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SECSTATE SECTOR SECURITY SEMAAN GABY EID SEN SENC SENG SENS SENU SENV SENVQGR SENVSPL SENVSXE SEP SERBIA SERZH SETTLEMENTS SEVN SEXP SF SFNV SG SGNV SGWI SH SHANNON SHI SHUM SI SILVASANDE SIMS SIPDI SIPDIS SIPR SIPRNET SIPRS SIUK SK SKCA SKEP SKI SKSAF SL SLM SLOVAK SM SMAR SMI SMIG SMIL SMIT SMITH SMRT SN SNA SNAP SNAR SNUC SO SOC SOCI SOCIA SOCIETY SOCIO SOCIS SOCISZX SOCR SOCY SOE SOFA SOI SOIC SOLI SOLIC SOM SOMALIA SOPN SORT SOSI SOVIET SOWGC SP SPAS SPC SPCE SPCVIS SPECI SPECIALIST SPILL SPP SPSTATE SR SREF SRIT SRS SRYI SSA SSH ST STAG START STATE STC STEINBERG STEPHEN HADLEY STET STP STR STUDENT SU SUCCESSION SUFFRAGE SULLIVAN SUMMIT SUR SUSAN SV SW SWHO SWMN SX SXG SY SYAI SYMBOL SYR SYRIA SYSI SYTH SZ TA TAGS TALAL TAUSCHER TAX TB TBI TBID TBIO TBIOZK TBKIO TBO TC TCOR TCSENV TD TDA TE TECH TECHNOLOGY TER TERAA TERFIN TERR TERROR TERRORISM TF TFIN TG TGRY TH THANH THE THERESE THIRDTERM THKSJA THOMAS THOMAS THOMMA THPY TI TIA TIBO TIFA TINT TIO TIP TITI TIUZ TJ TK TL TM TN 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KUIR KUM KUNA KUNC KUNH KUNP KUNR KUS KUWAIT KV KVBL KVIP KVIR KVIS KVPR KVRC KVRP KW KWAC KWAK KWAWC KWBC KWBG KWBW KWCI KWCR KWGB KWHG KWIC KWIM KWIR KWKN KWM KWMJN KWMM KWMN KWN KWNM KWNN KWOMN KWPA KWPB KWPG KWPR KWRC KWRF KWRG KWUN KWWT KWWW KX KY KZ LA LAB LABOR LANSANA LANTERN LARREA LARS LAS LAURA LAVIN LAW LB LBAR LBY LE LEAGUE LEB LEBIK LEGAT LEGATT LEIS LEON LEVINE LEW LG LGAT LH LI LIB LICC LIMA LINE LK LMS LN LO LOG LOPEZ LORAN LOTT LOVE LR LS LT LTG LTTE LU LV LVPR LY LZ MA MAAR MACEDONIA MACP MANUEL MANUEL SERGIO GONZALEZ MAP MAPP MAPS MAR MARAD MARANTIS MARIA MARIE MARINO MARITIME MARK MARQUEZ MARR MARS MARTIN MARV MAS MASC MASS MATT MAYA MB MBM MC MCA MCAP MCAPARR MCAPN MCAPP MCAPS MCAT MCC MCCAIN MCCONNELL MCCP MCGRAW MCRM MCTRE MD MDA MDC MDO ME MEA MED MEDIA MEETINGS MENDIETA MEP MEPI MEPN MEPP MERCOSUR MESUR MEX MF MFA MFO MG MGL MGMT MGOV MGT MGTA MH MHUC MI MIAH MIC MICHAEL MICHEL MIGUEL FELIPE CANAHUATI YACAMAN MIGUEL VARGAS MALDONADO MIK MIKE MIL MILI MILITANTS MILITARY MILLENNIUM MINURSO MINUSTAH MITCHELL MJ MK ML MLS MMAR MMED MN MNLF MNNC MNNUC MNU MNUC MNUCH MNUCWA MNUM MNUN MNUR MNUS MNVC MO MOHAMAD MOHAMED HESHAM ELDIN YOUSSEF MOHAMMAD MOLINA MONTENEGRO MONUC MONY MOOPS MOP MOPP MOPPS MOPS MORALES MORG MOROCCO MORS MOS MOTO MOTT MP MPOL MPOS MPP MPS MQADHAFI MR MRCRE MRRR MRS MRSEC MS MSG MSIG MT MTAA MTAG MTCAE MTCR MTCRA MTCRE MTRCE MTRE MTRRE MTS MU MUC MUCN MUKASEY MULLEN MUNC MURAD MURRAY MV MW MX MY MZ NA NAC NACB NADIA NAFTA NAM NAMSA NANCY NAR NARC NARCOTICS NARR NAS NASA NAT NATEU NATGAS NATIONAL NATO NATOAFGHAN NATOBALKANS NATOIRAQ NATOOPS NATOPOLICY NATSIOS NAVO NB NBTS NBU NC NCCC NCD NCT NCTC NDI NDP NE NEA NEC NEGROPONTE NEI NELSON NEPAD NERG NET NEW NFATC NFMS NFSO NG NGO NGUYEN NH NI NICHOLAS NICOLE NIH NIPP NK NKWG NL NLD NLIAEA NLO NMFS NMNUC NMUC NNPT NO NOAA NOI NOK NON NONE NORAD NOTAG NOVO NP NPA NPG NPT NR NRC NRG NRR NRRC NS NSC NSF NSFO NSG NSSP NT NTDB NTSB NTTC NU NUC NUIN NV NW NZ NZUS OA OAO OARC OAS OASC 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06BANGKOK4537 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Suvaree WUTHIKORN, SQN.LDR,Royal Thai Air Force, Special Operations Regiment, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok po [...] | 2006-07-27 03:25:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK4538 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for COL. Apichai HONGTHONG, HQ 4th Army Area - Director of Operations, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possesses no c [...] | 2006-07-27 03:25:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK4539 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for WG.CDR. Somporn ROMPAYOM, Director of Operations - RTAF, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible i [...] | 2006-07-27 03:25:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK4540 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Plt.Off. Tanaphon CHANHOM, Air Combat Command, (RTF),who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible info [...] | 2006-07-27 03:25:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK4612 | THAILAND AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE [...] Human Health: Since the death on July 24 of a 17-year-old boy from H5N1 avian influenza in Phichit Province in north-central Thailand, local public health workers have stepped up their active surveillance activities in the area. While local news reports have accentuated the increase in the nu [...] | 2006-07-28 12:55:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAGR KFLU PGOV SOCI TH |
06BANGKOK4613 | AVIAN INFLUENZA AND FIGHTING COCKS IN THAILAND [...] In a public address on July 26, Prime Minister Thaksin said it was imperative that local villagers report unusual poultry deaths to and register all fighting cocks with authorities. Thaksin said, "The case in Phichit (Province) is that villagers wanted to get rid of all their dead chickens o [...] | 2006-07-28 13:31:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAGR KFLU PGOV PREL SOCI XE |
06BANGKOK4618 | STAFFDEL GREGORY [...] Post welcomes Mr. Douglas Gregory, LTC Edward Martin and COL Ray Helton from August 3-5, 2006. 2. Per reftel request, hotel reservations have been made at: Conrad Hotel, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok. Tel: (66-2) 690-9999 Fax: (66-2) 690-9000 Room rate is $125.00 net [...] | 2006-07-31 03:02:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN TH |
06BANGKOK4635 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] Pol FSN visited the Border Patrol Police Bureau's (BPPB) Headquarters in Bangkok on July 26, 2006 and met with Police COL Phanphong Suksirimat, Superintendent of Logistics, and Senior Police SGT MAJ Kitttisak Khongrangsan and Police SGT MAJ Phaison Ukhao-unam, the officials managing the purcha [...] | 2006-07-31 08:12:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC TH |
06BANGKOK4657 | RETURN OF ACTING REGIONAL DIRECTOR MICHAEL L. [...] Name of employee: Michael L. Chapman 2. Type of orders involved: TDY to Washington, D.C. 3. Date that employee returned to post: A/RD Chapman returned to post on Monday, 31 July 2006. ARVIZU [...] | 2006-08-02 09:41:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA |
06BANGKOK4685 | THAILAND AND THE END OF GSP: WHO LOSES, WHO WINS? [...] Summary: Thai manufacturers exporting to the U.S. under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program predict that if GSP benefits are redirected from Thailand, the primary beneficiary would be China rather than other GSP users. China competes fiercely with Thai exports and is already q [...] | 2006-08-02 12:06:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD TH |
06BANGKOK4708 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Soontorn PISPUNT - Aviation Police Division, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information o [...] | 2006-08-03 08:24:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK4711 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] On July 27, POL FSN visited the Engineering Department of the Royal Thai Army in Ratchaburi province, 100km west of Bangkok and met COL Natthasit Lamanchai, Director of the Logistics Division and his deputy, COL Bunyawat. Both officers confirmed receipt of NVDs-AN/PVS 14 as outlined in reft [...] | 2006-08-03 08:24:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC TH |
06BANGKOK4747 | THAILAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR: EXBS DELEGATION [...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Darrell Spires, Bruce Webb, and Joseph Chuchla from August 19-25, 2006. 2. Hotel reservations have been made at: JW Marriott, 4 Sukhumvit Soi 2, Bangkok Tel: (66-2) 656-7700 Fax: (66-2) 656-7711 Room rate is $125.00 net (taxes an [...] | 2006-08-04 10:34:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA ETTC AMGT KSTC PREL TH |
06BANGKOK4802 | THAILAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR: INR/B OFFICER [...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Patricia Gibson from September 10 - October 14, 2006. 2. Hotel reservations have been made at: Four Seasons Hotel, 155 Rajadamri Road, Bangkok Tel: (66-2) 250-1000 Fax: (66-2) 253-9195 Confirmation number: 487623 Hotel offers [...] | 2006-08-08 03:37:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT OTRA PINR TH |
06BANGKOK4820 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE CHECK ON [...] POL FSN visited the Directorate of Aeronautical Engineering of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) on August 3 and met with Group Captain Santichai Phatklap, Director of the Engineering Supply Division and Group Captain Bunsuep of the Directorate's front office. Response to reftel questions foll [...] | 2006-08-08 08:15:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC SN TH |
06BANGKOK4880 | CHINESE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES: FAIR OR FOUL PLAY? [...] Summary: In its efforts to manage globalization and competition, Thailand has welcomed Chinese trade and investment. China in turn has responded with well-connected companies utilizing government incentives to invest. Both countries extend attractive policy measures to encourage this trend. [...] | 2006-08-10 03:23:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON TH |
06BANGKOK4881 | EDUCATION REFORM OR NOT [...] Summary. Most employers and academics consider the Thai education system inadequate in providing a workforce for the country's economic needs. Standardized test scores are dropping, students are not developing critical thinking skills, and they are seen as entering the workforce unprepared. [...] | 2006-08-10 03:26:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON SCUL BEXP TH |
06BANGKOK4888 | A NEW CHINESE EXPORT [...] Summary: Emerging as the sixth largest source of engineering contractors in the world, China's construction industry is seeking to increase exports of these services to Thailand. An experienced Chinese industry executive spoke candidly regarding his company's difficulties in navigating the di [...] | 2006-08-10 05:17:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD TH |
06BANGKOK4889 | THAILAND'S ENERGY PLANS [...] Summary: Despite rising energy prices and environmental concerns, Thailand expects to continue its reliance on traditional fossil fuels for its energy demands for the near future. Although varying alternatives to carbon-based fuels have attracted some government support, costly production pra [...] | 2006-08-10 05:18:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG TH |
06BANGKOK4896 | EDUCATION AND SUPPLYING THE SKILLS FOR THE LABOR FORCE [...] Summary. Businesses, especially international companies, in Thailand suffer from a lack of important skills among their workforce as a result of an antiquated and ineffective education system. Lack of English proficiency and critical thinking skills, as well as a lack of career preparation i [...] | 2006-08-10 06:59:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ECON ETRD TH |
06BANGKOK4914 | A NEW CHINESE EXPORT [...] Summary: Emerging as the sixth largest source of engineering contractors in the world, China's construction industry is seeking to increase exports of these services to Thailand. An experienced Chinese industry executive spoke candidly regarding his company's difficulties in navigating the di [...] | 2006-08-11 03:02:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD TH CH |
06BANGKOK4921 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. CANDIDATE FOR UN HUMAN [...] (U) On August 11, Poloff delivered diplomatic note and Reftel demarche to Deputy Director of the Social Division of the Department for International Organizations, Ms Phantipha Iamsudha. Poloff conveyed the great importance that the USG attached to the re-election of Professor Ruth Wedgwood, [...] | 2006-08-11 08:16:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM US UNHRC TH |
06BANGKOK4939 | THAILAND: UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1701 [...] On August 12, PolOff delivered reftel demarche, talking points, resolution text and the Secretary's statement to MFA North American and South Pacific Affairs Division Director Amornsate Singha. Amornsate promised to relay the demarche points to his Director General and Permanent Secretary. H [...] | 2006-08-12 11:27:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC IS LE TH |
06BANGKOK4978 | THE ECONOMICS OF PIRACY (AND WHY IT'S NOT GOING AWAY) [...] Summary. Low risk, low investment, and exceptionally high returns are strong and consistent motives for distributors and retailers to start, and stay, in business in the optical disc piracy industry. Setting up shop to sell pirated discs involves dealing with both organized crime and local la [...] | 2006-08-16 02:57:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | KIPR TH |
06BANGKOK4984 | BLUE LANTERN CHECK ON POSSIBLE F100 ENGINE [...] On August 3 and 10, POL FSN met with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) Logistics Department Director, Air Vice Marshall Thawon Mailson to discuss this Blue Lantern case. On August 10, POL FSN also met with Mr. Phonchet Likhitthanasombat, Director of the Government Policy Promotion Section, Offic [...] | 2006-08-16 07:20:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC IS TH |
06BANGKOK4991 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Col. Chatchwahn PAYOONGWONG, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violatio [...] | 2006-08-16 08:36:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK5029 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR BANGKOK POLMIL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-17 07:46:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA MARR PREL RP TH |
06BANGKOK5035 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Pol. Capt. Pongpol IEMVIJARN, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violati [...] | 2006-08-17 09:09:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK5036 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Pol. Capt. Nuntapoom RUENGRUNG, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross viola [...] | 2006-08-17 09:09:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK5061 | REPORTS OF THAI DEPORTATION OF HMONG GROUP [...] (SBU) Embassy received reports August 16 from an NGO worker and a Hmong-American contact that some of the approximately 270 Hmong detained at seven police stations in Petchaboon Province for illegal entry into Thailand had been moved to the Lao border. 2. (SBU) A Thai Immigration official i [...] | 2006-08-18 08:27:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL PHUM TH LA |
06BANGKOK507 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) RSO has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals who have been selected to attend the course mentioned above. Emba [...] | 2006-01-27 01:20:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK5075 | NEW ANTI-PIRACY MOU BRINGS MALLS INTO THE FIGHT [...] Summary: On August 16, 39 representatives from Thai law enforcement, government, IP rights holders and retail establishments signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on prevention and suppression of intellectual property piracy. Owners of malls where pirated goods are widely available [...] | 2006-08-18 10:26:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KIPR TH |
06BANGKOK508 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) ILEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below to attend the Police Executive Role in Combating Terrori [...] | 2006-01-27 01:20:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK509 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) ILEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individuals listed below, who has been selected to attend the Computer Facil [...] | 2006-01-27 01:20:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK510 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Capt. Wichan WANTANEEYAKUL, Coast Guard, Royal Thai Navy, who has been se [...] | 2006-01-27 01:20:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK5100 | THAILAND APEC PRIORITIES [...] On August 9, Econoff met with Mr. Winachai Chaemchaeng, Deputy Director General of the Department of Trade Negotiations, and presented talking points per reftel. Winachai said the USG's priority on trade facilitation tracked most closely with RTG priorities. Thailand was working closely with [...] | 2006-08-21 23:47:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON APECO TH |
06BANGKOK511 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) NAS has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Pol.Capt. Thatchapong SARAWANANGKOOL, Economic Crime Investigation Division, Royal [...] | 2006-01-27 01:21:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK5133 | UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 BANGKOK 005133 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-23 00:45:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | AFIN AMGT IN OTRA PINR PREL |
06BANGKOK5153 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED SEEKING PROTECTION OF SUNKEN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-23 08:11:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT MARR PBTS PHSA SCUL TH |
06BANGKOK5215 | RTG RECONSIDERS U.S. CANDIDATE FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-25 06:12:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM US UNHRC TH |
06BANGKOK5263 | FOLLOW-UP ON ILC ELECTION DEMARCHE - THAI REACTION [...] (SBU) On August 29, 2006, post followed up on reftel B demarche with Ms. Oracha Tanakorn, Legal Officer at the Department of Treaties and Legal Affairs, Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ms. Oracha explained that a committee consisting of representatives from each of the involved departm [...] | 2006-08-29 03:31:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA TH |
06BANGKOK5293 | THAILAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ACTING DEPUTY CHIEF [...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Margaret McKean, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, visiting August 30-31, 2006 to meet with Assistant Secretary Ellen Sauerbrey. 2. Hotel reservations have been made at the Conrad Hotel for Wednesday, August 30, 2006. Confirmation No. 283 [...] | 2006-08-29 09:11:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AMGT TH CB |
06BANGKOK53 | MFA DELIVERS INTERIM RESPONSE ON AER [...] On January 4, MFA DG Nongnuth Phetcharatana called in Charge to deliver a non-paper described as an "interim response" on the status of the Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations (AER),and the RTG's declining to withdraw their notice of termination of the treaty as described in reftel. The t [...] | 2006-01-04 11:11:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EFIN TH |
06BANGKOK5312 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for 1Lt. Mongkol THUPCHAI, 2nd Infantry Battalion, 19st Inf. Regiment, Royal Thai Army, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bang [...] | 2006-08-30 05:55:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK538 | THAILAND'S DEAL OF THE CENTURY: TEMASEK BUYS OUT [...] (U) SUMMARY: On January 23, 2006, Singapore,s Temasek Holdings announced the largest corporate takeover in Thailand,s history: the 73.3 billion baht (USD 3 billion) purchase of the 49.6 percent stake in Thailand,s Shin Corp Plc (Shin) held by members of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra,s f [...] | 2006-01-27 10:40:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECPS EINV ECON SN TH |
06BANGKOK5424 | FOREIGN INVESTORS LEERY AS SHIN INVESTIGATION WIDENS [...] Summary: The Ministry of Commerce is wrapping up an investigation into possible illegal foreign ownership structures arranged for the sale by Prime Minister Thaksin of telecommunications giant Shin Corporation, an investigation which at least in theory could have far-reaching effects on forei [...] | 2006-09-05 06:25:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EFIN TH |
06BANGKOK5456 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNSCR 1695 [...] (U) On September 6, 2006 post delivered Reftel A demarche to Phasporn Sangasubana, Director of the Administrative Affairs Division, International Organization Bureau, of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ms. Phasporn acknowledged receipt of the talking points, but informed Poloff that no [...] | 2006-09-06 08:08:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER KN KS |
06BANGKOK5497 | COMMERCE UPDATES ON INVESTIGATION INTO NOMINEES [...] On September 7, Embassy Economic and Commercial Counselors met with Mr. Yanyong Phuangrach, the Commerce Ministry's Deputy Permanent Secretary for Internal Trade, to be briefed on that Ministry's ongoing investigation into the sale of telecom operator ShinCorp to Singapore's Temasek (reftel). [...] | 2006-09-07 08:41:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EFIN TH |
06BANGKOK551 | MEGAPROJECTS CONFERENCE PRODUCES MORE SMOKE THAN [...] Sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. Not for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary. Led by Prime Minister Thaksin, the RTG hosted a conference to inform international companies and the Bangkok diplomatic corps about the "megaprojects" infrastructure development program. [...] | 2006-01-30 09:13:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON EFIN TH |
06BANGKOK5526 | THAILAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR: ELEANOR NAGY, [...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to EAP/MLS Deputy Director Eleanor Nagy for her September 16 - 19 visit. 2. Hotel reservations have been made at: Conrad Hotel, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok Tel: (66-2) 690-9999 Fax: (66-2) 690-9000 Room rate is $146. [...] | 2006-09-08 08:33:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AMGT TH |
06BANGKOK5564 | EASTERN BURMA: GRIM FINDINGS ON HEALTH AND HUMAN [...] The findings of a recent survey of health indicators in eastern Burma reveal a severe health crises made worse by continuing conflict and widespread human rights abuses. On September 7, the Back Pack Health Worker Team (BPHWT),chaired by Dr. Cynthia Maung, released their report entitled: "C [...] | 2006-09-11 09:25:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREF TH BM |
06BANGKOK5616 | THAILAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR: LESLIE HAYDEN AND [...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Leslie M. Hayden and Kim Penland from September 16-23, 2006. 2. Post understands that Rangoon has made hotel reservations in Bangkok at: Four Seasons Hotel, 155 Rajadamri Road, Bangkok Tel: (66-2) 250-1000 Fax: (66-2) 253-9195 3 [...] | 2006-09-13 06:05:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AMGT TH BM |
06BANGKOK5635 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for GpCapt. Chatree PROMPUNTHAGORN (DPOB: 15 July 1963, Bangkok, Thailand),Royal Thai Air Force Institute of Higher Education, Air Education and Training C [...] | 2006-09-13 08:38:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK5636 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for PolLtCol. Prathueang SRILAMONTRI (DPOB: 24 Sept. 1973, Bangkok, Thailand) Thai Marine Police, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. E [...] | 2006-09-13 08:38:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK5637 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAGTHAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for 1Lt. Bunnarasi SIRIRAM (DPOB: 4 JUNE 1975, Saraburi, Thailand),Directorate of Joint Civil Affairs L(J-5),who has been selected to attend course(s) list [...] | 2006-09-13 08:38:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK5638 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Lt Pamorn PUTTHANIMON, HTMS Putthaloetlanapalai, Frigate Squadron One, Sattahip, Cholburi, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embas [...] | 2006-09-13 08:38:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK5639 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Lt. Kedsada ONCOMPA (DPOB: 20 Sept. 1974, Prachinburi, Thailand) HTMS Naresuan, Frigate Squadron Two, Sattahip, Cholburi, who has been selected to atten [...] | 2006-09-13 08:38:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK5662 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN [...] (U) Post delivered reftel A demarche to the Peace, Security and Disarmament Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 14, 2006. As members of the MFA responsible for NAM issues are already in Cuba, post also emailed reftel A talking points to Pattarat Hongtong (Counselor for t [...] | 2006-09-14 08:40:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PINS KPKO UNSC KDEM PGOV SU |
06BANGKOK5695 | THAILAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR: PAULA RENEE [...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Paula R. Austin from Sept. 19 - Sept. 24, 2006.. 2. Hotel reservations stated in reftel. 3. Embassy point of contact is: Name: Christine E. Lee Work phone: (66-2) 205-4605 Cell phone: (66-8) 1173-1729 Unclass E-mail Address: [...] | 2006-09-15 09:02:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AMGT TH |
06BANGKOK5700 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Gp.Capt. Noppadol VERAYANGKURA, (DPOB: 17 Jan 1960, Bangkok, Th),Directorate of Medical Services, Logistics Support Group, Royal Thai Air Force, who ha [...] | 2006-09-15 09:25:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK5706 | WHAT IS THE "SUFFICIENCY ECONOMY"? [...] (SBU) Summary: Much has been written about a "Sufficiency Economy" this year due to the King's championing the idea in his birthday speech last December and the perceived "capitalist excesses" of the Thaksin administration. The Sufficiency Economy's Buddhist-like principles, promoting hard wo [...] | 2006-09-15 10:08:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EINV PGOV SOCI SENV TH |
06BANGKOK5741 | EU PROPOSING WTO ARGUMENT AGAINST THAI TELECOM REGS [...] This is an action request, see paragraph 8. 2. Jean-Jacques Bouflet, Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs at the EU Mission to Bangkok, called representatives from the Australian, Singapore, Japanese, Norwegian and US embassies for a meeting on September 18 seeking joint or coordinated a [...] | 2006-09-18 08:56:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECPS EINV TH |
06BANGKOK5742 | EU PROPOSING WTO ARGUMENT AGAINST THAI TELECOM REGS [...] This is an action request, see paragraph 8. 2. Jean-Jacques Bouflet, Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs at the EU Mission to Bangkok, called representatives from the Australian, Singapore, Japanese, Norwegian and US embassies for a meeting on September 18 seeking joint or coordinated a [...] | 2006-09-18 09:00:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECPS EINV TH |
06BANGKOK5748 | THAILAND HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: ILEA - [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) ILEA has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the above-mentioned c [...] | 2006-09-18 11:02:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK5866 | SNAPSHOTS OF YOUTH REACTION TO COUP [...] SUMMARY: Public Affairs officers and PA local staff spoke with 22 Thai high school and university students throughout the country to gage their reaction to recent events; the majority expressed support for the military coup. All were grateful that no blood was shed. While most reasoned that it [...] | 2006-09-22 09:27:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK59 | REQUEST COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR: ANTHONY M. TRANCHINA [...] (U) Country Clearance is requested for Anthony M. Tranchina, Political Officer at Embassy Bangkok. 2. (U) Itinerary as follows: Saturday, January 7 0900 Arrive in Rangoon via TG 305 Friday, January 13 1945 Depart Rangoon via TG 306 3. (U) Traveler does not request any hotel [...] | 2006-01-05 00:19:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TH |
06BANGKOK5907 | THAILAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR: AMB. EMIL M. [...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for Amb. Emil M. Skodon to transit Bangkok from Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, and again from Oct. 14 - Oct. 16, 2006. 2. No hotel reservations or assistance by Embassy staff arranged. 3. Embassy point of contact is: Name: Debra P. Tous Work [...] | 2006-09-26 04:01:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AMGT TH |
06BANGKOK602 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] Per reftel request, POL FSN made inquiries into the bona fides of Siphya Arms Limited Partnership and Bureau of Territorial Defense Volunteers Administration. Results follow. SIPIHYA ARMS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 2. According to the official website for the Thai Department of Business Devel [...] | 2006-02-01 09:20:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC TH BLUE LANTERN |
06BANGKOK6039 | THAILAND TRADE AGREEMENT AND COMPLIANCE [...] Thailand's trade relationship with the U.S. is guided primarily by each country's commitments in the World Trade Organization. Negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement began in 2004 but have been delayed due to continuing political troubles in Thailand, and its completion before expira [...] | 2006-10-03 02:57:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EAGR TH |
06BANGKOK6080 | Thailand's Expected Economic Cabinet-Bios [...] While Thai interim Prime Minister Surayud today told the press that he does not expect to finalize his cabinet until October 11, our sources and many press reports indicate the following probably will be appointed as ministers with economic portfolios. We note that many of these persons, includ [...] | 2006-10-04 09:11:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PINR TH |
06BANGKOK6192 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNGA TP AND BACKGROUND [...] (U) Ref A demarche was delivered on October 10, 2006 to Phasporn Sangasubana, Director of the International Organization's Administrative Affairs Division at the Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ms. Phasporn acknowledged receipt of the points, and promised to relay them to the relevant [...] | 2006-10-10 08:39:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM UNGA |
06BANGKOK6228 | DISASTER DECLARATION: THAILAND [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARAGRAPH 6. 2. SUMMARY - EXTENSIVE MONSOON RAINS OVER THE PAST MONTH AND, MORE RECENTLY, TYPHOON XANGSHANE, HAVE LED TO SEVERE FLOODING IN 19 CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PROVINCES OF THAILAND. ACCORDING TO MEDIA REPORTS, THE FLOODS HAVE RESULTED IN 39 DEATHS, [...] | 2006-10-11 07:39:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID TH |
06BANGKOK6243 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below who have been selected to participate in Balance Torch 07-1. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violati [...] | 2006-10-12 03:01:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK6317 | THAILAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR: STAFFDEL [...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Kristen GILLEY, Jamie McCORMACK and Douglas ANDERSON from Oct. 17 - Oct. 23, 2006. 2. Hotel reservations have been made as follows at: Conrad Hotel, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok Tel: (66-2) 690-9999 Fax: (66-2) 690- [...] | 2006-10-16 08:28:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT TH |
06BANGKOK6538 | THAILAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR STAFFDEL [...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to SFRC professional staff member Keith Luse for his visits to Thailand during the November 1 - 12 timeframe. 2. Hotel reservations for the nights of November 1 and 4, when Mr. Luse is transiting Bangkok, have been made at: Novotel Suvar [...] | 2006-10-27 09:20:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT TH |
06BANGKOK662 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Lt. Smitnat KUNNAVATANA, HTMS Taksin Frigate Squadron 2, Royal Thai Fleet, [...] | 2006-02-03 08:24:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING |
06BANGKOK663 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Lt.JG Niran KONGNAN, Diving and ECOD Unit, Naval Ordnance Department, Roya [...] | 2006-02-03 08:24:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING |
06BANGKOK664 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Wg.Cdr. Alongkot TAMPRASERT, RTAF Institute of Higher Education, Air Educa [...] | 2006-02-03 08:25:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING |
06BANGKOK665 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Sqn. Ldr. Patinya IDTIPONG, Directorate of Aeronautical Engineering, Logis [...] | 2006-02-03 08:25:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING |
06BANGKOK6666 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: CWC - SEEKING SUPPORT FOR US [...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Nichamon Agrasuta of the Peace, Security and Disarmament Division at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ms. Nichamon noted that Thailand "does not have any objection" to the extension request. BOYCE [...] | 2006-11-03 03:59:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL CBW CWC OPCW TH |
06BANGKOK6682 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ILC ELECTION - NO POSITION YET [...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Kakanang Amaranand, Officer at the Legal Affairs Division at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ms. Kakanang acknowledged our position, but indicated that Thailand does not yet have a position on the ILC elections. She predicted that a position may be [...] | 2006-11-06 04:14:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ODIP ILC UNGA TH |
06BANGKOK6742 | DEMARCHES DELIVERED: CUBA EMBARGO RESOLUTION AND [...] Poloff delivered reftel demarches to Charn Jullamon, Director of the Peace, Security and Disarmament Division at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Regarding the resolution, Mr. Charn indicated that Thailand will vote as it did last year, which is "to support but not co-sponsor" the resol [...] | 2006-11-08 08:47:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UNGA UN CU TH |
06BANGKOK6812 | DEMARCHES DELIVERED: COUNTRY-SPECIFIC RESOLUTIONS [...] PolCouns delivered reftel demarches to Dusit Manapan, Director of the Peace, Security and Disarmament Division at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Dusit noted that his Ministry must examine these resolutions in "a broader context" and consider the bilateral implications to these res [...] | 2006-11-09 10:21:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KTIA UN TH |
06BANGKOK6813 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNGA RESOLUTIONS ON THE [...] PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to Dusit Manapan, Director of the Social Division at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Dusit acknowledged our concerns and stated that his Ministry has yet to make a decision on how they would vote, but is considering the issue "very carefully." BOY [...] | 2006-11-09 10:21:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA LE IS PHUM PREL PTER TH |
06BANGKOK6814 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: OPPOSING ANTI-ISRAEL BIAS AT [...] PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to Charn Jullamon, Director of the Peace, Security and Disarmament Division at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Charn noted that Thailand had switched their position last year from supporting these resolution to abstention. Mr. Charn stated that t [...] | 2006-11-09 10:21:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA IS TH |
06BANGKOK6888 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: THAI WILL NOT SUPPORT MICHAEL [...] Per reftel A, post followed up on the ILC demarche (reftel B) with the Legal Affairs Division at the Department of Treaties and Legal Affairs, Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 15, 2006. The Thai informed Poloff that because they have already made "an arrangement to exchange votes [...] | 2006-11-15 04:04:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA CONS ILC UNGA |
06BANGKOK6957 | THAILAND WILL ABSTAIN FROM COUNTRY-SPECIFIC HR [...] Poloff followed-up on reftel A demarche with Mr. Dusit Manapan, Director of the Social Division at the International Organization Department of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Dusit explained that Thailand "fundamentally does not believe in country resolutions" and thus would suppo [...] | 2006-11-17 08:19:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KTIA UN TH |
06BANGKOK6958 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: 11/17 EMERGENCY SPECIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-17 08:42:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA IS TH |
06BANGKOK6959 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: BELARUSIAN ANTI-US RESOLUTIONS [...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Mr. Dusit Manapan, Director of the Social Division at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Dusit explained that Thailand "fundamentally does not believe in country resolutions" and therefore would not support them. It is unclear, however, what mechan [...] | 2006-11-17 08:43:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL BO TH |
06BANGKOK6987 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) DAO has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the following individual, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed above. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations of human [...] | 2006-11-20 08:38:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK712 | PROPOSED FACT SHEET ON FTA AND MEDICINES PRICES [...] This is an action request -- para 4. 2. As noted in reftel, the issue of the proposed US-Thailand FTA and that agreement's potential effect on medicines pricing -- particularly for drugs used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS -- in Thailand has emerged as the single most controversial part of [...] | 2006-02-07 03:40:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD TH |
06BANGKOK7126 | THAILAND: TWO YEARS AFTER TSUNAMI DEVASTATION, [...] Summary: Less than two years after the devastating December 26, 2004 tsunami struck southern Thailand, the annual US$2.5 billion tourist industry of Phuket has staged an almost complete recovery. Arrivals from some Asian countries remain soft, but the shortfall has been compensated by a big [...] | 2006-11-28 06:40:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON TH |
06BANGKOK7146 | ORANGUTAN ODYSSEYS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA [...] Summary: A new wildlife anti-trafficking law enforcement network, the ASEAN-Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN) established by ASEAN member countries in December 2005 shows that governments in Southeast Asia are beginning to pay more attention to the multi-billion dollar illegal wildlife [...] | 2006-11-29 07:19:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV AORC PREL XC |
06BANGKOK717 | ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE TSUNAMI IN THAILAND, [...] Summary. Thailand's one-year commemoration of the tsunami garnered international attention, as well as SIPDIS national introspection into the country's recovery. With the immediate needs of the humanitarian crisis attended to, academics and aid organizations have been focusing on the long [...] | 2006-02-07 04:30:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EFIS TH |
06BANGKOK7208 | THAILAND SAYS EAS STATEMENT NON-CONTROVERSIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-12-01 07:17:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD TH |
06BANGKOK7326 | THAILAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR: STAFFDEL [...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Sean WOO from Dec. 14 - 15, 2006. 2. Hotel reservation have been made for night of the 14th at: Sukhothai, 13/3 South Sathorn Road (Confirmation No: 465846) Tel: 66-2-344-8888 Tax: 66-2-344-8899 website: www.sukhothai.com [...] | 2006-12-08 08:57:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT TH |
06BANGKOK7330 | THAILAND: DEMARCHE DELIVERED SEEKING SUPPORT FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2006-12-08 09:37:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PHSA TH |
06BANGKOK7422 | REFORM BUT NO BIG CHANGES: THAILAND'S NEW [...] SUMMARY. On December 4, the Ambassador, accompanied by the Commercial Counselor and a group of industry representatives met with Thailand's new Minister of Energy, Dr. Piyasvasti Amranand. In his remarks and responses to industry concerns the Minister outlined a generally welcome program of [...] | 2006-12-15 02:12:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EPET TH |
06BANGKOK7429 | UNHCR REGIONAL RESETTLEMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING [...] Terry Rusch, PRM Refugee Admissions Director, Mike Honnold, Bangkok Regional Refugee Coordinator and Jessica Adler, Deputy Regional Refugee Coordinator participated in the December 7 - 8 Regional Resettlement Strategic Planning Meeting organized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refu [...] | 2006-12-15 03:52:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF |
06BANGKOK7458 | THAILAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR: CODEL [...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Representative Betty McCollum from December 20-21; and December 29-30. 2. Hotel reservations for the first night have been made at: Four Seasons Hotel, 155 Rajadamri Road, Bangkok Tel: 66-2-251-6127 Fax: 66-2-254-5390 Hotel rese [...] | 2006-12-18 07:31:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT TH |
06BANGKOK747 | THAI GOVERNMENT PROMISES REINSTATEMENT OF AER [...] On February 8 Commerce Vice Minister Uttama Savanayana informed us that his ministry has accepted MFA's proposal for an interim solution to the Amity and Economic Relations (AER) issue. (As detailed in reftel, o/a January 1 the RTG stopped approving AER-covered services investment application [...] | 2006-02-08 06:06:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD TH |
06BANGKOK7499 | BURMESE TRAFFICKING CASE PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON MIGRANT LABOR [...] (U) Summary: RTG officials are dealing with the aftermath of a labor trafficking raid that has raised questions about the RTG's capacity to effectively monitor labor conditions among Burmese migrant workers, especially in the seafood processing industry in Samut Sakhon. Poverty in Burma and a [...] | 2006-12-20 07:37:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ETRD KCRM KWMN SMIG PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK7512 | THAILAND EXPECTS TO RATIFY UNESCO CONVENTION, BUT NOT [...] On December 20, Econoff met with Ms. Angsana Sihapitak, Director of the Development Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the office with responsibility for UNESCO issues, and provided talking points on the UNESCO Convention on Cultural Expressions as per reftel. 2. Ms. Ang [...] | 2006-12-20 10:46:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD SCUL UNESCO TH |
06BANGKOK7533 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON [...] According to the website maintained by the Thai Ministry of Commerce, Department of Business Development (www.dbd.go.th),Porn Me Larp Ltd. is listed as follows: Registration No. 0103518000593 Registration Date: 13 JAN 1975 Name: Porn Me Larp Ltd., Partnership Capital Registration: 150,000 [...] | 2006-12-21 05:15:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC TH |
06BANGKOK7544 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) Legatt has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below who has been selected to attend the above course(s). Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations of hum [...] | 2006-12-21 07:50:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK7545 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) LEGATT has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below who has been selected to attend the above course(s). Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations of hum [...] | 2006-12-21 07:50:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK7548 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual(s) who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible information of gross violations of human [...] | 2006-12-21 08:34:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK7559 | REQUEST FOR DEMARCHE: UN SCALE OF ASSESSMENTS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-12-22 04:10:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AORC PREL UNGA TH |
06BANGKOK7586 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] According to the website maintained by the Thai Ministry of Commerce, Department of Business Development (www.dbd.go.th),Erawan Firearms Ltd, Partnership is listed as follows: Registration No. 0103510012525 Registered Date: 13 Sept 1967 Name: The Erawan Firearms Ltd., Part. Capital Reg [...] | 2006-12-26 04:03:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC TH |
06BANGKOK7627 | THAI CONDOLENCE MESSAGES ON THE DEATH OF FORMER [...] On December 28, we received from the Thai MFA unsigned, faxed copies of condolence messages from Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont and Foreign Minister Nitya Pibulsonggram. The texts of the messages follow. BEGIN TEXT OF PRIME MINISTER'S LETTER: Dear Mr. President, I am deeply saddened t [...] | 2006-12-28 09:50:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL US |
06BANGKOK795 | THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the US Federal Air Marshal Train-the-Trainer Program from February 27 - Ma [...] | 2006-02-10 02:00:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING |
06BANGKOK823 | THAILAND APEC 2006 PRIORITIES [...] On February 9, Econoff spoke with Ms. Morakot Srisawsdi, of the Department of International Economic Affairs in the Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ms. Wichada Phabanjerdkit, APEC Section Chief in the Department of Trade Negotiations regarding Thai priorities for APEC 200 [...] | 2006-02-10 10:07:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | TH APECO |
06BANGKOK944 | THAILAND - INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2006 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-16 05:13:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV TH |
06BANGKOK956 | THAI POLICE BUST HUMAN TRAFFICKING RING; 57 WOMEN AND GIRLS [...] (U) Summary. Thai Immigration Police have detained a ring of 13 traffickers and released 57 brothel workers in multiple raids that took place from January 19-31 in southern and central Thailand. Of the 57 workers, at least 25 have described themselves as victims forced into prostitution. Eigh [...] | 2006-02-16 09:50:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN KCRM ELAB PHUM KJUS TH |
06BANGKOK962 | THAILAND HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR: TRAINING ON [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) NAS has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals from the Dept. of Special Investigations (Thai FBI),Ministry of Just [...] | 2006-02-16 10:52:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH |
06BANGKOK969 | THAILAND - INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2006 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-17 01:32:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV TH |
06BANGUI157 | CAR: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING [...] A search of Embassy biographic and human rights files found no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights as of this date by the following individual nominated for IMET English Language Course (WCN 1210@, MASL B177009, 11/1/2006) and Infantry basic officer training (WCN 1210A, MASL B [...] | 2006-10-19 13:58:00 | Embassy Bangui | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM ASEC MASS PREL PINR PINS CD |
06BANJUL124 | CURRENT LIST OF CABINET MEMBERS IN THE GAMBIA [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-28 12:21:00 | Embassy Banjul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR GA |
06BANJUL171 | THE GAMBIA: CONSULTATIONS WITH SENEGALESE ON [...] No summary [...] | 2006-03-20 12:43:00 | Embassy Banjul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PINS GA SG |
06BANJUL23 | LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM PRESIDENT JAMMEH [...] On January 10, Post received a letter dated January 6, 2006 from the Office of the President with a brief message of appreciation from President Jammeh for President Bush. Post will provide text in this cable and forward original to Washington (Attn: AF/W - Shaye Brown). 2. BEGIN TEXT [...] | 2006-01-11 12:58:00 | Embassy Banjul | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL PGOV GA |
06BANJUL318 | THE GAMBIA: UDPATE ON DETAINEES, STATUS OF [...] (SBU) Ref a reports the initial court hearing March 10 for 16 detainees charged in connection with the coup plot thwarted here March 21. Our contacts indicate that, in subsequent days, these detainees have finally been allowed to receive visits from family members and lawyers; refs b and c re [...] | 2006-05-19 12:17:00 | Embassy Banjul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KMCA AU GA |
06BANJUL763 | THE GAMBIA: THE BUDGET, BACKLOG, AND BANK LOANS [...] The Department of Finance disclosed budget figures for 2006 and estimates for 2007 before the National Assembly on December 6, with poverty reduction and consolidation of fiscal policy as the key highlights for the coming fiscal year. Secretary of State for Finance, Musa Bala Gaye, admitted [...] | 2006-12-20 17:55:00 | Embassy Banjul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID EFIN ETRD PGOV KMCA IMF GA |
06BANJUL777 | THE GAMBIA: DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS FUND FY2006 [...] Embassy Banjul is pleased to submit below its Annual Status Report on DHRFII for FY2006. -------------------- A. PRIOR FISCAL YEAR -------------------- 2. All prior years' project activities have been completed and closed out following the DHRF/SSH Specialist review visit to Post in [...] | 2006-12-28 18:05:00 | Embassy Banjul | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KDEM PGOV GA |
