Identifier
Created
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06BRIDGETOWN1467
2006-08-22 13:36:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Bridgetown
Cable title:  

COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KENNETT AND MALONEY

Tags:  OTRA EAGR BB SC 
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA EAGR BB SC
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KENNETT AND MALONEY
FOR TRAVEL TO ST. KITTS AND BARBADOS

REF: USDA FAS 679949

UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 001467

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA EAGR BB SC
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KENNETT AND MALONEY
FOR TRAVEL TO ST. KITTS AND BARBADOS

REF: USDA FAS 679949


1. Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to
Alan Kennett and William Maloney to travel to St. Kitts/Nevis
and Barbados from August 26-September 6, 2006. The purpose
of the visit is to provide technical expertise related to the
feasibility of converting the former St. Kitts sugar
manufacturing facilities into integrated bio-energy
refineries.


2. Per reftel, Embassy has sent (via e-mail) hotel
information. Embassy understands further assistance is not
required.


3. Economic Officer Anthony Eterno will meet with travelers
at the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown on September 5, 2006, at
10:00 a.m., to discuss their activities in the region. Mr.
Eterno's telephone number is: 246-436-4950 x2230; fax:
246-431-0384; e-mail: EternoAR@state.gov; cell:
246-823-3104.


4. Entry/departure requirements for St. Kitts and Nevis:
Mission policy is that all USG travelers to the region be in
possession of a valid passport. There is a departure tax of
45 xcd (Eastern Caribbean) dollars or 16.50 U.S. dollars.
The exchange rate in St. Kitts and Nevis is 2.70 xcd (Eastern
Caribbean) dollars for one U.S. dollar. U.S. currency,
traveler's checks, and credit cards are routinely and widely
accepted.


5. Entry/departure requirements for Barbados: Mission
policy is that all USG travelers to the region be in
possession of a valid passport. Visas are not required for
short visits. Visitors are granted up to 28 days upon entry,
which can be extended through the Barbados Immigration
Department for up to six months. Barbados has a departure
tax of 25 Barbados dollars or 13.00 U.S. dollars. The
exchange rate in Barbados is two Barbados dollars for one
U.S. dollar. U.S. currency, traveler's checks, and credit
cards are routinely and widely accepted.


6. The following is general information pertaining to
security and health considerations throughout the Eastern
Caribbean:

Security
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In the Eastern Caribbean, foot travel outside of
well-established tourist areas is not generally recommended,
especially at night. Be vigilant when using public
telephones or ATM machines near roadsides or quiet areas. As
in many U.S. metropolitan areas, wearing expensive jewelry,
carrying expensive objects, or carrying large amounts of cash
should be avoided. Visitors should also safeguard valuables
while at the beach. While hotels are generally safe, many
visitors have experienced loss of unattended items. Hotel
burglaries are not uncommon and all valuables should be
locked in room safes if possible.

Health
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Throughout the Eastern Caribbean, the most likely threat to a
visitor's health is sunburn. It takes several weeks to
become accustomed to the heat and humidity. Prolonged
exposure to the sun, without protection, causes sunburn and
may ultimately result in sun-damaged skin or even skin
cancer. Sunscreens should be used for protection. In
Barbados, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines the
major health threat is dengue fever, transmitted by mosquito.
Dengue cases are most often seen in the summer months.
Persons should therefore protect themselves with insect
repellent. There is a growing number of HIV/AIDS cases
reported. The Eastern Caribbean enjoys clean and safe
drinking water. Only routine boosters for immunizations
(i.e., tetanus, diphtheria, and oral polio vaccine) are
required when traveling to this region. Barbados has the
best medical facilities of all the islands in the region and
most of the medical specialties have practitioners here.
KRAMER