COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LUTTMAN TO TRAVEL TO SAINT

UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 000639 SIPDIS SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ASEC OTRA SC XL SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LUTTMAN TO TRAVEL TO SAINT KITTS REF: FBI EC DATED 05/11/2007 ¶1. Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Forensic Examiner Jennifer Luttman to travel to Basseterre, St. Kitts from June 18 - 21,2007. The purpose of this travel is to testify to details of DNA examinations performed in conjunction for case 163G-BB-1791. ¶2. Reservations have been confirmed at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, Basseterre, St. Kitts, 1-869-466-1200. Per diem rate for St. Kitts is US $143.00 for lodging and US $92.00 for M&IE. Point of Contact is ALAT Doug Shipley, 1-246-227-4158 or cell phone 1-246-826-0794. ¶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 St. Kitts and Nevis. No visa is required if your stay is under six months, including those travelers arriving with diplomatic or official passports. For further information contact the Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis, 3216 New Mexico Avenue, NW 20016, telephone (202) 686-2636 or fax (202) 686-5740. ¶5. Departure tax for Saint Kitts and Nevis is $30.00 XCD (Eastern Caribbean Dollars) or $12.00 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 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 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. 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. Barbados has the best medical facilities of all the islands in the region and most of the medical specialties have practitioners here. OURISMAN