06BARCELONA175 | CHICAGO MAYOR DALEY PROMOTES 2016 OLYMPIC BID [...] (U) Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, accompanied by a delegation of eight including E.ON and Committee 2016 chairman Patrick Ryan, Richard Karr, Chairman of International Organizations Department/Sister Cities Program, and Mrs. Margaret Daley, visited Barcelona November 19-22 to push Chicago's [...] | 2006-11-22 16:42:00 | Consulate Barcelona | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP PREL SP |
06BARCELONA176 | CHICAGO MAYOR DALEY PROMOTES 2016 OLYMPIC BID [...] (U) Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, accompanied by a delegation of eight including Aon Corporation and Committee 2016 chairman Patrick Ryan, Richard Karr, Chairman of International Organizations Department/Sister Cities Program, and Mrs. Margaret Daley, visited Barcelona November 19-22 to push [...] | 2006-11-22 17:10:00 | Consulate Barcelona | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP PREL SP |
06BASRAH100 | BASRAH LEADERS DECLARE A "STATE OF PEACE" FOR THE WORLD CUP [...] Summary. On June 8, the Regional Embassy Office (REO) organized an event at the Basrah Business Center (BBC) for the political, religious and tribal leaders of Basrah to publicly sign a declaration of peace for the period of the 2006 World Cup in Germany, June 9 - July 9. The event also [...] | 2006-06-09 06:39:00 | REO Basrah | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PGOV IZ |
06BASRAH155 | TEMPORARY REDUCTION OF THE TRIPLE CANOPY FIXED SITE GUARD [...] POST REQUESTS THAT 30 OF THE SCHEDULED 60 TCN PERUVIAN GUARDS NOT DEPLOY TO THE U.S. REO BASRAH AT THIS TIME. 2. THE GUARDS WERE SCHEDULED TO WORK ADDITIONAL POSTS CREATED BY NEW CACS (COMPOUND ACCESS CONTROLS),PROVIDE FOR ONE DAY OFF PER WEEK FOR EXISTING GUARDS AND ADD AN EXTRA GUARD IN T [...] | 2006-09-28 10:46:00 | REO Basrah | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT IZ |
06BASRAH175 | BASRAH'S DATE PALMS PROJECT OFFERS JOBS, POSSIBILITY OF [...] (U) This cable was cleared by PRT Basrah. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The Basrah provincial government has begun implementation of a $10 million project to restore the date palm plantations of Basrah, creating 2,000 immediate jobs. The director of the Basrah Date Palm Research Center, Mohammed A. H [...] | 2006-12-02 20:02:00 | REO Basrah | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAGR ETRD ETRA IZ |
06BASRAH21 | PRTS IN THE SOUTH: U.S. AND U.K. DISCUSS WHEN AND HOW THEY [...] (SBU) Summary: On February 15, Ambassador Speckhard visited the U.S. Regional Embassy Office (REO) and the British Embassy Office in Basrah to discuss the formation of southern Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs). TheU.K. is well-advanced in their planning, with the meetings taking place i [...] | 2006-02-19 13:17:00 | REO Basrah | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL IZ |
06BASRAH22 | MAYSAN PROVINCE: AVIAN INFLUENZA, FLOODING AND AGRICULTURAL [...] Summary: Information from the Danish Embassy Office and the UN indicates that there are confirmed cases of H5N1 in birds in Maysan province. There is currently no evidence that it has affected humans, but there are six suspicious cases (including one death) still awaiting test results. Recen [...] | 2006-02-20 11:53:00 | REO Basrah | UNCLASSIFIED | KFLU AMED EAID ECON EAGR PGOV PREL IZ |
06BASRAH26 | BASRAH ERUPTS AFTER DESTRUCTION OF SAMARRA MOSQUE [...] (SBU) Summary: Protests erupted in Basrah after the media carried stories of the destruction of the Golden Mosque in Samarra. The Iraqi Islamic Party (IIP) building was attacked and damaged and several IIP party members were injured. No deaths have been confirmed at this time. More demons [...] | 2006-02-22 18:57:00 | REO Basrah | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM PTER IZ |
06BASRAH31 | BASRAH UNITED - SOCCER BRINGS THE SHIA, SUNNIS, CHRISTIANS [...] Summary. On March 5, the Regional Embassy Office (REO) in Basrah organized a local outreach event that brought together religious leaders and children from all the communities in Basrah to celebrate religious tolerance. The event was held at the largest mosque in Basrah and included the [...] | 2006-03-06 14:00:00 | REO Basrah | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PREL PGOV IZ |
06BASRAH37 | SUB-ZERO EDUCATION - THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IN BASRAH [...] Summary: On March 16, the Deputy Regional Coordinator (DRC) met with Mr. Qahtani Al-Musawi, the Director General of Education for Basrah. He provided a frank, but bleak assessment of the current public education system in Basrah. Unless there is a strong infusion of money into the syste [...] | 2006-03-20 05:53:00 | REO Basrah | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KPAO IZ |
06BASRAH39 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE - REO BASRAH HOSTS LOCAL ORPHANS FOR [...] Summary. On March 23, the Regional Embassy Office (REO) in Basrah hosted 25 children from a local orphanage for a visit to the REO Fire Station. The children learned about fire safety and prevention while also watching a demonstration on the use of fire extinguishers. Local and internat [...] | 2006-03-24 07:53:00 | REO Basrah | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PREL PGOV IZ |
06BASRAH45 | SOUTH OIL COMPANY - TOO MANY RUMORS AND NOT ENOUGH [...] Summary: On March 29, Regional Coordinator (RC) and Poloff met with General Manager of South Oil Company (SOC) Jabbar Ali Husayn Al Lu'aybi at the Regional Embassy Office Basrah (REO). Al Lu'aybi refuted concerns of oil smuggling through the SOC terminal and questioned a report he had receive [...] | 2006-04-03 16:03:00 | REO Basrah | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON ETRD ENRG EINV IZ |
06BASRAH6 | LOCAL AUTHORITIES CONFIRM NO CASES OF H5N1 STRAIN OF AVIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-24 16:02:00 | REO Basrah | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO PGOV ECON SOCI AMED AMGT IZ |
06BEIJING10192 | CHINA'S MAY 25 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: A/S HILL'S [...] Key points made at the May 25 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher Hill met with VFM Yang Jiechi and VFM Wu Dawei to discuss implementing consensus reached in the April 2006 Bush- Hu meetings and in the Fourth Round of Six-Party Talks. -- Accusations [...] | 2006-05-25 10:07:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PINS CH JP KN |
06BEIJING1059 | SENATOR LISA MURKOWSKI MEETS WITH NPC FOREIGN [...] During a January 13 meeting at the Great Hall of the People Senator Lisa Murkowski and National People's Congress (NPC) Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Jiang Enzhu discussed economic development, energy and commercial protection issues. China plans to double its 2000 GDP by 2010 and to qu [...] | 2006-01-17 11:30:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG EIVN KIPR OREP CH |
06BEIJING10601 | MAY 25 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: HAMAS FM VISIT, IRAN [...] Key points made at the May 25 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- FM Mahmoud Al-Zahhar will visit Beijing to attend the China-Arab Cooperation Forum. China will use the opportunity to explain China's position that Hamas needs to give up violence, recognize Israel and abide by past agreem [...] | 2006-05-30 11:09:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PINS CH JP |
06BEIJING10606 | MAY 25 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: HAMAS FM VISIT, IRAN [...] Key points made at the May 25 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- FM Mahmoud Al-Zahhar will visit Beijing to attend the China-Arab Cooperation Forum. China will use the opportunity to explain China's position that Hamas needs to give up violence, recognize Israel and abide by past agreem [...] | 2006-05-30 22:44:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PINS CH JP KN |
06BEIJING1061 | JANUARY 17 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: KIM JONG-IL VISIT [...] MFA Spokesperson Kong Quan stated that President Hu Jintao will "meet a foreign leader" on Tuesday, January 17, in response to repeated questioning about the unconfirmed visit of Kim Jong-Il to China. Kong refused to be drawn into specific comment about a possible Kim visit, saying he had no [...] | 2006-01-17 11:46:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM CH IR EU KN |
06BEIJING10748 | TAO PRESS BRIEFING: MAINLAND BLASTS TAIWAN [...] The Taiwan Security Report exposed the Taiwan leaders' stubborn support for Taiwan independence and damaged cross-Strait peace, Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) Spokesperson Li Weiyi asserted at the regular May 31 TAO press briefing. A TAO economic affairs official reported that the authorities h [...] | 2006-05-31 10:31:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ETRD ECON CH TW |
06BEIJING10891 | PRC RESPONDS TO INDONESIA EARTHQUAKE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-01 10:06:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SENV EAID CH ID |
06BEIJING10895 | JUNE 1 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN NUCLEAR ISSUE, [...] Key points made at the June 1 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- China welcomes U.S. gestures and willingness to resolve the Iran nuclear issue through dialogue, while not supporting the "arbitrary" use of sanctions in handling international affairs. -- Addressing the China-Arab Coope [...] | 2006-06-01 10:34:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM ECON CH JP KN |
06BEIJING11382 | JUNE 6 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: MILITARY DEVELOPMENT, [...] Key points made at the June 6 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- The United States maintains the largest military expenditure in the world and has "no reason" to criticize China's military development. -- China is making significant progress in combating human trafficking and is prepa [...] | 2006-06-06 09:33:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH JP KN |
06BEIJING11498 | STAFFDEL BEUTEL TALKS PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND IPR [...] (SBU) Summary: House Small Business Committee Special Counsel, Rich Beutel, held meetings with Madame Zhu Lilan, Chief Commissioner of the National People's Congress' Commission for Education, Science, Culture and Health, and Mr. An Qinghu, Director-General of China Trademark Office (CTMO). [...] | 2006-06-07 22:53:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON KIPR WTRO PREL OREP CH |
06BEIJING11614 | JUNE 8 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRANIAN NUCLEAR ISSUE, [...] Key points made at the June 8 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- President Hu will meet with Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad during the June 15 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Shanghai to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue. -- All SCO member heads will attend t [...] | 2006-06-08 11:30:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH JP |
06BEIJING11755 | PRC PREMIER TO VISIT 7 AFRICAN NATIONS [...] MFA Assistant Minister He Yafei previewed Premier Wen Jiabao's June 17-24 tour of Egypt, Ghana, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda to reporters. Besides meeting the leaders of each nation, Premier Wen will meet Chinese medical workers, tour an HIV/AIDS preve [...] | 2006-06-09 12:55:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID CH |
06BEIJING11932 | AFM LI HUI PREVIEWS SCO SUMMIT, COMMENTS ON U.S. [...] The Chinese Government is currently investigating reports received from the U.S. Embassy on increased risks to U.S. citizens in China and will do its utmost to safeguard diplomatic personnel and facilities, MFA Spokesperson Liu Jianchao stated during a special June 12 press briefing on the Ju [...] | 2006-06-12 11:43:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER PINL ASEC CH KG KZ |
06BEIJING12175 | JUNE 13 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CHINESE ARMS EXPORTS, [...] Key points made at the June 13 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- Amnesty International's recent reports that China's arms exports promote violence and human rights violations around the world are "groundless." China complies with its international obligations and has export controls i [...] | 2006-06-13 10:38:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN |
06BEIJING12531 | JUNE 15 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN/SCO SUMMIT, [...] Key points made at the June 15 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- Iranian President Ahmadinejad's remarks at the June 15 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit reflected only Iran's position. -- Beijing welcomes Iran's willingness to negotiate with relevant parties to resolve [...] | 2006-06-15 11:17:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM PHUM ASEC CH IR |
06BEIJING13022 | JUNE 20 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK MISSILE LAUNCH, [...] Key points made at the June 20 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- China has "taken note" of reports of an impending DPRK missile launch. -- China will send an official delegation to the African Union Summit in July. China and Angola will sign a series of treaties involving law enfo [...] | 2006-06-20 10:04:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN |
06BEIJING14216 | JULY 6 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES, [...] Key points made at the July 6 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- On DPRK, China expresses grave concern over "what happened" and remains in close consultation with all relevant parties. China hopes that all relevant parties will remain calm and exercise restraint, proceed toward the co [...] | 2006-07-06 11:03:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN IS |
06BEIJING14635 | JULY 12 G-8 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CHINA SUPPORTS [...] President Hu Jintao will lead China's delegation to the G-8 Outreach Meeting July 16-17 in St. Petersburg, according to Assistant Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai. The meeting will be a dialogue between the G-8 and leaders from six developing countries: China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico [...] | 2006-07-12 10:22:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN IS |
06BEIJING14723 | JULY 13 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK MISSILE [...] Key points made at the July 13 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- On DPRK, China's response is governed by three objectives: to reduce tension and maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia, to promote the solidarity of the UNSC and to encourage prompt resum [...] | 2006-07-13 10:44:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN IR |
06BEIJING15592 | CHINA/REAL ESTATE: SIX MINISTRIES ISSUE [...] (U) SUMMARY: On July 24, the Ministry of Construction (MCon),Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM),National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC),People's Bank of China (PBOC),State Administration of Industry and Commerce (SAIC),and State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) jointly issu [...] | 2006-07-28 06:50:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND CH |
06BEIJING16514 | CODEL STEVENS AND LIU QI DISCUSS BEIJING OLYMPIC [...] (SBU) Codel Stevens, accompanied by the Ambassador, met with Beijing Party Secretary and President of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 29th Olympiad Games (BOCOG) Liu Qi to discuss Olympic preparations, including security, venue construction, traffic management, air quality, media, you [...] | 2006-08-12 10:13:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KOLY ASEC CH |
06BEIJING16516 | CODEL STEVENS AND LIU QI DISCUSS BEIJING OLYMPIC [...] (SBU) CODEL STEVENS, ACCOMPANIED BY THE AMBASSADOR, MET WITH BEIJING PARTY SECRETARY AND PRESIDENT OF THE BEIJING ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR THE 29TH OLYMPIAD GAMES (BOCOG) LIU QI TO DISCUSS OLYMPIC PREPARATIONS, INCLUDING SECURITY, VENUE CONSTRUCTION, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, AIR QUALITY, MEDIA, YOU [...] | 2006-08-13 22:59:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KOLY ASEC CH |
06BEIJING1665 | JANUARY 26 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CHINA'S SUPPORT FOR [...] Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing stated China's concern over current developments in the Iran nuclear crisis to visiting Iranian National Supervisory Council Security Advisor Ali Larijani, MFA Spokesperson Kong Quan said at the regular January 26 MFA Press Briefing. China considers Russia's prop [...] | 2006-01-26 11:37:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL CH IR XA |
06BEIJING18460 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR USDOC AND USDOD [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-01 00:57:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP CH ETRD ETTC OTRA PREL |
06BEIJING18680 | SEPTEMBER 5 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points made at the September 5 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- China continues to support the Six-Party Talks and remains dedicated to the goal of a denuclearized Korean Peninsula. -- China believes the Six-Party Talks, not sanctions, is the most effective way to resolve the nuc [...] | 2006-09-05 10:09:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN |
06BEIJING18905 | : A/S HILL VISIT, DPRK NUCLEAR TEST AND KIM [...] Key points made at the September 7 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- A/S Hill's meetings with VFM Wu Dawei and AFM Cui Tiankai focused on how to break the impasse and resume the Six-Party Talks process. -- All parties should avoid actions that would escalate tensions over a possible [...] | 2006-09-07 09:44:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC CH KN |
06BEIJING19407 | SEPTEMBER 13 TAO PRESS BRIEFING: REACTION TO [...] KEY POINTS MADE AT THE SEPTEMBER 13 TAIWAN AFFAIRS OFFICE (TAO) PRESS BRIEFING WERE: -- THE MAINLAND HOPES TO SEE A STABLE AND PROSPEROUS TAIWAN AND WILL OPPOSE TAIWAN INDEPENDENCE AND PROMOTE CROSS- STRAIT RELATIONS TO FURTHER PEACE AND STABILITY (IN RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CAMPAIG [...] | 2006-09-13 11:40:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CH TW |
06BEIJING19546 | SEPTEMBER 12 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: NORTH KOREA, KIM [...] KEY POINTS MADE AT THE SEPTEMBER 14 MFA PRESS BRIEFING WERE: -- RESUMING THE SIX-PARTY TALKS REQUIRES EFFORTS BY ALL PARTIES. ON U.S. "SANCTIONS" AGAINST THE DPRK, CHINA SUPPORTS PROSECUTION OF THOSE COMMITTING FINANCIAL CRIMES BASED ON THE FACTS AND EVIDENCE. -- THERE ARE "NO ARRANGEME [...] | 2006-09-14 11:21:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CH KN JA |
06BEIJING19682 | PRE-LICENSE CHECK: D360560 XIAMEN CHANGELIGHT [...] Unauthorised disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. REFTEL requested a Pre-License Check (PLC) to be conducted at the facilities of XIAMEN CHANGELIGHT CO. LTD, No. 124 Chuang Ye Building, Pioneering Park, Xiamen, Chi [...] | 2006-09-18 06:45:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP CH ETRD ETTC PREL |
06BEIJING20070 | PRE-LICENSE CHECK D355915 ZHEJIANG HESHENG [...] REFTEL requested a Pre-License Check end-use visit to determine the reliability of ZHEJIANG HESHENG CHEMICAL CO. LTD (a/k/a HE SHENG CHEMICAL) to receive controlled United States goods and technology. BIS license application D355915 lists ZHEJIANG HE SHENG CHEMICAL CO. LTD as the potential ult [...] | 2006-09-21 05:34:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP CH ETRD ETTC PREL |
06BEIJING20107 | SEPTEMBER 21 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SINO-JAPAN [...] Key points made at the September 21 MFA press briefing were: -- China hopes new LDP leader Shinzo Abe will make concrete efforts to improve Sino-Japanese relations. -- China and Japan will hold the Sixth Round of their strategic dialogue in Tokyo from September 23 to 24. -- Japan's pr [...] | 2006-09-21 10:16:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM EAID JA IR TH LE CH |
06BEIJING20509 | SEPTEMBER 26 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK NUCLEAR [...] Key points made at the September 26 MFA press briefing were: -- China encourages and supports U.S.-DPRK bilateral discussions outside of the Six-Party Talks framework. -- China hopes Tokyo's new leadership can make concrete efforts to improve Sino-Japan relations and the Strategic Dialog [...] | 2006-09-26 09:44:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH JP |
06BEIJING20676 | SEPTEMBER 27 TAO PRESS BRIEFING: CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Key points made at the September 27 Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) press briefing were: -- China strongly condemns suggestions made by Chen Shui-bian regarding a change of Taiwan's territorial definition in Taiwan's "constitution" at a September 24 Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) meeting. [...] | 2006-09-27 11:02:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CH TW |
06BEIJING20900 | SEPTEMBER 28 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: TAIWAN ISSUES, [...] Key points made at the September 28 MFA press briefing were: -- China opposes inclusion of Taiwan in the US-Japan bilateral alliance. -- China attaches great importance to improving relations with Japan. -- China welcomes Secretary Rice to visit China at a "proper time." -- China is [...] | 2006-09-28 12:38:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH JP |
06BEIJING21528 | OCTOBER 11 TAO PRESS BRIEFING: CROSS-STRAIT [...] Key points made at the October 11 Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) press briefing were: -- Following comments on the October 17-18 Cross- Strait Agricultural Forum in Boao, Hainan Province, the TAO spokesperson deflected a question about a possible meeting between President Hu Jintao and former [...] | 2006-10-11 10:38:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CH TW |
06BEIJING21641 | OCTOBER 12 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK NUCLEAR TEST; [...] Key Points made at the October 12 Press Briefing were: -- The DPRK must not further worsen the Korean peninsula nuclear situation. -- Six-Party Talks remain the best method for resolving the crisis, however direct dialogue between the United States and DPRK would help narrow differences. [...] | 2006-10-12 11:36:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN KS NP |
06BEIJING21720 | DESIGNING A SYSTEM CREATING A BANKRUPTCY [...] Reftel reported on Embassy discussions with Professor Li Shuguang on September 6 about China's new Law on Enterprise Bankruptcy. As Director of the Bankruptcy Law and Restructuring Research Center at the China University of Politics and Law, as well as a member of the National People's Congr [...] | 2006-10-13 09:11:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV PGOV CH |
06BEIJING21987 | OCTOBER 17 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: UNSCR 1718; [...] Key Points made at the October 17 Press Briefing were: -- China will implement UNSCR 1718 seriously and in a responsible manner. -- Regarding reports that China is controlling truck traffic from China to North Korea and that banks in Dandong are restricting transfers of money into North K [...] | 2006-10-17 10:01:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH KN |
06BEIJING22983 | OCTOBER 31 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK, CHINA-AFRICA [...] Key Points made at the October 31 Press Briefing were: -- Japan's demand that North Korea not rejoin the Six-Party Talks as a nuclear power can be handled within the framework of the Talks. -- There has been no change in China's policy regarding the normal trade relations with the DPRK. [...] | 2006-10-31 10:54:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM CH PK KN |
06BEIJING23356 | NOVEMBER 2 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: NORTH KOREA, AFRICA [...] Key Points made at the November 2, 2006 Press Briefing were: -- The resumption of the Six-Party Talks is a positive step towards insuring peace and stability on the North Korean Peninsula. The Talks will resume at the parties' earliest convenience. -- Six African leaders will make state [...] | 2006-11-02 12:10:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC TBIO KFLU AGOA JA CH KN |
06BEIJING23628 | NOVEMBER 7 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key points made at the regular November 7 MFA Press Briefing were: -- China calls for speedy resumption of Six-Party Talks. The spokesman deflected a question about excluding Japan from the Talks. -- United States' Undersecretaries Nick Burns and Robert Joseph will visit China this week [...] | 2006-11-07 11:03:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ENRG KN CH |
06BEIJING23664 | NOVEMBER 7 MFA BRIEFING ON HU JINTAO VISIT TO APEC, [...] On November 7, Assistant Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai held a special briefing to announce President Hu Jintao?s plans to visit Vietnam, Laos, India and Pakistan in conjunction with his attendance at the November 17-19 APEC Leaders Summit in Hanoi. Hu will pay state visits to Vietnam from Nov [...] | 2006-11-07 23:19:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CH |
06BEIJING23715 | NOVEMBER 9 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: U.S. MIDTERM [...] Key Points made at the November 9, 2006 Press Briefing were: -- China has no comment on the resignation of Defense Secretary Rumsfeld or the midterm elections and stands ready SIPDIS to work with the United States and both its political parties. -- VFM Wu Dawei discussed the DPRK with [...] | 2006-11-09 10:56:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL TBIO KN RS CH JA |
06BEIJING23776 | NOVEMBER 14 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CHINESE SUBMARINE [...] Key Points made at the November 9, 2006 Press Briefing were: -- MFA Spokesperson Jiang Yu claims ignorance of reports that a Chinese submarine followed the USS Kitty Hawk. He said China is an &adamant force8 in the region and the world for peace and stability. -- Jiang deflected questio [...] | 2006-11-14 11:45:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL TBIO KN CH EC JA IN PK |
06BEIJING23789 | NOVEMBER 15 TAO PRESS BRIEFING: ARRESTS ON [...] Key points made at the November 15 Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) press briefing were: -- Two Taiwan businesspeople have been detained in Hunan Province for spying. -- The spokesman deflected questions about China's view of the indictment of Chen Shui-bian's wife, Wu Shu-chen, and the quest [...] | 2006-11-15 11:53:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR ETRD CH TW |
06BEIJING23814 | NOVEMBER 16 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points made at the November 16, 2006 Press Briefing were: -- China hopes the Six-Party Talks will resume as soon as possible, but has no information on whether State Councilor Tang Jianxuan will return to Pyongyang anytime soon. -- UNSCR 1718 does not specify what constitutes "luxury [...] | 2006-11-16 10:27:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CH JA |
06BEIJING23954 | NOVEMBER 21 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points at the November 21 MFA Press Conference were: - A/S Hill and VFM Wu Dawei held talks on resumpion of the Six-Party Talks but no date has been set for the Talks to resume. -- The MFA Spokesperson had no comment on reports of the "unfreezing" of DPRK accounts in Macao or about th [...] | 2006-11-21 10:51:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN IN CH MX CO |
06BEIJING23992 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ECONOMIC OFFICER [...] Embassy Beijing warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Henry Lew to travel to Beijing November 29-December 8 to provide support for the Strategic Economic Dialogue. 2. Point of Contact in Beijing will be Economic OMS Lisa Cantonwine: Office: (86-10) 6532-3831, ext. 6999 Mobile [...] | 2006-11-22 01:26:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA CH |
06BEIJING24126 | NOVEMBER 28 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points at the November 28 MFA Press Conference were: -- This afternoon in Beijing the heads of the Six-Party Talks delegations from China, the United States and the DPRK held meetings, including bilateral and trilateral talks, on the resumption of the Six-Party Talks but no date has yet b [...] | 2006-11-28 11:34:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KN CH PK EC CY SU |
06BEIJING24165 | NOVEMBER 29 TAO PRESS BRIEFING: 1992 CONSENSUS, [...] Key points at the November 29 Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) press briefing were: --The spokesman declined to comment on Taiwan's internal politics and Ma Ying-jeou's 2008 candidacy, noting that the "1992 consensus" should serve as the basis for cross-Strait negotiations. -- Cross-Strait tr [...] | 2006-11-29 10:24:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD ECON CH TW |
06BEIJING24200 | NOVEMBER 30 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points at the November 30 MFA Press Conference were: -- Meetings between the heads of the Six-Party Talks delegations from China, the United States and the DPRK were helpful. No date for the talks has been set. -- The United States-China Strategic Economic Dialogue co-chaired by Trea [...] | 2006-11-30 11:48:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CH |
06BEIJING24239 | MFA ANNOUNCES RELAXED RULES FOR FOREIGN MEDIA FOR [...] Foreign journalists will not need host organizations or permission from provincial foreign affairs offices to conduct news gathering activities in China during the period surrounding the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Liu Jianchao announced at a special press co [...] | 2006-12-01 11:31:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KCUL KOLY SOCI CH |
06BEIJING24310 | DECEMBER 5 MFA BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS AND [...] Key Points at the December 5 MFA Press Conference were: -- China hopes for the early resumption of the Six-Party Talks, but this requires the consensus of all parties. No date has been set. Luxury goods prohibited for import to the DPRK have not been defined. -- China is closely followin [...] | 2006-12-05 10:34:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM RP JA KS TC CH |
06BEIJING24344 | MFA BRIEFING ON EAST ASIA SUMMIT, CHINA-ASEAN [...] On December 6, Assistant Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai held a special press briefing outlining Premier Wen Jiabao?s upcoming planned state visit to the Philippines and Chinese participation in ASEAN- related events in Cebu from December 11-15. Wen will attend the East Asia Summit, China-ASEAN [...] | 2006-12-06 09:12:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD CH RP JA KS KN |
06BEIJING24377 | DECEMBER 7 MFA BRIEFING: IRAN NUCLEAR, SIX- PARTY [...] Key Points at the December 7 MFA Press Conference were: -- China believes diplomacy on the Iran nuclear issue needs more time and space. -- The DPRK nuclear issue will likely be discussed during upcoming ASEAN meetings. -- It is "inappropriate" for UNHCR to call DPRK refugees in China [...] | 2006-12-07 15:31:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ENRG ECON KN IR CH |
06BEIJING24470 | DECEMBER 12 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points at the December 12 MFA Press Conference were: -- The Six-Party Talks will resume on December 18 with the Joint Statement of September 19, 2005 forming the basis for negotiations. -- Trade issues with the United States can be resolved through dialogue and China has worked in "ea [...] | 2006-12-12 11:31:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER ECON KN IS AJ CD CA CI LO KZ CH |
06BEIJING24496 | DECEMBER 13 TAO PRESS BRIEFING: TAIWAN MAYORAL [...] Key points at the December 13 Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) press briefing were: -- The spokesman declined to comment on Taiwan's internal politics, including the recent mayoral elections and calls for the KMT change its name to "Taiwan Kuomintang." -- TAO welcomes any person, party or organ [...] | 2006-12-13 12:39:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD ECON CH TW |
06BEIJING24539 | DECEMBER 14 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points at the December 14 MFA Press Conference were: -- China believes patience, compromise and mutual trust building are required during the Six-Party Talks. -- Human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng's trial will take place in accordance with Chinese law. -- China rejects criticism that [...] | 2006-12-14 13:02:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CH |
06BEIJING24643 | DECEMBER 19 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points at the December 19 MFA Press Conference were: -- With resumption of Six-Party Talks and bilateral talks between the United States and DPRK, all parties maintain hope that the Talks can press ahead toward denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. "Visible and sharp" differences w [...] | 2006-12-19 11:29:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM MNUC KN KS IN JA CH |
06BEIJING24739 | DECEMBER 21 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points at the December 21 MFA Press Conference were: --At the Six-Party Talks, bilateral meetings between the six parties will be held today. China is willing to draft a statement for this round of the Six-Party Talks if all parties can reach consensus. The statement would include den [...] | 2006-12-21 13:02:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM MNUC KN KS IN JA CH |
06BEIJING24852 | DECEMBER 28 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SCO SYG ZHANG [...] Key Points at the December 28 MFA Press Conference were: --Outgoing Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary General (SYG) Zhang Deguang was pragmatic and helped launch the organization and raise its international profile. China expects similar pragmatism from Zhang's successor, Bol [...] | 2006-12-28 08:40:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KN KS IS JA CH |
06BEIJING3392 | FEBRUARY 23 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN, JAPAN- CHINA [...] Key points at the February 23 MFA press briefing were as follows: - MFA Vice Foreign Minister Lu Guozeng will visit Iran February 24-26 for a working visit. He will discuss PRC-Iran political and bilateral issues, exchange views on the nuclear question and discuss what steps could be take [...] | 2006-02-23 10:52:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM CH IR JP |
06BEIJING3471 | TAIWAN: TAO SPOKESPERSON REPEATS TAO DIRECTOR'S [...] Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) spokesperson Li Wei reiterated TAO Director Chen Yunlin's February 22 warning that the abolition of the National Unification Council and the National Unification Guidelines would severely damage cross-Straits relations, responding to Taiwan reporters' questions dur [...] | 2006-02-24 09:58:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ETRD CH TW |
06BEIJING4479 | MARCH 9 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT, [...] Key points made at the March 9 MFA press briefing are as follows: - The State Department's 2005 Human Rights Report turned a blind eye to the basic facts and made irresponsible remarks regarding the status of human rights in China. - China hopes Iran will fully cooperate with the IAEA a [...] | 2006-03-09 10:27:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PARM CH JP IR KN |
06BEIJING4764 | PREMIER WEN DISCUSSES NEW SOCIALIST COUNTRYSIDE, [...] China must recognize that the reform process is long and arduous, Premier Wen Jiabao remarked at a press conference following the conclusion of the NPC and CPPCC annual sessions. The New Socialist Countryside policy will help safeguard farmers' land rights and raise their living standards. [...] | 2006-03-14 11:25:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PARM ECON CH TW JP |
06BEIJING4766 | MARCH 14 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN AND DPRK NUCLEAR [...] Key points made at the March 14 MFA press briefing are as follows: - China supports the Russia-Iran talks, wants to see the Iranian nuclear issue resolved through negotiation, wants to ensure the authority of the international nuclear nonproliferation, hopes Iran will build confidence and [...] | 2006-03-14 11:59:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PARM CH JP IR KN |
06BEIJING4958 | MARCH 16 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: U.S.-CHINA TRADE [...] Key points made at the March 16 MFA press briefing are as follows: - China hopes U.S.-China economic and trade frictions can be resolved through consultation but will no longer adopt administrative measures to control exchange rate fluctuation. - China does not view the United States as [...] | 2006-03-16 11:57:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON PHUM PARM CH JP IR KN |
06BEIJING5223 | MARCH 21 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CONGRESSIONAL VISIT, [...] Key points made at the March 21 MFA press briefing are as follows: - During a March 21 meeting with U.S. Senators Graham, Schumer and Coburn, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing emphasized that the two countries should view bilateral relations from a strategic perspective and properly resolve dis [...] | 2006-03-21 11:03:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON PHUM PARM CH IR |
06BEIJING5698 | MARCH 28 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: U.S.-CHINA TRADE [...] Key points made at the March 28 MFA press briefing are as follows: - U.S.-China trade frictions should not be politicized or overstated, while China's exchange rate regime must be rational and remain in line with the reality of the country's situation. - The March 30 foreign ministers' m [...] | 2006-03-28 11:18:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON PARM PHUM CH IR KN |
06BEIJING5919 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PACIFIC AREA SPECIAL [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPH 4. 2. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ARE SCHEDULED TO TAKE PART IN PASOC 2006, 3-8 APRIL 2006. 3. THE NAMES AND DATES OF BIRTH OF THE OFFICIALS ARE AS FOLLOWS: SENIOR COLONEL ((ZHANG)) GUANGBIN, STAFF OFFICER, MILITARY TRAINING DEPARTMENT, GENERAL STAFF [...] | 2006-03-30 08:38:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS PREL BG |
06BEIJING5965 | MARCH 30 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: EXCHANGE RATE, [...] Key points made at the March 30 MFA press briefing are as follows: - An appropriate decision on the RMB exchange rate must take into account China's level of economic development and the potential impact on the global economy. - China hopes the March 29 UNSC Presidential Statement will [...] | 2006-03-30 09:37:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON PHUM PARM CH IR JP |
06BEIJING6074 | SPECIAL MFA PRESS CONFERENCE ON PREMIER WEN TRAVEL [...] Premier Wen Jiabao will visit Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Cambodia from April 1-8, MFA Director Generals for Asian Affairs and for American and Oceanian Affairs told the local and international press corps on March 24. This will be a trip of firsts: the first visit by a PRC Premier to A [...] | 2006-03-31 10:56:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON EAID ETRD EFIS ECIN CH FJ PP TW |
06BEIJING6316 | APRIL 4 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SECRETARY CHERTOFF'S [...] Key points made at the April 4 MFA press briefing are as follows: - Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff and Politburo Standing Committee Member Luo Gan discussed bilateral cooperation in law enforcement, counterterrorism and repatriation of illegal immigrants. - China hopes relevant cou [...] | 2006-04-04 11:42:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PARM ECON KNNP CH JP |
06BEIJING6530 | APRIL 6 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: NO PLANS FOR HAMAS [...] Key points made at the April 6 MFA press briefing are as follows: - There are no plans for Palestinian FM Mahmoud Al-Zahhar to visit China. - VFM Wu Dawei will travel to Tokyo to meet with the other heads of the Six-Party Talks delegations, but will not attend the NEACD. - China hopes [...] | 2006-04-06 11:44:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON PHUM PARM KNNP CH JP |
06BEIJING6852 | APRIL 11 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: PRESIDENT HU'S U.S. [...] Key points made at the April 11 MFA press briefing are as follows: - President Hu Jintao will visit the United States April 18-21, Saudi Arabia April 22-24, Morocco April 24-26, Nigeria April 26-27 and Kenya April 27-28. - Beijing hopes President Hu's U.S. trip will help reduce bilateral [...] | 2006-04-11 10:41:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON PHUM PARM KNNP CH IR |
06BEIJING7042 | APRIL 13 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: AFM CUI TO IRAN, [...] Key points made at the April 13 MFA press briefing are as follows: - Assistant Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai will travel to Iran and Russia April 14-18 in an effort to help resolve the Iranian nuclear crisis. - China is concerned about Iran's recent announcement about its uranium enrichme [...] | 2006-04-13 11:01:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON PHUM PARM KNNP CH IR |
06BEIJING7092 | MFA PREVIEWS PRESIDENT HU'S TRIP TO THE UNITED [...] During a special April 14 MFA press briefing, Vice Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi previewed President Hu Jintao's April 18-29 visits to the United States, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Nigeria and Kenya. Beijing stands ready to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation with the United States and addres [...] | 2006-04-14 08:49:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON PHUM PARM KNNP CH IR |
06BEIJING7352 | APRIL 18 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: AFM CUI TO IRAN, [...] Key points made at the April 18 MFA press briefing are as follows: - During his recent trip to Iran, AFM Cui Tiankai expressed China?s concern over recent developments concerning Iran?s nuclear program. - The "principal parties" to the Six-Party Talks should demonstrate their sincerity i [...] | 2006-04-18 10:30:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON PHUM PARM KNNP CH IR |
06BEIJING7518 | APRIL 20 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRANIAN NUCLEAR [...] Key points made at the April 20 MFA press briefing are as follows: - China encourages the EU-3 and Iran to promptly resume talks in Moscow in order to promote a peaceful resolution to the Iranian nuclear issue. - The United States should consider the interests of the international commun [...] | 2006-04-20 11:05:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PARM PTER KNNP CH IR |
06BEIJING7837 | APRIL 25 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: HU VISIT, NEPAL, [...] Key points made at the regular April 25 MFA press briefing are as follows: - The United States apologized for the Falungong incident but has to answer for the lapse in security. Washington should take firmer steps to stop FLG activities. - The MFA spokesman said he had no specifics on th [...] | 2006-04-25 12:16:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PARM PTER KNNP CH |
06BEIJING8028 | APRIL 27 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRANIAN NUCLEAR [...] Key points made at the April 27 MFA press briefing are as follows: - China is awaiting IAEA Director General ElBaradei's upcoming report on Iran and expects the report to provide a comprehensive and objective assessment. - China firmly opposes Taiwan political figures conducting activiti [...] | 2006-04-27 11:43:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PARM PTER KNNP CH IR TW |
06BEIJING8480 | MAY 9 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: GUANTANAMO UIGHURS, [...] Key points made at the May 9 MFA press briefing are as follows: - China strongly opposes Albania's acceptance of the five Uighurs previously held at Guantanamo Bay, who Beijing considers East Turkestan terrorist suspects, and demands their immediate repatriation. - China does not support [...] | 2006-05-09 10:36:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PARM PTER KNNP CH IR TW |
06BEIJING8798 | MAY 11 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DEPUTY SECRETARY'S [...] Key points made at the May 11 MFA press briefing are as follows: - Noting remarks by "U.S. officials," referring to Deputy Secretary Zoellick's May 10 Congressional testimony, the MFA spokesperson asserted that China has made contributions to ensure a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula and prom [...] | 2006-05-11 10:16:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PARM ECON KNNP CH IR TW JP |
06BEIJING9290 | MAY 16 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN, SCO, U.S.- CHINA [...] Key points made at the May 16 MFA press briefing are as follows: - Beijing appreciates the positive efforts of the EU-3 to resolve the Iran nuclear issue through dialogue. - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has invited leaders from all observer nations to attend the mid-June S [...] | 2006-05-16 10:49:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM ECON CH IR KN JP |
06BEIJING9507 | MAY 16 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN, SCO SUMMIT, [...] Key points made at the May 18 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- China stands ready to help solve the Iran nuclear issue and hopes the EU-3 proposal will prove to be feasible and acceptable to Iran. -- The leaders of all SCO member states and observer states, including Iran President [...] | 2006-05-18 11:39:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM ECON KNNP CH IR JP |
06BEIJING9934 | PRC MAY 23 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK FM TO VISIT [...] Key points made at the May 23 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- DPRK Foreign Minister Paek Nam Sun will visit China May 30-June 6 for talks on bilateral and regional security issues, meet senior PRC leaders and tour Guangzhou. -- EAP A/S Christopher Hill will visit Beijing May 24- 2 [...] | 2006-05-23 10:02:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CH JP KN GE |
06BEIRUT1010 | MGLE01: NORTHERN LEBANON POOREST DISTRICT IN THE [...] On March 22, econoff met with Statistics Lebanon chief Rabih Haber to attain non-governmental statistics on poverty in Lebanon. According to its recently completed annual survey of households, Statistics Lebanon found that qadas in northern Lebanon had the highest poverty rates in the countr [...] | 2006-03-30 11:44:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PTER ECON SOCI LE |
06BEIRUT1086 | MGLE01: SPECIAL CABINET SESSION DISCUSSES [...] Summary: The GOL's economic reform agenda was presented before the full Cabinet for the first time during a special session on April 5. President Lahoud chaired the session where both Finance Minister Azour and Economy Minister Haddad made Power Point presentations outlining the GOL's reform [...] | 2006-04-06 15:34:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON EFIN LE |
06BEIRUT1290 | LEBANESE RESPONSE TO 2005 SUA PROTOCOLS DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-04-26 14:13:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM PREL KTIA PHSA EWWT PTER UN LE |
06BEIRUT1342 | LEBANESE RESPONSE TO U.S. CANDIDATE FOR ITU RADIO [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-02 08:50:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECPS LE |
06BEIRUT1644 | DEMARCHES TO NAM/G-77 MEMBERS IN PREPARATION FOR [...] (U) On May 24 and May 25, Post delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reftel demarches concerning the May 27-30 NAM ministerial. The Director for the Americas Ghady al-Khoury received the material and promised to pass it to the responsible delegation members in preparation for the NAM [...] | 2006-05-25 10:25:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | AORG UNGA PREL LE IR |
06BEIRUT1747 | MGLE01: DISTURBANCES IN BEIRUT AND ELSEWHERE OVER [...] (SBU) At 2300 hrs. local on June 1, Lebanese Shi'ite Muslims rioted in Rweissat Jdeideth, West Beirut, Baalbeck, Nabatieh, Sidon and Tyre in protest of a satirical TV show, entitled "Basmat-Watan," which mocked Hizballah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. The largest number of prote [...] | 2006-06-02 13:20:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC LE PTER |
06BEIRUT2290 | MGLE01: FORMER PRESIDENT ELIAS HRAWI PASSES AWAY [...] At about 3:00 PM local on July 7, former Lebanese President Elias Hrawi passed away from cancer. Reftel describes in detail the record and legacy of President Hrawi, who served in office from 1989 to 1998. 2. With Hrawi's death occurring only a few hours ago, funeral arrangements are sti [...] | 2006-07-07 13:59:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV LE |
06BEIRUT2644 | LEBANON: CODEL ISSA MEETS WITH PM SINIORA [...] PM Siniora described to Congressman Issa the serious damage the present conflict has inflicted on his country, as well as his hope that the American people would continue to support the people of Lebanon. Congressman Issa praised PM Siniora's leadership and courage during this difficult peri [...] | 2006-08-15 09:12:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | IS LE MOPS PGOV PREL PTER SY |
06BEIRUT2652 | LEBANON: WHEAT SHIPMENT NEEDED TO KEEP BREAD ON [...] This message contains an action message for the Department -- please see para 6. 2. Embassy meetings with GOL and agrifood industry leaders have confirmed that current stocks of wheat in Lebanon are at a critically low level. President of Dora Flour Mills and Chair of the Agrifood Trader [...] | 2006-08-16 06:19:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON IS LE PREL SY |
06BEIRUT2804 | LEBANON: CODEL SHAYS MEETS WITH PM SINIORA [...] Prime Minister Siniora asked CODEL Shays for help in lifting the air and sea blockade of Lebanon by IDF forces. PM Siniora stated that not only was the blockade severely impairing humanitarian and reconstruction efforts, but it made the Lebanese people feel that the current period is simply a [...] | 2006-08-29 16:01:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | IS LE MOPS PGOV PREL PTER SY |
