{"id":202888,"date":"2024-05-24T21:50:13","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T01:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=202888"},"modified":"2024-05-24T21:51:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-25T01:51:24","slug":"u-s-embassy-urges-citizens-to-exercise-precautions-when-visiting-for-the-t20-cricket-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/u-s-embassy-urges-citizens-to-exercise-precautions-when-visiting-for-the-t20-cricket-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S Embassy Urges Citizens To Exercise Precautions When Attending The T20 Cricket World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-1273291580\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 2160w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:512\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:384\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:768\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The T-20 Cricket World Cup will take place in the Eastern Caribbean from June 1-29, 2024.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matches in the Eastern Caribbean will take place in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.\u00a0 Thousands of visitors are expected during this period.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2064933273\" 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width=\"2160\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We remind visitors to observe normal precautions when visiting the region:<\/p><div id=\"antig-3183616110\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not leave valuables unattended in public areas, on beaches, unsecured in hotel rooms, or in rental homes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid walking alone, especially at night, on beaches, and in isolated or poorly lit locations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go out in groups or with a companion and limit nighttime activities to established safe and reputable venues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use only clearly marked taxis and avoid rides with strangers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stick to well-lit and well-traveled routes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid displaying flashy jewelry, expensive electronics, and large amounts of cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings at all times. If you see something suspicious or unusual contact local police to report immediately.\u00a0 The emergency telephone number for local police in Barbados is 211, in Antigua &amp; Barbuda is 911 or 999, in St. Lucia is 911, and in St. Vincent &amp; the Grenadines is 911.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use added caution when shopping in crowded areas, especially during the holiday season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use added caution when attending crowded events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not leave drinks unattended in public venues as this could create a potential vulnerability for the use of \u201cdate rape\u201d drugs in furtherance of criminal activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not be predictable; vary your daily routes and schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prostitution and drug use (to include marijuana) is illegal, do not engage in illegal activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not wear camouflage as it is illegal to wear in public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For boaters: Be wary of unfamiliar persons or crafts approaching your boat, whether at anchor or at sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that you can renew your U.S. passport at any time?&nbsp;&nbsp;You don\u2019t have to wait until just before it expires.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many adults can avoid the hassle of coming to the Embassy or consulates and renew their passports by mail.&nbsp;&nbsp;Check our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bb.usembassy.gov\/passports\/\">website<\/a>&nbsp;to see if you qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our website to schedule a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/evisaforms.state.gov\/acs\/default.asp?postcode=BGN&amp;appcode=1\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">passport\/citizenship&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a>or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/evisaforms.state.gov\/acs\/default.asp?postcode=BGN&amp;appcode=1\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">notary&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a>appointment in Barbados, Antigua, or Martinique.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2763103725\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div 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