Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06MASERU341
2006-07-25 07:45:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Maseru
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UNCLAS MASERU 000341
SIPDIS
AIDAC
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA LT
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MS. BHAVNA LAL
REF: STATE 119186
UNCLAS MASERU 000341
SIPDIS
AIDAC
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA LT
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MS. BHAVNA LAL
REF: STATE 119186
1. Post welcomes and grants country clearance for Chemonics
International Inc.Women's Legal Rights officer Ms. Bhavna Lal to
travel to Lesotho for the period a/o July 29 to a/o July 31,
2006.
2. The purpose of the travel is to monitor existing women's
legal rights initiatives, develop future workplans, and attend
the last set of paralegal training programs in Mohale's Hoek, by
the Women's Federation of Lawyers which is supported by the
Women's Legal Rights Initiative, WLRI.
3. Control Officer for your visit is Economic/Commercial
Assistant, Ms. Moroesi Akhionbare, Tel: 266-22-312666, Fax:
266-22-310116; Cell: (266) 58883824, e-mail:
akhionbareml@state.gov
4. Arrangements will be made to transport Ms. Lal to the
airport on her departure. Please advise hotel she plans to stay
at to facilitate pickup.
5. There is no visa requirement to enter Lesotho for American
passport holders, including diplomatic, official or tourist.
6. Maseru is a critical crime threat post. Armed banditry and
petty crimes are common problems and visitors should exercise
caution, particularly after dark. The Post Security Officer can
provide more detailed information on current conditions and
should be consulted upon arrival.
7. Post advises that travelers bring U.S. traveler's checks,
though credit cards are acceptable at some restaurants and the
two main hotels in town, the Lesotho Sun and the Maseru Sun.
South African Rand may be used in Lesotho; local currency is the
Maloti, which is at one-to-one equivalency with the South
African Rand.
8. The Embassy Health Unit is staffed by a Registered Nurse
and can offer guidance, first aid and evaluation of minor
illnesses. The Health Unit stocks a very small supply of
medications for acute illnesses. Local pharmacies generally are
well-stocked but visitors are advised to bring sufficient
supplies of their prescription medicines to cover the length of
their stay.
9. A small local hospital is available in Maseru for treatment
of minor injuries and other illnesses. However, in general,
health services in all of Lesotho are considered inadequate.
Health care facilities in the larger cities in nearby South
Africa are of a level comparable to the U.S. If necessary,
patients would be medically evacuated to either Bloemfontein (90
miles away) in the Republic of South Africa or to Pretoria (350
miles). The Regional Medical Office located in Pretoria
provides support and assistance for all evacuations. All
visitors should ensure that they have medical insurance that
covers overseas hospitalizations and that they have private
medical evacuation insurance if not covered by their sponsoring
agency.
10. Lesotho has no malaria. Visitors should have their
immunizations up to date and carry their cards with them. Yellow
Fever is a standard requirement. Typhoid, Cholera, Rabies,
Hepatitis A and B are recommended. If you're planning to
travel into the mountains, a Meningococal vaccine is recommended
as a precaution against meningitis.
11. Each visitor must bring/forward fiscal data to cover costs
of the visit. Each agency, organization, or visiting delegation
will be charged for the actual costs attributed to their visit.
These costs include, but are not limited to: American and LES
staff overtime, field travel by Embassy employees, vehicle
rentals, long distance telephone calls, equipment rentals,
office supplies, representational events and all other costs
that are directly attributable to the visit.
12. It is winter in Lesotho, and visitors are advised to bring
warm clothing. The mornings and evenings are chilly, and the
days sunny and warm.
13. We look forward to your arrival.
PERRY
PERRYJC
PERRY
SIPDIS
AIDAC
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA LT
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MS. BHAVNA LAL
REF: STATE 119186
1. Post welcomes and grants country clearance for Chemonics
International Inc.Women's Legal Rights officer Ms. Bhavna Lal to
travel to Lesotho for the period a/o July 29 to a/o July 31,
2006.
2. The purpose of the travel is to monitor existing women's
legal rights initiatives, develop future workplans, and attend
the last set of paralegal training programs in Mohale's Hoek, by
the Women's Federation of Lawyers which is supported by the
Women's Legal Rights Initiative, WLRI.
3. Control Officer for your visit is Economic/Commercial
Assistant, Ms. Moroesi Akhionbare, Tel: 266-22-312666, Fax:
266-22-310116; Cell: (266) 58883824, e-mail:
akhionbareml@state.gov
4. Arrangements will be made to transport Ms. Lal to the
airport on her departure. Please advise hotel she plans to stay
at to facilitate pickup.
5. There is no visa requirement to enter Lesotho for American
passport holders, including diplomatic, official or tourist.
6. Maseru is a critical crime threat post. Armed banditry and
petty crimes are common problems and visitors should exercise
caution, particularly after dark. The Post Security Officer can
provide more detailed information on current conditions and
should be consulted upon arrival.
7. Post advises that travelers bring U.S. traveler's checks,
though credit cards are acceptable at some restaurants and the
two main hotels in town, the Lesotho Sun and the Maseru Sun.
South African Rand may be used in Lesotho; local currency is the
Maloti, which is at one-to-one equivalency with the South
African Rand.
8. The Embassy Health Unit is staffed by a Registered Nurse
and can offer guidance, first aid and evaluation of minor
illnesses. The Health Unit stocks a very small supply of
medications for acute illnesses. Local pharmacies generally are
well-stocked but visitors are advised to bring sufficient
supplies of their prescription medicines to cover the length of
their stay.
9. A small local hospital is available in Maseru for treatment
of minor injuries and other illnesses. However, in general,
health services in all of Lesotho are considered inadequate.
Health care facilities in the larger cities in nearby South
Africa are of a level comparable to the U.S. If necessary,
patients would be medically evacuated to either Bloemfontein (90
miles away) in the Republic of South Africa or to Pretoria (350
miles). The Regional Medical Office located in Pretoria
provides support and assistance for all evacuations. All
visitors should ensure that they have medical insurance that
covers overseas hospitalizations and that they have private
medical evacuation insurance if not covered by their sponsoring
agency.
10. Lesotho has no malaria. Visitors should have their
immunizations up to date and carry their cards with them. Yellow
Fever is a standard requirement. Typhoid, Cholera, Rabies,
Hepatitis A and B are recommended. If you're planning to
travel into the mountains, a Meningococal vaccine is recommended
as a precaution against meningitis.
11. Each visitor must bring/forward fiscal data to cover costs
of the visit. Each agency, organization, or visiting delegation
will be charged for the actual costs attributed to their visit.
These costs include, but are not limited to: American and LES
staff overtime, field travel by Embassy employees, vehicle
rentals, long distance telephone calls, equipment rentals,
office supplies, representational events and all other costs
that are directly attributable to the visit.
12. It is winter in Lesotho, and visitors are advised to bring
warm clothing. The mornings and evenings are chilly, and the
days sunny and warm.
13. We look forward to your arrival.
PERRY
PERRYJC
PERRY