06BEIRUT2882 | MARONITE BISHOPS CRITICIZE HIZBALLAH; HINT THAT [...] Under the leadership of Patriarch Sfeir, the Maronite Bishops' League convened their monthly meeting September 6 and issued a subtly-worded statement addressing the current socio-political situation. Without mentioning him by name, the Bishops criticized President Lahoud, claiming that the Ch [...] | 2006-09-06 16:27:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV LE |
06BEIRUT3071 | LEBANON: SCENESETTER FOR PRESIDENTIAL DELEGATION [...] (SBU) The recent conflict between Israel and the terrorist organization Hizballah that transpired from July 12 to August 14 was, according to Lebanon Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, the most destructive in Lebanon's history. Although casualty figures did not approach the 1983 Grapes of Wrath [...] | 2006-09-22 04:09:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | IS LE PGOV PREL PTER SY |
06BEIRUT3092 | LEBANON: PRESIDENTIAL DELEGATION OFFERS TO HELP [...] The Presidential Delegation for Lebanon, headed by Assistant Secretary Dina Habib Powell met with a broad cross-section of Lebanese pro-reform elements and offered to help them transform the country's economy to meet the challenges of the 21st century, which in turn would create conditions co [...] | 2006-09-25 16:07:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON IS LE PGOV PREL PTER SY |
06BEIRUT3415 | LEBANON: DEMARCHES ON UNGA, NORTH KOREA AND [...] (SBU) Polchief delivered reftel demarches October 21 to Joumane Khaddage, Counselor in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Khaddage will be traveling to New York October 26 to participate in the General Assembly with the Lebanese delegation, and promised to convey our points to appropriate offic [...] | 2006-10-24 14:32:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG MARR MCAP PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG UNGA LE |
06BEIRUT350 | LEBANON'S RESPONSE TO ICAO DEMARCHE FOR U.S. [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-07 15:18:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAIR ICAO AORC EG ET FR LE PK SA TS |
06BEIRUT3563 | LEBANON: WORLD BANK MIDDLE EAST DIRECTOR ON PARIS [...] (U) World Bank Middle East Department Director Joseph Saba noted Nasrallah's October 31 ultimatum as disturbing and a challenge to the confidence that holds up Lebanon's fiscal house of cards, but views awareness of the need for essential economic reforms as recognized across the Lebanese polit [...] | 2006-11-06 15:36:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PREL PTER LE |
06BEIRUT3632 | LEBANON: DEMARCHE ON BELARUS RESOLUTION [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-15 15:36:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER LE |
06BEIRUT3797 | LEBANON: SINIORA HITS BACK AT NASRALLAH'S [...] (SBU) In a rebuttal to Hassan Nasrallah's speech the previous day, PM Siniora rejected threatening language and the label "traitor," stressing the unity of all Lebanese. Siniora condemned the arrogance that had led Nasrallah to judge his fellow leaders' patriotism and honesty, and to determine [...] | 2006-12-08 17:27:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER LE |
06BEIRUT3875 | LEBANON: MICHEL AOUNS SAYS, "I DON'T WANT TO BE [...] (SBU) FPM leader and MP General Michel Aoun offered a series of indirect answers, vague pronouncements and prophesies of continuing and even-bigger challenges to the current government, in the course of meeting with visiting Senators Dodd and Kerry. Aoun blamed the Siniora regime for margina [...] | 2006-12-21 10:14:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER LE |
06BEIRUT455 | MGLE01: GOL AND YOUNG BUSINESS LEADERS LAUNCH [...] On February 10, Econoff attended a working dinner at the Grand Serail for the launching of "Bader" (literally the beginning of the day in Arabic, refers to a "start-up" company),a partnership between the private sector and the GOL to encourage entrepreneurship. In attendance were about fift [...] | 2006-02-16 08:15:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN LE |
06BEIRUT566 | MGLE01: POLITICAL PRESSURE SECURES RELEASE OF [...] (U) On February 16, the Lebanese army arrested a Palestinian national, Mohammad Abed al-Shmandur (aka Abu al- Abed) at a checkpoint near the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp. He was suspected of transporting ammunition in the trunk of his car. While his political affiliation is unclea [...] | 2006-02-24 15:35:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KISL PHUM KDEM LE PTER |
06BEIRUT570 | MGLE01: Thousands of Lebanese Shia take to the [...] (U) Hizballah organized a mass rally to protest the bombing of a Shia shrine in Iraq. More than 100,000 persons gathered in the Southern Suburbs on February 23. Hizballah SYG Nasrallah delivered a speech calling on Shia to remain calm and to avoid provocations between the Shia and the Sunni [...] | 2006-02-24 16:44:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KISL PHUM KDEM LE PTER |
06BEIRUT677 | MGLE01: SYRIAN ACCOUNTS COMFORTABLE IN LEBANESE [...] On March 6, the Daily Star, a Lebanese English daily, reported that Syrian newspapers have claimed in recent editions that USD 3 billion in bank deposits were withdrawn from Lebanese banks by Syrian depositors in recent weeks due to political tensions between Syria and Lebanon. On March 4, t [...] | 2006-03-07 08:43:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON ETRD EINV KIPR LE |
06BEIRUT700 | MGLE01: NATIONAL DIALOGUE POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER [...] (SBU) The national dialogue came to a temporary halt on March 7 following a dispute between Hizballah SYG Nasrallah and Speaker Nabih Berri on the one hand and Minister of Information Ghazi Aridi, representing Druze leader Walid Jumblatt, on the other. The disagreement arose over a statement [...] | 2006-03-08 10:26:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KISL PHUM KDEM LE PTER |
06BEIRUT728 | MGLE01: CHARITIES AND MENA-FATF PLENARY IN CAIRO [...] On March 9, DCM delivered reftel demarche to Dr.Muhammad Baasiri, head of the Lebanese Central Bank's Special Investigation Commission. Baasiri will lead the Lebanese delegation to the Cairo plenary. 2. Baasiri, who recently completed his term as president of the MENA-FATF, was well-acqu [...] | 2006-03-09 15:56:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | KTFN EFIN LE |
06BEIRUT741 | MGLE01: LEBANESE INDUSTRY LAUNCHES PROMOTIONAL [...] On March 8, the Lebanese Industrialists Association (LIA) in conjunction with Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel launched a campaign to promote Lebanese industry. Bumper stickers, billboards and a clever ad campaign aimed at Lebanese youth will send this simple message to the Lebanese: "Love [...] | 2006-03-10 13:02:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EINV LE |
06BEIRUT742 | MGLE01: EUROMENA PRIVATE EQUITY FUND LAUNCHED [...] On March 10, the Capital Trust Group, a private equity firm headquartered in London with offices in New York, launched the EuroMena Fund at an official signing ceremony in Beirut. Philippe de Fontaine Vive, the Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB),told the gathering that the [...] | 2006-03-10 13:05:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON ETRD EINV LE |
06BEIRUT743 | MGLE01: LEBANESE VIEWS OF SYRIA AND IRAN [...] On March 6, the Iranian Bank Saderat public relations department announced that Bank Saderat and the Commercial Bank of Syria (CBS) are to establish a jointly-run bank. Currently, there are no further details as to how Bank Saderat's five branches in Lebanon and the two branches of the Commer [...] | 2006-03-10 13:13:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON ETRD EINV KIPR LE SY |
06BEIRUT772 | MGLE01: NATIONAL DIALOGUE RECOMMENCES WITH [...] (SBU) Lebanon's national dialogue resumed the morning of March 13, with the main discussion on Lebanese-Syrian relations. According to MP Boutros Harb, the atmosphere at the meeting was good. He said, "The simple fact that we are going to meet again this afternoon is a positive development [...] | 2006-03-13 16:07:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KISL KPAL KDEM LE PTER |
06BEIRUT847 | FINCEN NOTICE ON COMMERCIAL BANK OF SYRIA [...] On March 9, Charge conveyed to Mohamed Baasiri, head of the Special Investigations Commission (SIC) of the Central Bank of Lebanon, reftel talking points and the text of a background paper provided by the Department. These materials were also provided to Walid Alameddine, head of Lebanon's B [...] | 2006-03-17 16:14:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PTER ECON SANC LE SY |
06BELGRADE1001 | 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] Below is the Serbia and Montenegro submission for the 2006 report on investment disputes and expropriation claims. As requested in reftel, we have sent tracked edits to the Serbia and Montenegro portion of the final 2006 report via e-mail to EB/IFD/OIA James Roseli. One of the two investment [...] | 2006-06-22 07:14:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | KIDE EINV EFIN CASC PREL SR MW |
06BELGRADE1013 | GOS TO PURSUE PHASED PRIVATIZATION OF OIL COMPANY [...] The GOS will move forward on a draft privatization strategy for state-owned oil and gas company Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) submitted by adviser Merrill Lynch, according to the head of the privatization steering group. In a recent meeting, Slobodan Sokolovic, Assistant Minister of Energy a [...] | 2006-06-23 14:24:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ENRG ECON EINV SR |
06BELGRADE1043 | DEMARCHE ON UN REFORM AND LIFTING THE BUDGET CAP [...] (U) Emboffs conveyed ref demarche points and draft resolution to Katarina Lalic, head of the UN Directorate in the Serbian MFA on June 27. Ms. Lalic said she expected Serbia to vote with the consensus EU position on the issue. She promised to contact us immediately if GoS intentions changed. [...] | 2006-06-29 09:19:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | EU AMGT AORC PREL UNGA |
06BELGRADE1058 | MOF Presents Candidate for Radio [...] (U) On June 15, 2006, the Embassy received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a request to support the re-election of Momcilo Simic, Assistant Minister for Capital Investments of the Republic of Serbia, to the Radio Regulations Board of the Council of the International Telecommunications Un [...] | 2006-07-04 08:27:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | ECPS PREL SR |
06BELGRADE1107 | TADIC SENDS CONGRATULATORY LETTER FOR JULY 4TH [...] (u) On July 6, the Embassy received a letter from President Boris Tadic to the President to offer congratulations on the occasion of our national holiday. Text of letter below. Original has been forwarded to the department via pouch. 2. (u) Begin text of letter: July 4, 2006 Dear [...] | 2006-07-10 11:07:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP PREL PGOV SR |
06BELGRADE1113 | KOSOVO: FM DRASKOVIC LETTER TO THE SECRETARY AND CONTACT [...] (U) On July 6, the Embassy received a letter from Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic to the Secretary and the Contact Group Foreign Ministers outlining redlines and urging a compromise solution for Kosovo's final status. 2. (U) Begin text of letter: REPUBLIC OF SERBIA MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFF [...] | 2006-07-10 15:25:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP PREL PGOV YI SR |
06BELGRADE1117 | Successful Step in Improving Military Cooperation [...] (U) Summary: The visit of two USAF F-16s on June 22 and 23 marked a new high point in the military relationship between the US and Serbia. The extensive and overwhelmingly positive media coverage made the operation a success and demonstrates the effect that military cooperation can have on [...] | 2006-07-11 15:18:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MARR MASS SR |
06BELGRADE1147 | MONTENEGRO: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS: JUNE 2006 [...] Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia, the current members of the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA),announced that they expect that Montenegro, together with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Macedonia, and Serbia, will join CEFTA by the end of the year. Draft Law on Optical Dis [...] | 2006-07-18 15:02:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN KPAO ETRD EINV EAID PGOV MW |
06BELGRADE1154 | SERBIAN RESPONSE TO ATTENDANCE REQUEST [...] (U) On July 18, Poloffs met with representatives of the Serbian MFA regarding Serbia's official representation at the 61st UN General Assembly (UNGA) high-level events in September 2006, per reftel instructions. MFA said the government was just starting to arrange its delegation, but confirm [...] | 2006-07-19 09:53:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA PREL SR |
06BELGRADE1158 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR S/WCI AMBASSADOR [...] Embassy Belgrade grants country clearance and warmly welcomes the visit of Ambassador Clint Williamson and staff assistant Louis-Alexandre Berg to Belgrade July 25-28, 2006, to meet on war crimes issues. Transportation is arranged, including onward transportation to Banja Luka on July 28, an [...] | 2006-07-20 06:51:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA SR |
06BELGRADE1162 | Launch of the Serbian Social [...] Summary: The UNDP in Serbia organized a conference on July 18 to discuss the findings of the Social Vulnerability Report of Roma, Refugees, and IDPs. The conference brought together GOS, EU, and UNDP officials as well as NGO leaders to discuss how programs are/should be implemented to addr [...] | 2006-07-20 11:44:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | KIRF PREF PGOV PHUM PREL SR |
06BELGRADE1163 | Launch of the Serbian Social Vulnerability Report [...] Summary: The UNDP in Serbia organized a conference on July 18 to discuss the findings of the Social Vulnerability Report of Roma, Refugees, and IDPs. The conference brought together GOS, EU, and UNDP officials as well as NGO leaders to discuss how programs are/should be implemented to addres [...] | 2006-07-20 11:44:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | KIRF PGOV PHUM PREL SR |
06BELGRADE1242 | TFLE01: Serbia's Response to the Lebanon Crisis [...] (sbu) President Tadic issued an official statement supporting an "immediate and sustainable end" to hostilities. The government of PM Kostunica has so far declined to take an official position on the Lebanon crisis. 2. (sbu) Belgrade daily Kurir reported a statement by Rasim Ljajic, lea [...] | 2006-08-07 13:49:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC SR |
06BELGRADE1258 | MOBI 63 SOLD FOR EUR 1.513 BILLION [...] On August 1, the largest Norwegian mobile operator Telenor signed the sales agreement with the Government of Serbia (GOS) to buy Serbian mobile operator Mobi 63 (former Mobtel) for EUR 1.513 billion. Telenor won the televised auction organized the day before, competing with Austrian Mobilkom [...] | 2006-08-09 11:08:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ECPS EFIN PGOV BTIO KPRV SR |
06BELGRADE1274 | LEBANON UNSCR DEMARCHE DELIVERY, SERBIA [...] (U) Emboff hand-delivered ref demarche and UNSCR text as requested reftel to FONMIN Draskovic at his home at 1300L. Draskovic accepted the points without substantive comment. 2. (U) We expect Serbia will fully support the letter and spirit of the UNSCR (their default position on most [...] | 2006-08-12 13:27:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC IS LE |
06BELGRADE1379 | SERBIA UNDECIDED ON WEDGWOOD CANDIDACY [...] (U) On AUGUST 28, 2006, poloff met with representatives of the Serbian MFA regarding to request Serbian support for the candidacy of Professor Ruth Wedgwood per reftel request. Serbia is unable to give an answer at this time, but will consider Professor Wedgwood's candidacy very closely. An [...] | 2006-08-30 14:51:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA PREL SR |
06BELGRADE1380 | SERBIA UNDECIDED ON MATHESON CANDIDCY [...] (U) On AUGUST 28, 206, poloff met with representatives of the Serbin MFA regarding to request Serbian support for thecandidacy of Michael Matheson per reftel request Serbia is unable to give an answer at this time, but will consider Mr. Matheson's candidacy very closely. Any additional info [...] | 2006-08-30 14:51:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA PREL SR |
06BELGRADE1420 | 61ST UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: SERBIAN HIGH LEVEL [...] (U) On AUGUST 28, 2006, poloff met with representatives of the Serbian MFA regarding Serbia's official representation at the 61st UN General Assembly (UNGA) high- level events in September 2006, per ref B instructions. The President and Foreign Minister plan to attend. Their information is as [...] | 2006-09-05 07:12:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA PREL SR |
06BELGRADE1469 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR EMBASSY OFFICER NATHAN M. MARSHALL [...] Embassy Belgrade grants country clearance for Nathan M. Marshall to visit Belgrade from September 13-16, 2006 for Embassy consultations and mission support. Transportation to/from the airport is arranged, and a room has been reserved at the Hyatt Hotel as requested reftel. Control officer is [...] | 2006-09-12 13:34:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA SR |
06BELGRADE1492 | SERBIAN REPSONSE TO U.S. VIEWS ON UNSC RESOLUTION 1695 [...] (U) On September 12, 2006, poloff met with representatives of the Serbian MFA to deliver reftel points on USG views on UNSC Resolution 1695 on North Korea's missile programs. Serbia said that as a member of the U.N. they fully support this resolution and will fulfill their commitment. Any ad [...] | 2006-09-15 12:57:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER KN KS |
06BELGRADE1502 | Serbia: New Poll Indicates Softening Support for Radical [...] SUMMARY: The latest poll (conducted in early September) by a well-respected electoral/political NGO in Serbia, records a significant softening in the popularity of the Radical Party and an improvement for PM Kostunica's DSS party. The results continue to show sky-high rates of abstention and [...] | 2006-09-16 12:14:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR KPAO SR |
06BELGRADE1532 | SERBIAN RESPONSE TO UNGA CD MINISTERIAL REQUEST [...] (U) On September 20, 2006, poloff met with representatives of the Serbian MFA to request information on Serbia's attendance at the UNGA CD Ministerial per reftel. MFA thought that Assistant Secretary for Foreign Affairs Sahovic would attend, but plans were SIPDIS not definite. Serbia full [...] | 2006-09-21 06:44:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA PREL SR PGOV PHUM KDEM |
06BELGRADE168 | PROGRESS NOTED IN FAA TECHNICAL REVIEW [...] A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) team completed its technical review of the Serbia and Montenegro Civil Aviation Directorate (CAD) on January 27 in Belgrade. The review results found significant progress in all areas of the CAD's oversight capabilities since the last technical review [...] | 2006-02-06 10:01:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR SR MW KTIA ICTY |
06BELGRADE1698 | SERBIAN SUPPORT FOR GUATEMALA IN UNSC VOTE [...] (U) DCM raised reftel points with Serbian Assistant Foreign Minister Sahovic, and Poloff conveyed substance of reftel points to representatives of the Serbian MFA as requested. MFA officials noted Serbia usually supports the EU consensus position. We expect they will continue to be sensitiv [...] | 2006-10-18 07:47:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC GT UN VE SR |
06BELGRADE1747 | KOSOVO SERB DELEGATION ADVOCATES COOPERATION WITH [...] (U) Summary: In a 20 October meeting with the Ambassador, a delegation of four Kosovo Serbs led by the Belgrade-based NGO 'Fractal' outlined how they see the basic needs for Serbs living in the enclaves: (1) support for returns, (2) economic development, (3) improved media, and (4) infrastruct [...] | 2006-10-25 12:01:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KPAO SR YI |
06BELGRADE1749 | AMB POLT HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL IFTAAR DINNER [...] Celebrating the customs of Ramadan as well as cooperation between members of different religious traditions, the Ambassador played host to Embassy Belgrade's 3rd annual Iftaar dinner this week (10/19). Over a meal which included both traditional Arab dishes and American favorites such as pump [...] | 2006-10-25 12:02:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KDEM SR YI KPAO |
06BELGRADE1767 | SERBIA CIVIL AVIATION UPDATE [...] (SBU) Econoff met with authorities at the Civil Aviation Directorate (CAD) on October 20, 2006, to discuss the status of the Open Skies (OS) Agreement and progress on the new draft law on civil aviation. CAD's legal representative told Econoff that all ministries except the Ministry of Finance [...] | 2006-10-27 08:33:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR SR MW YU KTIA |
06BELGRADE1774 | MONTENEGRO: PARLIAMENT PASSES LAW ON ADOPTION OF [...] (U) On October 26, the Parliament of Montenegro passed the law specifying the procedure by which the new Constitution will be adopted. The new constitution will first be put to a vote in parliament. If two-thirds of the MPs (54 of 81) vote affirmatively, the Constitution is adopted without ne [...] | 2006-10-27 14:14:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV MW |
06BELGRADE1803 | MONTENEGRO: 2006-2007 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-01 15:51:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR MW |
06BELGRADE1814 | SERBIA: TRADE AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING [...] The following information is in response to reftel A request for information on Embassy Belgrade's efforts to monitor agreements and respond to trade barrier complaints. 2. Background: Serbia is not currently a member of WTO or OECD, nor does it have a bilateral investment treaty or a free [...] | 2006-11-03 14:30:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ECON ETRD KIPR SR WTO |
06BELGRADE1842 | SERBIA'S SANDZAK -- DEMOCRATIC STANDARDS DROP AS [...] SUMMARY: A recent visit to the largest city in Serbia's Sandzak area, the home of Serbia's largest Bosniak minority community, shows the local political machine of Sulejman Ugljanin, a close ally of PM Kostunica, firmly in control. A murky election-day shoot-out during a Belgrade-backed recal [...] | 2006-11-13 06:36:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | KISL KPAO KIRF PREL PHUM SR |
06BELGRADE1849 | SERBIAN SUPPORT FOR EU'S DECISION TO VOTE AGAINST [...] On November 09, 2006, poloff met with a representative of the Serbian MFA to obtain additional information on Serbian (and EU) vote against ref B request on the amendment to the resolution on Cuba. Per ref A, Serbia said on 08 November 2006 that they would "constructively support" reftel requ [...] | 2006-11-13 13:02:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | UN UNGA PHUM KTIA SR |
06BELGRADE1850 | NIS Democracy Roundtable Breathes Fresh Air into Local [...] (U) In the first of what Embassy Belgrade hopes to be a series of such events, poloff moderated a roundtable in Nis on November 4 designed to bring together Serbian democratic bloc parties to show our support for them and to help them encourage voter participation as part of our overall GOTV c [...] | 2006-11-13 13:02:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM PREL SR |
06BELGRADE1870 | SERBIA WILL VOTE "NO" ON BELORUSSIAN RETALIATORY [...] (U) On November 15, 2006, Ambassador Polt called Serbian Foreign Minister Draskovic to request Serbia's "No" vote on the Belarusian retaliatory resolutions tabled in response the U.S. initiated resolution in ref B. Draskovic agreed and contacted his ambassador at the UN, instructing him to v [...] | 2006-11-17 13:51:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KTIA UN SR BO |
06BELGRADE188 | GOS DECLARES IMF VICTORY, LOOKS TO PARIS CLUB [...] (U) SUMMARY: The GOS economic team jointly declared victory in completing the final review of its IMF program on February 6 and invited Paris Club action on implementing the final tranche of debt reduction before the next payment falls due. Finance Minister Dinkic also announced an ambitious [...] | 2006-02-09 10:25:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON SR MW |
06BELGRADE1899 | SERBIA: 2006-2007 INCSR SUBMISSION PART II - [...] As the result of a public referendum on May 21, 2006, the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro (SAM) was dissolved and Montenegro became an independent country. The Government of the Republic of Serbia (GOS) became the legacy member of the Council of Europe and the United Nations. As a result [...] | 2006-11-22 13:24:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KCRM KTFN PTER SNAR SR MW |
06BELGRADE1916 | Serbia: 2006-2007 International Narcotics Control Strategy [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-24 15:46:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR MW |
06BELGRADE1934 | SERBIA: 2006 COUNTRY REPORTS ON [...] (u) The USG has an overall excellent working relationship with Serbia on counter- terrorism issues. Both policy-level and operational-level interlocutors have been eager to cooperate with the USG on a wide range of issues including border security, information sharing, antiterrorism finan [...] | 2006-11-28 16:22:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO SR |
06BELGRADE1964 | SOUTHERN SERBIA: ALBANIANS TO PARTICIPATE IN PARLIAMENTARY [...] After weeks of negotiation, the major Albanian parties in southern Serbia officially agreed on December 4 to participate in Serbia's January 21 parliamentary elections, ending a boycott of national elections by the Albanian minority. The parties publicly signed an agreement in Bujanovac to su [...] | 2006-12-05 14:41:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM SR MW YI |
06BELGRADE1967 | DS KICKS OFF FORWARD-LOOKING ELECTION CAMPAIGN [...] (U) Boris Tadic's Democratic Party (DS) officially launched its parliamentary campaign at a high energy, American style convention gathering on December 4 in Belgrade. Against a stage filled with the 250 delegates on its electoral list, speakers were brief but energizing with Tadic deliveri [...] | 2006-12-06 06:27:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM PREL SR |
06BELGRADE1970 | SERBIA FORMALLY SUPPORTS PSI [...] On December 5, the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs handed emboff an official statement of support for the Proliferation Security Initiative and its principals under cover of diplomatic note number 34019. The statement, dated November 16, 2006, will be put on the Ministry's website in the [...] | 2006-12-06 09:15:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PGOV PREL MARR SR |
06BELGRADE1971 | TERRORIST LISTS - SERBIA [...] In response to reftel, the Government of Serbia does not have its own national list of banned terrorist entities. It currently uses the United Nations 1267 Sanctions Committee Consolidated List when referencing banned terrorist entities. 2. However, a new draft law on anti-terrorism fina [...] | 2006-12-06 10:00:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETTC KTFN KVPR PREL PTER |
06BELGRADE1986 | SERBIA MINT ACCEPTS INVITATION FOR TRAINING AT [...] (U) The Ministry of Interior has accepted a joint US- Italian invitation to participate in training at the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) located in Vicenza, Italy and proposed eight candidates for participation in the six week middle management course that is schedul [...] | 2006-12-11 05:42:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PGOV IT NI SR |
06BELGRADE2016 | VETTING FOR PROPOSED PARTICIPANTS FOR [...] The following candidates from Serbia are presented as nominees for attendance in the January 2007 training course at the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) in Vincenza, Italy. Consistent with Department Policy as it relates to Leahy Amendment Human Rights Vetting, these [...] | 2006-12-15 16:06:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS KCRM PREL IT SR |
06BELGRADE2104 | SOUTHERN SERBIA -- ALBANIAN COALITION CRUMBLES; MODERATES [...] SUMMARY: The tenuous coalition among Albanian parties in southern Serbia has crumbled, with the two more nationalist parties withdrawing under hard-line pressure. There is no guarantee that the two remaining participating parties will be able to obtain the votes needed to secure at least one s [...] | 2006-12-28 11:54:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM SR MW YI |
06BELGRADE220 | SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2006 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-14 15:14:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EINV ETRD KTDB MW PGOV SR USTR |
06BELGRADE232 | Ensuring Stability in Southern Serbia [...] We are working to ensure that local political developments in the three Southern Serbia municipalities with ethnic Albanian populations (Presevo, Bujanovac, and Medvedja) do not undermine progress that has been made in stabilizing this sensitive area bordering Kosovo. Our strategy for the co [...] | 2006-02-16 13:24:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM SR MW YI |
06BELGRADE256 | SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH PRINCIPLES FOR KOSOVO [...] In the process of resolving the future status of Kosovo and Metohija the Serbian Orthodox Church, her faithful and her Holy Shrines in the Province should be provided with adequate protection and a free life in accordance with basic principles of religious freedom and human rights generally ac [...] | 2006-02-21 06:14:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM SR YI |
06BELGRADE264 | VISIT TO U.S. BY MODERATE SERBIAN ORTHODOX [...] (U) An official Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC) delegation of generally moderate bishops is planning to visit Washington in mid-March. The bishops have requested meetings at the State Department and the White House, mainly to discuss the future status of Kosovo and the fate of SOC patrimony the [...] | 2006-02-21 10:44:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SOCI KIRF SR |
06BELGRADE31 | SAM: 2005 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM V2 [...] (u) General Assessment/Cooperation: The USG has an overall excellent working relationship with Serbia and Montenegro (SaM) on counter-terrorism issues. Both policy-level and operational-level interlocutors have been eager to cooperate with the USG on a wide range of issues including border [...] | 2006-01-11 12:46:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO SR |
06BELGRADE321 | MONTENEGRO: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS: FEBRUARY 2006 [...] (U) The Institute for International Economic Studies (WIIW) in Vienna projects the GDP growth in Montenegro will reach 5.0 percent. GDP growth was 4.0 percent in 2004 and 3.7 percent in 2005. WIIW expects unemployment to plateau at the current level, and inflation to rise slightly to 3.0 perc [...] | 2006-03-02 07:16:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN KPAO ETRD EINV EAID PGOV MW SR |
06BELGRADE343 | SERBIA ANNOUNCES FIRST CASE OF H5 AVIAN FLU [...] The Serbian Ministry of Agriculture announced on March, 2 that a case of Avian Influenza was found in a dead swan in a canal in the Backi Monostor area in Sombor (near the Hungarian border). Following lab tests conducted by the Veterinary Scientific Institute in Novi Sad and the Veterinary In [...] | 2006-03-03 16:18:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | AMED AMGT TBIO ASEC CASC ETRD EAGR EAID KFLU RO WHO |
06BELGRADE41 | Serbia's "Work Ethic" and Social [...] Summary: The concept of a "work ethic" in Serbia is hard to define, but there is noticeable pessimism among Serbia's work force that is a result of a few different factors. First, ethics in general, and work ethics in particular, are affected by the transitional nature of the economy and so [...] | 2006-01-12 16:17:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON SOCI PHUM PREL SR |
06BELGRADE478 | Montenegrin Referendum: Invitations to U.S. [...] Please pass the following message from President of Parliament of the Republic of Montenegro to President of the United States Senate Richard Cheney and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Dennis Hastert. Originals will follow via diplomatic pouch. 2. BEGIN TEXT: Dear S [...] | 2006-03-27 14:23:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MW SR |
06BELGRADE480 | Serbia: Karic/PSS Fading Fast -- Turn to [...] (U) Summary: Force of Serbia Movement (PSS) President Bogoljub Karic has returned to his ultra-nationalist roots in order to save his business empire, as Prime Minister Kostunica remains steadfast against allowing him to return to Serbia without being prosecuted. He is gambling that a Social [...] | 2006-03-27 15:14:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM PREL SR |
06BELGRADE517 | Senator Voinovich in Belgrade: Turn Over Mladic [...] (SBU) Summary: Senator Voinovich drew on his long record of personal involvement with Serbia's democratic transition in urging the Serbian government to make more progress on cooperation with ICTY and Kosovo. In separate meetings with PM Kostunica, FM Draskvoic, MoD Stankovic and in a longer [...] | 2006-03-31 15:25:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM PREL SR XI |
06BELGRADE547 | SAM SIGNS WMD AGREEMENT [...] (u) SaM Defense Minister Zoran Stankovic and the Ambassador signed reftel WMD text on April 5, 2006. Signed original was faxed to the treaty office and transmitted to L/T per reftel instructions on April 5. POLT [...] | 2006-04-07 10:36:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PARM PREL SR |
06BELGRADE568 | MONTENEGRO: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS: MARCH 2006 [...] (U) Public debt rose 4.5 percent in 2005, to Euros 704.4 million. As a share of GDP, public declined from 45.7 percent in 2004 to 42.7 percent. Seventy-seven percent of the debt was inherited from the former Yugoslavia. For 2006, the Finance Ministry plans to repay Euros 151.6 million of the [...] | 2006-04-12 09:41:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN KPAO ETRD EINV EAID PGOV MW SR |
06BELGRADE572 | LDP Working Hard to be a Contender [...] (U) Summary: The nascent Liberal Democratic Party (LDP),although still with much work to do before being ready for a nationwide election, has been buoyed by better-than-expected results in recent by-elections and a successful party congress. The party still faces a significant challenge in [...] | 2006-04-13 05:30:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM PREL SR |
06BELGRADE590 | TRANSFORMING MONTENEGRO THROUGH ASSISTANCE [...] Summary: Supporting Montenegro's aspirations to become an open-market, Western democracy underlies all USG assistance to the Republic and its people. We are convinced that a strong economy is the best support for a strong democracy, and we therefore have increased our activities for developmen [...] | 2006-04-17 11:53:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV MW SR |
06BELGRADE673 | SERBIAN TELECOMS REGULATOR OFF TO A ROCKY START [...] Two years after the passage of the Serbian Law on Telecommunications, the Republic Telecommunications Agency was established and finally became operational on December 19, 2005. Shortly after its inception, however, the Government of Serbia (GOS) suspended the Agency's license- monitoring fu [...] | 2006-05-03 08:44:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ECPS PGOV EFIN BTIO KPRV KCOR SR MW |
06BELGRADE675 | MONTENEGRO: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: MORE [...] On April 20, the Superior Court of Bijelo Polje sentenced Rajko S. Djukovic from Pljevlja to three years in prison, and Branislav M. Brasnjo (also from Pljevlja) to two years and eight months and Elvir S. Kalac from Rozaje to two years and six months on charges of human trafficking, pursuant t [...] | 2006-05-03 08:48:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB MW |
06BELGRADE711 | MONTENEGRO: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS: APRIL 2006 [...] Montenegro's public debt at the end of 2005 amounted to Euros 700 million or 43 percent of gross domestic product (GDP),which according to the Ministry of Finance is below the maximum allowed level in the EU. In 2002, public debt was 88 percent of GDP. According to Maastricht criteria, the to [...] | 2006-05-08 07:11:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN KPAO ETRD EINV EAID PGOV MW SR |
06BELGRADE797 | AMB DISCUSSES NEW RELIGION LAW WITH LEADERS OF [...] (U) Summary: The Ambassador met Friday, May 12, with leaders of several minority religious communities of Serbia to discuss the new Law on Religion. The leaders expressed concern that the law is both discriminatory and invasive, requiring all but the seven "traditional" religious communities [...] | 2006-05-18 16:06:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | KIRF PGOV PHUM PREL SR |
06BELGRADE865 | MONTENEGRIN INDEPENDENCE: FINAL RESULTS ANNOUNCED [...] The Republic Referendum Commission (RRK) announced the final results of the May 21 independence referendum at 1400 May 31. Turnout was 86.5 percent. "Yes" - independence - received 230,661 votes, or 55.5 percent; "no" - union -- received 185,002 votes, or 44.5 percent. With the requirement f [...] | 2006-05-31 13:41:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MW SR |
06BELGRADE866 | MONTENEGRIN INDEPENDENCE: FINAL RESULTS ANNOUNCED [...] The Republic Referendum Commission (RRK) announced the final results of the May 21 independence referendum at 1400 May 31. Turnout was 86.5 percent. "Yes" - independence - received 230,661 votes, or 55.5 percent; "no" - union -- received 185002 votes, or 44.5 percent. With the requirement fo [...] | 2006-05-31 13:50:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MW SR |
06BELGRADE894 | MONTENEGRO REQUESTS USG RECOGNITION OF [...] At OOB June 5, Embassy, with copy to Consulate, received from the Government of Montengro its request that the Government of the United States of America recognize the independence of the Republic of Montenegro, as decided by the public referendum on May 21 and declared by the Parliament on Ju [...] | 2006-06-05 13:54:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MW |
06BELGRADE897 | AMEMBASSY BELGRADE'S ROLLING POLICY AGENDA [...] (U) Summary: Embassy Belgrade's interagency process - the "Rolling Policy Agenda" (RPA) - is the way we develop policy, the mechanism by which we oversee foreign assistance, and the vehicle by which we implement the Mission Performance Plan (MPP). Centered on seven interagency teams, each wit [...] | 2006-06-06 08:31:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT KSPR SR |
06BELGRADE904 | MONTENEGRO: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS: MAY 2006 [...] On June 3, the Parliament of Montenegro adopted a Declaration of Independence, following the May 21 referendum on independence from Serbia. The two economies were already distinct, stemming from Montenegro's adoption of the deutsche mark in 1999, and later the Euro. The distinction is reflecte [...] | 2006-06-07 08:02:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN KPAO ETRD EINV EAID PGOV MW |
06BELGRADE907 | MISSION BELGRADE'S ROLLING POLICY AGENDA [...] (U) Summary: Mission Belgrade's interagency process - the "Rolling Policy Agenda" (RPA) - is the way we develop policy recommendations and implementation, the mechanism by which we oversee foreign assistance, and the vehicle by which we implement the Mission Performance Plan (MPP). Centered on [...] | 2006-06-07 11:54:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID KSPR SR |
06BELGRADE941 | USG RECOGNIZES MONTENEGRO [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-12 15:33:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL YI SR MW |
06BELIZE1047 | FINAL CABLE FROM BELIZE CITY [...] This cable marks the closing of the era of U.S. diplomatic and consular representation in Belize City. After nearly 160 years in this small town on the Caribbean Sea, the U.S. Embassy and staff will relocate 55 miles inland up a two-lane road into the rainforest to the capital city, Belmopan. [...] | 2006-11-15 14:02:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | ABLD ASEC PREL BH |
06BELIZE379 | BELIZE BECOMES EARLY MEMBER TO THE LATIN AMERICAN [...] SUMMARY. On April 26, Prime Minister the Right Honorable Said Musa and Regional Representative of Save the Children - Sweden Per Tamm signed an agreement to implement Belizean cooperation in the Latin American Network for Missing persons (aka Red Latinoamericanos Desaparecidos). The signing [...] | 2006-04-28 17:57:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SOCI PGOV PREL PINR KWMN BH |
06BELIZE481 | BELIZE: DEMARCHE DELIVERED PSI OEG MEETING [...] Per reftel, post delivered points to Aiesha Borland, desk officer of Belize's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on May 24, 2006. 2. Post sent certified copy of Embassy diplomatic note 057, Government of Belize diplomatic notes 539 dated October 19, 2005, and 464 dated September 5, 2005, togeth [...] | 2006-05-31 21:17:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM BH |
06BELIZE499 | BELIZE: ATTENDANCE AT PSI HIGH-LEVEL POLITICAL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-07 19:07:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC KNNP PARM US PL XX BH |
06BELIZE506 | BELIZE: DEMARCHE TO BENEFICIARIES OF CBTPA [...] Per reftel, post delivered demarche to Ambassador Amalia Mai, CEO of Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nancy Namis, Director General of the Belize Directorate for Foreign Trade. Post will report any substantive GOB response. DIETER [...] | 2006-06-07 19:12:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD BB GY GJ JM NS TD WTRO BH |
06BELIZE532 | BELIZE: DEMARCHE TO NAM/G-77 ON UN REFORM: NAM [...] Per reftel, post delivered demarche talking points to Aiesha Borland and Gianni Avila Desk Officers of Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on May 24, 2006. Belize Desk officer responsible for U.N affairs Alphonso Gahona was on leave, and neither Borland nor Avila had any immediate comment. [...] | 2006-06-14 16:36:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AORC UNGA BH |
06BELIZE844 | BELIZE JOINS CENTRAL AMERICAN BANK FOR ECONOMIC [...] On September 25, local media reported that the GoB - in an effort to access more capital from foreign sources - indicated its intent to join the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI). With over $4.5 billion in assets and an additional $5 billion in cash available to its membe [...] | 2006-09-26 20:08:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN BH |
06BELIZE937 | BELIZE: GOB CONSTRUCTING HOLDING TANKS FOR [...] On October 18, Econ FSN spoke with Zaid Flores, General Manager of the Belize Banana Grower's Association and one of three owners/directors of the Big Creek Port, who confirmed that the Government of Belize (GoB) has contracted the services of the Big Creek Port to handle all on-ground logisti [...] | 2006-10-25 22:05:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ENRG EPET PREL SOCI BH |
06BELIZE970 | BELIZEAN CHILDREN SEXUALLY EXPLOITED, ILO/IPEC SAYS [...] According to the National Committee for Families and Children (NCFC the results of its study on the commercial sexual exploitation of child and adolescents (CSEC) in Belize Q conducted in cooperation with the International Labour OfficeQs (ILO) International Programme on the Elimination of Chi [...] | 2006-11-01 21:05:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI KOCI KCRM BH |
06BELMOPAN56 | TERRORIST FINANCE: DOMESTIC USG DESIGNATIONS DELIVERED TO [...] Per reftel, on December 7 poloff delivered domestic USG designations of Hizballah-related individuals/entities in the Tri-Border Area to Ambassador Amalia Mai, Chief Executive Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. Copies of the designations were also delivered to Geral [...] | 2006-12-07 19:45:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER BH |
06BELMOPAN66 | BELIZE: PARLIAMENT APPROVES BROV LOAN AND "SUPER BOND" AS [...] Summary: The House of Representatives and the Senate met in emergency sessions on December 8 and 11, respectively, and approved a second USD 25 million loan from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (BROV) (ref A) and the issuance of new bonds equivalent to USD 565 million. These two financi [...] | 2006-12-14 21:15:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EAID PGOV PREL SOCI BH |
06BELMOPAN75 | CHAIRMAN OF DFC COMMISSION OF INQUIRY DIES IN CUBA [...] On December 13, local media reported that David Price, Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry charged with investigating the financial dealings of the Development Finance Corporation (DFC),died in Cuba. Price, who suffered from diabetes, flew by air ambulance to Cuba on November 13 to seek tr [...] | 2006-12-18 17:47:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV PGOV BH |
06BERLIN1342 | Merkel Previews German EU Presidency Agenda [...] SUMMARY: Chancellor Merkel highlighted energy coordination, deregulation, and research investment as key priorities for Germany's EU Presidency next year in two Berlin speeches on May 9 and May 11. However, she described the politically sensitive issue of the EU Constitution as requiring "f [...] | 2006-05-16 14:44:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ENRG EFIN PGOV ECON PREL EUN GM |
06BERLIN1354 | LOOKING TO U.S. EXAMPLES -- GERMANY'S MINISTER FOR [...] (SBU) Summary -- German Minister of Education and Research Schavan told the Ambassador she wants to make her first official trip to the U.S. at the end August and also discussed her thoughts on improving Germany's education system, including to integrate immigrant populations and trying to e [...] | 2006-05-17 15:39:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON OEXC PREL TBIO GM |
06BERLIN146 | TEST MESSAG OF SIPDIS CAPTION [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-20 11:46:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | ACOA |
06BERLIN1672 | STRUCTURAL LIMITS TO INTEGRATING TURKISH [...] SUMMARY. Nearly 50 years since the first wave of Trkish immigrants arrived in Germany, economic inegration remains one of the Turkish immigrant comunity's greatest challenges. Prospects for greter economic integration are dimmed by high unemloyment rates, low education levels, and lack of G [...] | 2006-06-16 14:45:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | ECIN ECON ELAB SOCI TU GM |
06BERLIN1893 | HEALTH "REFORM" SPARKS COALITION CLASH [...] (U) After weeks of internal haggling, in the early morning hours of July 3 Chancellor Merkel announced a compromise agreement on health care reform, designated a top priority in last fall's Coalition Agreement. The reform had been intended to cut medical costs. However, the announced agreeme [...] | 2006-07-06 14:51:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV GM |
06BERLIN1950 | Snapshot of German Economy - Growth Remains Modest [...] (SBU) Summary: Germany remains on track for a mild economic revival this year, with 0.4% GDP growth in the first quarter of 2006 and expectations of 1.8% for the year as a whole. Recent unemployment figures were better than expected after the disappointing start earlier in the year. Busines [...] | 2006-07-11 15:41:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ELAB PREL GM |
06BERLIN2269 | GERMANY DEBATES HEDGE FUND REFORM; BACKS [...] SUMMARY. Hedge funds are politically contentious in Germany. The two major political parties in Chancellor Angela Merkel's "Grand Coalition" have staked out opposing positions on whether Germany should reform its hedge fund regulations. The three major German financial agencies -- the Bund [...] | 2006-08-09 09:09:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EINV PGOV GM |
06BERLIN2344 | INDUSTRY IMPLICATIONS OF THE REITS DEBATE IN [...] SUMMARY: Germany's Finance Ministry is nearing the completion of a draft law to legalize Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). The decision to legalize REITs, however, must first receive the approval of Chancellor Angela Merkel's "Coalition" Cabinet, which is deeply divided on the issue. Wh [...] | 2006-08-15 10:16:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV PGOV GM |
06BERLIN2397 | DEMARCHE ON WTO DISPUTE ON CHINA IPR: GERMANY [...] Embassy delivered reftel talking points to Knut Bruenjes, Deputy Director General for Trade Policy, at the Ministry of Economics and Technology, August 11, 2006. Bruenjes said German officials are aware of the seriousness of the IPR violations involving trademarks and copyrights occurring in [...] | 2006-08-18 14:02:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | KIPR ECON ETRD AORC WTRO GM |
06BERLIN2548 | FIRST LOOK AT GERMANY'S EU PRESIDENCY, G-8 [...] (SBU) Summary. Although the German government is not expected to finalize its G-8 and EU presidency agendas until after cabinet meetings on each scheduled for October 1 and October 11 respectively, Environment Ministry contacts conveyed August 23 what they see as focal points for German envir [...] | 2006-08-30 15:46:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG EAIR GM |
06BERLIN2743 | ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY: GERMANY READY TO TALK [...] Summary. Officials in the international division of the Environment Ministry emphasize the Chancellery's desire to link environmental and economic issues will shape Germany's bilateral dialogue with the U.S. on climate change as well as Germany's contributions to the upcoming High Level Dialo [...] | 2006-09-15 17:44:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG EAIR GM |
06BERLIN2748 | SPD WINS BERLIN ELECTION; OUTCOME REFLECTS LOCAL [...] (U) As widely expected, Berlin's SPD won the Sept. 17 state election, taking 30.9 percent of the vote, up slightly since the 2001 election. The SPD will have the option of forming a government with either the Left Party.PDS or the Greens, both of which took just over 13 percent of the vote. E [...] | 2006-09-18 12:17:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV GM |
