations continue across major cities in Madagascar. Reports of violent clashes between protesters and security forces are common. The Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo remains open, but many flights have been affected. Curfews have been announced,…