Travel Advisories

Travel Advisories By: Dynafrom Wang 1. Trinidad and Tobago 2. A travel advisory is a warning issued by the government in which terrorism, health, weather, and other security issues in a country which the government advises not to travel to. 3. Panama - DFAIT advises against all travel beyond Yaviza due to Columbian guerrilla who has committed kidnappings, murders, and drug trafficking. Haiti – Transportation routes, power, and medical utilities have been compromised due to heavy rainfall. High amounts of criminal activity due to lack of proper police infrastructure.

4. Crime more often in urban areas. Strict gun laws doesn’t mean no gun crime. Auto theft, and theft is occasional, visitors should keep valuables out of sight. 5. Violent crime at night, avoid locations such as: Laventille, Morvant, Sea Lots,

South Belmont, scenic rest stops, walking across the Queen’s Park Savannah, and downtown Port of Spain. Rape, murder, theft is very common. 6. Canada – High amounts of crime in Trinidad, tend to increase during Carnival and Christmas. Rates of HIV/AIDs are high in the country. Flooding and earthquakes are normal in this region. Britain -There is a high level of gang related violence and crime in Trinidad. You should not carry large amounts of cash or wear eye-catching jewellery. Use hotel safety deposit boxes to store valuables, money and passports. Do not walk alone in unlit areas at night time. Do not resist robbers or muggers. Medical facilities are lacking, yellow fever vaccinations are recommended. Australia – High levels of crime, poorly maintained roads, avoid driving at night. High rates of HIV.