06BERLIN2766 | GERMAN MUSLIMS RESPOND CALMLY TO POPE'S REMARKS [...] (U) Summary and Comment. Muslim organizations in Germany reacted calmly, but critically, to the Pope's September 12 remarks in Regensburg. There have been no demonstrations to our knowledge and no violent incidents. Muslim organizations have also accepted the Pope's subsequent apology and ou [...] | 2006-09-19 14:11:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | SOCI KISL GM |
06BERLIN2893 | SUCCESSFUL START TO ISLAMIC CONFERENCE [...] Summary. Germany's Sept. 27 Islam Conference of government and Muslim representatives has been widely hailed as a successful and historic occasion. Interior Ministry contacts report the event was better than expected, even though there were differing views among the Muslim participants and t [...] | 2006-09-29 14:32:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | SOCI KISL PGOV GM |
06BERLIN3060 | SCENESETTER FOR CEQ CHAIRMAN JAMES L. [...] SUMMARY. Your visit to Germany -- Frankfurt October 23 and Berlin October 26-28 -- provides excellent opportunities to advance U.S.-German cooperation and to refute German public misperceptions about U.S. climate and energy policies. The visit particularly offers opportunities to engage on [...] | 2006-10-20 18:28:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ECON ENRG EAIR GM |
06BERLIN3156 | GERMAN HEALTH MINISTER SCHMIDT TRAVELING TO U.S. [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Minister of Health Ulla Schmidt travels to New York and Washington October 29 - November 4 to meet with pharmaceutical companies, consumer groups, and attend a Commonwealth Fund symposium on health care policy. The trip is billed by the Ministry of Health as another opportuni [...] | 2006-10-30 14:52:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EIND EINV PGOV SOCI GM ELAB |
06BERLIN3202 | GERMANY SUPPORTS U.S. CANDIDACY FOR ITU COUNCIL [...] In response to the diplomatic notes relayed to German government as instructed in reftel, post recently received two Notes Verbal, both dated October 16. The first Note Verbal confirmed German support for the U.S. candidacy to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council in the up [...] | 2006-11-02 14:19:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECPS ITU GM |
06BERLIN3353 | GERMANY 2006 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-22 15:57:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL PGOV KCRM GM |
06BERLIN3355 | NEW-OLD BERLIN GOVERNMENT TO BE FORMED NOVEMBER [...] (U) After six weeks of negotiations followed by overwhelming endorsements at state-level party conventions, Berlin's Social Democrats (SPD) and Left Party.PDS (LP.PDS) have announced all the members of the new cabinet (Senat),which will be elected by the state parliament on November 23. Desp [...] | 2006-11-22 17:05:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV GM |
06BERLIN3422 | ENGAGING GERMANY ON ENERGY AND CLIMATE: CEQ CHAIRMAN?S [...] SUMMARY: White House Council on Environmental Quality Chairman James L. Connaughton met with senior German officials from the Environment, Economic, and Foreign Affairs Ministries as well as the Bundestag (parliament) and Chancellery to discuss environment and energy policy as Germany prepar [...] | 2006-12-05 08:31:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG ECON EAIR GM |
06BERLIN3442 | ENGAGING GERMANY ON ENERGY AND CLIMATE: CEQ [...] SUMMARY: White House Council on Environmental Quality Chairman James L. Connaughton met with senior German officials from the Environment, Economic, and Foreign Affairs Ministries as well as the Bundestag (parliament) and Chancellery to discuss environment and energy policy as Germany prepar [...] | 2006-12-07 09:24:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG ECON EAIR GM |
06BERLIN3529 | ENGAGING MUSLIMS IN GERMANY ON U.S. FOREIGN POLICY [...] Summary. Mission Germany has expanded its Muslim engagement efforts to include a series of roundtable discussions on U.S. foreign policy with prominent members of Germany's Muslim communities. Despite skepticism and suspicion from some interlocutors, most are keen to express their political [...] | 2006-12-18 16:40:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | GM KISL PTER |
06BERLIN3565 | GERMANY: COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] (U) Germany continues to be a strong partner in countering the global terrorist threat by participating in military operations overseas, providing leadership in multilateral settings, and fighting terrorism within its borders. German cooperation with the United States on the counterterrorism [...] | 2006-12-21 16:42:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC GM |
06BERLIN939 | GERMAN RESPONSE TO AARHUS GUIDELINES DEMARCHE [...] (U) Global Affairs officer delivered points in reftel demarche April 6 to Hans-Peter Hofmann, Head of the MFA Taskforce on Environmental and Biopolitical Issues and to Oliver Lorenz, desk officer for North America in the same department. Hofmann replied the German Ministry of Environment (B [...] | 2006-04-06 14:30:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | ECE KTIA SENV UNAUS XG GM |
06BERN1140 | MONTENEGRO: SWITZERLAND RECOGNIZES INDEPENDENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-12 09:58:00 | Embassy Bern | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SZ YU |
06BERN2064 | SOUTH ASIA EARTHQUAKE RECONSTRUCTION: SWISS UPDATE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-08 17:35:00 | Embassy Bern | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL PK SZ |
06BISHKEK1299 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON INTERNATIONAL LAW COMMISSION [...] (U) On September 1, PolOff met with MFA Head of the International Organizations Department Baikhodjoyev and delivered reftel demarche urging the Kyrgyz to support Michael Matheson's candidacy for the International Law Commission and providing a copy of Mr. Matheson's bio. Baikhodjoyev promis [...] | 2006-09-08 10:45:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA KG |
06BISHKEK1300 | INVITATION TO KAZAKH PRESENTATION FORWARDED [...] (U) On September 1, PolOff met with Kuban Kabaev, Head of the MFA's Division of International Economic Organizations, to inquire about the makeup of the planned Kyrgyz delegation to the IMU and World Bank meetings in Singapore in mid-September and to pass along reftel invitation. Kabaev was [...] | 2006-09-08 10:46:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID ECIN KG |
06BISHKEK1307 | INFORMATION RESPONSE FOR INITIATIVE ON GLOBAL [...] (U) The following information, provided by USAID Bishkek, represents existing programs that contribute to the goals of Internet freedom. Funding levels listed are for the Information Technology (IT) components only. ECONOMIC GROWTH --------------- A. Project Name: Commercial Law Proje [...] | 2006-09-12 10:31:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | ECPS EINT EAID PHUM KG |
06BISHKEK1309 | UPDATE: 61ST UNGA HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE AND [...] (U) Per Ref B request, the information below regarding UNGA attendance was provided by the Kyrgyz MFA on September 12. A: ATTENDANCE OF HEAD OF STATE ------------------------------ -- President Kurmanbek Bakiyev has not stated his intention to attend the 61st UN General Assembly. -- H [...] | 2006-09-12 11:45:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA KG |
06BISHKEK1311 | PRESS COVERAGE OF 9/11 EVENTS [...] (U) Local press provided wide coverage of the ceremony at Manas Air Base commemorating the 5th anniversary of the September 11 attacks (see reftel). Because of the participation of President Bakiyev, Prime Minister Kulov, Speaker of Parliament Sulanov, and Azreti Mufti Jumanov coverage of th [...] | 2006-09-13 02:38:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KPAO KG |
06BISHKEK1418 | AMBASSADOR DEPARTED POST [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-06 03:02:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AMGT KG |
06BISHKEK1458 | AMBASSDOR'S RETURN TO POST [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-17 09:23:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AMGT KG |
06BISHKEK778 | BISHKEK PROPOSAL - 2006 AMBASSADORS' FUND FOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Post is pleased to propose PRM support through the Ambassador's Fund for Refugees for UNHCR efforts to mark World Refugee Day on June 20, particularly two cultural programs as well as an information campaign designed to highlight the rights of refugees and focus attention on th [...] | 2006-05-26 09:41:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF KG |
06BISHKEK796 | LARGE OPPOSITION DEMONSTRATION ENDS PEACEFULLY ON [...] (U) SUMMARY: According to Embassy observer estimates, between 12,000 and 20,000 opposition protesters demonstrated peacefully on Bishkek's main square on May 27 for approximately 3 hours. Official Kyrgyz estimates put the size of the crowd at 15,000-20,000, while protest organizers told the [...] | 2006-05-30 11:26:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KDEM PINS PREL ASEC KG |
06BOGOTA10213 | FARC ATTACK KILLS 17 POLICE IN CORDOBA [...] (U) In the early morning hours of 1 November, the FARC attacked a police post in the small town of Tierradentro in southeast Cordoba Department. In a six-hour siege, the terrorists struck the police station with gunfire and cylinder bombs, and then they ambushed trucks arriving with reinforce [...] | 2006-11-02 18:49:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER CO |
06BOGOTA10235 | BIOFUELS IN COLOMBIA [...] Summary: To conserve domestic petroleum resources and provide a boost to Colombia's sugar sector, Colombian law mandates that 10/90 ethanol be made available for purchase in Colombia's five largest cities by the end of 2006, and throughout the country by 2012. Colombia's sugar industry produc [...] | 2006-11-02 22:28:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG PREL ECON PGOV CO |
06BOGOTA10325 | U/S BURNS' OCTOBER 25 MEETING WITH COLOMBIAN [...] (U) October 25, 2006; 1300PM. 2. (U) Participants in Iguaran Meeting: U.S. Under Secretary Burns Assistant Secretary for WHA Thomas P. Shannon Ambassador William B. Wood Deputy Assistant Attorney General Mary Lee Warren NSC - Dan Tomlinson Attorney Advisor Patricia Pugh, L Politic [...] | 2006-11-07 17:15:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP PREL PGOV PHUM PTER KJUS CO |
06BOGOTA10474 | FARC PUBLISHES OPEN LETTER TO PROMINENT AMERICANS [...] On November 9, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) posted a letter to prominent Americans on its website (www.farcep.org). The letter, entitled, "Open Letter to the People of the United States," was addressed to academics James Petras and Noam Chomsky, political figures Jesse [...] | 2006-11-09 22:16:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PGOV PREL MARR CO |
06BOGOTA10526 | GOC EFFORTS TO WIN POPULAR SUPPORT IN CONFLICT [...] The GOC is implementing social action programs to complement military action and to win the support of two million people in conflict zones. Colombian Armed Forces Commander General Padilla strongly supports the program and recently traveled to a remote village to open a rural health clinic. [...] | 2006-11-14 22:02:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PGOV PREL MARR EAID CO |
06BOGOTA1054 | NEW COLOMBIAN CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE [...] (U) Summary. On January 1 the new Colombian Criminal Procedure Code was introduced in 7 judicial districts: Bucaramanga, Buga, Cali, Medellin, San Gil, Santa Rosa and Tunja. These districts are added to the four which introduced the new Code in 2005: Armenia, Bogota, Manizales and Pereira. [...] | 2006-02-03 15:25:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS PGOV PREL CO JSRP LGAT |
06BOGOTA10581 | INVITATIONS SENT FOR WHITE WATER TO BLUE WATER [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-17 12:44:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID PHSA CO XL XK |
06BOGOTA10618 | ECOPETROL TO CONSTRUCT PALM OIL BIODIESEL PLANT [...] Ecopetrol announced on November 15,2006 that it intends to build a biodiesel plant in Magdalena Department with an initial investment of USD 23 million. The plant is very close to Ecopetrol's refinery operations at Barrancabermeja, and would begin operations in 2008 (exact date unknown). The p [...] | 2006-11-20 17:49:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG PREL ECON PGOV CO |
06BOGOTA10625 | TRUTH COMMISSION SAYS PABLO ESCOBAR PAID LEFTIST [...] A Truth Commission placed primary blame on the M-19 for over 100 deaths resulting from the terrorist group's 1985 attack on the Supreme Court, and said Medellin cartel drug lord Pablo Escobar paid them USD 2 million to commit the assault. The Commission's preliminary report also found the mi [...] | 2006-11-20 20:15:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KJUS CO |
06BOGOTA11162 | MAYORS UNDER FIRE FOR MISMANAGEMENT, CORRUPTION IN [...] Mayors in Cali and Barranquilla are under fire for alleged mismanagement and corruption. On December 4, the Procuraduria ordered Cali mayor Apolinar Salcedo removed from office and prohibited him from holding public office for 16 years. In Barranquilla, a court placed mayor Guillermo Hoenig [...] | 2006-12-12 13:08:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS PGOV PINR PREL PTER CO |
06BOGOTA11321 | SAN JOSE DE APARTADO RESIDENTS CONTINUE TO RETURN [...] GOC officials representing social development (Accion Social) and human rights (Human Rights Ombudsman) accompanied Armed Forces Commander General Freddy Padilla de Leon to San Jose de Apartado (SJA) on December 16 to hold a community festival aimed at cementing improved GOC relations with loca [...] | 2006-12-19 16:31:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KJUS CO |
06BOGOTA11401 | PRESIDENT URIBE BACKS COURTS--AND PROVIDES [...] On December 20, at President Uribe's initiative, he and leaders from the Colombian Judicial branch agreed to create a special investigative unit within the Supreme Court to investigate political connections to ex-paramilitaries, and other allegations against government officials. Uribe promi [...] | 2006-12-21 19:15:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS PHUM PINR PINS PREF PREL CO |
06BOGOTA1148 | COLOMBIAN SOCIAL SPENDING BUDGET 2006 [...] Summary: The GOC plans to spend COP 46 trillion (approx. USD 20 billion) on social spending in 2006. Since 2002, the Uribe administration has on average increased social spending over 10 percent per year. Social spending accounts for nearly half of the total national budget and represents mor [...] | 2006-02-07 22:00:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN CO |
06BOGOTA1210 | TRAVEL AGENCY COMMISSIONS REFORM REMAINS ON HOLD [...] (SBU) Summary. Colombia's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has drafted a resolution that requires an eventual reduction to a 3 percent commission, but asserts it has insufficient political leverage to issue the resolution in the face of continuing opposition from the travel agency association [...] | 2006-02-09 16:10:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR CO |
06BOGOTA1327 | PRIMER FOR MARCH 12 CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS [...] Summary: This cable provides a brief overview of upcoming Congressional elections on March 12, in which 166 House and 102 Senate seats will be decided. Newly elected members will take office for four-year terms starting July 20. Thousands of individuals are running overall, spread over th [...] | 2006-02-13 14:27:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR CO |
06BOGOTA1383 | COLOMBIAN CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE REDUCES SPENDING [...] SUMMARY: The Colombian constitution requires that the central government transfer funds to departments, which are equivalent to states in the U.S. The transfers are the primary source of revenue for the departments, and fund key programs such as education and healthcare. In some departments, [...] | 2006-02-14 16:08:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN CO |
06BOGOTA1452 | COLOMBIA'S CANDIDATE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL LAW [...] Post received on February 9 dip note DPM/CAI No. 5371 dated February 6 requesting U.S. support for Dr. Eduardo Valenica Ospina's candidacy for the UN International Law Commission as well as Valencia's CV (dip note and CV faxed to WHA/AND). Elections for 2007-2011 International Law Commission [...] | 2006-02-15 16:57:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC PREL CO |
06BOGOTA1537 | GREEN OIL -- GOC EFFORTS TO PROMOTE BIOFUELS [...] Summary: The Colombian government promotes the use of biofuels as part of a general strategy to reduce domestic consumption of dwindling oil reserves, reduce air pollution, and develop economic opportunity in the sugar and yucca industries. Recent legislation requires that gasoline contain [...] | 2006-02-17 17:52:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EPET CO |
06BOGOTA1547 | PROSECUTOR GENERAL LAUNCHES NEW FISCALIA JUSTICE [...] (U) Colombian Prosecutor General Mario Iguaran on 7 February presided over the launch of the Justice and Peace Unit in the Fiscalia (Prosecutor General's office). In his remarks at the inauguration, Iguaran emphasized that applicants who withhold information or lie would be denied Justice an [...] | 2006-02-17 20:30:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS PGOV PREL PTER CO |
06BOGOTA1870 | COLOMBIA'S ECONOMY: STILL DEFYING GRAVITY [...] (Summary) The Colombian economy demonstrated strong growth in 2005, despite the GOC's limited progress in addressing structural economic issues. GDP growth will be close to 5 percent and IMF targets for the budget, deficit, inflation and reserves were either met or exceeded. Public debt is l [...] | 2006-03-01 21:56:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN CO |
06BOGOTA1948 | YEAR 2006 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW: POST RECOMMENDATION [...] Summary. Post recommends that Colombia remain on USTR's Special 301 Watch List for 2006. While data protection for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals remained in effect, Colombia continued to face high levels of copyright piracy in 2005. Colombia has the legal tools necessary to combat pir [...] | 2006-03-03 21:02:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | KIPR ETRD ECON CO |
06BOGOTA2204 | RECONCILIATION AND REPARATIONS CHIEF UPDATES [...] (SBU) On March 6, Eduardo Pizarro, president of the National Commission on Reparations and Reconciliation (CNRR),provided the diplomatic community with a progress report since its October launch. The CNRR was established by the Justice and Peace Law to recommend criteria for victim reparation [...] | 2006-03-10 18:48:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS PGOV PREL PTER CO |
06BOGOTA2228 | BLUE LANTERN: HELICOPTERS VISITED [...] No summary [...] | 2006-03-10 22:01:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | KOMC ETTC CO |
06BOGOTA2282 | BLUE LANTERN: EAVESDROPPING EQUIPMENT LICENSE [...] SUMMARY: Post visited the offices of Eagle Commercial on Wednesday, March 8th to verify the information requested reftel. The company was founded in Bogota, Colombia by Arquemidis Bonilla Vega in 1997 and is a registered distributor, importer, exporter, and retailer of electronic and communic [...] | 2006-03-14 13:11:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC MX CO US |
06BOGOTA2554 | FARC DEMOBILIZATION OF 70: LANDMARK EVENT OR [...] On March 7 the GOC announced the demobilization of 70 FARC guerillas and an airplane. As the largest FARC defection in Colombia,s 40-year conflict, symbolically occurring in the insurgency's birthplace, the event was initially hailed as historic. However, within days questions emerged which rem [...] | 2006-03-22 19:48:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PGOV MOPS MARR CO |
06BOGOTA2798 | NAS PROGRAMS IN ACTION: COLOMBIAN ELECTIONS SUPPORT [...] (U) In support of Colombian Congressional elections held on March 12, NAS-supported aircraft dispersed throughout the country beginning on March 10 to provide quick reaction capability and general lift to national security forces. Overall, the security situation was calm, but in Larandia, Sara [...] | 2006-03-28 21:52:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV SNAR CO |
06BOGOTA2804 | The Soft Side of Plan Colombia - Special Social [...] SUMMARY. Since the advent of Plan Colombia in 1999, the GOC has spent over USD one billion on special social and economic development programs to fight narcotrafficking, poverty and violence, and the Uribe administration has committed USD 470 million to these programs in the 2006 budget. A [...] | 2006-03-29 11:37:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN SNAR CO |
06BOGOTA2897 | COLOMBIAN BANKING SECTOR: REVIEW AND PROSPECTS [...] (Summary) 2005 was a year of continued growth and consolidation for the Colombian banking sector, with banks registering a record 2.4 billion USD in profits, an increase of 46 percent over the previous year. Colombia's financial regulatory bodies were also consolidated in 2005 to improve gene [...] | 2006-03-31 17:59:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN |
06BOGOTA2936 | COLOMBIAN TELECOM SECTOR OVERVIEW [...] (Summary) The telecommunications sector is a major contributor to Colombia's recent economic expansion. Telecom sector growth and investment have been substantial in recent years, driven by a sizeable increase in the mobile services market, but Colombia needs to do more to augment internet s [...] | 2006-03-31 22:17:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON ECPS CO |
06BOGOTA3018 | COLOLMBIAN NATIONAL POLICE HELO CRASHED AND LOST [...] On 1 April 2006, a Colombian National Police (CNP) Bell 212 helicopter (tail number PNC 0493, but USG titled) crashed while attempting to land in the Magdalena Department near the Sierra Nevada National Park during a resupply mission for manual eradication. Crewmembers were able to extract t [...] | 2006-04-05 12:56:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR CO |
06BOGOTA309 | INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT FOR [...] Below you will find AmEmbassy Bogota's submission for the 2005- 2006 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report per Ref. I. Summary  [...] | 2006-01-13 20:59:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR SENV KCRM PTER CO |
06BOGOTA3573 | COLMIL: ABUSE CASES UNDER REVIEW; JUSTICE REFORM [...] (U) By late April the military justice system expects to complete investigations of ten soldiers charged with abusing 21 recruits in January at a military base in Tolima. Final rulings are not expected until mid-summer at the earliest, with further delays possible at multiple stages in the pr [...] | 2006-04-21 22:43:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PJUS MARR CO |
06BOGOTA405 | 22,000 ILLEGAL ARMED GROUP MEMBERS DEMOBILIZED [...] (U) Over 14,000 of the estimated 25,000 paramilitaries have demobilized since the GOC and the United Self Defense Forces (AUC) signed the Agreement of Santa Fe de Ralito in July 2003. In addition to the dismantlement of most of the AUC's centralized military structure, nearly all the top para [...] | 2006-01-18 19:45:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS PGOV PREL PTER CO |
06BOGOTA4055 | TWO DAY TRANSIT STRIKE PARALYZES BOGOTA [...] (U) On May 2-3, associations representing Bogota,s private bus owners launched a surprise strike, effectively grounding approximately 95 percent of the city's private buses and stranding over 4 million residents. The striking owners demanded changes to the transition regime involving the city [...] | 2006-05-05 23:20:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ETRD ELAB CO |
06BOGOTA4238 | PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS FINALLY OUT OF THE GATES, [...] (SBU) President Uribe remains the prohibitive favorite with a lead of some thirty points as the May 28 election approaches. The opposition campaigns have not caught fire with the electorate and the only "dramas" are whether Uribe will win on the first ballot and whether Polo will push the Lib [...] | 2006-05-12 21:05:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV CO |
06BOGOTA4264 | 62,000 HECTARES SPRAYED BY END OF APRIL [...] As of April 30, aerial eradication aircraft sprayed 61,959 hectares of Colombian coca and 232 hectares of opium poppy (raw numbers). April 2006 was the best April in the history of the spray program and also one of the best spray months ever. 2. NAS Bogota's three fleets of spray aircraf [...] | 2006-05-15 16:43:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV PREL CO |
06BOGOTA4294 | COLOMBIA: 1Q06 LOOKS GOOD [...] Summary. Colombia's 1Q2006 GDP is exptected to grow at more than 5 percent, driven by stronger domestic consumption, increased access to credit, and low inflation. During the first quarter, the Colombian peso depreciated 2 percent relative to the dollar, highlighting the importance of the GOC [...] | 2006-05-16 13:53:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON |
06BOGOTA4503 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AT-RISK COMMUNITIES [...] Summary: The GOC is rolling out social services to fifty-one municipalities recently liberated from FARC or paramilitary influence. The Plan Colombia initiative consists of a five-tiered approach to retaking the territory and stabilizing the regional economy around sustainable agriculture and [...] | 2006-05-22 17:14:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAID CO |
06BOGOTA4647 | PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MOCKUS MARGINALIZED BY HIS [...] (SBU) In December 2005 Antanas Mockus was a popular, two-time former mayor of Bogota boasting favorability ratings of 53.2% in Gallup polls. Of the current presidential candidates, only incumbent Alvaro Uribe was viewed more favorably. Despite this, the Mockus campaign has been unable to gai [...] | 2006-05-25 18:46:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR CO |
06BOGOTA5067 | LOSSES MOUNT AS COLOMBIA'S COAL STRIKE CONTINUES [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-06 22:33:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EMIN EPET CO |
06BOGOTA5177 | REMITTANCE FLOWS TO COLOMBIA [...] SUMMARY. Remittances to Colombia grew five percent in 2005 to USD 3.3 billion, with the majority coming from the U.S. and Spain. While rapid remittance growth assisted the economic recovery following the 1999 crisis, it has slowed considerably since 2003. Remittances equal 2.7 percent of G [...] | 2006-06-08 22:22:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN SNAR CO |
06BOGOTA5197 | RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR ASSESSMENT OF FOREIGN [...] Per refetel, post has no objection pending human subject approval. WOOD [...] | 2006-06-09 16:50:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO OSCI KSCA CO |
06BOGOTA5330 | COLOMBIA'S STOCK MARKET - BACK WHERE WE STARTED IN [...] Colombia's stock market index (IGBC) has fallen more than 30 percent between May 2 and June 12, 2006. On June 8, the index fell 9.47 percent, and on June 12 trading was halted 15 minutes before the closing bell because of a more than 10 percent loss in the value of the index. Overall, the ind [...] | 2006-06-13 22:24:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV CO |
06BOGOTA5571 | COLOMBIA ATPDEA-RELATED ACTIVITY 2005 [...] Below is Post's response to the U.S. International Trade Commission's request for information regarding Andean Trade Preferences and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA) - related investment in Colombia during 2005. 2. Over the past decade, ATPDEA has provided significant economic benefits to [...] | 2006-06-21 14:34:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD OTRA ASEC CO |
06BOGOTA5588 | COLOMBIA: CAPITAL CONTROLS LIFTED [...] After markets closed on June 13, the Ministry of Finance announced the immediate elimination of Colombia's capital control on transitory investment (a tax on foreign capital resident less than one year in country),put in place in 2004 to counter a rapidly appreciating peso. The following day [...] | 2006-06-21 17:57:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN CO |
06BOGOTA5709 | COLOMBIAN CONCERNS ON UN DRAFT DECLARATION ON THE [...] On June 23, Poloff delivered reftel tripartite demarche to Ambassador Clara Ines Vargas, MFA Director of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, and Patricia Cortes, MFA Coordinator for the U.S. and Canada. Poloff explained that the "compromise text" was unacceptable because there wa [...] | 2006-06-26 13:28:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM CO |
06BOGOTA5712 | DRUMMOND STRIKE ENDS [...] On June 22, the Drummond company and the union representing its workers, SINTRAMINENERGETICA, signed a new labor contract, ending a 32 day strike. Both Mike Tracy, Drummond Director for Mining Operations, and union representative Francisco Ramirez, separately told Emboffs they were "very hap [...] | 2006-06-26 13:29:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EMIN EINV ENRG CO |
06BOGOTA6262 | NATIONAL POLICE RURAL SECURITY STRATEGY TO MONITOR [...] (U) At a recent conference, Colombian National Police (CNP) Director General Jorge Castro outlined the CNP's strategy to monitor demobilized paramilitaries in rural areas, protect the civilian population and dismantle new criminal groups. Castro plans to open 400 police substations in the mo [...] | 2006-07-12 14:42:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS PGOV PINR PREL PTER SNAR CO |
06BOGOTA6486 | NEW INITIATIVE ON CRIMES AGAINST TRADE UNIONISTS [...] (U) On July 5, Prosecutor General Mario Iguaran announced an initiative to speed up the judicial process in cases of crimes against trade unionists. The GOC has earmarked approximately 1.5 million USD to the project, which will target the 1,176 cases of trade unionist violence denounced befor [...] | 2006-07-18 15:14:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB PHUM PGOV CO |
06BOGOTA6759 | COLOMBIA'S COMPREHENSIVE TAX REFORM [...] SUMMARY: Taking advantage of President Uribe,s decisive electoral victory, the GOC presented its comprehensive tax reform bill to Congress on July 20. The revenue neutral reform includes an overall reduction in the income tax (including reduced marginal rates),offset by a significant expans [...] | 2006-07-26 20:09:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EINV CO |
06BOGOTA7062 | FARC: BAD DAY IN COLOMBIA AS THREE ATTACKS TARGET [...] (U) Three explosives attacks on July 31 in Bogota and other regions of Colombia appear to be FARC actions intended to display its strength in the lead-up to President Uribe's August 7 inauguration. Targets in all three cases were members of the COLAR, of whom 17 were killed and 30 wounded. S [...] | 2006-08-03 20:07:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER |
06BOGOTA717 | COLOMBIA 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] The Uribe administration stepped up the economic liberalization begun in the early 1990's and is committed to an open investment regime. Liberalization has progressed furthest in telecommunications, accounting/auditing, energy, and tourism and to a lesser extent, legal services, insurance, dis [...] | 2006-01-26 15:52:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON OPIC KTDB USTR CO |
06BOGOTA7616 | NEW COLMIL COMMANDER MAKES RIGHT SOUNDS IN CHANGE [...] (U) On August 16, in front of the President, the Minister of Defense, and the military high command, General Freddy Padilla's speech on taking command as CHOD of the Armed Forces General started his tenure off right. He stressed the importance of respecting human rights and in achieving a "cl [...] | 2006-08-22 14:08:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV CO |
06BOGOTA8032 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR ANDES REGIONAL [...] This is an action message. Embassy Panama see para. 4; Embassy Quito see paras. 5 and 6. 2. Embassy Bogota requests country clearance for Tom Targos, Andes Regional Refugee Coordinator (RefCoord),to monitor the programs and activities of the International Organization of Migration (IOM) a [...] | 2006-09-01 15:39:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA PHUM PREF PREL |
06BOGOTA8650 | AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE FOR COLOMBIA [...] Summary: At the invitation of the DCM, Post's Avian Influenza (AI) Committee met on September 7 with GOC agencies responsible for monitoring and first response to a potential AI outbreak. While the GOC's AI policy planning and monitoring regime appears on track, operational contingencies are l [...] | 2006-09-20 14:32:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KFLU EAGR EAID ETRD SENV PREL CO |
06BOGOTA898 | LEADING POLL CONTINUES TO GIVE URIBE COMMANDING [...] According to a poll published January 28 in Semana magazine, President Uribe continues to be the overwhelming favorite for the May 28 Presidential election. If voting intentions remain solid, the poll predicts Uribe would win in the first-round with 57 percent of the vote. (The full poll ca [...] | 2006-01-31 20:51:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV CO |
06BOGOTA900 | EXTRADITION: PARAS TRY TO SHIFT PUBLIC PERCEPTION [...] (SBU) On January 21, a large advertisement appeared in Bogota daily El Tiempo purporting to be from concerned families of people detained in Combita (a maximum security prison in Boyaca department, and popularly known as the "waiting room" before extradition to the United States). The cost of [...] | 2006-01-31 21:12:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS KCRM SNAR PGOV PREL KPAO CO |
06BOGOTA910 | GUIDANCE REQUESTED ON COLOMBIAN PRIVATE SECTOR [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. ------- Summary ------- 2. (U) There is high interest among the Colombian private sector in assisting the demobilization effort. In the last two weeks, the embassy has attended two meetings on the subject. One meeting on Janu [...] | 2006-01-31 21:46:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | SOCI PTER PARM PGOV EAID ECON CO |
06BOGOTA9377 | NAMES AND ALIASES OF THE 30 PARAMILITARY [...] (U) As of October 11, La Ceja held 30 paramilitary representative members and 34 rank and file. The 30 representative members include: - Salvatore Mancuso Gomez (AKA "El Mono") - Ramon Maria Isaza (AKA "El Viejo") - Carlos Mario Jimenez Naranjo (AKA "Macaco") - Rodrigo Perez Alzate (AKA " [...] | 2006-10-12 00:07:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS PGOV PINR PREL PTER CO |
06BOGOTA9454 | ECOGAS PRIVATIZATION -- A DRY RUN FOR ECOPETROL? [...] A pension fund consortium bidding for the ownership of Ecogas, Colombia's state-owned natural gas transportation company, failed to meet the minimum required purchase price for the company. Under Colombia's constitution, the failure of the "solidarity sector" (pension funds or unions) to meet [...] | 2006-10-13 19:08:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EMIN EINV CO |
06BOGOTA9606 | FIGHTING TERRORISM AND ESTABLISHING STATE [...] (SBU) COLAR 5th Division operations in three departments reflect distinct phases of GOC efforts to fight terrorism and establish state presence. In Tolima, the Division is breaking FARC control over rural areas; in Boyaca it is providing security for GOC institutions and services; and in Cun [...] | 2006-10-17 21:00:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER PGOV CO |
06BOGOTA9704 | GOC ACTIONS TO PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] The GOC took important steps over the last five months to strengthen human rights protections. The Prosecutor General's Office (Fiscalia) and military signed an agreement (MOU) on June 14 giving the Fiscalia the responsibility to investigate cases of alleged military abuses of human rights a [...] | 2006-10-18 22:36:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV CO |
06BOGOTA9779 | PRESIDENT URIBE REVOKES FARC OUTREACH, URGES [...] On October 20, President Alvaro Uribe publicly held the FARC responsible for an October 19 car bomb attack in Bogota and revoked GOC outreach efforts to the terrorist organization. He called for the military to redouble efforts to rescue hostages and urged security forces to capture paramili [...] | 2006-10-23 17:00:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PGOV MARR KJUS CO |
06BRAILIA1079 | SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 75 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-02 15:25:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA1004 | AMENDED COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ADDITION TO U.S. DEL NUCLEAR [...] Post welcomes and grants country clearance for Katherine Pilgrim-Langer, Senior Specialist EG&G Technical Services, Inc., additional member of the U.S. Delegation attending the 2006 Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Plenary and related meetings to be held in Brasilia, Brazil May 29 to June 2. 2 [...] | 2006-05-25 13:34:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA ENRG ETTC KNNP PARM TRGY BR |
06BRASILIA1062 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NOAA OFFICIAL RIVERA [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Kimberly Rivera, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS),National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),to Brasilia, Brazil, June 1-9, 2006, to attend the Second Meeting of the Advisory Committee of Agreement on the Conservation of Al [...] | 2006-06-01 12:15:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY EFIS KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA1068 | MISSION BRAZIL PROPOSES SOUTH AMERICA ENTRY LEVEL OFFICER [...] Summary: Mission Brazil proposes hosting a conference in September 2006 for all Entry-Level (EL) officers posted in South America. Our proposal is based on our successful Mission-wide EL conference last year, and in line with Washington's recommendation to hold regular regional conferences a [...] | 2006-06-01 15:31:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT BR |
06BRASILIA1079 | SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 75 [...] The following is the seventy-fifth in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expre [...] | 2006-06-02 15:25:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA1080 | PROFILE OF BRAZILIAN INTERNET MARKET 2006 - USAGE EXPANDS, [...] SUMMARY: While overall usage rates remain relatively low - only 14 percent of the population use the internet - Brazilians are increasingly active online, in terms of the total internet user base, and how much time each of these users spends online. Social networking has become the most popular [...] | 2006-06-02 15:27:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | ECPS PGOV ECON EINT XM BR |
06BRASILIA1081 | NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "RETROVIRUS EPIDEMIOLOGY [...] On June 2, 2006, Embassy delivered to Secretary Everton F. Lucero, Chief of the Division of Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DCTEC/MFA),for review and approval, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) proposed award of a research project titled "Retrovirus Epidemiology D [...] | 2006-06-02 16:17:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA1082 | NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "PARASITE ANTIGENIC [...] On May 26, 2006, Embassy delivered to Secretary Everton F. Lucero, Chief of the Division of Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DCTEC/MFA),for review and approval, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) proposed award of a research project titled "Parasite Antigenic Differ [...] | 2006-06-02 16:17:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA1083 | NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "GENETIC ANALYSIS OF [...] On June 2, 2006, Embassy delivered to Secretary Everton F. Lucero, Chief of the Division of Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DCTEC/MFA),for review and approval, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) proposed award of a research project titled "Genetic Analysis of Choli [...] | 2006-06-02 16:17:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA1084 | NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "DOUBLE NEGATIVE, CD4-CD8 T [...] On May 23, 2006, Embassy delivered to Secretary Everton F. Lucero, Chief of the Division of Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DCTEC/MFA),for review and approval, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) proposed award of a research project titled "Double Negative, CD4-CD8 [...] | 2006-06-02 16:17:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA1085 | NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "DOUBLE NEGATIVE, CD4-CD8 T [...] On May 23, 2006, Embassy delivered to Secretary Everton F. Lucero, Chief of the Division of Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DCTEC/MFA),for review and approval, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) proposed award of a research project titled "Double Negative, CD4-CD8 [...] | 2006-06-02 16:18:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA1089 | BRAZIL TO PRODUCE PAPER ON TECHNICAL BILATERAL [...] Science Counselor met on June 1 with Paulo Rogerio Goncalves, Director of International Relations for Brazil's Ministry of Science and Technology. Goncalves said that Minister of Science and Technology Rezende had asked his scientists to quickly develop a non-paper to address how Brazil envisi [...] | 2006-06-02 19:20:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TRGY ENRG KSCA EINV ETRD EAGR BR |
06BRASILIA1095 | NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "THE POLYMORPHISM AND BIOLOGY [...] On May 23, 2006, Embassy delivered to Secretary Everton F. Lucero, Chief of the Division of Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DCTEC/MFA),for review and approval, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) proposed award of a research project titled "The Polymorphism and Biol [...] | 2006-06-05 16:23:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA1119 | UPDATE ON GPS IN BRAZIL [...] Summary: Mission Brazil is facilitating the participation of NOAA's Jason Kim, Senior Policy Analyst in NOAA's Office of Space Commercialization, as a speaker in the GEOBrasil Summit scheduled for July 18-20 in Sao Paulo, and is supporting the GIWG (GPS International Working Group) in gathering [...] | 2006-06-06 18:38:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPA TSPL ECPS KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA1122 | PROPOSED U.S. - SOUTH AMERICA BIOINFORMATION CONFERENCE [...] (U) Post delivered points as requested to Paulo Rogerio Goncalves, Director of International Affairs, Ministry of Science and Technology in Brazil regarding the U.S. proposal for a Brazil - South American Regional conference on Bioinformatics to be held in Brazil in November. Although Brazil's [...] | 2006-06-07 10:03:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA EAID SENV TBIO TSPL BR |
06BRASILIA1132 | NSG PRELIMINARY READOUT [...] Summary: The May 29-June 2 NSG Plenary in Brasilia featured a low-key review of the India civil nuclear cooperation initiative, with the USDEL Chairman suggesting that India be invited to the October 2006 NSG Plenary in Vienna to brief the group on its plans. Participating Governments expresse [...] | 2006-06-07 18:43:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TRGY TNGD EMIN KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA1139 | COMPLETED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED [...] (U) U.S. Embassy and the Department of State have completed human rights vetting for Brazilian personnel as requested in Ref A. 2. (U) U.S. Embassy verifies that, as of June 7, 2006, the Department of State possess no credible information of gross human rights violations by the following [...] | 2006-06-08 15:04:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MOPS BR |
06BRASILIA1163 | PUBLICATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS ON THE INTERAMERICAN [...] In 2003, OES sponsored and the Regional Environmental Hub organized an event on using remote sensing to help control the spread of infectious diseases. A publication on the proceedings of the Interamerican Workshop on the Use of Remote Sensing to Control Infectious Diseases in the Americas ha [...] | 2006-06-09 17:06:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA1204 | AMEMBASSY BRASILIA NOMINATES CITIGROUP BRAZIL FOR THE [...] (U) Based upon its innovative approach to development and export, Charge d'Affaires nominates the U.S. multinational firm Citigroup Brasil for the Secretary's 2006 Corporate Excellence Award. 2. (U) Begin Text of Award Nomination With over 220,000 checking accounts, US$ 1.5 billion in [...] | 2006-06-16 18:54:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON BEXP ELAB ETRD BR |
06BRASILIA1213 | BRAZIL SUPPORTS AMENDING ICRC STATUTES-NOW [...] Poloff delivered reftels' talking points to Marcelo Bohlke of the MFA's United Nations Division on June 16. Bohlke, who will participate in the International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, reiterated that the GoB has already signed the third protocol and intends to support amend [...] | 2006-06-19 18:44:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL PHUM ICRC IS BR |
06BRASILIA1219 | BRAZIL STILL EVALUATING WEDGEWOOD RE-ELECTION BID [...] Poloff delivered reftel's talking points to Marcia Adorno of the MFA's Division for Human Rights. During the discussion Adorno reflected on Wedgewood's "impressive resume" and record as an incumbent, making special note of Wedgewood's demanding analysis of Brazil's latest report. However, Ado [...] | 2006-06-20 18:42:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM US UNHRC BR |
06BRASILIA1235 | PK 334 FSN SECRETARIAL SEMINAR NOMINATION FOR DAISY COSTA [...] Mission Brasilia is nominating Daisy Costa to participate in FSI's PK 334 Secretarial Training Seminar. Daisy is a veteran employee of the Embassy in Brasilia where she has been working for the past 21 years. Over that time she has proven herself a valuable resource to the Science and Technol [...] | 2006-06-21 13:17:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | APER AFSN AFSA AMGT KPAO BR |
06BRASILIA1236 | BRAZIL'S RESPONSE TO HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DEMARCHE [...] Poloff delivered reftel's talking points to Marcia Adorno of the MFA's Division for Human Rights. Adorno stated that the GoB concurred with the USG's overarching message that the inaugural session of the Council should be devoted to planning and building an effective framework for future proce [...] | 2006-06-21 13:17:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM US UNHRC BR |
06BRASILIA1237 | BRAZILIAN RESPONSE TO REACH INTERVENTION DEMARCHE [...] Scioff delivered reftel and talking points to Raphael Azeredo and Otavio Trindade of the MFA's Division for Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development on June 16. Azeredo declared that the GoB, possessing a highly developed chemical industry, was immensely concerned with investing in R&D [...] | 2006-06-21 13:18:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ETRD ECON KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA1252 | BRAZIL RESPONDS TO NAM MINISTERIAL DEMARCHE NOTING DISTRUST [...] Poloff delivered Reftel's talking points, June 21, to Bruno Brant of the MFA's Division for UN Affairs. In a revealing conversation about a prevailing mood of "distrust" within the UN, Brant noted that the GoB tends to be one of the moderating influences among the G-77, but that hard-line USG [...] | 2006-06-22 15:42:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AORC UNGA BR |
06BRASILIA1255 | BRAZIL'S CPI DOS BINGOS ENDS WITHOUT A BANG [...] Summary: The series of Congressional investigations into corruption within President Lula's government came to an anticlimactic end on Monday with the issuance of the final report of the last investigative commission, the CPI dos Bingos. While calling for the indictment of several figures cl [...] | 2006-06-22 16:01:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ECON BR |
06BRASILIA1256 | PK 334 FSN SECRETARIAL SEMINAR NOMINATION FOR DAISY COSTA [...] Mission Brasilia is nominating Daisy Costa to participate in FSI's PK 334 Secretarial Training Seminar. Daisy is a veteran employee of the Embassy in Brasilia where she has been working for the past 21 years. Over that time she has proven herself a valuable resource to the Science and Technol [...] | 2006-06-22 16:12:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | APER AFSN AFSA AMGT KPAO BR |
06BRASILIA1261 | BRAZIL SHOOTDOWN PROGRAM - REVIEW PROCESS UNDERWAY [...] Pursuant to reftel instructions, AirAtt and Polmiloff will meet with GoB interlocutors next week to determine GoB compliance with shootdown and operational procedures, to consult on the program's status and to verify that all reporting requirements will be met in a timely manner. We will repor [...] | 2006-06-23 18:39:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID OPDC BO BR |
06BRASILIA1275 | AUTHORIZATION TO PRESENT TWO U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY MOUS ON [...] In September 2004, Circular 175 Authority was granted to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to negotiate and conclude two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between the USGS of the Department of Interior of the United States and two Brazilian institutions. The first Brazilian entity is the Fe [...] | 2006-06-26 15:12:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY KSCA SENV TBIO BR |
06BRASILIA1292 | BRAZIL'S MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT PROPOSES SWEEPING NEW [...] Brazil's Ministry of the Environment (MMA) has expressed its willingness to establish a new level of bilateral technical assistance programs in five general environment-related areas: park management; wetlands protection, chemicals; water systems management and illegal trafficking in wildlife [...] | 2006-06-28 17:42:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA1321 | STANG ASSASSINATION - SUSPECTED MASTERMIND RELEASED FROM [...] Regivaldo Pereira Galvao, one of two ranchers accused of orchestrating the murder of Dorothy Stang, was granted release from prison on June 29. Brazil's 1st Circuit Supreme Federal Court (STF) in a three-to-two vote, granted Galvao's habeas corpus request and ordered him immediately discharged [...] | 2006-06-30 18:38:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV CASC KCRM PHUM SOCI BR |
