COUNTRY CLEAREANCE GRANTED TO MANSFIELD BLACKWOOD FOR

UNCLAS GRENADA 000087

SIPDIS

AIDAC
SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC OTRA EAID BB GJ XL GY XR
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEAREANCE GRANTED TO MANSFIELD BLACKWOOD FOR
AMENDED SCHEDULE

REF: A. Bridgetown 764


B. Grenada 85

C. Bridgetown 777


1. Embassy Grenada grants country clearance for Mansfield
Blackwood, USAID Senior Technical Officer for the new dates:
arriving in Grenada June 22 and departing June 23, 2007, as
stated in ref C.


2. Post understands that the purpose of Mr. Blackwood's visit to
Grenada is to inspect sites for final certification under the
Hurricane Ivan Program.


3. Post acknowledges that Mr. Blackwood has confirmed hotel
reservations at the Coyaba Beach Hotel.


4. Unfortunately, post's resources do not allow us the
flexibility to meet and assist visitors at the airport. The
exchange rate is approximately 2.65 XCD (Eastern Caribbean
Dollars) for 1 U.S. Dollar. You should bring enough U.S. Dollar
bills to pay the taxi. U.S. currency, traveler's checks, and
credit cards are routinely and widely accepted here.


5. Entry requirements: A valid U.S. passport is required to
enter Grenada. No visa is required if your stay is under six
months, including those travelers arriving with diplomatic or
official passports.


6. Departure tax for Grenada is $50.00 XCD or $20.00 USD.


7. 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 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, visitors have experienced loss of unattended
items. All valuables should be locked in room safes.

Health Information
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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 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.

MCISAAC