COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MULLINGS TO TRAVEL TO

UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 000331

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

AIDAC

E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: EAID ASEC OTRA DO XL
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MULLINGS TO TRAVEL TO
DOMINICA

REF: SAN JOSE 000467


1. Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Audrey Mullings,
OFDA/IRG consultant to travel to Dominica on or about March 18-24,
2007 to facilitate Training for Instructors course.


2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any
questions please contact Michael Taylor at Tel: (246) 227-4118 or
Fax. (246) 228-8589.


3. Unfortunately, post's resources do not allow us the flexibility
to meet and assist visitors at the airport. The exchange rate is
approximately 2.70 xcd (Eastern Caribbean) dollars for 1 U.S.
dollar. 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
Dominica. 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 the Commonwealth of Dominica 1216 New Mexico Avenue, NW

20016.


5. Departure tax for Dominica XCD$16.00 (Eastern Caribbean Dollars)
or USD$10.00.


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
--------------
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