06BRASILIA1333 | BRAZIL SPONSORS REFLECTIVE RACIAL CONFERENCE [...] Poloff participated in a June 29 meeting hosted by Itamaraty and SEPPIR (Special Secretariat of Policies for the Promotion of Racial Equality),an advisory body to the Presidency, which aimed to explain in more detail the Regional American Conference on Advances and Challenges in the Action Pla [...] | 2006-07-03 17:44:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV SOCI OAS KNSD BR US |
06BRASILIA1364 | BRAZIL RESPONSE TO OAS MLAT DEMARCHE [...] Poloff delivered reftel's talking points to the MFA's Coordinator General Against Transnational Crime (COCIT) on July 6. COCIT was unfamiliar with the issue, but promised to research and inform Poloff on the status of the OAS Convention and Protocol ratification process. WILLIAMSON [...] | 2006-07-06 18:48:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL BR |
06BRASILIA1365 | BRAZIL REJECTS SOFA REQUEST FOR BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE ANNUAL [...] Poloff delivered reftel's talking points and draft dip notes, July 5, to Virginia Toniatti, the MFA's General Coordinator Against Transnational Crime (COCIT). In response to the draft note and Poloff's assertion that the USG would like to conclude a long-term SOFA agreement with Brazil, Toniat [...] | 2006-07-06 18:51:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MOPS MASS KTIA US BR |
06BRASILIA139 | BRAZIL: U.S. CARRIERS EXPLORE NEW ENTRY POINTS DESPITE [...] (U) This cable contains business-proprietary information. It has been coordinated with AmConsulate General Sao Paulo. 2. (SBU-NOFORN) Summary. During a recent trip to Sao Paulo, Charge met with local United and American Airlines representatives to gauge their interest in offering air conne [...] | 2006-01-23 11:33:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR CVIS CMGT BR |
06BRASILIA1391 | BRAZIL RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREA MISSILE LAUNCHES [...] Poloff delivered reftel's talking points and the President's message to Gustavo Bezerra in the MFA's Division for Asia and Oceania. In the course of the conversation, Bezerra reported that Brazil had released a statement on July 6 expressing worry over the situation, lamenting the launch and i [...] | 2006-07-07 18:48:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN BR |
06BRASILIA1410 | BRAZIL FOREIGN MINISTRY PREDICTS DEEPENED RELATIONS FROM [...] Summary: The June 13 meeting between Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Peruvian President-elect Alan Garcia will increase physical integration, increase information sharing and strengthen political ties between the two neighbors, according to the Brazilian Foreign Ministry (MRE). Poloff [...] | 2006-07-11 15:07:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV BR |
06BRASILIA1425 | BRAZILIAN RESPONSE TO PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE VERSION OF [...] Post is transmitting to Washington the communication received from the Brazilian Foreign Ministry on July 12, 2006, providing the United States with their comments on the suggested Portuguese language text for the Cooperation on Environmental Scientific Research in the Large Scale Biosphere-Atm [...] | 2006-07-13 12:48:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPA KSCA KTIA SENV TBIO NASA BR |
06BRASILIA1429 | BRAZIL: 61ST UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: HIGH-LEVEL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-14 12:56:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA BR |
06BRASILIA1442 | FOLLOW-UP TO BRAZILIAN ENV TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE [...] Reftel outlines Government of Brazil, Ministry of Environment (MMA) requests for technical assistance in several environmental areas. 2. After consulting again with Fernando Lyrio, Minister Sylvia's Director for International Relations briefly last week about the type of agreement be soug [...] | 2006-07-17 18:42:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA1448 | BRAZIL: PROVIDING BACKGROUND AND INFORMING PARTNERS ON THE [...] (U) On July 12, 2006, Political Section faxed reftel points and Compact Report to the Head of the Carribean desk, Igor Kipman, at the Ministry of External Affairs. 2. (U) The Public Affairs Section is in the process of translating the points into Portuguese for posting on the Mission Web si [...] | 2006-07-18 12:30:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM CU BR |
06BRASILIA1455 | SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 77 [...] The following is the seventy-seventh in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views exp [...] | 2006-07-19 09:53:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA1461 | BRAZIL BIOFUEL UPDATE, JUNE/JULY 2006 [...] Brazil's main sugarcane-producing center, in the southwest region of the country, exported a record 428 million liters of ethanol in June 2006, in contrast to 268 million liters of ethanol over the same period last year. Most of the region's exports went to the United States, which has been im [...] | 2006-07-19 18:02:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TRGY SENV ENRG KSCA ETRD EAGR BR |
06BRASILIA1467 | NOMINATIONS FOR FINANCIAL INVESTIGATIONS TECHNIQUES (FIT) [...] Per reftels, this cable transmits Post's nomination of sixteen Brazilian participants to take part in the Financial Investigations Techniques (FIT) courses to be held at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Lima from July 31 to August 4, 2006 and August 7 to 11, 2006. These nom [...] | 2006-07-20 15:35:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC SNAR PREL KCRM BR |
06BRASILIA1472 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIALS PRATT AND [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Michael Pratt, Senior Medical Epidemiologist, and Dr. Harold Kohl, Lead Epidemiologist; NCCDPHP, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),as follows: -- to Brasilia, Brazil, Aug 14-18, to attend a planning meeting with the Brazili [...] | 2006-07-21 18:43:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA1480 | THE VEGETABLE OIL REVOLUTION - FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE CAR [...] Summary: Brazilian energy parastatal Petrobras recently publicized the development of a new diesel fuel, H-Bio, further bolstering Brazil's already prominent position in the world of biofuels. A hydrogenated synthesis of petroleum and vegetable oil, Petrobras is touting the social, environment [...] | 2006-07-24 11:42:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TRGY SENV ENRG KSCA ETRD EAGR BR |
06BRASILIA1487 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL SILVA [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Alexandre da Silva, Senior Service Fellow, NCID, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),as follows: -- to Rio de Janeiro (RJ),Brazil, Jul 29 to Aug 2, to present three lectures at the course entitled "Molecular Epidemiology and [...] | 2006-07-24 17:32:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA1497 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NIST, COMPUTER SECURITY [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),Computer Security Division Manager, Mr. Timothy Grance to Brasilia and Sao Paulo, from August 6 to August 11, 2006, to attend the Fourth Brazilian Digital Certification Forum and to present [...] | 2006-07-25 18:00:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY KSCA OTRA TNGD BR |
06BRASILIA1505 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR INR ANALYST DR. MICHAEL [...] Country clearance is granted for Dr. Michael J. Prather, Science and Technology Analyst in INR/GGI, to travel to Brasilia for consultations with the environmental HUB for South America and for possible meetings with Brazilian counterparts. The Consulate requires that traveler to consider the f [...] | 2006-07-26 19:01:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TPHY BR |
06BRASILIA1508 | BRASILIA COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST - DR. SUZANNE WESTMAN, [...] Embassy Brasilia requests country clearance for Dr. Suzanne Westman, Dr. Aristides Barbosa and Mrs. Erin Johnson for August 03, 2006. 2. The purpose of this visit is to view access to care and HIV testing services for high risk migratory groups along the corridor between Guyana and Brazil; [...] | 2006-07-27 13:21:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC OTRA US GY BR |
06BRASILIA1509 | SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 78 [...] The following is the seventy-eighth in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expr [...] | 2006-07-27 13:28:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA1514 | SOYBEAN BOYCOTT IN THE AMAZON REGION: [...] Summary: Multinational soy traders agreed to a two-year moratorium on the purchase of soybeans from newly deforested land starting in the 2006-07 crop season. A remarkable feature is that even soybeans grown on land legally cleared during this period on farms in the Amazon forest zone will not [...] | 2006-07-28 16:14:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO ETRD KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA1515 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL SILVA (AMENDED [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Alexandre da Silva, Senior Service Fellow, NCID, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),as follows: -- to Rio de Janeiro (RJ),Brazil, Jul 29 to Aug 2 and from Aug 6 to Aug 9, to present three lectures at the course entitled "Mol [...] | 2006-07-28 16:15:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA1520 | BRAZIL ESTH UPDATE, JUNE/JULY 2006 [...] The Government of the Brazilian state of Para has approved the creation of the second the biggest protected area in the country. The state forest (Flota) of Paru will be 36,000 square kilometers (3.6 million hectares),an area larger than France, and it will be used for both preservation and su [...] | 2006-07-28 18:51:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TNGD KSCA EAGR BR |
06BRASILIA1547 | BRAZIL: 61ST UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: HIGH-LEVEL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-02 18:08:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA BR |
06BRASILIA1581 | BRAZIL'S NEW ENVIRONMENTAL COURT [...] Despite being or potentially because of being one of the leading Brazilian-states in terms of environmental damages, Para (PA) has created the first Special Environmental Court in the country. The court, located in Para's capital, Belem, will try small-scale environmental crimes; those that c [...] | 2006-08-04 19:22:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ETRD KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA1588 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIALS JAMES [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Officials James Mendlein, Andrew Weathers, Michael Link, Douglas Hatch and Eduardo Simoes, itinerary as follows: James Mendlein, Scientific Research Expert, COGH, CDC, HHS: -- to Brasilia (Distrito Federal),Brazil, Aug 9 to Aug 19, 2006 [...] | 2006-08-07 19:06:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA1618 | SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 79 [...] The following is the seventy-ninth in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expre [...] | 2006-08-09 17:45:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA1623 | APPROVAL OF NIH RESEARCH PROJECT TITLED "RETROVIRUS [...] On August 4, 2006, Embassy received from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Division of Science and Technology, (DCTEC/MFA) an official notification (number 043, dated August 2, 2006) approving the research project proposal entitled "Retrovirus Epidemiology Donor-Study II", (number HB 0 [...] | 2006-08-09 18:44:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA1632 | APPROVAL OF NIH RESEARCH PROJECT TITLED "GENETIC ANALYSIS [...] On August 4, 2006, Embassy received from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Division of Science and Technology, (DCTEC/MFA) an official notification (number 044, dated August 4, 2006) approving the research project proposal entitled "Genetic Analysis Of Cholinergic Function: Implication [...] | 2006-08-09 19:04:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA1634 | BRAZIL UNRESPONSIVE TO CAE REQUESTS [...] Embassy Brasilia has not been able to confirm a proposed date for the Common Agenda for the Environment (CAE) with the GoB. Repeated requests to the MFA (Itamaraty) to verify a CAE date have been met with silence. That said, Post is under the impression that the Brazilian Embassy in Washingto [...] | 2006-08-10 17:08:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV PREL KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA1651 | FEDERAL POLICE ARREST 49 FOR ILLEGAL LOGGING [...] Brazilian Federal Police together with the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Renewable Resources (IBAMA) arrested 49 of a total 54 people accused of being part of an illegal logging ring. Among those apprehended were 16 IBAMA state officials and 33 timber industry entrepreneurs. Similar [...] | 2006-08-11 17:23:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ETRD KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA1657 | CAN A ROAD SAVE THE AMAZON? THE BR-163 [...] Summary: BR-163 is an unpaved highway located in Brazil's Amazon Forest which leads from the city of Santarem, in the state of Para, to Cuiaba, Mato Grosso. While abandoned for the past three decades, it has once again become a government priority for the development of that area. The regio [...] | 2006-08-11 19:26:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KSCA EAGR BR |
06BRASILIA1660 | AMEDMENT TO COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL: [...] This is to amend country clearance approval for Dr. Eduardo Simoes COGH, HHS/CDC. Amendment reflects change on Dr. Simoes's itinerary and dates that have been changed from August-14, to August-30-2006. Itinerary is as follows: --Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August-14-2006 to August-14-2006. The [...] | 2006-08-11 19:29:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA1666 | BRAZIL TO SEND PARK DIRECTORS ON PAID INTERNSHIPS [...] Post recently learned that Brazil's Environmental Protection Agency (IBAMA) has allotted money for the second semester of FY07 to send each of its 23 national park directors on a month-long internship at a national park overseas. At a meeting on August 10, IBAMA's head of international relatio [...] | 2006-08-14 14:09:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA1667 | CAN A ROAD SAVE THE AMAZON? THE BR-163 - Corrected Version [...] Summary: BR-163 is an unpaved highway located in Brazil's Amazon Forest which leads from the city of Santarem, in the state of Para, to Cuiaba, Mato Grosso. While abandoned for the past three decades, it has once again become a government priority for the development of that area. The regio [...] | 2006-08-14 17:17:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KSCA EAGR BR |
06BRASILIA1672 | BRAZIL WILL NOT VOTE FOR WEDGEWOOD FOR UNHCR [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-15 09:45:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UNRCR BR |
06BRASILIA1673 | BRAZIL WILL NOT VOTE FOR WEDGEWOOD FOR UNHRC [...] Retransmitting with corrected subject line. 2. Brazil will not vote for Ruth Wedgewood for re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Committee. We spoke with Marcia Adorno, chief of the Brazilian Foreign Ministry's Human Rights Division on August 14. Adorno told us Brazil has recen [...] | 2006-08-15 09:59:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UNRCR BR |
06BRASILIA1679 | BRAZIL: RELEASE OF PRESIDENT BUSH'S NATIONAL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-15 15:44:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL BR |
06BRASILIA1687 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR DOE/NNSA OFFICIALS BAKER, [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) officials Arnold B. Baker, Sandia Natl. Laboratories/New York, NY; Michael P. Ross, Sandia Natl. Laboratories/Scranton, Pennsylvania; and, Blake A. Simmons, Sandia Natl. Laboratories/Omaha, Nebra [...] | 2006-08-15 19:02:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TRGY ENRG KNNP KSCA OTRA BR |
06BRASILIA1701 | NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "ASSESSMENT OF SAFETY AND [...] On August 3, 2006, Embassy delivered to Secretary Everton F. Lucero, Head of the Division of Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DCTEC/MFA),for review and approval, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) proposed award of a research project titled "Assessment of Safety and [...] | 2006-08-16 14:47:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA1707 | BRAZIL ANNOUNCES PLAN TO MONITOR SELECTIVE LOGGING [...] Summary: Brazil intends to invest US$ 640,000 to develop a system that will monitor selective logging in the Amazon. The GoB hopes that the program will provide another weapon to combat deforestation and shore up enforcement mechanisms for the recently passed Forest Concessions Law.(ref A) IN [...] | 2006-08-17 10:55:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA1708 | MERCURY PARTNER FOR UNEP SUBMISSION - BRAZILIAN RESPONSE [...] Post delivered reftel's talking points to Otavio Drummond of the MFA's Division for Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development. Drummond noted that the Ministry of Environment (MMA) is responsible for mercury activities in Brazil and surmised that the MMA would most likely submit a list [...] | 2006-08-17 12:48:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ETRD TSPL UNEP BR |
06BRASILIA1711 | BRAZIL ESTH UPDATE, JULY/AUGUST 2006 [...] American Company Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has announced construction of a biodiesel plant in the state of Mato Grosso. ADM will invest a total of USD 30 million in the refinery, which will be the biggest biodiesel-producing plant in the world with a yearly production capacity of 180 thous [...] | 2006-08-17 15:59:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TNGD KSCA EAGR BR |
06BRASILIA1719 | BRAZIL'S TRIANGULAR DEVELOPMENT PARADIGM [...] Summary: On August 4, Ambassador Sobel hosted a lunch for S/P Director Stephen Krasner and a cadre of Ministry of External Relations (MRE) and international officials, following Krasner's consultations with GOB officials on the Partnership in Democratic Governance (PDG) initiative. GoB interlo [...] | 2006-08-17 18:55:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV BR |
06BRASILIA1753 | BRAZIL CLARIFIES COLLABORATION ON SUSTAINABLE FOREST [...] Scioff met with Tasso Azevedo, head of the recently established Brazilian Forest Service and architect of Brazil's Forest Concessions Law(ref A),on August 18. A follow-on to earlier conversations with the Ministry of Environment (MMA),this meeting clarified where the MMA would like to cooper [...] | 2006-08-21 17:35:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA1770 | PANTANAL REGIONAL MEETING DISCUSSES JOINT MANAGEMENT [...] The European Union (EU) hosted the Campo Grande Regional Symposium (CGRS) on the research agenda for the Upper Paraguay River Basin (UPRB) and the Pantanal, July 27-28 in Campo Grande, Brazil. The Pantanal is the vast floodplain of the Upper Paraguay River Basin and is one of the world's most [...] | 2006-08-22 19:00:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID ECON SOCI TBIO BR |
06BRASILIA1774 | BRAZIL BIOFUEL UPDATE, AUGUST 2006 [...] A consortium headed by the French bank, Societe Generale, has announced a USD 1 billion outlay in projects to expand the ethanol market in Brazil. The bank estimates it will invest USD 20 billion in the ethanol sector over the next five years. Furthermore, it has declared its intention to in [...] | 2006-08-23 13:17:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TNGD KSCA EAGR BR |
06BRASILIA1787 | SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 80 [...] The following is the eightieth in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expressed [...] | 2006-08-24 19:05:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA1791 | IBAMA ANNOUNCES NEW, TAMPER-FREE FOREST PRODUCT MONITORING [...] Summary: Ibama (Brazilian Environmental Protection Agency) officially published a normative instruction on August 23, creating a new system of Forest Origin Documents (DOF) to track Brazilian timber and timber derived products. The new system takes effect September 1 and aims to combat illegal [...] | 2006-08-25 12:43:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA1797 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL SHAPIRO [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Official Carrie Shapiro-Mendoza, Epidemiologist, Maternal and Infant Health Branch, NCCDPHP, HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Sao Paulo, Brazil, August 27-31, 2006 to attend "Maternal Mortality Surveillance in Latin A [...] | 2006-08-25 16:59:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA1804 | TORRES STRAIT - DEMARCHE ON AUSTRALIAN COMPULSORY PILOTAGE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-28 18:38:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT PBTS PHSA BR |
06BRASILIA1810 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL DASCH [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Official Gregory Dasch, Supervisory Research Microbiologist, NCID, HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Brazil as follows: -- Sao Paulo, from August-31 to September 2; -- Ribeirao Preto, from September 2-7; -- Brasilia, [...] | 2006-08-28 19:17:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA1811 | U.S. EMBASSY BRASILIA DELIVERS MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT LULA [...] Mission passed reftel's message to the GoB and President Lula received President Bush's letter on Monday, August 28. CHICOLA [...] | 2006-08-29 14:25:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ENRG BR |
06BRASILIA1824 | APPROVAL OF NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "ASSESSMENT OF [...] On August 29, 2006, Embassy received from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Division of Science and Technology, (DCTEC/MFA) an official notification (number 049, dated August 29, 2006) approving the research project proposal entitled "Assessment of Safety and Toxicity Among Infants Bor [...] | 2006-08-30 14:42:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA1826 | EMBASSY BRASILIA B1, B1/B2, B2 VALIDATION STUDY CY2004 [...] Summary: In August 2006, the Consular Section of Embassy Brasilia concluded a validation study of the 6,620 B1, B1/B2 and B2 Visas issued by the section in calendar year 2004. Results showed that 83.4% returned, 12.2% did not return, 4.1% never traveled, and data was inconclusive on 0.2%. The i [...] | 2006-08-31 09:57:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS CMGT BR |
06BRASILIA1839 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR STATE AND DOE OFFICIALS TO [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for: --Jeffrey A. Mitoke, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, Space and Science Bureau of Oceans and Intl. Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State; -- Gregory Manuel, Director for Intl. Energy Affairs, office of Policy Pla [...] | 2006-09-01 17:58:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO TRGY KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA1856 | GOVERNMENT OF BRAZIL SET TO INVEST OVER USD 175 MILLION [...] The following is an excerpt from an article published in the August 31 issue of the Brazilian daily Valor Economico: Begin Text: President Lula's Chief of Staff, Minister Dilma Rousseff, announced Aug 30, 2006, during the first national biofuels meeting, that the Government of Brazil (GoB) [...] | 2006-09-01 19:28:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TNGD KSCA EAGR BR |
06BRASILIA1880 | NIH RESEARCH PROJECT-"TARGETED THERAPY FOR BURKITT LYMPHOMA [...] On August 30, 2006, Embassy delivered to Secretary Everton F. Lucero, Head of the Division of Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DCTEC/MFA),for review and approval, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) proposed award of a research project titled "Targeted Theraphy for B [...] | 2006-09-08 12:39:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA1881 | NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "CCASANET CARIBBEAN CENTRAL [...] On August 31, 2006, Embassy delivered to Secretary Everton F. Lucero, Head of the Division of Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DCTEC/MFA),for review and approval, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) proposed award of a research project titled "CCASAnet Caribbean Cent [...] | 2006-09-08 12:40:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA1886 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR ESTH CONFERENCE IN FOZ DO [...] Country clearance is granted for the following people to travel to Brazil to attend the ESTH Western Hemisphere Conference that will be held from September 13-16, 2006 at Foz do Iguassu, Brazil. - Alfred Schandlbauer - Colleen Crenwelge - Michael Keller - Josh Cartin - Nancy Long - Pat O'Re [...] | 2006-09-08 18:58:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA XM XL BR |
06BRASILIA1915 | CIVAIR BRAZIL: MASTER TOP LINHAS AEREAS DESIGNATED AS CARGO [...] Post has received a diplomatic note from the Ministry of External Relations designating Brazilian cargo carrier Master Top Linhas Aereas as a cargo carrier to operate charter cargo flights under the terms of the U.S.-Brazil bilateral aviation agreement. 2. Begin text of note: The Ministry [...] | 2006-09-12 18:46:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON BR |
06BRASILIA1921 | REPLY DEMARCHE INVITE FORMIN UNGA EVENT [...] Several demarches have been made. DCM Chicola telephoned the Foreign Ministry official with responsibility for all UN-related events and urged that FonMin Amorim participate in the September 22 press conference being hosted by the Secretary. He also called the FonMin Chief of Staff, Maria Naz [...] | 2006-09-12 19:14:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KSCA UNGA BR |
06BRASILIA1922 | BRAZIL: SECRETARY'S INITIATIVE ON GLOBAL INTERNET FREEDOM [...] This cable responds to reftel request for information on USAID programs in Brazil that would be supportive of the Global Internet Freedom "GIFT" objectives. The three USAID programs described below have a significant internet access component: A. Project Name: Youth Employability Program R [...] | 2006-09-12 19:14:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | ECPS EINT EAID PHUM BR |
06BRASILIA1937 | BRAZIL CLAIMS AMAZON DESTRUCTION IS DECLINING [...] The rate of deforestation of the Amazon is slowing according to preliminary estimates announced by the Government of Brazil (GoB). According to the data from the Ministry of Environment (MMA),the country's deforestation rate has likely declined 11 % when compared to 2004-2005 figures. This w [...] | 2006-09-14 15:59:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ETRD KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA1993 | BRAZIL READY TO RE-ENGAGE ON HIV/AIDS COOPERATION [...] SUMMARY: Ambassador Sobel, USAID Mission Director Jennifer Adams and CDC Country Director Suzanne Westman met with GOB Minister of Health Agenor Alvares and the director of the National HIV/AIDS program, Mariangela Simao, to discuss the potential for expanded collaboration in health on Septembe [...] | 2006-09-19 18:54:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KFLU KHIV SOCI TBIO PGOV BR |
06BRASILIA1994 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR EPA OFFICIALS ZEPP AND [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for EPA Officials Richard Zepp, Senior Research Scientist and Marirosa Molino, Research Scientist, Office of Research and Development, to Brasilia, Brazil, October 1-11, 2006, to attend the Large-Scale Biosphere-Atmosphere (LBA) ECO Science Team Mee [...] | 2006-09-19 19:29:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KSCA TPHY EPA OTRA BR |
06BRASILIA1999 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NIH OFFICIAL KACHAR [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Bechara Kachar, Senior Investigator, National Institutes on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health (NIH),to Belem, Brazil, September 25 to October 1, 2006, to attend and present a keynote talk, "Stereocili [...] | 2006-09-20 18:37:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OTRA BR |
06BRASILIA2001 | NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "TARGETING OF EBV LATENCY IN [...] On August 18, 2006, Embassy delivered to Secretary Everton F. Lucero, Head of the Division of Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DCTEC/MFA),for review and approval, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) proposed award of a research project titled "Targeting of EBV Latenc [...] | 2006-09-20 19:04:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSIC BR |
06BRASILIA2005 | NO ADVERSE FOREIGN POLICY IMPLICATIONS REGARDING NSF [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-21 13:51:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA TPHY NSF US BR |
06BRASILIA2023 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIALS ORCIARI, [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Officials, Lilian Orciari, Microbiologist; Ivan Kuzmin, Associate Service Fellow; Boonlert Lumlertdacha, Guest Researcher; Richard Franka, Regular Fellow; Jesse Blanton, Associate Service Fellow, NCID, HHS/Centers for Disease Control and [...] | 2006-09-22 13:00:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2026 | NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "CASE-CONTROL STUDY OF [...] On September 1, 2006, Embassy delivered to Secretary Everton F. Lucero, Head of the Division of Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DCTEC/MFA),for review and approval, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) proposed award of a research project titled "Case-Control Study of [...] | 2006-09-22 16:25:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA2034 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL HANLON [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Official Cathleen Hanlon, Veterinary Medical Officer, NCID, HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Brasilia (DF),October 15-21, to attend Brazil Rabies Consultation Meeting and to Florianopolis (SC),Brazil, December 3-6, [...] | 2006-09-25 12:03:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US SZ WHO IT BR |
06BRASILIA2051 | BRAZIL BIOFUELS UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2006 [...] The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced the approval of a USD 600,000 grant to Ecologica Institute, a nongovernmental organization in Brazil, to create alternative market opportunities in rural areas of the state of Tocantins. The project will implement an integrated model for the [...] | 2006-09-26 18:52:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TNGD KSCA EAGR BR |
06BRASILIA2056 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL RUPPRECHT [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Official, Charles Rupprecht, Rabies Team Leader, NCID, HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Brasilia, Brazil, October 9-21, 2006 to attend Brazil Rabies Consultation Meeting and provide consultations to the Brazil Ministr [...] | 2006-09-27 11:45:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2069 | SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 81 [...] The following is the eighty-first in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expres [...] | 2006-09-28 16:09:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA2073 | MISSION RECOMMENDATION ON BRAZIL'S ABD PROGRAM: SITE [...] (SBU) Per refs, herewith is report of Embassy Brasilia's Air Attache's visit to Brazilian air traffic control centers. This information is provided in response to reftel a, and completes ref b Mission recommendation for annual renewal of Presidential Determination supporting USG support for Br [...] | 2006-09-28 17:21:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | BR PREL |
06BRASILIA2088 | HHS/CDC COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR [...] Country clearance is requested for Suzanne Westman, Epidemiologist, GAP-Brazil, NCHSTP, HHS/CDC, to travel to Luanda, Angola from October-1-2006 to October-26-2006. 2. The purpose of this trip to Luanda: to participate in annual planning meetings with USG and National AIDS Program represen [...] | 2006-10-02 09:55:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OTRA BR |
06BRASILIA2089 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NASA OFFICIAL WICKLAND [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Diane Wickland, NASA Headquarters (HQ) Official, to Brasilia, Brazil, October 1-7, 2006 to attend the Large Scale Biosphere Atmosphere Experiment Science Team Meeting. 2. Visitors are reminded that all US citizens traveling to Brazil for [...] | 2006-10-02 13:04:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPA KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA209 | BRAZIL: INTERNAL POLITICAL UPDATE, WEEK OF 23-27 [...] INTRODUCTION. Henceforth, post's regular series reporting on the political scandals affecting Brazilian politics will be expanded to include coverage of key developments in the 2006 election campaign, which is getting under way. In addition to updates on the corruption scandals and investig [...] | 2006-01-28 00:17:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ECON BR |
06BRASILIA2090 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR FISHERIES-RELATED VISIT TO [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for William T. Hogarth, Director of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS),U.S. Government Commissioner to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) and to the International Whaling Commission (IWC),and ICCA [...] | 2006-10-02 13:04:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EFIS SENV PHSA BR |
06BRASILIA2094 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR NTSB and FAA INVESTIGATORS TO PROVIDE [...] Post grants country clearance for the October 03-12 (tentative departure) visit of 4 USG travelers, William R. English, Stephen M. Demko, Scott A. Warren, of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Floyd A. James of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to travel to Rio De Janei [...] | 2006-10-02 18:02:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA ASEC BR |
06BRASILIA2102 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL BROGDON [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance approval for Dr. William Brogdon, Research Scientist, NICD/HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to visit Rio de Janeiro (RJ) October 16; Brasilia (DF) October 16-20; and Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Brazil, October 20, 2006 to participate in [...] | 2006-10-03 17:40:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2106 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ADDITIONAL NTSB EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE [...] Post grants country clearance for the October 04-15 (tentative departure) visit of Brian Keane Murphy, aircraft structures specialist, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to travel to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, for the purpose of aiding the Brazilian authorities' investigation into the fat [...] | 2006-10-03 18:53:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA ASEC BR |
06BRASILIA2112 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL MILLS [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Official, James Mills, Management Program Analyst, NCID/ HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Porto Alegre (RS),October 5; to Gramado (RS) October 5-8; Porto Alegre (RS),Brazil, October 8, 2006, to participate in the F [...] | 2006-10-04 12:39:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2113 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL TRAICOFF [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Official, Denise Traicoff, Health Educational Specialist, COGH, OD, HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Brasilia, Brazil, November 11-18, 2006 to provide technical assistance and deliver a workshop at TEPHINET Internatio [...] | 2006-10-04 12:40:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2115 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR EPA OFFICIAL ROWSON [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Mr. David Rowson, EPA Official, Center Director, Office of Air and Radiation (OAR),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),to Brasilia, Brazil, October 14-18, 2006 to attend the International Meeting on IAP, Fuel-Efficient Stoves and Sustainable [...] | 2006-10-04 14:24:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY KSCA EPA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2116 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL HATCH [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Douglas Hatch, Medical Officer, HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 19 and to Brasilia, Brazil from October 19 to November 18, 2006 to provide technical assistance to Field Epidemiology Trainin [...] | 2006-10-04 14:24:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2117 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NIH OFFICIAL FIX [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Alan Fix , Branch Chief, Vaccine Clinical Senior Investigator, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health (NIH),to Brasilia, Brazil, October 3-6, 2006, to participate in an international seminar, " [...] | 2006-10-04 15:27:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OTRA BR |
06BRASILIA2129 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR FWS OFFICIALS OCTOBER 2006 [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dyan Straughan, Forensic Scientist; Gary Young, Special Agent; Marty Hernandez, Special Agent; Jill Birchell, Special Agent, from DINT/Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to Brasilia (Distrito Federal); Sao Paulo/Cuiaba/Londrina in transit; Campo Gr [...] | 2006-10-06 17:21:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2131 | BRAZIL'S RESPONSE TO ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION [...] SUMMARY: Post presented points in reftel A to Brazil's Ministry of the Environment(MMA). MMA understands that despite limited resources at this time, the USG is willing to begin outlining plans for technical support. MMA agreed to work through the Common Agenda for the Environment (CAE) framewo [...] | 2006-10-06 18:39:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA2140 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HUB [...] JAMES B. STORY, SOUTH AMERICA REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER BASED IN BRASILIA, REQUESTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO VISIT SANTIAGO, CHILE, OCT 22-30. PURPOSE OF THE TRIP IS TO ATTEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING FOR THE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHILE AND THE UNITED STATES AS WELL AS MEE [...] | 2006-10-10 18:09:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA SENV CI BR |
06BRASILIA2150 | SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 82 [...] The following is the eighty-second in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expre [...] | 2006-10-11 14:05:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA2153 | BRAZIL: PSI: ENCOURAGING BRAZIL'S PARTICIPATION: [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-11 16:27:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL BR |
06BRASILIA2173 | NATIONAL SPACE POLICY - DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO BRAZIL [...] Scicon delivered reftel's talking points to Ambassador Carlos Campelo, Director for International Cooperation at the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB). AEB will contact Post if it has any questions. SOBEL [...] | 2006-10-16 18:09:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM BR |
06BRASILIA2182 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR USGS/HOROWITZ PLUS 2 [...] Country clearance is granted for research chemist Arthur Horowitz, supervisory hydrologist Charles Demas, and hydrologist John Gray to visit Porto Alegre, Brazil, 11/11/06 to 11/21/06 in order to provide a one-week training course on sediment sampling and sediment data reduction techniques for [...] | 2006-10-17 20:09:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY OTRA SENV KSCA TBIO BR |
06BRASILIA2183 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIALS TO [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials, to Rio de Janeiro (transit/layover) and Brasilia, Brazil, November 10-23, 2006, to participate in the Global Training Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network (TEPHINET) Con [...] | 2006-10-17 20:12:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2207 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR STAS, AAAS AND INR [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Science and Technology adviser (STAS) Atkinson; Deputy STAS Andrew Reynolds, Jefferson; Science fellows Kim Boyer and Edward Samulksi, AAAS fellow Christina McCain; and INR geographer Lee Schwartz, to travel to and Sao Paulo and Campinas (SP),N [...] | 2006-10-20 18:32:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA TBIO TPHY CI PE OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2228 | BRAZIL RESPONSE TO METHYL BROMIDE EXEMPTION DEMARCHE [...] Scioff delivered reftel's talking points to Otavio Trindade of the Ministry of External Relation's Division for Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development. In response to the points, Trindade stated that the GoB would take the USG's request under consideration, but pointed out that Brazi [...] | 2006-10-25 14:10:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV AORC EAGR ETRD BR |
06BRASILIA2241 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR HRSA/HHS OFFICIAL SCOLLARD [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for David Scollard, M.D., Ph.D. Chief, Pathologist Research Department, National Hansen's Disease Program, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),as follows: -- October 29 to November 0 [...] | 2006-10-26 19:47:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA KHIV OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2272 | BRAZILIAN MEDIA REACTION TO U.S. SPACE POLICY [...] The following are excerpts from two recent media articles. Neither indicate that the Brazilians are contemplating a closer relationship with the United States in issues relating to space. "The Masters of Space", Correio Brasiliense, October 22, 2006 The United States made public its first s [...] | 2006-10-30 15:50:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPA TSPL ECPS KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA2275 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICER TO [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Foreign Affairs Officer Michael C. Egan, to travel to Rio de Janeiro and Petropolis (RJ),Brazil, November 10-17, 2006, to participate in the "Global Dialogue on Emerging Science and Technology" (GDEST) on the topic of bioinformatics, hosted by [...] | 2006-10-30 19:16:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA TBIO TPHY CI PE OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2276 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Marylyn Engle and Luiz Fernandez, both from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of International Affairs (OIA),to travel to Brasilia, Belem, Itaituba and Creporazao, Brazil, November 11-27, 2006, to attend a UNEP Global Partnership [...] | 2006-10-30 19:17:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KSCA TPHY OTRA BR |
06BRASILIA2277 | BRAZIL ELECTIONS: LULA RE-ELECTED IN DECISIVE [...] (U) Summary. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Workers Party - PT) was re-elected to a second four year term on October with 59,295,042 votes, or 60.83 percent of the vote. Challenger Geraldo Alckmin (Brazilian Social Democracy Party - PSDB) received 37,543,178 votes, or 39.17 percent. [...] | 2006-10-31 10:50:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV BR |
06BRASILIA2319 | IBAMA RESPONSIBLE FOR TOPPLING TWO MORE MAJOR ILLEGAL [...] Ibama, Brazil's Environmental Protection Agency, has executed two major operations against illegal logging in the month of September. The first one, a three-week long operation, code named Guariba, confiscated 8,500 cubic meters of sawn wood and logs in the state of Mato Grosso. Operation Guar [...] | 2006-11-06 18:56:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ETRD KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA2325 | U.S.FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE PROVIDES TRAINING AGAINST [...] Summary: A team of four officers from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS),part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, provided Brazilian Federal Police with a training course to prevent and combat illegal wildlife trafficking over the two week period of October 16-27, 2006. T [...] | 2006-11-06 19:00:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO ETRD KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA2355 | EMBASSY BRAZIL RESPONSE TO AVIAN INFLUENZA - SHELTER IN [...] Mission Brazil's AI Monitoring Group continues to meet on a regular basis to update and revise its tripwires and to maintain vigilance in preparing the Embassy for the event of a pandemic outbreak of AI. Post feels, however, that it is still too soon to actively prepare the U.S. community in t [...] | 2006-11-08 18:53:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AMED TBIO ASEC KFLU KSAF KSEO BR |
06BRASILIA2361 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL UYEKI [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Timothy Uyeki, Medical Officer, NCHSTP, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Rio de Janeiro (RJ),Brazil, November 10, and to Brasilia (DF),Brazil, November 10-19, 2006, to attend the International Global Training Epide [...] | 2006-11-08 19:50:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2362 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL WHITE [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Mark White, Medical Officer, COGH, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 11, and to Brasilia, Brazil, November 11-18, 2006, to participate in the Global Training Epidemiology and Public Health [...] | 2006-11-08 19:52:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2363 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL IKEDA [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Robin Ikeda, Associate Director for Science, NCIPC, HHS, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Brasilia, Brazil, November 14-18, 2006, to serve as keynote speaker addressing the Implementation of Accidents and Violence Su [...] | 2006-11-08 19:55:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2366 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL FONTAINE [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Robert E. Fontaine, CDC CFETP Official, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Rio de Janeiro (RJ),Brazil, November 9-19, 2006, to attend the Fourth TEPHINET Global Scientific Conference. 2. Visitors are reminded that all U [...] | 2006-11-09 14:29:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2378 | BRASILIA HUB HOSTS 2006 CONFERENCE OF WESTERN HEMISPHERE [...] The September 13-16 Western Hemisphere Environment, Science, Technology and Health Officers Conference (ESTHOC) in Foz do Iguazu, Brazil was by all accounts a great success. Forty-six people representing US embassies in nineteen Latin American countries as well as USG entities USGS, EPA, USAI [...] | 2006-11-09 20:37:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA XM XL BR |
06BRASILIA2379 | EMBASSY BRASILIA R1 VALIDATION STUDY [...] Summary: Embassy Brasilia conducted a call-back survey of all 100 R1 visas issued in the calendar years of 2003, 2004 and 2005. Results showed that 73% of individuals who received R1 visas have either returned from or are still legally in R1 status in the United States; 15% are confirmed fraudu [...] | 2006-11-09 20:38:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KRFD CMGT BR |
