U.S Embassy tightens security after threats

The United States (U.S) Embassy in Georgetown on Wednesday issued a statement warning its citizens that it has increased its security at its Duke Street, Kingston location after receiving threats against “U.S interests.”

A notice posted on the embassy’s website stated, “Out of an abundance of caution, we want to inform U.S. citizens that the embassy has increased security protocols due to receiving threats against U.S. interests.”

The embassy asked its citizens to stay alert and exercise heightened caution.