Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07BRIDGETOWN330
2007-03-16 21:46:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Bridgetown
Cable title:
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CALLAGHAN TO TRAVEL TO
VZCZCXYZ0015 RR RUEHWEB DE RUEHWN #0330 0752146 ZNR UUUUU ZZH R 162146Z MAR 07 FM AMEMBASSY BRIDGETOWN TO RUEHSJ/AMEMBASSY SAN JOSE 0884 INFO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 4391
UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 000330
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID OTRA ASEC BB
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CALLAGHAN TO TRAVEL TO
BARBADOS
REF: SAN JOSE 00507
UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 000330
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID OTRA ASEC BB
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CALLAGHAN TO TRAVEL TO
BARBADOS
REF: SAN JOSE 00507
1. Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Timothy M.
Callaghan, OFDA Regional Coordinator to travel to Barbados O/A April
9-11, 2007 to brief mission on the handling of this year's hurricane
season.
2. If you have any questions please contact James Goggin, USAID,
U.S. Embassy, Wildey Business Park, Wildey, St. Michael Tel:
246-227-4118 Fax: 246-228-8589.
3. Unfortunately, post's resources do not allow us the flexibility
to meet and assist visitors at the airport. The taxi rate from the
airport to the Coral Sands Hotel, Christ Church is approximately
BDS$30.00 (US$15.00). The exchange rate for Barbados is
approximately $2.00 BDS (Barbados) dollars for $1.00 U.S. dollar.
U.S. currency, traveler's checks, and credit cards are routinely and
widely accepted here. The Exchange rate is $2.00 BDS for $1.00
USD.
5. 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 of Barbados, 2144 Wyoming Avenue N.W., Washington D.C.
20008, telephone 1-202-939-9200.
6. Departure tax for Barbados is $60.00 BDS or $30.00USD which
should be included in the price of your ticket.
7. 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 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 Information
--------------
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 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 repellant. There is also 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.
GILROY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID OTRA ASEC BB
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CALLAGHAN TO TRAVEL TO
BARBADOS
REF: SAN JOSE 00507
1. Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Timothy M.
Callaghan, OFDA Regional Coordinator to travel to Barbados O/A April
9-11, 2007 to brief mission on the handling of this year's hurricane
season.
2. If you have any questions please contact James Goggin, USAID,
U.S. Embassy, Wildey Business Park, Wildey, St. Michael Tel:
246-227-4118 Fax: 246-228-8589.
3. Unfortunately, post's resources do not allow us the flexibility
to meet and assist visitors at the airport. The taxi rate from the
airport to the Coral Sands Hotel, Christ Church is approximately
BDS$30.00 (US$15.00). The exchange rate for Barbados is
approximately $2.00 BDS (Barbados) dollars for $1.00 U.S. dollar.
U.S. currency, traveler's checks, and credit cards are routinely and
widely accepted here. The Exchange rate is $2.00 BDS for $1.00
USD.
5. 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 of Barbados, 2144 Wyoming Avenue N.W., Washington D.C.
20008, telephone 1-202-939-9200.
6. Departure tax for Barbados is $60.00 BDS or $30.00USD which
should be included in the price of your ticket.
7. 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 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 Information
--------------
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 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 repellant. There is also 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.
GILROY