06BRASILIA2384 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NIH/FIC OFFICIAL MEJIA [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Raymond Mejia, Mathematician, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH),to Manaus, Brazil, November 25 to December 1, 2006, to attend and give a lecture, "Mathematical model prediction of high energy met [...] | 2006-11-13 19:03:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2385 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR DOE OFFICIALS TO ATTEND THE [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Allan S. Perelson and Ruy Miguel Ribeiro from Los Alamos National Laboratory, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Defense Programs, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funded personnel, November 24 to December 4, 2006, [...] | 2006-11-13 19:04:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TRGY KNNP ENRG TBIO KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2386 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR STATE AND USDOC/NOAA/NMFS [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Clayton Stanger, OES/OMC Department of State; and Eric Hawk, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS); and, Keith Bates, Harvesting Systems, USDOC/NOAA/NMFS, to Belem (Para) and Fortaleza (Ceara),Brazil, November [...] | 2006-11-13 19:06:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIS SENV TBIO TRGY KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2388 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL CHILLER [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Tom Chiller, MD, NCID, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Brasilia, Brazil, November 12-16, 2006, to give presentation at the Global Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network (TEPHINET) [...] | 2006-11-13 19:08:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2399 | SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 84 [...] The following is the eighty-fourth in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expre [...] | 2006-11-14 20:08:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA2414 | APPROVAL OF NIH RESEARCH PROJECT TITLED "CCASANET Caribbean [...] On November 16 2006, Embassy received from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Division of Science and Technology, (DCTEC/MFA) an official notification (number 55, dated November 13 , 2006) approving the research project proposal entitled "CCASAnet Caribbean Central and South America Net [...] | 2006-11-17 13:13:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA2419 | SOUTH AMERICA HUB FY07 WORK PLAN [...] In FY 07, the South America Hub will continue to work both regionally and with individual missions to support USG ESTH priorities within the region. Due to the large number of free trade and environmental cooperation agreements in the region, the Hub will devote considerably more energy and r [...] | 2006-11-17 15:28:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENVQGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA2448 | Strengthening of Regional Management for the Sustainable [...] The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) carried out the "First Meeting of National Coordinators for the Project 'Strengthening of Regional Management for the Sustainable Use of Amazonian Biodiversity'" in Brasilia (Brazil) October 25-27, 2006. The following spot report details the ID [...] | 2006-11-21 15:03:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA2449 | BRAZILIAN NGOS CALL GOB FOR TFCA TALK [...] A group of Brazilian NGOs invited the Ministry of the Environment and the Brazilian Treasury for a discussion about including Brazil in the debt conversion/reduction process under the TFCA (Tropical Forest Conservation Act). To date, no formal agreement has been made with the USG under the TFC [...] | 2006-11-21 15:04:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EFIN EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA2452 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL KSIAZEK [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Thomas Ksiazek, Research Scientist, COCH, OD, HHS/ Centers for Disease Control (CDC),to Brasilia, Brazil, from November 28-30, 2006, to assist in early stages of planning a BSL4 Laboratory Facility. 2. Visitors are reminded that all US c [...] | 2006-11-21 18:33:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2453 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL MINTZ [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Eric Mintz, Medical Epidemiologist, COGH, HHS/CDC, to Brasilia, Brazil, from December 12-22, 2006, to represent CDC at meeting convened by Brazilian Ministry of Health and to provide technical consultation to on CDC/Brazilian projects. 2 [...] | 2006-11-21 18:35:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2457 | APPROVAL OF NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "CASE-CONTROL [...] On November 16, 2006, Embassy received from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Division of Science and Technology (DCTEC/MFA) an official notification (number 60, dated November 16, 2006) approving the research project proposal titled "Case-Control Study of Ademona in Sao Paulo Japanes [...] | 2006-11-21 18:53:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA2458 | APPROVAL OF NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "TARGETED [...] On November 16, 2006, Embassy received from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Division of Science and Technology (DCTEC/MFA) an official notification (number 56, dated November 16, 2006) approving the research project proposal titled "Targeted Therapy for Burkitt Lymphoma in Resource [...] | 2006-11-21 18:53:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA2465 | BRAZIL 2006 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY [...] Following is Brazil's 2006 INCSR. As requested in reftel, the money laundering portion of the INCSR will be submitted separately. BRAZIL ---------- I. SUMMARY ---------- 2. The Brazilian Federal police (DPF) had a number of successes this past year against foreign narcotrafficking [...] | 2006-11-22 11:16:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR EFIN KSEP BR |
06BRASILIA2472 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR DOE CONTRACTOR LOREN J. [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for DOE contractor Loren J. Habegger from Argonne National Laboratory, December 7 to December 21, 2006, to Itaituba (PA),Brazil. Traveler is the technical expert for EPA/OIA projects on reduction of emissions from community and small-scale gold mi [...] | 2006-11-22 18:09:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TRGY KNNP ENRG TBIO KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2483 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR G. MANUEL AND L. KUBISKE TO ATTEND [...] Post grants country clearance for Gregory Manuel and Lisa Kubiske from the Department of State to attend the Second Biofuels Forum Preparatory Meeting in Rio de Janeiro November 27-28. Mr. Manuel will then proceed to meetings in Sao Paulo, November 29-30 and Brasilia, December 1, 2006. 2. V [...] | 2006-11-24 17:52:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA ENRG SENV BR |
06BRASILIA2486 | BRAZILIAN REPRESENTATION AT METHANE MARKETS STEERING [...] The Ministry of Science and Technology has informed post that due to the lack of funds, GOB Science Advisor Newton Paciornik will only be able to represent Brazil at the Methane Markets Steering Committee Meeting on December 14-15 in Rome, if that organization finances his travel and lodging e [...] | 2006-11-24 19:51:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ETRD KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA2489 | BRAZIL AND BOLIVIA TO DISCUSS HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS [...] The Government of Brazil (GoB) is promoting a project to build two hydroelectric power plants at an estimated cost of US$ 20 billion, close to the border with Bolivia on the Madeira River in the Amazon Basin state of Rondonia. The Madeira River is a main tributary of the Amazon River and it or [...] | 2006-11-27 16:12:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG ETRD KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA2495 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC MEDICAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Jeremy Sobel, Medical Epidemiologist, COGH, HHS/CDC, to Rio de Janeiro on December 6 and to Brasilia, Brazil, from December 6-22, 2006, to attend a meeting on analysis of data in public health emergencies and to provide technical consultatio [...] | 2006-11-27 20:46:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2513 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR EPA OFFICIAL FERNANDEZ [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Luis Fernandez, International Affairs Specialist, Office of International Affairs (OIA),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),to Brasilia (DF),December 2-6, Belem (Para),December 7, Itaituba and Creporazao (Para),Brazil, December 8-20, 200 [...] | 2006-11-29 18:55:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA2523 | SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 85 [...] The following is the eighty-fifth in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expres [...] | 2006-11-30 17:34:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA2556 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SEC OFFICIALS (BLOCK AND [...] Post grants country clearance for the December 8-22 visit of SEC officials Paul Block and Carlos Costa-Rodrigues to Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia for information exchange with GoB officials pursuant to an investigation. Post understands no Embassy or Consulate assistance is requested, but reques [...] | 2006-12-06 19:58:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN OTRA BR |
06BRASILIA2570 | UNGA OCEANS AND LAW OF THE SEA - BRAZIL WILL NOT MAKE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-12-07 19:22:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PHSA KSCA SENV BR |
06BRASILIA2582 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR VISIT OF A/S MCMURRAY [...] THE U.S. MISSION IN BRAZIL WELCOMES THE DECEMBER 12-13, 2006, VISIT OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY CLAUDIA MCMURRAY AND DELEGATION FOR THE COMMON AGENDA FOR THE ENVIRONMENT MEETING, AND GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO THE TRAVELLERS. DURING YOUR STAY IN BRASILIA (DF),BRAZIL, WE HAVE ARRANGED FOR YOU TO M [...] | 2006-12-11 17:29:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KSCA OVIP PGOV BR |
06BRASILIA2610 | APPROVAL OF NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "HIV-1 PROTEASE [...] On December 12, 2006, Embassy received from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Division of Science and Technology, (DCTEC/MFA) an official notification (number 065, dated December 04, 2006, 2006) approving the research project proposal entitled "HIV-1 Protease CD4+ T Cell Epitopes and D [...] | 2006-12-15 18:31:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA264 | REQUESTED TRANSFER OF RADIOACTIVE COBALT-60 TO BRAZIL [...] In response to reftel, Brazil's MFA has informed Scioff that the request, made by the NRC to CNEN (Brazilian Nuclear Regulatory Commission) on 12-06-05, to authorize Engalt Sistemas Medicos Ltda. to import sealed quantities of Co-60 from International Isotopes, Inc. was denied on 12-12-05 becau [...] | 2006-02-06 19:05:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TRGY ENRG KNNP KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA265 | AN AMENDED FOREST CONCESSIONS BILL PASSES THROUGH BRAZIL'S [...] Summary: Brazil's Forest Concessions Bill (reftel) was approved by the Senate on Wednesday, February 2. However, three amendments were added to the bill. Accordingly, the bill must now return to the Chamber of Deputies (Brazilian House of Representatives) for a second vetting. If passed, the [...] | 2006-02-06 19:05:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA2661 | Brazil's Proposal for Compensated Reduction of [...] (SBU) Summary. On December 19, 2006, USAID's Embassy Brasilia office and Emboffs hosted Paulo Moutinho of the Amazon Institute of Environmental Research (IPAM). Moutinho presented details of the Government of Brazil's proposal for compensated reduction of deforestation as a means to combat gl [...] | 2006-12-22 12:48:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO KSCA BAIO BR |
06BRASILIA2678 | Visit of Professor Jeffrey Sachs to Brazil [...] Summary. During a December 12-13 visit to Brasilia and Sao Paulo, noted economist Jeffrey Sachs met with high-level government policymakers, NGO representatives, and business representatives. In his meetings with Brazilian interlocutors, Sachs stressed that the U.S. and Brazil need to find a [...] | 2006-12-26 15:56:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV PREL ECON EAID BR |
06BRASILIA324 | BRAZIL INVESTMENT CLIMATE 2006 [...] This cable transmits Mission Brazil's submission of the 2006 Investment Climate Statement. This document has already been forwarded to USDOC by e-mail. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. Brazil is open to and encourages foreign investment. The Brazilian Co [...] | 2006-02-14 17:46:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OPIC KTDB USTR BR |
06BRASILIA339 | SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 70 [...] The following is number 70 in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and healh news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expressed do n [...] | 2006-02-15 19:39:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA343 | ICAO: MISSION RAISES VOSS CANDICACY WITH U/S AT MFA [...] (U) On February 13, per instructions from Washington, Charge d'Affaires delivered talking points, the biography and the vision paper of ICAO Secretary General Candidate Bill Voss to Brazilian U/S for Latin American Affairs Jose Eduardo Martins Felicio. Felicio thanked Charge for the informat [...] | 2006-02-16 13:28:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ICAO ASEC BR |
06BRASILIA355 | PROPOSED VENEZUELA-BRAZIL-ARGENTINA GAS PIPELINE TRAVERSES [...] Summary: In a South-to-South economic integration move, the leaders of Venezuela, Argentina and Brazil announced a plan to build an 8000km pipeline to ferry gas throughout South America. The proposed pipeline dubbed the "Great Southern Gas Pipeline" would be the longest in the world and, acco [...] | 2006-02-17 14:56:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA367 | BRAZIL'S SPECIAL 301 RECOMMENDATION [...] (U) Per ref A, the following is Embassy Brasilia's input for the Special 301 Review of Brazil. 2. (SBU) Summary. Brazil made significant strides last year in improving the protection of copyrights and intellectual property related to biotechnology - key areas of concern in previous Special [...] | 2006-02-21 20:00:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | KIPR ETRD ECON BR |
06BRASILIA452 | BRAZIL'S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON BUREC'S PROAGUA [...] On February 23, 2006, Embassy Brasilia's Science Section received a diplomatic note dated January 25, 2006. In the note, the Brazilian Cooperation Agency Division of the United States and Canada forwards an inquiry regarding the Bureau of Reclamation's activities on the PROAGUA-Semi-Arido Prog [...] | 2006-03-08 13:16:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA KTIA EAGR SENV PREL BR |
06BRASILIA473 | DELIVERED: PIRATING OF DOD SATELLITE NETWORKS BY [...] Per reftel, on March 10, econoff met with ANATEL (Brazil's FCC equivalent) Superintendent of Radio Frequency and Monitoring Edilson Ribeiro dos Santos, Regional Monitoring Supervisor Antonio Zanoni and Spectrum Control Manager Itamar Paes. Based on their previous conversations with Washington [...] | 2006-03-10 18:23:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | ECPS BR |
06BRASILIA476 | BRAZIL'S ADVENTURES IN ETHANOL [...] Summary: Ethanol continues to be at the forefront of international politics, as sky-high oil prices have highlighted the necessity to find alternative fuels sources. Brazil, with a 30-year-old alcohol program and a sophisticated production and distribution infrastructure, is a model that many [...] | 2006-03-10 20:01:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TRGY SENV ENRG KSCA ETRD EAGR BR |
06BRASILIA492 | BRAZIL'S FOREST CONCESSIONS BILL SIGNED INTO LAW, [...] Summary: After nearly 3 years of planning and political maneuvering, Brazil signed into law its Public Forest Management Bill (PL). Brazilian President Lula has publicly praised Environment Minister Silva for this achievement. The law creates a Brazilian Forest Service, sets up a National Fore [...] | 2006-03-13 14:55:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA497 | NOTIFICATION OF POSTPONEMENT IN N-BUTANOL ANTI-DUMPING [...] Post received a letter from the Department of Trade Defense of the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade notifying the USG that as of March 2, 2006, the conclusion of the anti-dumping investigation of n-Butanol exported to Brazil from South Africa and the U.S. has been postponed [...] | 2006-03-13 18:26:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON BR |
06BRASILIA498 | BRAZIL'S ADVENTURES IN ETHANOL [...] Summary: Ethanol continues to be at the forefront of international politics, as sky-high oil prices have highlighted the necessity to find alternative fuels sources. Brazil, with a 30-year-old alcohol program and a sophisticated production and distribution infrastructure, is a model that many [...] | 2006-03-13 18:32:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TRGY SENV ENRG KSCA ETRD EAGR BR |
06BRASILIA504 | PORTUGUESE TEXT OF LBA SENT TO WASHINGTON-NEXT STEPS FOR [...] Government of Brazil sent a formal copy of the Portuguese translation of the LBA text to Post on March 3. On March 6, copy was faxed and received by OES Patricia Meeks. Copy of text and the diplomatic note that accompanied it was mailed to Meeks on March 14. 2. Please advise Post when the [...] | 2006-03-14 16:23:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPA SENV TBIO KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA512 | LULA NEGATES MINISTER'S NUCLEAR ENERGY PROCLOMATION [...] Summary: Last week in an interview with the BBC, Brazil's Minister of Science and Technology, Sergio Rezende, claimed that the GoB wants to and is ready to approve a new plan to build 7 new nuclear reactors over the next 15 years. His statements are the continuation of a debate surrounding the [...] | 2006-03-15 14:21:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TRGY TNGD EMIN KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA515 | GOV. OF BRAZIL SEEKS TO EXTEND SPACE AGREEMENT WITH AN [...] The U.S. signed an agreement with the Government of Brazil on "Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space" on March 1, 1996. According to Post documents, the agreement went into force July 9, 1997 for a period of 10 years. It can be extended by an exchange of notes. 2. Maria Teresa [...] | 2006-03-15 14:23:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPA KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA526 | APPROVAL OF NIH RESEARCH PROJECT TITLED "MECHANISMS FOR [...] On March 9, 2006, Embassy received from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Division of Science and Technology, (DCTEC/MFA) an official notification (number 016, dated March 9, 2006) approving the research project proposal entitled "Mechanisms for Specification of HSP40 Function," (numb [...] | 2006-03-16 10:54:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA527 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NASA (GSFC) OFFICIAL [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Mr. Darrell Williams, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to Manaus and Santarem, Brazil, April 2-7, 2006 to address various NASA-Supported Large-Scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment in Amazonia (LBA-ECO) Project office management issues. [...] | 2006-03-16 10:59:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPA KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA533 | APPROVAL OF NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "CORONARY [...] On March 10, 2006, Embassy received from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Division of Science and Technology, (DCTEC/MFA) an official notification (number 017, dated March 8, 2006) approving the research project proposal entitled "Coronary Revascularization in Diabetic patients", (num [...] | 2006-03-16 16:56:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA540 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR USGS SCIENTIST CARLIN [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for James Carlin, Physical Scientist, United States Geological Survey'S (USGS)'s tin commodity specialist, to Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Brasilia, Brazil, April 14-24, 2006, to attend Metal Events LTD's International Tin Conference which feature [...] | 2006-03-17 15:58:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY KSCA TBIO SENV OTRA BR |
06BRASILIA553 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR STAFFDEL TAYLOR (MARCH [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for StaffDel Ms. Alison Taylor, Professional Staff Member (PSM),Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (SEPW) who will lead a staff delegation to Curitiba, Brazil, March 20-31, 2006, to observe the Eighth Session of the Conference of Parties [...] | 2006-03-20 11:00:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN TBIO KSCA OTRA BR |
06BRASILIA586 | BRAZIL SPACE AGENCY SPECULATES ON A FUTURE WITH NASA [...] SUMMARY ---------- In recent media interviews, Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) President Sergio Gaudenzi is speaking more openly about why Brazil's first astronaut, Lt. Col. Marcos Cesar Pontes is flying with the Russians. Pontes is now scheduled to fly on March 30 with Russian astronaut Pave [...] | 2006-03-23 10:56:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TSPA KSCA BR |
06BRASILIA594 | R/V RONALD H. BROWN DATA FROM JUN 18-22, 2006 [...] As requested by reftel, a diplomatic note (No. 063 dated March 16, 2006) was delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/MFA's Division of Sea, Antarctic and Space (DMAE),along with forms detailing the Ronald H. Brown research vessel's specifications to obtain clearance for its proposed visit [...] | 2006-03-23 17:56:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY KRVC KSCA EWWT BR |
06BRASILIA596 | LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES DISCUSS URBAN AIR QUALITY IN [...] The 1st Bolivian Congress on Urban Air Quality Management, held in Cochabamba March 16-18, brought together students, environmentalists, scientists, academics, and international consultants from several Latin American countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Cuba, Mexico [...] | 2006-03-23 19:27:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BO BR |
06BRASILIA613 | NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "THE ROLE OF CD28-CELLS IN [...] On March 27, 2006, Embassy delivered to Secretary Everton F. Lucero, Deputy Chief of the Division of Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DCTEC/MFA),for review and approval, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) proposed award of a research protocol titled "The Role of CD2 [...] | 2006-03-29 14:08:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA639 | SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 72 [...] The following is the seventy-second in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expr [...] | 2006-03-31 19:26:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA652 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR USGS REGIONAL SPECIALIST [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Jean Weaver, Regional Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey, to travel to Rio de Janeiro (April 22-25) and Brasilia (April 26-28, 2006) as part of the Department of State Delegation to meet with Brazilian counterparts to conduct preliminary discuss [...] | 2006-04-03 19:55:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY SENV TBIO KSCA OTRA BR |
06BRASILIA674 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CODEL SPECTER (APRIL 2006) [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Senator Arlen Specter, Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee (SJUD),to visit Brasilia and Manaus, Brazil, April 12-15, 2006, in order to meet with heads of State and evaluate matters of concern to the Senate Judiciary Committee, especially [...] | 2006-04-06 19:58:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN SENV TBIO KSCA OTRA BR |
06BRASILIA703 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR USDEL TO THE BRAZIL SCIENCE [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for the U.S. Delegation (USDEL) participating in the U.S.-Brazil Science and Technology Working Group Meetings to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 24-26. Per previous communications, these are planning sessions in preparation for the U.S.-B [...] | 2006-04-11 20:12:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA TBIO SENV OTRA BR |
06BRASILIA708 | BRAZILIAN TEXT FOR U.S.- BRAZIL IMPLEMENTING ARRANGEMENT [...] This is an action request (please see paragraph 4). 2. Post is aware that Brazil's former Minister of Health, Jose Saraiva Felipe, met with several officials from HHS, the Department, CDC and NIH in February. One of the topics presented by the Brazilians was the renewal of the Memorandum o [...] | 2006-04-12 16:58:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA |
06BRASILIA717 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL GREEN [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Michael Green, Chemist, NCID, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Belem, Brazil, May 7-14, 2006, to conduct a workshop on Chloroquine and Melfloquine Drug analysis in biological fluids in regards to efficacy and resistance [...] | 2006-04-13 13:19:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA746 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HUB [...] JAMES B. STORY, SOUTH AMERICA REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER BASED IN BRASILIA, REQUESTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO VISIT MONTEVIDEO APRIL 23-28. PURPOSE OF THE TRIP IS TO MEET WITH EMBASSY STAFF AND LOCAL OFFICIALS DEALING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL AREAS FOR FUTURE COOPER [...] | 2006-04-18 17:51:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA SENV UY BR |
06BRASILIA753 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NIH OFFICIAL WESTERN TO [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Karl Western, Assistant Director for International Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH/FIC, as part of the U.S. Delegation (USDEL) participating in the U.S.-Brazil Science and Technology Working Group Meeting [...] | 2006-04-18 18:56:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA TBIO SENV OTRA BR |
06BRASILIA768 | Brazilian Army Captures Two Suspected FARC Guerillas [...] Summary. On April 5, 2006, a Brazilian Army patrol surprised a trio of individuals near the bank of the Rio Negro in Brazil's Amazonas state, just opposite where the small army outpost is located. Two suspects were detained along with weapons and cash after a short-lived firefight. The [...] | 2006-04-19 17:57:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR BR |
06BRASILIA788 | THE ETHANOL DILEMMA - INADEDQUATE SUPPLY VS GROWING DEMAND [...] Summary: As countries worldwide search for alternatives to increasingly expensive petroleum, not to mention green fuel alternatives that help meet Kyoto Protocol targets, Brazil finds itself in an enviable position. The world's largest producer of both ethanol and sugar is the purveyor of tec [...] | 2006-04-24 19:00:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TRGY SENV ENRG KSCA ETRD EAGR BR |
06BRASILIA800 | BRASILIA HUB PROPOSAL FOR FY 06 AGRICULTURAL BIOTECH [...] Despite the approval of Brazil's Biosafety Law (#11,105 in March 24, 2005),followed by the signing of Presidential Decree (#5,591 on November 22, 2005),which implemented the new law, agricultural biotechnology continues to be a difficult issue in Brazil. Government agencies and consumer group [...] | 2006-04-25 18:50:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR SENV ECON TBIO BR |
06BRASILIA814 | BSC Chiefs of Mission Propose BSC Youth Ambassadors Program [...] SUMMARY: Recently the Counselors for Public Affairs from our five BSC embassies met for consultations in Santiago, Chile, to discuss common issues and to exchange best practices. All of us were impressed by reports on the success of Brazil's Youth Ambassador Program -- a one-country youth exch [...] | 2006-04-26 18:52:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | OEXC KPAO SCUL BR |
06BRASILIA840 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL GREEN [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Michael Green, Chemist, NCID, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Belem, Brazil, May 28 to June 03, 2006, to conduct a workshop on Chloroquine and Melfloquine Drug analysis in biological fluids in regards to efficacy and re [...] | 2006-04-28 18:56:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA868 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL BLANDFORD [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for John Blandford, Economist, NCHSTP, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Brasilia, Brazil, May 21-26, 2006, to conduct one-week training in economic evaluation methods as part of a certificate course in monitoring and evaluat [...] | 2006-05-04 18:48:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA869 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR USGS WHEELER [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Ben Wheeler, Technical Information Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey, to Brasilia, Brazil, June 4-9, 2006, to attend a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Coordination Meeting for Latin American and the Caribbean and help harmonize USGS [...] | 2006-05-04 18:49:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY SENV KSCA OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA870 | GEF FUNDING CONCERNS AND THE CERRADO [...] SUMMARY: During the Meeting of the Parties of the Commission on Sustainable Development in Curitiba in March, Marina Silva, Brazil's Minister for the Environment, announced the intention of the Government of Brazil to increase legal protection of the Cerrado ecosystem. Part of this new focus [...] | 2006-05-04 18:50:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID ECON SOCI BR |
06BRASILIA873 | NO ADVERSE FOREIGN POLICY IMPLICATIONS REGARDING NSF [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-05 13:16:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA TPHY NSF US BR |
06BRASILIA880 | EARTH DAY EVENT IN BRAZIL [...] The embassy community in Brasilia celebrated Earth Day through a poster contest with the local international schools entitled, "What Earth Day Means to Me". The Regional Environmental Hub and Public Affairs worked closely to make this event a success in not only increasing awareness of Earth [...] | 2006-05-05 18:01:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV BR |
06BRASILIA887 | APPROVAL OF NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "NICHD INTL [...] On May 4, 2006, Embassy received from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Division of Science and Technology, (DCTEC/MFA) an official notification (number 022, dated April 27, 2006) approving the research project proposal entitled "The National Institute of Child Health and Human Develop [...] | 2006-05-08 17:20:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA947 | INPA/SMITHSONIAN DRAFT AGREEMENT 2006 [...] On May 10, 2006, Embassy received Brazilian Government Diplomatic Note DMAE/026/MESP-BRAS-EUA with a proposed Technical Scientific and Financial Cooperation Agreement between the Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology - MCT, through the National Institute for Amazon Research - INPA, and [...] | 2006-05-15 18:30:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KSCA TBIO BR |
06BRASILIA954 | SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 74 [...] The following is the seventy-fourth in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expr [...] | 2006-05-16 17:08:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR |
06BRASILIA957 | NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "SSCOR IN PEDIATRIC HEART [...] On May 12, 2006, Embassy delivered to Secretary Everton F. Lucero, Chief of the Division of Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DCTEC/MFA),for review and approval, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) proposed award of a research protocol titled "SSCOR in Pediatric Heart [...] | 2006-05-16 18:30:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
06BRASILIA959 | R/V RONALD BROWN: JUN 17-23, 2006 PORT CALL CLEARANCE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-17 16:01:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY KRVC KSCA EWWT BR |
06BRASILIA964 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL ADDISS [...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for David Addiss, Chemist, NCID, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to: -- Belem, Brazil, May 21 to May 24, to attend a meeting a meeting on certifying the elimination of lymphatic filariaris in Brazil, and; -- Recife, Brazil, M [...] | 2006-05-17 18:23:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO CDC OTRA US BR |
06BRASILIA965 | GOB PROVIDES EMERGENCY AID TO SOY FARMERS [...] Summary. The Brazilian federal government announced on May 12 a subsidy of 1 billion Reais (approximately US$470 million) in emergency aid for soybean farmers in the form of price supports. The package seeks to reduce the indebtedness of soy farmers and help improve the generally adverse agric [...] | 2006-05-17 18:24:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR WTRO ETRD ECON BR |
06BRASILIA981 | BRAZIL ENRICHES URANIUM AND RENEWS CALLS FOR ANGRA III [...] Summary: In addition to renewed speculation regarding the resumed construction of Angra III, Brazil also entered an exclusive club of 7 nations worldwide with the capacity to dominate the complete nuclear fuel cycle. Following a discreet inauguration ceremony, Brazil detailed its short-term go [...] | 2006-05-19 18:03:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TRGY TNGD EMIN KSCA BR |
06BRATISLAVA121 | EARLY ELECTIONS NOT EXPECTED TO IMPACT ECONOMY [...] (U) SUMMARY: Parliament's unanimous approval to hold early elections June 17 (vice September) is not expected to have much impact on the economy. Outside of a slight depreciation of the Slovak Koruna following the Christian Democratic Movement's (KDH) defection from the ruling coalition, most [...] | 2006-02-13 15:35:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD PGOV LO |
06BRATISLAVA125 | UNESCO CONVENTION ON CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS NOT ON [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-14 14:14:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD SCUL UNESCO |
06BRATISLAVA139 | SLOVAKIA CONFIRMS PRESENCE OF AVIAN FLU [...] Agriculture Minister Zsolt Simon confirmed the first two cases of H5N1 avian influenza (AI) in Slovakia on February 21. A falcon found near the Danube River 37 miles southeast of Bratislava and a grebe discovered on the outskirts of the capital both tested positive for AI. The samples have [...] | 2006-02-21 15:30:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | KFLU EAGR TBIO FAO WHO ECON LO |
06BRATISLAVA140 | SCENESETTER FOR IO A/S SILVERBERG VISIT TO [...] (SBU) Welcome to Slovakia. The Embassy -- and moreover, the Slovaks -- are pleased to welcome you and IO/UNP DepDir Ed Brown to Bratislava March 3-7. Your visit will help us institutionalize the already strong cooperation we enjoy with Slovakia within the UN Security Council (UNSC),as well [...] | 2006-02-21 16:24:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL UN UNSC LO |
06BRATISLAVA199 | SPECIAL 301: SLOVAKIA PROCURES NEW STORAGE FACILITY [...] Summary - The Ministry of Health (MOH) has found a secure building for the storage of proprietary drug application data on a military base. Econ officers visited the facility on March 8 and were fully satisfied that once it is renovated according to MOH's plans the building will serve as a se [...] | 2006-03-10 15:56:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | KIPR ETRD ECON LO |
06BRATISLAVA235 | SLOVAKIA CONDEMNS MILITIA ACTION AGAINST [...] Slovakia released the following statement condemning the attack on and arrest of Belarusian protesters on March 24. The original statement can be found in Slovak at www.mzv.sk . BEGIN UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic condemns the attack of uni [...] | 2006-03-24 15:03:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SOCI BO LO |
06BRATISLAVA28 | SLOVAKIA RELEASES STATEMENT SUPPORTING REFERRAL OF [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-12 14:44:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PARM KNNP IR LO UNSC |
06BRATISLAVA302 | HELL NO, WE WON'T SEW: SURGEONS ON STRIKE [...] Summary. On April 6, doctors, nurses, and hospital workers in Bratislava went on strike, demanding that the GOS raise wages by 25 percent and halt the ongoing privatization of hospitals. Within a few days, the strike spread to at least 15 hospitals throughout the country. The doctors, who h [...] | 2006-04-13 15:55:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ELAB PGOV LO |
06BRATISLAVA311 | SLOVAKIA RELEASES STRONG STATEMENT ON IRANIAN [...] (U) The Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement on Irans pursuit of a nuclear weapons program on April 13. The original text is available in Slovak at www.mzv.sk: BEGIN UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Slovak Republic is f [...] | 2006-04-19 09:15:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM PREL KPAL UNSC LO |
06BRATISLAVA323 | SPECIAL 301: PARLIAMENT APPROVES PATENT LINKAGE [...] In a very positive step, parliament approved the Amendment to the Medicines Act on April 19 in its third reading without any changes to the original version of the section on patent linkage. This is the version that was reviewed by USG officials and is designed to close the loophole that had [...] | 2006-04-21 11:41:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | KIPR ETRD ECON LO |
06BRATISLAVA331 | SLOVAK ECONOMY GROWING AT RECORD PACE [...] SUMMARY: In the last quarter of 2005, the Slovak economy reached an all time record for economic growth of 7.6 percent, the fastest rate among the four biggest economies that joined the EU on May 1, 2004. A high volume of investments and fast-growing household consumption were the key growth [...] | 2006-04-25 12:10:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD LO |
06BRATISLAVA344 | UNSCR 1267 DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO SLOVAKIA; NO [...] (U) Post delivered reftel points and background papers to Slovak MFA officials on morning of April 27. No officials were available for immediate comment. However, in the past, Slovakia has been generally supportive of U.S. positions on terror finance, and we expect them to be receptive and [...] | 2006-04-27 15:27:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | KTFN PGOV PREL UNSC LO |
06BRATISLAVA375 | NEW GMO LAW LOOKS GOOD, SO FAR [...] (U) Summary: Slovakia adopted new "co-existence" legislation for genetically modified organisms in April 2004, and is now in the process of drawing up regulations to enforce the new law. The law will enable the Ministry of Agriculture to establish conditions for growing genetically modified c [...] | 2006-05-11 09:08:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD SENV TBIO TSPL |
06BRATISLAVA397 | SLOVAKIA TO PARTICIPATE IN EU'S AFRICAN MISSIONS [...] Slovakia is sending two military officers to Sudan and considering a contribution to a possible EU mission to Congo. DefMin Martin Fedor confirmed publicly May 18 that Slovakia will send two staff officers to Sudan in the coming weeks. Fedor explained that there is a growing feeling in Europe [...] | 2006-05-22 10:43:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL NATO EU IZ LO |
06BRATISLAVA406 | KOSOVO NGO'S RECEIVE TRAINING IN SLOVAKIA [...] Summary: A four-day conference May 17-20 brought Kosovo NGO leaders to Bratislava for training and discussions about "the role of NGO's in a society undergoing transition." In a conference partly funded by SlovakAid, the NGO leaders named the desire for EU membership as the motivating goal fo [...] | 2006-05-24 14:15:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KDEM SR YI LO |
06BRATISLAVA410 | SLOVAKIA RELEASES STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR IRAQI [...] (U) The Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement on Iraq,s formation of a national government on May 23. The original text is available in Slovak at www.mzv.sk: BEGIN UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the Government of the Slov [...] | 2006-05-25 14:24:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | IZ KDEM KPAO LO PGOV PREL |
06BRATISLAVA411 | SLOVAKIA RELEASES STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF [...] (U) The Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement of support of Montenegro,s referendum on May 23. The original text is available in Slovak at www.mzv.sk: BEGIN UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION: The Slovak Republic together with the international community observes care [...] | 2006-05-25 14:54:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | POLG KDEM OSCE SR LO MW |
06BRATISLAVA414 | IRAQ UNLIKELY TO PLAY A ROLE IN SLOVAK ELECTION [...] (U) According to a page 4 story in the May 25 issue of the daily Sme, the deployment of Slovak soldiers in Iraq is not an issue in the campaign leading up to June 17 elections. The daily predicts that this situation will not change after the formation of a new government since most parties are [...] | 2006-05-26 10:33:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR IZ LO |
06BRATISLAVA415 | SLOVAK ATTENDANCE AT PSI HIGH-LEVEL POLITICAL [...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel points to Karol Mistrik, Director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Section at the MFA. Mistrik was very appreciative of the information and congratulated the U.S. for sending such a high-level delegation. Mistrik said that the U.S. sends a valuable message about [...] | 2006-05-26 10:34:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM |
06BRATISLAVA417 | Slovak Election Scenescetter [...] Summary. (SBU) Recent opinion polls indicate that eight of the 21 parties running in the June 17 elections will gain the five percent of valid votes cast required to enter parliament. SMER-Social Democracy leads the polls with more than 30 percent support. The next highest party, either SKDU [...] | 2006-05-26 14:59:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV LO |
06BRATISLAVA432 | SLOVAKIA RELEASES STATEMENT WELCOMING P5 + 1 [...] (U) The Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement in reaction to the P5 plus 1 meeting regarding Iran's nuclear weapons program on June 1. The original text is available in Slovak at www.mzv.sk: BEGIN UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA [...] | 2006-06-02 12:20:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL UNSC UN IR LO |
06BRATISLAVA438 | CAMPAIGN ISSUE: HEALTH CARE REFORM - EVERYONE [...] Summary. Health care reform is widely perceived by Slovaks as the Dzurinda government's biggest achilles heel. Privatization has not yet brought about a noticeable improvement in services, investment in health services remains low, and new private insurance schemes are increasingly unpopular [...] | 2006-06-05 09:55:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON SOCI PINR LO |
06BRATISLAVA454 | SLOVAKIA CALLS DEATH OF AL ZARQAWI A SUCCESS IN [...] (U) The Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement on the death of terrorist Abu Musab Al Zarqawi calling his death "a success" in the fight against international terrorism and reaffirming the country's support for the new Iraqi government. The original text is avai [...] | 2006-06-09 11:23:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PTER KDEM PREL IZ LO |
06BRATISLAVA461 | EDUCATION, EU FUNDS, AND ELECTIONS [...] Summary. Education has been a quiet issue in this campaign, but will be a primary target for post-election reform and spending initiatives. The GOS has prioritized education and the "knowledge-based economy" both in its 2006 budget and its recently approved 2007-2013 plan for over 11 billion [...] | 2006-06-12 10:04:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON KPAO SCUL LO |
06BRATISLAVA47 | Country Clearance granted for EUR/NCE Director Janet [...] Embassy Bratislava welcomes EUR/NCE Director Janet Garvey and grants country clearance for the period of January 31 through February 4, 2006. The embassy point of contact for your visit is Debra Hevia, Pol-Econ Section Chief, tel: +420-2-5922- 3412, cellphone: +420-903-227-329. Em [...] | 2006-01-20 13:09:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EZ HU LO |
06BRATISLAVA481 | HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS TRANSLATIONS COMPLETED [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-15 14:22:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KPAO KSPR LO |
06BRATISLAVA491 | PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION RESULTS [...] June 17 elections in Slovakia elected six parties to parliament with a 55 percent voter turnout. Preliminary results were published early the morning of June 18. Official results (which will include tallies of preferential votes for individual candidates on each party's list) will be announc [...] | 2006-06-18 12:05:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM PINR LO |
06BRATISLAVA590 | BRATISLAVA PARTICIPANT IN 2006 USNATO/USEU POL-MIL [...] Embassy Bratislava designates the following participant for the 2006 USNATO/USEU Pol-Mil conference on October 4-6, 2006: -- Name: Aaron Underwood Chase -- Title: Fascell Fellow / Pol-Mil Officer -- Date of Birth: 17, January 1975 -- Security Clearance: TS -- Telephone: 421 2 5922 3376 -- [...] | 2006-07-18 11:45:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT MARR NATO PREL LO |
06BRATISLAVA638 | SLOVAKIA: HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT UN GENERAL [...] Per reftel instructions, an interim report on high-level Government of Slovakia representation at the UN General Assembly follows: A. Attendance of the Head of State: -- Ivan Gasparovic, President, will not/not attend -- Arrival and departure dates: not applicable -- Spouse Silvia Gasparov [...] | 2006-08-02 14:38:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV UNGA LO |
06BRATISLAVA649 | SLOVAK RESPONSE TO URGENT DEMARCHE ON LEBANON [...] Charge d'affaires delivered reftel points to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chef d'Cabinet Peter Kmec. Kmec has been in touch with FM Jan Kubis, who has instructed the Slovak delegation in New York to support the resolution. 2. Slovaks would be willing to participate in an expert-level meeting [...] | 2006-08-07 06:15:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER MOPS LO |
06BRATISLAVA670 | SLOVAKIA SUPPORTS WEDGWOOD FOR UNHCR SEAT [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-10 13:37:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM UNHRC LO |
06BRATISLAVA714 | SLOVAKIA WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR ILC [...] Per reftel, Poloff delivered diplomatic note, talking points and biography of the U.S. candidate for the International Law Commission to Dr. Metod Spacek, Head of the Internaional Law Division at the Slovak MFA. Spacek said that Slovakia will support the candidacy of Professor Matheson and tha [...] | 2006-08-24 08:09:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA |
06BRATISLAVA73 | SLOVAK REACTION TO PALESTINIAN ELECTIONS [...] (U) The Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement on Palestinian election results on January 27. The text is available in English at www.mzv.sk . BEGIN VERBATIM TEXT: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic welcome peaceful atmosphere in which t [...] | 2006-01-27 15:46:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM PREL KPAL UNSC LO |
06BRATISLAVA736 | SLOVAKIA PLANS TO RATIFY UNESCO CULTURAL DIVERSITY [...] The Slovak Government is moving forward with plans to ratify the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions by the end of the year. According to Ladislav Simko, Director of the International Department at the Ministry of Culture (MOC),the GOS s [...] | 2006-08-31 13:03:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD SCUL UNESCO LO |
06BRATISLAVA745 | SLOVAKIA AGREES BURMA SHOULD BE ON UNSC AGENDA [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-08 06:49:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM UNSC BM LO |
06BRATISLAVA748 | SLOVAKIA: FY-07 USNATO POLICY-MAKER TOUR [...] Embassy Bratislava requests a date be reserved for a policy-maker tour in February/March 2007. Post would send six MPs, one FSN and an interpreter. Post requests a tour that includes NATO Headquarters, SHAPE, and briefings by USEU. Follow-on visits to NATO field operations are not/not requeste [...] | 2006-09-08 14:26:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP LO |
06BRATISLAVA793 | BILATERAL CONSULAR WORKING GROUP DISCUSSES VISA [...] Bratislava's Bilateral Consular Working Group (BCWG) met for the fifth time on September 26, 2006, at the Embassy. The meeting was chaired by Ambassador Vallee. MFA Political Director Miroslav Lajcak headed the Slovak delegation. The most significant positive wads the GOS commitment to not [...] | 2006-09-29 06:29:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC CMGT CVIS LO PREL |
06BRATISLAVA794 | BILATERAL CONSULAR WORKING GROUP DISCUSSES VISA [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-29 07:05:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS CMGT CASC PREL LO |
06BRATISLAVA804 | TEXTILES AND APPAREL SECTOR: SLOVAKIA [...] Based on data released by the Slovak Statistical Office, Slovakia's total industrial production reached Slovak Koruna (SKK) 1,345 billion (USD 45.6 billion) in 2005 (this applies to enterprises with more than 19 employees). Total textile production accounted for SKK 11,101 million (USD 376 mi [...] | 2006-10-04 06:17:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD KTEX LO |
06BRATISLAVA82 | SLOVAKIA HAS A NEW MINISTER OF DEFENSE [...] Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic has officially accepted the resignation of Minister of Defense Juraj Liska and appointed Martin Fedor the new Minister of Defense today, February 1, 2006. Minister Liska has resigned in connection with a tragic accident of a military plane An-24. Martin Fedor [...] | 2006-02-01 10:49:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR LO |
06BRATISLAVA839 | SMER SURPRISES WITH MODERATE ECONOMIC POLICY [...] (SBU) Summary - Prime Minister Robert Fico celebrated his first 100 days in office by getting cabinet approval for a budget that is in line with the Euro Maastrict criteria and does not alter the flat tax regime that was put in place by the last government. Fear of a significant drop in the S [...] | 2006-10-13 15:07:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PGOV LO |
06BRATISLAVA84 | SLOVAKIA; 2005/2006 REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ALLIED [...] (U) Embassy Bratislava's submissions for the 2005/2006 Report to Congress on Allied Contributions to the Common Defense follows in paragraphs 2-13. Information is keyed to paragraph numbers in Reftel. The POC for this report in Bratislava is Political Military Officer Aaron Chase. Telephone nu [...] | 2006-02-01 14:18:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR MCAP LO |
