</s>104-10236-10054 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 FOW Tamar (n) Lom 1.89.1909 0 DISTRI: DATE: 03 OCT 62 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE ACTIONI DATE INFO: SECRET FILE: 93 933992 CLASSIFICATION DEFERRED PRIGRITY INVITUAL INCOMING NUMBER ROUTINE OPERATIONAL INCOMINATION INCOMINO NUMBER RIR INCOMINEERATION INFORMATIO 82151412 11118 DIR WAVE INFORMATE GIFTE KINGS, 602/2 GYROSE AMBUD INFORMATION REF A. WAVE 9159 1. COG DOES NOT QUESTION POSSIBILITY COVERAGE CUBAN PROBLEM FROM B. KINGS 9167 JAMAICA MIGHT BE EXTENDED BUT BELIEVES DELEGATION SUCH AS AMBULY WHOSE PRESENCE OVERT WOULD PROVE COUNTER PRODUCTIVE. STATEMENT OF PRIME MINISTER BUSTAMANTE 4 SEPTEMBER THAT GOVT WOULD NOT ALLON JAMAICA BE USED FOR COUNTER REVOLUTIONARY PURPOSE PURPOSE AGAINST CUBA MUST NOT AVAILEN SERIOUSLY. REASON FOR THIS STATEMENT IS CONTINUING AND FREQUENTLY REITERATED CONCERN OF JAMAICAN GOVT FOR SAFETY OF JAMACIAN COUNS RESIDENT IN CUBA. 2. STATION FEELS CONSIDERABLE PROGRESS MADE IN GAITHING COVERT SUPPORT THROUGH RUBBLE FOR C1 EFFORT AGAINST CUBAINS WHICH WAS EXTENDED TO SOME ACTUAL ASSISTANCE FOR CII ANTI-CUBAN ACTION DURING CARIBAN GAMES. WISH POINT OUT HOWER THIS CONTENT UPON MAINTAINMENT COVER NATURE OF ACTIVITY. IN FACE DECLARED GOVT POSITION COVERT BELIEVEES ANY EXPANSION JAMAICIA OF ACTIVITIES AGAINST COVERT. FURTHER SINCE VERY DIM VIEW TAKEN OF PUBLIC STATEMENTS OF DR FRANK DIAZ SILVERIA BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES WHEN HE INDICATED 14 AUGUST HE WOULD SEEK PERMISSION OPERATE ON ISLAND AS AGENT OF COUNCIL I COUNIL I CO DEFINITYLY OF OPINION AMBUB SECRET <loc_411><loc_885>CLAMIFICATION <loc_498><loc_888><loc_498><loc_896><loc_430><loc_896>INCOMING

Summary:  
The document contains a classified message dated October 62 (likely 1962) discussing U.S. intelligence operations related to Cuba, with focus on Jamaica's role. It references concerns about using Jamaica for counter-revolutionary activities against Cuba, citing Prime Minister Bustamante’s statement from September 4 that Jamaica would not permit its territory to be used for such purposes. The text mentions covert efforts against Cuban interests, including a delegation in Jamaica deemed harmful to KUBARK and ODYOKE operations. It also outlines plans by the Chief of Station (COS) to assign staff or agents to Jamaica under non-official cover to address Cuban, Haitian, and Dominican issues, emphasizing COBAN coverage and requiring additional trained personnel. The document requests approval for proposed assignments and notes ongoing liaison efforts.  

Key People:  
- Prime Minister Bustamante (Jamaica)  
- Chief of Station (COS)  
- Ambub (possibly a code name or individual, context unclear)  
- Dr. Frank Diaz Silviera (mentioned in relation to public statements)  

Key Locations:  
- Jamaica  
- Cuba  
- Dominican Republic  
- Haiti  

Key Events:  
- Prime Minister Bustamante’s declaration on September 4 regarding Jamaica’s non-participation in counter-revolutionary activities against Cuba  
- Covert operations against Cuban interests, including a delegation in Jamaica deemed harmful to KUBARK and ODYOKE  
- Planning for staff assignments to Jamaica under non-official cover  
- Ongoing liaison efforts and unilateral activity development  

Key Organizations:  
- KUBARK (code name for U.S. intelligence operation)  
- ODYOKE (likely another code name, context unclear)  
- COBAN (possibly a code name or operational focus area)  
- Headquarters (HOSS) requesting approval for assignments

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104-10236-10054.pdf

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