Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BRIDGETOWN173
2006-01-26 16:35:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Bridgetown
Cable title:
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR PHAM, STRAWTER,
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UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 000173
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC KSEO
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR PHAM, STRAWTER,
ELLIS, KRAMER AND LEAGUE TO VISIT BARBADOS
REF: FRC FT LAUDERDALE 00085
UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 000173
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC KSEO
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR PHAM, STRAWTER,
ELLIS, KRAMER AND LEAGUE TO VISIT BARBADOS
REF: FRC FT LAUDERDALE 00085
1. Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for OIC
Peter Pham, STS James Ellis, SEO Richard Strawter, STS
William Kramer and SW1 Steven League to travel to
Bridgetown on February 6-10, 2006 to provide technical
security support.
2. Reservations have been arranged at the Hilton
Barbados, Needham Point, St. Michael within current per
diem rate of $264 plus 17 percent tax.
OIC Peter Pham - Confirmation #35949
STS James Ellis - Confirmation #35950
SEO Richard Strawter - Confirmation #35951
STS William Kramer - Confirmation #35952
SW1 Steven League - Confirmation #35953
In order to secure the hotel rooms, each traveler must
contact the hotel with their credit card information.
Hilton POC for reservations is Janique (246) 434-5700.
Rooms will be held until 1600 Feb 6, 2006.
Post will attempt to meet and assist your arrivals. If
unable, local transportation from the airport to the
Hilton is readily available.
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Nelson
at Embassy Bridgetown Tel:(246) 436-4950, x2430 or Fax:
1 246/430-3747, E-mail: NelsonNE@state.gov. For 24-hour
contact please access the embassy number and extension
2210.
3. The exchange rate is approximately $2.00 BD for
$1.00 USD. U.S. currency, traveler's checks, and
credit cards are routinely and widely accepted here.
4. Entry requirements: A valid U.S. passport is
required to enter Barbados. No visa is required if your
stay is under six months, including those travelers
arriving with diplomatic or official passports. For
further information, travelers may contact the Embassy
Bridgetown, telephone 436-4950.
5. Departure tax for Barbados is $25.00 BD or $13.00
USD.
6. The following is general information pertaining to
security and health considerations throughout the
Eastern Caribbean:
SECURITY
--------------
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 facilities 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.
HEALTH INFORMATION
--------------
In Barbados, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent, the major
health threat is dengue fever, transmitted by the Aedes
Aegypti mosquito. Persons should therefore protect
themselves with insect repellent. There is also a
growing incidence of HIV/AIDS. The Eastern Caribbean
enjoys clean and safe drinking water. Only routine
boosters for immunizations, i.e., Tetanus, Diphtheria,
Pertussis and oral polio vaccine are required when
traveling to this region. 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 or sunblocks should be
used for protection. Barbados has the best medical
facilities of all the islands of the Eastern Caribbean,
and most of the medical specialties have practitioners
here.
KRAMER
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC KSEO
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR PHAM, STRAWTER,
ELLIS, KRAMER AND LEAGUE TO VISIT BARBADOS
REF: FRC FT LAUDERDALE 00085
1. Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for OIC
Peter Pham, STS James Ellis, SEO Richard Strawter, STS
William Kramer and SW1 Steven League to travel to
Bridgetown on February 6-10, 2006 to provide technical
security support.
2. Reservations have been arranged at the Hilton
Barbados, Needham Point, St. Michael within current per
diem rate of $264 plus 17 percent tax.
OIC Peter Pham - Confirmation #35949
STS James Ellis - Confirmation #35950
SEO Richard Strawter - Confirmation #35951
STS William Kramer - Confirmation #35952
SW1 Steven League - Confirmation #35953
In order to secure the hotel rooms, each traveler must
contact the hotel with their credit card information.
Hilton POC for reservations is Janique (246) 434-5700.
Rooms will be held until 1600 Feb 6, 2006.
Post will attempt to meet and assist your arrivals. If
unable, local transportation from the airport to the
Hilton is readily available.
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Nelson
at Embassy Bridgetown Tel:(246) 436-4950, x2430 or Fax:
1 246/430-3747, E-mail: NelsonNE@state.gov. For 24-hour
contact please access the embassy number and extension
2210.
3. The exchange rate is approximately $2.00 BD for
$1.00 USD. U.S. currency, traveler's checks, and
credit cards are routinely and widely accepted here.
4. Entry requirements: A valid U.S. passport is
required to enter Barbados. No visa is required if your
stay is under six months, including those travelers
arriving with diplomatic or official passports. For
further information, travelers may contact the Embassy
Bridgetown, telephone 436-4950.
5. Departure tax for Barbados is $25.00 BD or $13.00
USD.
6. The following is general information pertaining to
security and health considerations throughout the
Eastern Caribbean:
SECURITY
--------------
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 facilities 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.
HEALTH INFORMATION
--------------
In Barbados, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent, the major
health threat is dengue fever, transmitted by the Aedes
Aegypti mosquito. Persons should therefore protect
themselves with insect repellent. There is also a
growing incidence of HIV/AIDS. The Eastern Caribbean
enjoys clean and safe drinking water. Only routine
boosters for immunizations, i.e., Tetanus, Diphtheria,
Pertussis and oral polio vaccine are required when
traveling to this region. 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 or sunblocks should be
used for protection. Barbados has the best medical
facilities of all the islands of the Eastern Caribbean,
and most of the medical specialties have practitioners
here.
KRAMER