06BRATISLAVA895 | SLOVAK AID: MORE BUREAUCRACY, LESS DEVELOPMENT [...] (SBU) Summary. The Slovak MFA is preparing to consolidate management and program authority over Slovakia's foreign aid budget before the end of 2006. Full MFA control over development assistance may help the GOS consolidate its aid programs and establish longer-term programs that better meet [...] | 2006-11-06 15:36:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KDEM PGOV PREL ECON LO |
06BRATISLAVA913 | NOVEMBER 16 ECONOMIC ROUNDUP [...] The following are recent noteworthy events in the Slovak economy: SLOVAK ECONOMY EXPANDS AT HISTORIC PACE --------------------------------------- 2. The Slovak economy grew by a real annual rate of 9.8 percent in the third quarter, its fastest-ever expansion, up from 6.7 percent in the [...] | 2006-11-20 07:32:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EAID PGOV LO |
06BRATISLAVA922 | POST RECOMMENDS DELAYING EXBS IN-COUNTRY ASSESSMENT [...] Summary. Post recommends delaying the start of the EXBS in-country assessment of Slovakia's strategic trade control system until all relevant GoS officials have been confirmed in their positions, likely no earlier than mid-January 2007. End summary. 2. Reftel advises of a contracted assessm [...] | 2006-11-27 07:13:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KNNP KSTC PARM PREL LO |
06BRATISLAVA928 | SLOVAK MFA WELCOMES PRESIDENT?S VWP ANNOUNCEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-28 17:25:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS PREL KPAO LO |
06BRATISLAVA953 | NGOS WIN CAMPAIGN TO PRESERVE FUNDING MECHANISM [...] (U) Summary. In a significant though by no means permanent victory for Slovak civil society, Parliament voted on December 6 to preserve for tax year 2006 the option for individuals and corporations to assign two percent of their tax bills to non-governmental organizations of their choice. Sme [...] | 2006-12-08 15:53:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM PREL SOCI LO |
06BRATISLAVA959 | SLOVAKIA SUPPORTS TURKISH EU ACCESSION [...] FM Jan Kubis said Slovakia was among the majority of EU Member States on the side of continuing accession negotiations with Turkey, during a December 12 press conference at the Slovak MFA. Kubis said Slovakia's goal was to continue negotiations while sending a clear signal of displeasure with [...] | 2006-12-12 14:13:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL TU LO |
06BRATISLAVA963 | SLOVAKIA AMONG WORLD'S FASTEST GROWING ECONOMIES [...] SUMMARY: Slovakia's economy rose by a record 9.8 percent year-on-year during the third quarter, up from 6.7 percent in the previous three months, the Statistical Office reported. The growth at one of the fastest rates worldwide was driven mainly by consumer goods and investments. Robust econo [...] | 2006-12-13 13:09:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD LO |
06BRATISLAVA98 | US / SLOVAKIA SIGN EXTRADITION AND MLA INSTRUMENTS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-07 13:57:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS PREL EU LO |
06BRATISLAVA981 | GOS FOLLOWS UP ON MILINKEVICH COMMENTS [...] (U) The GOS is beginning to carry out the commitments made to Belarussian opposition leader Alexander Milinkevich during his December 9 visit. On December 14, the Slovak Parliament approved a resolution that condemned the Lukashenko government for repressing political dissent, and called for [...] | 2006-12-22 11:15:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM BO LO |
06BRIDGETOWN1002 | FRAUDULENT US PASSPORT INFORMATION FAXED TO [...] On 05/16/2006, Police Constable Taylor of the Royal Barbados Police Force requested assistance from the Embassy Bridgetown regarding verification of two fax photo copies of US passports received by a local travel agent. 2. According to Constable Taylor, his office was requested to verify a [...] | 2006-06-12 14:02:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1019 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO FRIEND FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Michael N. Friend to travel to Barbados June 19 - June 22, 2006. The purpose of this mission is to perform ADPE maintenance and upgrades to the TCSC server. 2. Embassy assistance is not required. Point of contact is CDR P. Kofi Aboagye, Chief, [...] | 2006-06-14 15:58:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR ASEC SNAR KRIM OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN102 | MERIT PROM TO SGT AND CPL SUBMISSIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-18 09:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KMSG |
06BRIDGETOWN103 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE officers Miguel Covarrubias and Glen Beck to escort criminal Oswald Jacob transiting through Barbados to Trinidad & Tobago, January 20, 2006. 2. Embassy RSO has notified Barbados authorities of the details of the transit visit. Understan [...] | 2006-01-18 11:42:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN104 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS DE [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE Officers Eduardo De La Cruz and Omar Gomez to escort criminal Enver Pemberton A096108478 to St. Kitts on January 18, 2006. RSO understands that escorting officers will return to U.S. on evening flight departing on January 18, 2006. 2. E [...] | 2006-01-18 11:44:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1066 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LORETTA MCNEIR FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Transporation Security Administration (TSA) Representative Loretta McNeir to travel to St. Lucia July 25-28, 2006. Ms. McNeir will participate in the airport assessment and she will meet with the Director of Civil Aviation or their de [...] | 2006-06-20 14:00:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1067 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO VERBRASKA AND MERRILL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Transportation Security Administration Security Enforcement Academy employees Michael Verbraska and Frances Merrill for travel to St. Kitts and Nevis July 10-14, 2006. The travelers will be providing a National Program Development Workshop i [...] | 2006-06-20 14:26:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA SC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1069 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MARENGO AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Miami International Field Office (IFO) Aviation Safety Inspectors, Mel Marengo and Don Carnicella for travel to Antigua and Barbuda June 26-30, 2006. The travelers will perform re-certification inspectio [...] | 2006-06-20 18:17:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA AC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN107 | LOCAL GUARD FORCE VEHICLES FUNDING REQUEST [...] Post requests funding to replace our existing two (2) LGP roving patrol vehicles that have exceeded their life-cycle: --A) Vehicle No. 1 Isuzu Pickup VIN No. JAATFS55H37102871 Purchase date 04-Oct-2003 Mileage - 152,654 kms. --B) Vehicle No. 2 Isuzu [...] | 2006-01-18 16:12:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ABUD ASUP AFIN |
06BRIDGETOWN1078 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO RAFFAELE FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Herbert Raffaele, Chief of the Division of International Conservation, Fish and Wildlife Service, for travel to Dominica July 7-14, 2006. Mr. Raffaele will attend the Executive Board meeting of the Society for the Conservation and Study of C [...] | 2006-06-22 20:13:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA SENV TBIO KSCA DO XL |
06BRIDGETOWN108 | RECEIPT OF VIDEO PRODUCTION [...] Regional Security Office (RSO),U.S. Embassy Bridgetown acknowledges receipt of video production tape entitled " Heroes Under Fire: Caught in the Middle" featuring DS Agents. 2. Information contained within video will be placed in RSO library for Embassy personnel to view at their leisur [...] | 2006-01-18 20:01:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1081 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO PUNTONET FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Federal Aviation Administration Safety Inspector Joaquin Puntonet for travel to St. Kitts and Nevis on June 28, 2006. Mr. Puntonet will perform "R" items from the inspectors' work program on air carrier Coastal Air Transport. 2. Per reft [...] | 2006-06-22 20:27:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA SC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1091 | ST. KITTS RESPONSE TO BENEFICIARIES OF CBTPA [...] Embassy Bridgetown has received from the Government of St. Christopher (Kitts) and Nevis the following response to the demarche on the Beneficiaries of the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) dated June 8, 2006 (ref B). Begin text: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International [...] | 2006-06-23 18:01:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD WTRO XL |
06BRIDGETOWN111 | AI REPORT #6: POST TRIPWIRE INPUT PERSONNEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown has designated Lauren Bradley and Nancy Nelson to be responsible for inputting the Avian Influenza Tripwire Data. Requested information on employees is below. 2. Name: Lauren M. Bradley Position Title: Office Management Specialist (OMS) Office: Political/Economic Cle [...] | 2006-01-18 20:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1112 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LAGUNA AND OLESON FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Inspectors Diana M. Laguna and Jay D. Oleson for travel to St. Lucia from July 24-28, 2006. The travelers will conduct inspections of the air carrier stations at the Georg [...] | 2006-06-28 14:22:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1116 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CARVER AND RHEA FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to U.S. Geological Survey Geophysicist David Carver and IT Specialist Susan Rhea to travel to St. George's, Grenada, from July 11-28, 2006, for the purpose of working with government officials on installing a seismic monitoring station in the co [...] | 2006-06-28 20:52:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA TPHY TBIO KSCA XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1128 | BARBADOS 2005 ECONOMIC REVIEW [...] Summary: The Barbados economy performed well in 2005. GDP growth, inflation, and unemployment registered 4.1, 5.1, and 8.5 percent, respectively. Construction drove growth, making up for a drop in tourism. The fiscal deficit (2.9 percent of GDP) and the national debt (88 percent of GDP) ha [...] | 2006-06-30 16:18:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAGR EIND EINV ELAB ETRD PINR BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1129 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DIXON TO TRAVEL TO DOMINICA [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Ms. Sadie Dixon to travel to Dominica on or about July 15, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to assist with the Legal Drafting activity in Dominica. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any questions, please contact M [...] | 2006-07-03 11:51:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID DO XL |
06BRIDGETOWN113 | COMMENDATION FOR EUGENE CUNNINGHAM [...] Post commends Eugene Cunningham, DS/PSD/PCB, Physical Security Specialist, for his outstanding support at the U.S. Embassy in Grenada during January 11-13, 2006. 2. Mr. Cunningham accomplishments were significant during his short stay in Grenada. His comprehensive physical security guid [...] | 2006-01-19 12:03:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AADP AMGT BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1130 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO PICK TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Billy Pick, HIV Technical Advisor, USAID to travel to Barbados on or about July 12, 2006 and to depart on/about July 22, 2006. The purpose of travel is to provide requested HIV prevention technical assistance to the Caribb [...] | 2006-07-03 11:51:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1132 | SCHOLARSHIPS FROM MALAYSIA AND GREECE ENHANCE [...] (U) This is an action message. See para 4. 2. (U) In early June the Government of Antigua and Barbuda (GOAB) announced the availability of seventeen scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study abroad. Fifteen scholarships are being offered in partnership with the government of [...] | 2006-07-03 13:23:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SCUL KPAO AC GR MY XL |
06BRIDGETOWN114 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DENISE LAWRENCE [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Denise Lawrence, Program Development specialist USAID/Jamaica to travel to Antigua on January 25-26, 2006. 2. The purpose of this visit is to lead Public Information discussions on the all-hands Trade meeting and to provide feedback/input in [...] | 2006-01-19 13:19:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1140 | DOMINICA MAY CEDE BIRD ISLAND TO VENEZUELA [...] (SBU) Summary: Dominica has moved closer to abandoning its claim on Bird Island, a small piece of rock and sand located in the center of the Caribbean Sea that is also claimed by Venezuela. Following a June meeting with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Sker [...] | 2006-07-05 14:30:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PBTS PHSA PGOV PINR PREL EAID DO VE XL |
06BRIDGETOWN116 | RSO GRENADA TRIP REPORT (12/20- [...] This is an action cable for DS/PSD/PCB and FRC ESC. 2. This trip report contains information related to the RSO's and FSNI's travel to St George's, Grenada, from December 20-21, 2005. This report conforms to the requirements outlined in ref. 3. The RSO met with the Principal Officer [...] | 2006-01-19 14:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ABLD AMGT BB XX |
06BRIDGETOWN1161 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KAREN D. TURNER TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Ms. Karen D. Turner, USAID/J-Cars Mission Director to travel to Barbados on/about July 12, 2006 to August 13, 2006. The purpose of this TDY is to provide coverage to the Caribbean Regional Program satellite office in the absence of a USG represent [...] | 2006-07-06 21:17:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN118 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LINDA BROWN FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Linda Brown, Reports Officer for South America and Central America and the smaller Caribbean island states, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP),to Barbados February 10 - 15, 2006. Ms. Brown will be assessing recent g [...] | 2006-01-19 14:28:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA PHUM SMIG KCRM KWMN BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN120 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR JOHN WILSON TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown requests country clearance for John Wilson, Development Program Specialist - Environment, to travel to Freeport, Bahamas March 5-8, 2006 to participate in the Hurricane Ivan close out events and conduct final inspection. 2. Mr. Wilson holds no-access level of security [...] | 2006-01-19 17:55:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1201 | CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK STAFFING DATA [...] This cable is an update to Ref A in reponse to the requests in Refs B and C. 2. Because the U.S. is not a member of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB),Post had difficulty obtaining detailed staffing data for the organization. The CDB finally sent the Embassy the requested information [...] | 2006-07-12 17:13:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER ECON EAID XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1206 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR WELCH TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Ms. Karen Welch to travel to Barbados on or about July 17- 23, 2006. The purpose of travel is to attend the USAID-funded workshop on Avian and Pandemic Flu Preparedness for the Caribbean. 2. Embassy point of contact is US [...] | 2006-07-12 19:46:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN121 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE ATTACHE [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE Attach Michael P. Looney to travel to Bridgetown on January 19-21, 2006. The purpose of his visit is to meet with the Ambassador to discuss budget and MPP projections. 2. Post notes that ICE Attach Looney requires no further assistance [...] | 2006-01-19 18:34:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN122 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown requests country clearance for S/A Brendan F. Clarke to travel to Nassau on 01/20/06 to 01/27/06. The purpose of this official trip is to work with DEA on an ongoing investigation. 2. S/A Brendan F. Clarke holds a security clearance level of Top Secret. Official Passport [...] | 2006-01-19 20:04:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1223 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO COTTER FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Patrick Cotter, Environmental Protection Specialist, to travel to St. Lucia from July 23-29, 2006, for the purpose of attending a regional promotional workshop on LBS protocol for English speaking Caribbean countries and a sub-regional [...] | 2006-07-14 12:41:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA SENV KSCA TPHY EPA ST BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1254 | PETROCARIBE UPDATE #24: GRENADA'S PLAN FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: The Government of Grenada (GOG) hopes to use the PetroCaribe oil accord to import diesel supplied by PDVSA, Venezuela's state-owned oil company, as a means to gain leverage over Grenada's privately owned electric company and convince it to lower rates charged to consumers. At [...] | 2006-07-18 18:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EPET PGOV PREL GJ VE XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1259 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LAGUNA AND OLESON FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Inspectors Diana M. Laguna and Jay D. Oleson to travel to St. Lucia, July 24-28, for the purpose of assessing security conditions, conducting U.S. air carrier station insp [...] | 2006-07-18 20:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN126 | MISSENT COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR ROGER I. [...] Embassy Bridgetown received a country clearance request from USDA for Roger I. Vargas to travel to Papeete, French Polynesia. The cable was missent to Bridgetown. Post requests that the country clearance be resent to Embassy Suva. 2. Embassy Bridgetown handles country clearances for the f [...] | 2006-01-19 21:51:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR OTRA BB XL FJ FP XB XV |
06BRIDGETOWN1296 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR THE DELEGATION ON [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to DHS James Kidwell, CBP Charles Bartoldus, INL Sergio Garcia, and WHA/CAR Michael Fortin, to travel to Bridgetown, Barbados, from July 25-28, for the inaugural Cricket World Cup 2007 International Support and Advisory Group Conference. [...] | 2006-07-25 12:52:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1297 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HUNKER AND FELDSTEIN [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Paula A. Hunker and Steven J. Feldstein, special Assistants in the Office of the Under Secretary for Economic, Business and Agricultural Affairs, to travel to Bridgetown, Barbados, from July 28-29, for the purpose of attending the UN H [...] | 2006-07-25 12:57:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA UN ETRD ECON BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1305 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ANDERSON AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Donald Anderson and Mark Robertson, Contractor Field Engineers, to travel to Grenada from August 13-22, and to Mr. Robertson to travel to Barbados from August 22-29, 2006, for the purpose of installing a seismological station in both l [...] | 2006-07-26 18:15:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY OTRA KSCA TBIO BB GJ |
06BRIDGETOWN1306 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CIOMPERLIK FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Matthew Ciomperlik, USDA Entomologist, to travel to Barbados from September 24-October 7, 2006, for the purpose of conducting collaborative research on the Chilli Thrips and Giant African Snail. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands a [...] | 2006-07-27 15:41:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1307 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO STEVENS FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Timothy Stevens,USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine Service,to travel to Barbados from September 24-October 7, 2006, for the purpose of attending the Giant African Snail meeting. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is no [...] | 2006-07-27 15:41:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN131 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO TREASURY ADVISOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly grants country clearance to Treasury Advisor Charles K. Sciarini to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from January 22 - 30, 2006 and to Barbados from January 30 - 31, 2006. 2. Purpose of trip is to work with the Financial Investigation Unit (FIU)in Antigua and meet wi [...] | 2006-01-20 14:16:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA AC BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1336 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR PEACE CORPS EXPERT CONSULTANT [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Frances Asturias to travel to St. Lucia arriving August 3, 2006 and departing September 8, 2006. The purpose is to serve as management advisor for Peace Corps staff. 2. Post understands that Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean b [...] | 2006-08-03 13:44:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1359 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KAREN WELCH TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. John Mason, Executive Associate to travel Barbados for the period August 19-25, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to conduct Evaluation Planning and Performance Management workshops. 2. No Embassy support assistance is r [...] | 2006-08-04 15:52:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1362 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Cynthia Warner, Lab Advisor, NCHSTP, CDC, HHS to travel to Barbados for the period September 2-10, 2006. 2. Embassy point of contact is Angela Davis, HIV/AIDS Technical Specialist, phone: 1(246) 228-8070, fax: 1(246)228-8589 [...] | 2006-08-04 16:08:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID OTRA XL BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1376 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MASON TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. John Mason, Executive Associate to travel Barbados for the period August 19-25, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to conduct Evaluation Planning and Performance Management workshops. 2. Embassy point of contact is USAID [...] | 2006-08-09 12:20:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1377 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WARNER TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Cynthia Warner, Lab Advisor, NCHSTP, CDC, HHS to travel to Barbados for the period September 2-10, 2006. 2. Embassy point of contact is Angela Davis, HIV/AIDS Technical Specialist, phone: 1(246) 228-8070, fax: 1(246)228-8589 [...] | 2006-08-09 13:19:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1379 | AMENDED COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MCMILLAN AND [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-09 16:21:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY KSCA TBIO ASEC OTRA GJ BB HO |
06BRIDGETOWN1389 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WARD FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to DOE Director of Policy and International Affairs Gary K. Ward, to travel to Bridgetown, Barbados, from August 10-11 to meet with Government of Barbados energy officials and private sector representatives to discuss the upcoming energy [...] | 2006-08-10 17:45:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EPET OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN139 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO RENE RODRIQUEZ [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Mr. Rene Rodriquez, for travel to Barbados March 24, 2006. Mr. Rodriquez will be replacing Mr. Michael Papale as the new OSTR. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is required. Point of contact is Mike Papale, OSTR, (246) 436-4950, ext 2407. He wi [...] | 2006-01-23 11:39:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1403 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MANHERTZ AND DEMERCADO TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Huntley Manhertz, Consultant Economist and Ms. Marlene Demercado, Program Officer, Development Associates Inc. to travel to Barbados for the period August 19-25, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to conduct a workshop with [...] | 2006-08-11 18:22:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1404 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO BESHAWRED TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Ms. Lily Beshawred, Deputy Program Director, Office of Program Development and Management USAID/Jamaica to travel to Barbados for the period August 21-27, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to assist in conducting the Performanc [...] | 2006-08-11 18:29:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1407 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WEAVER AND SCHENK FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to USGS Internal Program Specialist Jean Weaver and Supervisory Research Geologist Christopher Schenk for travel to Barbados from September 17-23. The purpose of the trip is to meet with Embassy officers to discuss regional energy issues, [...] | 2006-08-11 19:37:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY OTRA KSAC TBIO BB |
06BRIDGETOWN141 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ROBERT DIGGS TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for OBO Fire Protection Specialist Robert Diggs to travel to Barbados on 9-15 February 2006. The purpose of this trip is to evaluate construction of the fire protection systems of the new embassy compound. Please be informed that safety shoes are re [...] | 2006-01-23 12:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ABLD AMGT ASEC BB |
06BRIDGETOWN142 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE officers William Buonocore and John Reiter to escort criminal David Smith #A076582354 to Barbados on January 23-24, 2006. 2. Embassy RSO has notified Barbados authorities of the details of the visit. Understand that further Embassy ass [...] | 2006-01-23 13:38:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1422 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WISECARVER TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Steven Wisecarver to travel to Barbados on or about August 18 through November 18, 2006. The purpose of travel is to serve as interim Office Director for CRP satellite office. 2. Hotel reservations have been confirmed at [...] | 2006-08-15 12:01:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1423 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KING TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Hope King, Public Health Advisor, NCHSTP, CDC, HHS to travel to Barbados for the period August 20-21, 2006 and September 20-21, 2006. 2. Post notes that traveler will be staying at the Hilton Barbados Hotel, Bridgetown, Ba [...] | 2006-08-15 14:09:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN143 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ICE OFFICERS MILLER AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE officers Anne Miller and Bruce Wright to escort criminal Rashe Raphiel #A074853546 to St. Lucia on February 7-8, 2006. 2. Embassy RSO has notified St. Lucia authorities of the details of the visit. Understand that further Embassy assis [...] | 2006-01-23 14:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1452 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO EARLE TO TRANSIT BARBADOS TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Peter Earle, to travel to Antigua August 25, 2006 and to Dominica August 26, 2006. The purpose of this travel is to conduct training sessions for numerators for the baseline survey. 2. Please note that traveler will be stay [...] | 2006-08-18 16:01:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA AC DO XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1453 | MFA STATEMENT ON UN RESOLUTION 1701 [...] Embassy Bridgetown received via fax a statement from Dominica's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Labour on UN Resolution 1701. Begin Text Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Labour on the UN Resolution 1701 Calling for a Ceasefire in the Lebanon/Israeli Conflict [...] | 2006-08-18 16:36:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ODIP DO XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1467 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KENNETT AND MALONEY [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Alan Kennett and William Maloney to travel to St. Kitts/Nevis and Barbados from August 26-September 6, 2006. The purpose of the visit is to provide technical expertise related to the feasibility of converting the former St. Kitts sugar [...] | 2006-08-22 13:36:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAGR BB SC |
06BRIDGETOWN1470 | REQUEST FOR AGREMENT: FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF JULIAN N. [...] Embassy Bridgetown received the following diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Labour of the Commonwealth of Dominica 2. Begin text of diplomatic note: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Labour of the Commonwealth of Dominica presents its compliments to [...] | 2006-08-22 17:47:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OFDP DO XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1471 | LETTER FROM FONMIN MILLER TO SECSTATE ON BARBADOS ECOSOC [...] Embassy Bridgetown received the following diplomatic note and letter to Secretary Rice from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dame Billie A. Miller, Government of Barbados. The letter has been forwarded to WHA/CAR via diplomatic pouch registration number 8970080 on August 22, 2006. 2. Begin text [...] | 2006-08-22 17:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OPDC BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1474 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO GONZALEZ AND GALLOGLY [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Omar Gonzales, Deputy Director, Caribbean Basin Agricultural Trade Office (CBATO),and Charlotte Gallogly, President of the World Trade Center Miami and of the IFE Americas Food & Beverage Show, to travel to Barbados from September 6-8. [...] | 2006-08-23 13:08:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAGR BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1475 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO JONES AND MORALES FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. Eloisa Jones, Area Director for USDA APHIS, and Paula Morales, Agriculture Specialist, to travel to Barbados from September 5-12, 2006, for the purpose of attending meetings at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and with E [...] | 2006-08-23 13:26:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAGR BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1495 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ADOLFO A. FRANCO TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Mr. Adolfo A. Franco, Assistant Administrator, Latin America and the Caribbean, to travel to Barbados on or about September 25-27, 2006 to participate in the 2006 Chiefs of Mission HIV/AIDS Conference. 2. Embassy point of contact is USAID Office [...] | 2006-08-25 17:20:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN150 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ALDEN PROVOST FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologist, Alden Provost to travel to Barbados, February 27 - March 7, 2006. Mr. Provost has been invited to teach a training course on the use of U.S. Geological Survey ground-water modeling software saturated-unsat [...] | 2006-01-23 19:55:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY OTRA KSCA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1506 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HORNBECK FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to John F. Hornbeck, Library of Congress Specialist in International Trade and Finance, to travel to Barbados, from August 27 - September 3, 2006. The purpose of the visit is to conduct research and interviews with government and private [...] | 2006-08-28 11:29:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA BB GY |
06BRIDGETOWN151 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR ARMBRISTER AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown - Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) requests clearance for, IRG/OFDA-LAC Consultants Mrs. Beryl Armbrister and Mr. Clive Lorde, employed by/contractor for OFDA, to travel to Kingston, Jamaica on/about February 6-10, 2006 to be Instructors at the Initial Damage Ass [...] | 2006-01-23 20:05:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID BB JM XL |
06BRIDGETOWN152 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR ARSO BRIDGETOWN [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown request country clearance for S/A Sean A Nedd, ARSO, to travel to Port Au Prince from Feb 2-12, 2005 as part of DS/IP/WHA security detail for scheduled Government of Haiti Elections. 2. Embassy Bridgetown requests that hotel reservations be made in the name of trav [...] | 2006-01-23 20:21:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB HA XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1526 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON U.S. CANDIDATE FOR THE UN [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1026, Barbados #1027, Dominica #1028, St. Kitts #1029, St. Lucia #1030, St. Vincent #1031, and Grenada #1032) on August 29, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2 [...] | 2006-08-30 17:29:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM US UNHRC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1527 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON U.S. CANDIDATE FOR THE UN [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1026, Barbados #1027, Dominica #1028, St. Kitts #1029, St. Lucia #1030, St. Vincent #1031, and Grenada #1032) on August 29, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2 [...] | 2006-08-30 17:33:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM US UNHRC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1533 | MESSAGE DELIVERED: BARBADOS ECOSOC CANDIDACY [...] Per ref A instructions, response was delivered to Her Excellency Dame Billie Miller, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Government of Barbados, under cover of Diplomatic Note #1130 on August 31, 2006. The original Diplomatic Note was also mailed on this date. 2. Post will rep [...] | 2006-08-31 20:17:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OPDC UNGA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1540 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON U.S. COAST GUARD'S FLAG [...] Per reftel instructions, notification of performance prior to publication of the 2005 Port State Control Report was delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1141, St. Vincent #1142) on August 31, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2. Post will r [...] | 2006-09-01 18:53:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI ATRN ECON ELTN ETRD EWWT PREL PTER VC AC |
06BRIDGETOWN1543 | GRENADA - BLUE LANTERN ON LICENSE 05-1001037 FOR [...] (U) Post was unable to conduct a site visit to Grenada but gathered information on the end user via telephone and email. (Note: Embassy Grenada is a one-officer post and at present no American is stationed there. Thus, Embassy Bridgetown has taken responsibility for this Blue Lantern Chec [...] | 2006-09-05 11:37:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC GJ XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1544 | BRIDGETOWN POC FOR BLUE LANTERN PROGRAM [...] (U) Per reftel request, post submits the following point of contact information for the Blue Lantern program: Anthony Eterno, Economic Officer, Amembassy Bridgetown; PH: 246-436-4950, ext. 2230; FX: 246-431-0384; EM: eternoar@state.gov. Mr. Eterno's estimated date of departure from post is S [...] | 2006-09-05 11:37:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1546 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KAREN TURNER TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Ms. Karen D. Turner, Mission Director USAID/Jamaica-Caribbean to travel to Barbados on or about September 24-30, 2006 to participate in the 2006 Chiefs of Mission HIV/AIDS Conference. 2. Embassy point of contact is USAID Officer Steven Wisecarve [...] | 2006-09-05 12:24:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1547 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO S. KEN YAMASHITA TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Mr. S. Ken Yamashita, Director of the Office of HIV/AIDS to travel to Barbados on or about September 24-28, 2006 to participate in the 2006 Chiefs of Mission HIV/AIDS Conference. 2. Control officer is Martina Strong at Embassy Bridgetown Tel: 1 [...] | 2006-09-05 13:36:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN155 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR JOHN WILSON TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown requests country clearance for John Wilson, Development Program Specialist to travel to Tobago for the period February 13-15, 2006. The purpose of the visit is to participate in Hurricane Ivan close out events in Tobago. 2. Mr. Wilson is an FSN officer with no security [...] | 2006-01-23 21:12:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB TD XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1561 | BARBADOS OFFERS TO VOTE FOR WEDGWOOD IN EXCHANGE [...] The following response to Diplomatic Note No. 1027 was received 6 September. Begin Text No.IR/2006/201 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and has the honour to refer to its Diplomatic Not [...] | 2006-09-07 14:59:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UNGA UNHRC BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1562 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CALLISON FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. Scott Callison, to travel to Barbados, from September 10-13, 2006, for the purpose of facilitating U.S. government participation and leadership in the global effort to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). 2. Per ref [...] | 2006-09-07 15:00:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAGR BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1564 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNSC RESOLUTION 1695 [...] Per instructions in reftel, talking points on U.S. Views of UNSC Resolution 1695 were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1173, Barbados #1174, Dominica #1175, St. Kitts #1176, St. Lucia #1177, St. Vincent #1178, Grenada #1179) on September 7, 2006. The original Diplomatic No [...] | 2006-09-07 18:36:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MNUC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1565 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED FOR ATTENDEES OF NAM SUMMIT [...] Per instructions in reftel A, talking points on the XIV Conference of Heads of State or Government of the Non-Aligned Movement in Havana, Cuba, September 11-16, were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1181, Barbados #1182, Dominica #1183, St. Kitts #1184, St. Lucia #1185, St. [...] | 2006-09-07 18:37:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CU XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1568 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CAMACHO FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Joaquin Camacho to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis on September 21, 2006, for the purpose of performing "en-route inspections to certificate holder Coastal Air as part of work program". 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not re [...] | 2006-09-08 11:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR SC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1569 | BARBADOS PROPOSES OFFER OF RECIPROCAL SUPPORT [...] The following message was received 6 September. Begin Text No.IR/2006/199 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and has the honour to refer to its candidature to the International Law Commiss [...] | 2006-09-08 11:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OPDC UNGA UNHRC BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1575 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON PRESIDENTIAL SPEECH ON [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points on the President's speech on detainees in the War on Terror were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1194, Barbados #1195, Dominica #1196, St. Kitts #1197, St. Lucia #1198, St. Vincent #1199, Grenada #1200) on September 8, 2006. The or [...] | 2006-09-08 16:25:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL CU XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1591 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON IRAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM FOR [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points on Iran's Nuclear Program for Attendees of the NAM Summit were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1210, Barbados #1211, Dominica #1212, St. Kitts #1213, St. Lucia #1214, St. Vincent #1215, Grenada #1216) on September 11, 2006. The origi [...] | 2006-09-12 16:53:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | IR PHUM PREL PTER XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1593 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CHU FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Chang-Chi Chu, to travel to Barbados from September 21-27, 2006, for the purpose of performing insecticide trials of chili thrips on pima cotton. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridge [...] | 2006-09-12 17:43:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAGR BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1594 | PORT CLEARANCE REQUESTED FOR ENTERPRISE TRAINING [...] Per reftel instructions, request for clearance was delivered under cover of Diplomatic Note (Barbados #1209) on September 11, 2006. The original Diplomatic Note was also mailed on this date. 2. Post will report any responses. KRAMER [...] | 2006-09-12 17:44:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EWWT BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1596 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO REESE AND DEPALMA FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to John Reese and Joseph Depalma to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from October 8-14, 2006, for the purpose of providing an international civil aviation national program development workshop. 2. Per reftel request, in order to make hotel reser [...] | 2006-09-12 19:50:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR AC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1605 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE FOR [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points on the UN Peacekeeping Force in Darfur for Attendees of the NAM Summit were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1229, Barbados #1230, Dominica #1231, St. Kitts #1232, St. Lucia #1233, St. Vincent #1234, Grenada #1235) on September 13, 20 [...] | 2006-09-13 17:04:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PTER XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1622 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LYON AND SPRINGER FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. Douglas Lyon and Mr. Dereck Springer to travel to Barbados from September 24-28, 2006, for the purpose of attending the Chiefs of Mission Conference on HIV/AIDS. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. [...] | 2006-09-14 20:20:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1624 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WIKLE FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to EconOff Paula Wikle to travel to Barbados from September 25-28, 2006, for the purpose of attending the Chiefs of Mission Conference on HIV/AIDS. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Entry/departure [...] | 2006-09-14 20:20:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA KHIV BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1637 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CASTILLO AND DAVY FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Maria Castillo and Chris Davy to travel to Barbados from September 24-28, 2006, for the purpose of attending the Chiefs of Mission Conference on HIV/AIDS. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Entr [...] | 2006-09-15 18:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AMGT BB DR |
06BRIDGETOWN1638 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO GUIMOND FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to PAO Glenn Guimond to travel to Barbados from September 25-28, 2006, for the purpose of attending the Chiefs of Mission Conference on HIV/AIDS. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Entry/departure [...] | 2006-09-15 18:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1639 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MOLZON FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Justina Molzon, HHS/FDA Associate Director for International Programs, to travel to Barbados from September 17-20, 2006, for the purpose of participating in the meeting of regulation of pharmaceuticals. 2. Per reftel, Embassy under [...] | 2006-09-15 18:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TBIO KSCA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1642 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR ETERNO AND WEEKES TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown requests country clearance for Economic/Commercial Officer Anthony Eterno (from Sept. 27 - Oct. 2, 2006),and Commercial Specialist Doreen Weekes (from Sept.27 - 29, 2006) to travel to the Dominican Republic to attend the Commercial Officers Conference. 2. Mr. Eterno hol [...] | 2006-09-15 21:47:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA DR BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1645 | ST. KITTS NATIONAL DAY MESSAGE DELIVERED [...] Per reftel instructions, letter on St. Kitts National Day from President Bush to Prime Minister Denzil Douglas was delivered under cover of Diplomatic Note No. 1255 on September 15, 2006. The original Diplomatic Note was also mailed on this date. 2. Post will report any response. KRAMER [...] | 2006-09-18 12:38:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL SC |
06BRIDGETOWN1648 | BARBADOS FM ACCEPTS INVITATION TO WOMEN'S [...] The following message was received 15 September. Begin Text No.IR/2006/215 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and has the honour to refer to the latter's Diplomatic Note No. 1201, dated Se [...] | 2006-09-18 13:25:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PHUM PREL UNGA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1673 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CLARK FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Kenneth Clark to travel to Barbados from October 9-15, 2006, for the purpose of performing routine maintenance of Aerological Soundings equipment. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridgetown [...] | 2006-09-20 18:15:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TPHY KSCA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN168 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR HUBBS AND LAVOIE [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for USSS employees Michael Hubbs and David Lavoie to come to Bridgetown between the dates January 31 - February 3, 2006. The purpose of their visit is to assist local law enforcement with counterfeit currency investigations and provide a counterfei [...] | 2006-01-26 12:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1684 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LIPMAN AND MULVIHILL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to OPDAT Program Manager Robert Lipman and First Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Mulvihill to travel to Antigua and Barbuda, from October 1-6, 2006, for the purpose of conducting a financial crimes mentoring program. 2. Per reftel and subsequ [...] | 2006-09-21 17:22:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA PREL KCRM AC |
