Identifier
Created
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06BRIDGETOWN993
2006-06-09 20:50:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Bridgetown
Cable title:  

COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WHALEY FOR TRAVEL TO

Tags:  OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN OTRA SC XL 
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DEPT PASS TO BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS FOR DELORES PARKS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN OTRA SC XL
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WHALEY FOR TRAVEL TO
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

REF: A. STATE 94306

B. BRIDGETOWN 937

C. STATE 86634

UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 000993

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

DEPT PASS TO BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS FOR DELORES PARKS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN OTRA SC XL
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WHALEY FOR TRAVEL TO
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

REF: A. STATE 94306

B. BRIDGETOWN 937

C. STATE 86634


1. Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to David
Whaley, Professional Staff Member, House Resources Committee
(HRESO),for travel to St. Kitts and Nevis from June 15-21,

2006. Mr. Whaley will attend the International Whaling
Commission's 58th Annual Meeting as part of the U.S.
Delegation.


2. Per reftels A and C, Embassy understands assistance is
requested for a control officer, administrative point of
contact, accommodations, and transportation.

Control Officer:
Shannon E. Runyon, Political Officer, Embassy Bridgetown.
Ms. Runyon's contact information is as follows: email,
runyonse@state.gov; work telephone, 246/436-4950 x2224; fax,
246/431-0384; and cell phone, 246/823-1938. Note: When
calling Barbados or St. Kitts and Nevis from the U.S. the
caller only needs to place a "1" in front of the area code.
Do not dial "01" as the call will not go through. Ms. Runyon
will be at the St. Kitts Marriott from June 20 to June 22.

Administrative Contact:
Lauren M. Bradley, Office Management Specialist, Embassy
Bridgetown. Ms. Bradley's contact information is as follows:
email, bradleylm@state.gov; work telephone, 246/436-4950
x2228; fax, 246/431-0384; and cell phone, 246/823-3984.

Accommodations:

Because of demand generated by the International Whaling
Commission meeting, the Marriott is fully booked for the
entire period Mr. Whaley will be visiting. Mr. Whaley has a
single room reservation at the Bird Rock Beach Resort located
in Basseterre ten minutes from the Marriott. Please see
below for all hotel information. The Bird Rock Beach Resort
does not need a deposit and has marked in the confirmation
that the guest will pay when he arrives. (Note: Mr.
Wackowski and Mr. Bertoson will be moving to the Bird Rock
Beach Resort on June 20. The difference in price from reftel
B for the Bird Rock Beach Resort is because of a special
offer that was running during the previous reservation
request. End Note)


Bird Rock Beach Resort
June 15-21
Confirmation number: 7221
Telephone: 869/465-8914
Rate: 85.00 USD plus 19 percent tax per night

Transportation:
Embassy Bridgetown is a regional embassy located in Barbados.
As such, the Embassy does not have any vehicles to provide
transportation on St. Kitts and Nevis. Taxis are widely
available on the island. The approximate taxi cost from the
airport to the Bird Rock Beach Resort is 12.00 USD one way.


3. Embassy Bridgetown requests an outbrief be provided to the
Political/Economic Section relating to activities while in
the region within 10 working days of completion of travel.
Please provide the outbrief by telephone, 246/436-4950,
x2228, or by fax at 246/431-0384.


4. Entry requirements: 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.


5. The exchange rate in St. Kitts and Nevis is 2.70 xcd
(Eastern Caribbean) dollars for one U.S. dollar. U.S.
currency, travelers' 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