06BRIDGETOWN1687 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points and reports were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1276, Barbados #1277, Dominica #1278, St. Kitts #1279, St. Lucia #1280, St. Vincent #1281, and Grenada #1282) on September 20, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on [...] | 2006-09-21 18:37:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC CMGT PGOV PREL KPAO KCSY KHLS XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1695 | BRIDGETOWN PARTICIPATION IN THE 2006 CARIBBEAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-22 20:40:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA PGOV PINR XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1708 | PRIME MINISTER ARTHUR'S POPULARITY RISES [...] SUMMARY: In a public opinion poll published over the weekend, Prime Minister Owen Arthur and his Barbados Labour Party (BLP) came out as clear winners. The poll demonstrates that the opposition Democratic Labour Party (DLP) and its leader, David Thompson, face an uphill battle in their effor [...] | 2006-09-25 21:20:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN171 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR LACY BRANCH TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for Project Developers Inc,(sub- contractors of Stronghold Engineering) personnel Lacy Branch. The purpose of this trip is to survey current construction operation during the period Feb. 06 - Feb.11, 2006. Please be informed that [...] | 2006-01-26 16:07:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ABLD AMGT ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1715 | ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: BLUE LANTERN ON [...] (U) Post was unable to conduct a site visit to St. Vincent and the Grenadines but gathered information on the end user via telephone and email. Post did not uncover any derogatory information on Coreas Hazells, Inc. Coreas Hazells appears to be a legitimate firearm retailer. 2. (U) Co [...] | 2006-09-26 18:09:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC VC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1718 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR HOGAN TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS, [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants country clearance to Patrick Hogan, Peace Corps Associate Director for Safety and Security, to travel to Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, and Dominica a/o October 1, 2006 and to depart a/o October 12, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to accompany Peace Co [...] | 2006-09-26 20:39:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB ST GJ DO XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1719 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR EDWARDS AND COVINGTON TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants country clearance to Michael Edwards, Director of IT Infrastructure, and Eric Covington, Lead IT Specialist to travel to St. Lucia from October 22-27, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to consult with Peace Corps staff to gather requirements for future I [...] | 2006-09-26 20:42:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN173 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR PHAM, STRAWTER, [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for OIC Peter Pham, STS James Ellis, SEO Richard Strawter, STS William Kramer and SW1 Steven League to travel to Bridgetown on February 6-10, 2006 to provide technical security support. 2. Reservations have been arranged at the Hilton Barbados, [...] | 2006-01-26 16:35:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC KSEO |
06BRIDGETOWN1730 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR SHOUBA TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS, [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants country clearance to Peace Corps Safety and Security Officer Neil Shouba to travel to Barbados, St. Lucia, Dominica, St. Kitts/Nevis, Grenada, and Antigua/Barbuda from o/a October 1-16, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to serve as the Technical Advisor [...] | 2006-09-27 17:06:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA ST DO SC GJ AC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1761 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO STEELE FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. Vernon Steele to travel to Dominica from October 11-13, 2006, for the purpose of participating in the Ross University School of Medicine Research Medical Symposium. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not requested. Visit [...] | 2006-10-04 19:33:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TBIO KSCA DO XL |
06BRIDGETOWN177 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR RICHARD [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Security Management Deputy Director Richard Colquhoun to visit Barbados on February 21-23, 2006. The purpose of this trip is to evaluate and review SSM's performance. Please be informed that safety shoes are required to gain access to the site. [...] | 2006-01-27 17:02:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ABLD AMGT ASEC BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1778 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR FARMER TO TRAVEL TO SAINT [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to International Health Coordinator, William Farmer, who will meet with Peace Corps staff to perform an assessment of medical facilities. 2. Post understands that Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean based in St. Lucia will arrange [...] | 2006-10-06 21:09:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA ST DO SC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1780 | BRIDGETOWN HOSTS SUCCESSFUL 2006 REGIONAL CHIEFS OF [...] On September 26-27, Embassy Bridgetown hosted the Fifth Regional Chiefs of Mission Conference on HIV/AIDS. The conference brought together U.S. ambassadors and officials from ten embassies, as well as representatives from Washington and the Caribbean region. The conference reviewed the progr [...] | 2006-10-06 21:36:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EAID TBIO KHIV BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1790 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR KIRK TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants country clearance for Matthew Kirk to travel to Barbados to attend the Cricket World Cup 2007 planning meetings to be held on October 11-12, 2006. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands arrival assistance is not needed. 3. Embassy point of contact is [...] | 2006-10-10 16:24:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1791 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR BRANDON LEE TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants country clearance for Brandon Lee to travel to Barbados to attend the Cricket World Cup 2007 planning meetings to be held on October 11-12, 2006. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands arrival assistance is not needed. 3. Embassy point of contact is [...] | 2006-10-10 16:33:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1792 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1357, Barbados #1358, Dominica #1359, St. Kitts #1360, St. Lucia #1361, St. Vincent #1362, and Grenada #1363) on October 5, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2 [...] | 2006-10-10 17:29:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN |
06BRIDGETOWN1793 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON VENEZUELA'S GREATEST HITS [...] Per reftel instructions, a message from Charge d'Affaires Mary Ellen T. Gilroy was delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1348, Barbados #1349, Dominica #1350, St. Kitts #1351, St. Lucia #1352, St. Vincent #1353) on October 4, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed [...] | 2006-10-10 17:31:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC BB VE XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1795 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR RODRIGUEZ TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants country clearance for Eric Rodriguez, BCBP, to travel to Barbados to attend the airlines CARICOM APIS briefing from scheduled from October 16-18, 2006. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands arrival assistance is not needed. 3. Embassy point of conta [...] | 2006-10-10 19:12:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1798 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON NORTH KOREA'S ANNOUNCEMENT [...] Per reftel instructions, the talking points and President Bush's speech on North Korea's announcement of a nuclear weapon test were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1379, Barbados #1380, Dominica #1381, St. Kitts #1382, St. Lucia #1383, St. Vincent #1384) on October 10, 200 [...] | 2006-10-10 19:29:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM XL |
06BRIDGETOWN180 | ST. VINCENT REQUEST FOR ALL MARINE RESEARCH VESSEL [...] This is an action message for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environment and Science Affairs (OES),Marine Research Vessels (MRVs),Office of Oceans Affairs. See paragraph four. 2. Embassy Bridgetown received the following diplomatic note, No. 35/2006, from the Government of St. [...] | 2006-01-27 18:22:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KNRV SENV VC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1807 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO QUAIN TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Ms. Estelle Quain to travel to Bridgetown to participate as a presenter at the Caribbean Training Integration Workshop on or about November 12 - 18, 2006. 2. Embassy point of contact is USAID Representative/Barbados, James Goggin, Phone: 1(246) [...] | 2006-10-12 10:34:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1810 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LLOYD TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Ms. Ethleen Lloyd, Chief of Global AIDS Program, NCHSTP, HHS/CDC to travel to Barbados on or about November 11 - 18, 2006 to attend workshop with Caribbean HIV/AIDS training coordinators. 2. Post understands traveler has reservations at the Acc [...] | 2006-10-12 17:35:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KSCA OTRA ASEC BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1816 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LLOYD TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Ms. Ethleen Lloyd, Chief of Global AIDS Program, NCHSTP, HHS/CDC to travel to Barbados on or about November 11 - 18, 2006 to attend workshop with Caribbean HIV/AIDS training coordinators. 2. Post understands traveler has reservations at the Acc [...] | 2006-10-13 17:59:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KSCA OTRA ASEC BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1826 | ST. VINCENT NATIONAL DAY MESSAGE DELIVERED [...] Per reftel instructions, letter on St. Vincent and the Grenadines National Day from President Bush to Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves was delivered under cover of Diplomatic Note No. 1411 on October 13, 2006. The original Diplomatic Note was also mailed on this date. 2. Post will report a [...] | 2006-10-16 18:38:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL VC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1830 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO TRAVEL TO DOMINICA FOR DR. CHARLES [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Dr. Charles Barber, Environmental Advisor, to travel to Dominica for the period October 29 to November 5, 2006. 2. The purpose of the travel is for Dr. Barber to assist in the implementation of the USAID-funded project "Commercialization of Nut [...] | 2006-10-17 12:47:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB EAID |
06BRIDGETOWN1834 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UN DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points and non-papers were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1401, Barbados #1402, Dominica #1403, St. Kitts #1404, St. Lucia #1405, St. Vincent 1406) on October 11, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2. P [...] | 2006-10-17 15:21:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KTIA UN XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1835 | BARBADOS' LABOR AND POLITICS: A HISTORICAL [...] SUMMARY: The stable democratic history of Barbados has been characterized by occasional periods of upheaval predicated by a lack of political, social and economic parity. The Social Partnership, first established in 1993, was created to thwart the then-downward spiraling economy and provide [...] | 2006-10-17 15:21:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB PGOV ECON PREL PHUM BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1847 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNSCR 1718 [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1415, Barbados #1416, Dominica #1417, St. Kitts #1418, St. Lucia #1419, St. Vincent 1420) on October 19, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2. Post will report [...] | 2006-10-19 18:37:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KNNP PARM KN XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1863 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO JEAN SMITH TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Jean M. Smith to travel to Barbados from October 25-November 15, 2006, to assist with administrative support in the front office. 2. Housing has been arranged for Ms. Smith at Margate Apartments, unit #10, transportation from the airport [...] | 2006-10-23 18:47:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV OTRA BB CS |
06BRIDGETOWN1878 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate of the St. Lucian police force who has been nominated for training in the United States, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Candidate's name and informat [...] | 2006-10-25 19:57:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SL XL |
06BRIDGETOWN188 | CRICKET WORLD CUP 2007 SCHEDULE AND MATCH-UPS [...] If you would like a copy of this schedule via e-mail, please contact Patricia Aguilera at AguileraP@state.gov. -- CRICKET WORLD CUP 2007 (CWC) -- Hosting Warm-Up Matches: Barbados, Jamaica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago Hosting CWC Countries: Antigua and Barbuda, [...] | 2006-01-31 10:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | BB CASC CVIS PGOV PINR PTER SNAR |
06BRIDGETOWN1883 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR PEACE CORPS IT SPECIALIST MR. [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Adam McWilliams to travel to St. Lucia arriving o/a October 26, 2005. The purpose is to assist with a telecommunications project. 2. POC while in St. Lucia will be Ms. Kate Raftry, Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean Countr [...] | 2006-10-26 18:44:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1884 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR PEACE CORPS IT SPECIALIST MR. [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Domenico Palombo ams to travel to St. Lucia arriving o/a October 26, 2005. The purpose is to assist with a telecommunications project. 2. POC while in St. Lucia will be Ms. Kate Raftry, Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean C [...] | 2006-10-26 18:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1885 | ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA NATIONAL DAY MESSAGE DELIVERED [...] Per reftel instructions, letter on Antigua and Barbuda National Day from Prime Minister Spencer was delivered under cover of Diplomatic Note No. 1444 on October 25, 2006. The original Diplomatic Note was also mailed on this date. 2. Post will report any response. KRAMER [...] | 2006-10-26 19:19:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL AC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1886 | DOMINICA NATIONAL DAY MESSAGE DELIVERED [...] Per reftel instructions, letter on Dominica National Day from President Bush to President Liverpool was delivered under cover of Diplomatic Note No. 1443 on October 25, 2006. The original Diplomatic Note was also mailed on this date. 2. Post will report any response. KRAMER [...] | 2006-10-26 19:19:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL DO XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1887 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNGA RESOLUTIONS [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points and were delivered by fax under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1453, Barbados #1454, Dominica #1455, St. Kitts #1456, St. Lucia #1457, St. Vincent 1458) on October 26, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2. Post [...] | 2006-10-26 19:28:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UNGA XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1888 | FACT SHEET DELIVERED ON WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT SESSION [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points were delivered by fax under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1459, Barbados #1460, Dominica #1461, St. Kitts #1462, St. Lucia #1463, St. Vincent 1464) on October 26, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2. Post will [...] | 2006-10-26 19:31:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UNGA KWMN XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1889 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ELIZABETH BUNKER AND CRIST [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Elizabeth A. Bunker and Crist Chensvold to travel to St. Lucia from November 5-22, 2006. From St. Lucia, Bunker and Chensvold will travel to Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and St. Vincent. The purpose of this trip is fo [...] | 2006-10-26 19:42:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1893 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO E. CALDEIRA TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Ellen Caldeira, HRSA, to travel to Barbados from November 13-18, 2006. The purpose of this trip is to participate in a panel discussion on Human Capacity Development at the Caribbean HIV/AIDS Regional Training Center. 2. Embassy understa [...] | 2006-10-27 13:05:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN190 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR COLON TO TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to COL Wilfredo Colon, United States Army (USA) for travel to Barbados February 02 - 04, 2006. The purpose of this mission is to meet with Ambassador Kramer and USMILGRP Commander, CDR Peter Kilfoyle on the State Partnership Program. 2. Understan [...] | 2006-01-31 10:45:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN191 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE Officers Sherry Petronsky and John Langer to escort Fabian Gittens #A097410426 to Barbados, February 9-10, 2006. 2. Embassy RSO has notified Barbados authorities of the details of the visit. Understand that further Embassy assistance [...] | 2006-01-31 10:46:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1910 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO L. ELDRED TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Lois J. Eldred, Director Global AIDS Program, HRSA, to travel to Barbados from November 13-18, 2006. The purpose of this trip is to be a keynote speaker at a Caribbean HIV/AIDS Regional Training Center meeting. 2. Embassy understands th [...] | 2006-10-30 17:03:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KHIV SENV OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1915 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO L. ELDRED TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Lois J. Eldred, Director Global AIDS Program, HRSA, to travel to Barbados from November 13-18, 2006. The purpose of this trip is to be a keynote speaker at a Caribbean HIV/AIDS Regional Training Center meeting. 2. Embassy understands th [...] | 2006-10-31 13:14:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KHIV SENV OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1916 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO L. ELDRED TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Lois J. Eldred, Director Global AIDS Program, HRSA, to travel to Barbados from November 13-18, 2006. The purpose of this trip is to be a keynote speaker at a Caribbean HIV/AIDS Regional Training Center meeting. 2. Embassy understands th [...] | 2006-10-31 15:51:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KHIV SENV OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN192 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE Officers Carlos Torres and Datza Valcarcel to escort Richard Elliott to Antigua, February 7-8, 2006 2. Embassy RSO has notified Antigua authorities of the details of the visit. Understand that further Embassy assistance is not required. [...] | 2006-01-31 10:47:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1928 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ALLEN, SMITH, AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to George Perez, Orville Smith, and Allen Hurr to travel to Dominica, from November 6-10, 2006 for the purpose of conducting air carrier station inspections and meet with airport officials. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is requ [...] | 2006-11-02 15:00:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA DO |
06BRIDGETOWN1929 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO BORAKOVE AND KELLEY [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Fred Borakove and Carol Kelley to travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, from November 27, 2006 to December 1, 2006 for the purpose of assisting the FIU. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not requested. 3. Embassy Bri [...] | 2006-11-02 15:00:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TBIO VC |
06BRIDGETOWN1930 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO BORRI-DIAZ FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Veterinary Medical Officer Miguel Borri-Diaz to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from November 13-17, 2006 for the purpose of attending the 13th Caribbean Amblyomma Program Annual Meeting. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not [...] | 2006-11-02 17:08:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA PREL EAGR AC |
06BRIDGETOWN1936 | ARRIVAL AT POST - AMBASSADOR MARY M. OURISMAN [...] Ambassador Mary M. Ourisman arrived at post on Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at 5:00 p.m. local time, and assumed charge. 2. The Certificate of Transfer relinquishing charge of Embassy Bridgetown from Ambassador Kramer to Mary M. Ourisman was signed and is filed with post's permanent records. [...] | 2006-11-02 19:45:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT PGOV PREL BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1942 | PERMISSION TO BE ABSENT FROM POST, NOV. 9-13, 2006 [...] I hereby request permission to be absent from post for personal travel to Palm Beach, FL from November 9-13, 2006. I may be reached on my cell phone: (246) 823-2491. 2. During my absence, Deputy Chief of Mission Mary Ellen Gilroy will assume charge until my return. OURISMAN [...] | 2006-11-03 14:04:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ALOW APER OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1945 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate of the Royal Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force who has been nominated for training in the United States, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Candidate's n [...] | 2006-11-03 21:33:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM AC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1951 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO GEORGE FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to John George, Entomologist, USDA/ARS/SPA, to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from November 13-18, 2006, for the purpose of participating in the 13th Meeting of the Amblyomma Programme Council (APC). 2. Per reftel, no further embassy assistanc [...] | 2006-11-06 19:22:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR OTRA AC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1953 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNGA HUMAN RIGHTS RESOLUTIONS [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points and were delivered by fax under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1509, Barbados #1510, Dominica #1511, St. Kitts #1512, St. Lucia #1513, and St. Vincent #1514) on November 6, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2. [...] | 2006-11-06 20:12:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KTIA XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1956 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNGA CUBA EMBARGO RESOLUTIONS [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points were delivered by fax under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1517, Barbados #1518, Dominica #1519, St. Kitts #1520, St. Lucia #1521, St. Vincent #1522) on November 6, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2. Post wil [...] | 2006-11-07 17:50:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KTIA XL |
06BRIDGETOWN196 | LEAVE REQUEST ICO SGT MYER MILLIEN 589 24 6647/3533 USMC [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-31 10:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KMSG |
06BRIDGETOWN197 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR SCOTT BAILEY TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for Stronghold Engineering personnel Scott Bailey. The purpose of this trip is to survey current construction operation during the period Feb. 08 2006 - Jul 31 2006. Please be informed that safety shoes are required to gain acces [...] | 2006-01-31 10:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ABLD AMGT ASEC BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1971 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO J. BROOKS TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Ms. Janna Brooks, Public Health Advisor, COGH, HHS/CDC, to travel to Barbados from November 12-18, 2006, to attend a workshop with Caribbean HIV/AIDS training coordinators. 2. Ms. Brooks has no access to classified material clearance. 3. [...] | 2006-11-09 20:27:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KSCA OTRA US BB |
06BRIDGETOWN1972 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO RODRIGUEZ AND OCHOA [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Javier Rodriguez and Joaquin Ochoa to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from January 3-5, 2007, for the purpose of performing an IASA management evaluation of the British Virgin Islands. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not req [...] | 2006-11-09 21:30:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA PREL AC |
06BRIDGETOWN1988 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON AMENDING THE CUBA EMBARGO [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-14 20:26:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1989 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON IMO'S MARITIME SAFETY [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points on the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee Meeting were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1524, Barbados #1525, Dominica #1526, St. Kitts #1527, St. Lucia #1528, St. Vincent #1529) on November 7, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were al [...] | 2006-11-14 20:27:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KTIA XL |
06BRIDGETOWN199 | FRAUD SUMMARY - BRIDGETOWN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-31 10:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC KCRM BB |
06BRIDGETOWN201 | DENIAL OF COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR [...] Per reftel(A),Embassy Bridgetown received a country clearance request for ICE Agents to escort deportee Fonseca, A#012815006, to Tortola, British Virgin Islands on 02/02/2006. 2. U.S. Embassy Bridgetown regrets to inform you that country clearance cannot be granted to this territory by [...] | 2006-01-31 10:52:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN2016 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON COUNTRY-SPECIFIC RESOLUTIONS [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points on Country-Specific Resolutions at the UN were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1547, Barbados #1548, Dominica #1549, St. Kitts #1550, St. Lucia #1551, and St. Vincent #1552) on November 8, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were al [...] | 2006-11-16 22:06:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM UNGA XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2017 | BARBADOS WILL SUPPORT ZOLLER FOR ITU RADIO [...] The following response to Diplomatic Note No. 397 was received 15 November. Begin Text No.IR/2006/284 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and has the honour to refer to the latter's note n [...] | 2006-11-16 22:17:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECPS PREL BB |
06BRIDGETOWN2019 | THREE VOTES FOR MATHESON TO INTERNATIONAL LAW [...] Per ref B instructions, talking points in support of the re-election of Michael Matheson to the International Law Commission were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1531, Barbados #1532, Dominica #1533, St. Kitts #1534, St. Lucia #1535, and St. Vincent #1536) on November 7, [...] | 2006-11-17 00:16:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA XL |
06BRIDGETOWN202 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR AVSED TO TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Lt CDR Kimberley J. Avsec, U.S Coast Guard, for travel to Barbados February 22 - 26, 2006 and to Antigua and Barbuda February 26 - 02 March, 2006. The purpose of these missions is to have bi-lateral port security discussions with port officials of [...] | 2006-01-31 10:55:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA AC BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2024 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNGA EMERGENCY SPECIAL [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points and were delivered by fax under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1584, Barbados #1585, Dominica #1586, St. Kitts #1587, St. Lucia #1588, St. Vincent #1589) on November 17, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2. Pos [...] | 2006-11-17 20:16:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KTIA XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2025 | U.S. FY2007 SUGAR TAFIFF RATE QUOTA ALLOCATIONS [...] Per reftel request, post informed host government officials in Barbados and St. Kitts and Nevis of the FY2007 raw cane sugar WTO TRQ country/economy allocations, established by USTR on August 3, 2006. 2. For Barbados, post notified Carl Simpson, head of the Barbados Agricultural Managemen [...] | 2006-11-17 20:17:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ELAB ETRD BB SC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN203 | MISSENT COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR CLARK AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown received a country clearance request from U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),National Weather Service (NWS) for Kenneth Clark and Alphonse Wissman to travel to Nassau, Bahamas. The cable was missent to Bridgetown. Post requ [...] | 2006-01-31 12:08:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY OTRA KSCA XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2034 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following eight (8) candidates from various Eastern Caribbean security forces who have been nominated for training in the United States, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information on any of [...] | 2006-11-20 11:58:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PTER XL |
06BRIDGETOWN204 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO JACK AMEN FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Jack Amen, Veterinary Attache, Embassy Santo Domingo, for travel to Barbados February 15 - 18, 2006, to discuss issues related to the Caribbean Amblyomma Program with Al Anzaldua, Labor/ESTH Officer, and/or John Ashworth, Economic Officer, t [...] | 2006-01-31 12:53:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN207 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TRAVEL TO BARBADOS AND [...] AmEmbassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to LTG H Steven Blum, Chief National Guard Bureau (CNGB),Dr. John Finney, POLAD to Chief NGB, Major Joseph Reale, Executive Officer and Aide to the Chief NGB, Major Philip Johnson, National Guard Bureau-J5/IA SOUTHCOM Desk Chief and Mrs. Susan Blu [...] | 2006-01-31 14:36:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2078 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ROBERTSON FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Mark Robertson to travel to Barbados from December 14-17, 2006 for the purpose of installation of a seismological station. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridgetown requests an outbr [...] | 2006-11-27 12:46:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TPHY KSAC BB |
06BRIDGETOWN2079 | (OURISMAN, MARY M, ***-**-0401) REQUEST PERMISSION TO BE [...] I hereby request permission to be absent from post to attend the WHA Chiefs of Mission Conference in Washington, D.C. December 6 - 8, 2006. Prior to the conference, I will attend the Security Overseas Seminar at FSI December 4 - 5. 2. During my absence, Deputy Chief of Mission Mary Ellen [...] | 2006-11-27 13:32:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ALOW APER OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN208 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR PEACE CORPS TDY [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Peace Corps TDY Judith Kerr to transit Barbados to St. Lucia from February 2 - 17, 2006. The purpose is to assist with administrative matters during the period in the absence of post's Administrative Officer. 2. Post un [...] | 2006-01-31 14:50:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2087 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ANDERSON FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Donald Anderson, Contractor for U.S. Geological Survey, to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from December 7-12, 2006, for the purpose of performing a site survey in anticipation of the installation of a seismological station in Barbuda. 2. Pe [...] | 2006-11-28 12:12:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY OTRA KSCA AC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2089 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UN SECUQTY COUNCIL [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points were delivered by fax under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1590, Barbados #1591, Dominica #1592, St. Kitts #1593, St. Lucia #1594, St. Vincent #1595) on November 27, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2. Post wi [...] | 2006-11-28 13:16:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PARM KNNP XL |
06BRIDGETOWN209 | 2005 END USE MONITORING - EASTERN CARIBBEAN [...] Embassy Bridgetown is responsible for the NAS- funded program in seven countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It is also responsible for monitoring equipment provided to the French department of Martini [...] | 2006-01-31 17:37:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR AMGT XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2095 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON API BAMAKO CONFERENCE [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points were delivered by fax under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1624, Barbados #1625, Dominica #1626, St. Kitts #1627, St. Lucia #1628, St. Vincent #1629) on November 28, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. 2. Post wi [...] | 2006-11-28 21:23:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAID EAGR PREL KFLU MA XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2096 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SWEET FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to William Sweet to travel to St. Lucia from December 4-13, 2006, for the purpose of providing international civil aviation training. 2. Per reftel and subsequent email, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridgetow [...] | 2006-11-28 22:14:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA ST |
06BRIDGETOWN212 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SUTHERLAND MILLER [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Mr. Sutherland Miller, Legal and Regulatory Reform Specialist to travel to Barbados on February 8-11, 2006. 2. The purpose of this visit is to conduct work under Chemonics contract. 3. Mr. Miller has no access security clearance 4. [...] | 2006-01-31 20:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA AC BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN213 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MADELYN S. [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Madelyn S. Marchessault, (M/P) from February 20 - 22, 2006 who will be part of the group accompanying Under Secretary of State Fore on her trip to WHA posts. 2. Embassy point of contact is Management Counselor Leo F. Voyt [...] | 2006-01-31 21:23:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2136 | BARBADOS - BLUE LANTERN ON LICENSE 05-050018615 [...] Post was able to conduct a site visit to SportsImports in Barbados. Post can confirm the order for tactical weapons systems under license 05-050018615. Post did not uncover any derogatory information on the foreign consignee, Greg Cozier of SportsImports, and he appears to be a legitimate fi [...] | 2006-12-05 18:38:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2146 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON APIS LEGISLATION [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points were delivered by fax under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1661, Dominica #1662, St. Kitts #1663, St. Lucia #1664, St. Vincent #1665) on December 6, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on this date. No demarche was sent to the Ba [...] | 2006-12-06 18:08:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ASEC KDHS XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2157 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MERRILL AND SWEET FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Frances Barbara Merrill and William Joe Sweet to travel to Barbados from January 16-20, 2007, for the purpose of providing civil aviation crisis management training. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. Travele [...] | 2006-12-07 15:23:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR BB |
06BRIDGETOWN216 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KATHRYN DYE FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Kathryn Dye, International Trade Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce, for travel to Barbados February 5 - 9, 2006, to provide support and counseling to Commercial Service clients visiting Barbados. 2. Per reftel, the traveler require [...] | 2006-02-01 17:48:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP OTRA BMGT ABUD AFIN BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2163 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MICHAEL DONALD TO TRAVEL TO [...] EMBASSY BRIDGETOWN GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO MICHAEL DONALD, REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR FOR THE CARIBBEAN, TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 10-16, 2006. 2. EMBASSY POINT OF CONTACT IS USAID REPRESENTATIVE JAMES GOGGIN, TEL: 1(246) 228-8070, FAX: 1(246) 228-8589. MR. DONALD W [...] | 2006-12-08 17:24:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AMGT EAID ASEC BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2164 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR BLACKWOOD AND DONALD TO [...] USAID BRIDGETOWN REQUESTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MR. MANSFIELD BLACKWOOD, SENIOR TECHNICAL SPECIALIST, USAID, AND MR. MICHAEL DONALD, REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISER, TO TRAVEL TO TOBAGO FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 13-14, 2006. THE PURPOSE OF THE VISIT IS TO REVIEW FOR INTERNAL CLOSING OUT PURPOSES S [...] | 2006-12-08 17:57:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA ASEC EAID TD XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2177 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON TERRORIST FINANCE: DOMESTIC [...] Per reftel instructions, talking points on "Terrorist Finance: Domestic USG Designation of Hizballah-related individuals in the Tri-Border Area" were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1686, Barbados #1687, Dominica #1688, St. Kitts #1689, St. Lucia #1690, and St. Vincent #1 [...] | 2006-12-11 20:00:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KTFN EFIN PREL XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2195 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO JEFFREY P. COHEN TO TRAVEL TO [...] EMBASSY BRIDGETOWN GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO JEFFREY P. COHEN, PROGRAM OFFICER, TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 2-6, 2007, TO PROVIDE MISSION ASSISTANCE WITH THE FY07 OPERATIONAL PLAN. 2. EMBASSY POINT OF CONTACT IS USAID REPRESENTATIVE JAMES GOGGIN, PHONE: 1(246) 228-8070, FAX [...] | 2006-12-14 17:54:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAID BB |
06BRIDGETOWN2198 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO TODD HAMNER TO TRAVEL TO [...] EMBASSY BRIDGETOWN GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO TODD HAMNER, USAID AGRICULTURE AND TRADE ADVISOR, TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 17-22, 2006, TO PROVIDE MISSION ASSISTANCE WITH THE FY07 OPERATIONAL PLAN. 2. EMBASSY POINT OF CONTACT IS USAID REPRESENTATIVE JAMES GOGGIN, TEL: 1(246 [...] | 2006-12-15 17:07:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAID AMGT BB |
06BRIDGETOWN2204 | ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA: UPDATE OF THE WORST FORMS OF [...] Summary: While Antigua and Barbuda lacks a comprehensive policy or action program on child labor, it does have a policy and legal framework for addressing issues connected with child labor, including education, child care, welfare, social security, and labor administration. Antiguan officia [...] | 2006-12-18 12:12:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI EAID AC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2208 | BARBADOS - BLUE LANTERN ON LICENSE 05-050020094 [...] Post was able to conduct a site visit to Secure Risk Management in Barbados. Post can confirm the order for semi-auto pistols, hand guns, revolvers, and ammunition under license 05-050020094. Post did not uncover any derogatory information on the foreign consignee, Geoffrey B. Browne of Sec [...] | 2006-12-18 12:15:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KOMC ETTC BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2211 | BARBADOS: UPDATE OF WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR [...] Summary: While Barbados does not have a comprehensive policy or action program on child labor, it does have a solid framework of policies in areas connected with child labor, including education, child care, welfare, social security, and labor administration. Barbados has only recently begun [...] | 2006-12-18 14:50:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI EAID BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2214 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CHEN AND ZAIDI [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Mi Chen and Irum Zaidi, HHS/CDC Epidemiologists, to travel to Roseau, Dominica, from January 20-27, 2007, for the purpose of discussing HIV case surveillance-related issues. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands that no assistance is requeste [...] | 2006-12-18 18:03:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA KSCA KHIV DO XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2224 | AMERICAS COMPETITIVENESS FORUM: SUGGESTED [...] No summary [...] | 2006-12-20 16:54:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ELAB ECON SOCI KSUM XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2225 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO APIS [...] Per ref A instructions, Emboffs attempted to deliver verbal demarches on the unfeasibility of proposed changes to APIS to Eastern Caribbean capitals. As in Grenada (ref B),many interlocuters were unavailable because of holiday activities but messages regarding substance of demarche and requ [...] | 2006-12-20 19:41:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2226 | DEMARCHES DELIVERED ON 19 DEC. UNGA VOTE [...] Per reftel instructions, Emboffs delivered verbal demarches encouraging Eastern Caribbean government PermReps to attend the 19 December UNGA Plenary and vote against attempts to overturn country-specific human rights resolutions. Foreign Ministry officials were uncertain whether their repres [...] | 2006-12-20 19:47:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2227 | DOMINICAN PRESIDENT SENDS GREETINGS TO PRESIDENT [...] The following message was received 18 December 2006. Begin Text Ref.No.: 214/02-3442 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Labour of the Commonwealth of Dominica presents compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and has the honour to request that the enclosed gree [...] | 2006-12-20 19:50:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL DO |
06BRIDGETOWN2232 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO RODRIGUEZ FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Javier Rodriguez to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from January 2-4, 2007, for the purpose of performing an IASA management evaluation. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridgetown requests an out [...] | 2006-12-22 17:18:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AC |
06BRIDGETOWN2235 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WESTFALL, [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Treasury Tax Advisors Larry Westfall, James Kopidlansky, Richard Voskuil and Treasury Program Officer Stephanie Fugate, to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from February 4-9, 2007, for the purpose of providing CARICOM/COTA regional management tr [...] | 2006-12-22 18:31:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EFIN AC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2249 | ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA GOVERNOR GENERAL SENDS [...] The following message was received 22 December 2006. Begin Text: Best wishes for Christmas and the Coming Year. Their Excellencies the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda and Lady Carlisle End text. 2 . The original greeting card will be mailed to WHA/CAR. OURISMAN [...] | 2006-12-27 17:28:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL AC |
06BRIDGETOWN2250 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR GREEN TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Robert Green, IRM/TSI/Employee, to provide computer logistics during office move, travel to Barbados on or about January 9-16, 2007. 2. Reservations are confirmed at the South Beach Resort and Vacation Club, Rockley at Accra, Christ Church - Tel [...] | 2006-12-27 17:39:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA AMGT EAID OVIP BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2262 | STATE-DOD MOU ON SECURITY-ANNUAL REVIEW OF MOA [...] This cable is a response to reftel. 2. The answers provided below are keyed to reftel: --A. Para 7 (reftel). On October 5, 2006, Chief of Mission (Barbados) and Southern Command Combatant Commander signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on security for members of the Department of De [...] | 2006-12-29 13:44:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AODE AMGT ASEC KMRS BB |
06BRIDGETOWN2264 | BARBADOS GOVERNOR GENERAL SENDS SEASON'S GREETINGS [...] The following message was received 28 December 2006. Begin Text: No. 898/2006 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and has the honour to forward the enclosed envelope for onward transmission [...] | 2006-12-29 20:50:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL AC |
06BRIDGETOWN2265 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR BRITTON TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Ms. Avril Britton, Financial Support Advisor USAID/Jamaica to travel to Barbados on or about January 2-4, 2007 for to perform Section 1311 and Accruals Review. 2. Reservations are confirmed at the Coral Sands Beach Resort, Worthing, Christ Chu [...] | 2006-12-29 22:01:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN2266 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MULLINGS FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Audrey Mullings, OFDA/IRG consultant to travel to Dominica on or about January 9-12, 2007 to Co-facilitate Technical Assistance in Shelters and Shelter Management and Damage Assessment and Needs Workshops. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is no [...] | 2006-12-29 22:02:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ASEC OTRA DO XL |
06BRIDGETOWN288 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO VIRGINIA GIDI FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Virginia Gidi for travel to Barbados 22-23 February. She will meet with core team members. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands that no assistance is required. 3. Embassy Bridgetown requests an outbrief be provided to the Political-Eco [...] | 2006-02-13 19:11:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID OTRA SOCI KHIV BB |
06BRIDGETOWN290 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR WAHLBERG, MOTES [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Debra Wahlberg, Preston Motes and Laura Vinoly to travel to Barbados on February 22-23, 2006. 2. The purpose of this visit is to attend meetings with USAID personnel and to train USAID staff to operate the DEVIS Management, Monitoring and Eval [...] | 2006-02-14 17:03:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN291 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GREENE TO TRAVEL TO [...] AmEmbassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Ms. Robin Greene, Logistics Management Specialist for travel to Barbados March 11 - 18, 2006. The purpose of this mission is to attend the RSS Security Cooperation Conference. 2. Embassy assistance is requested. Hotel and transportation arra [...] | 2006-02-14 19:13:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN292 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR WILCOX TO [...] AmEmbassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Ms. Cynthia M. Wilcox, Supply Analyst for travel to Barbados March 12 - 18, 2006. The purpose of this mission is to attend the RSS Security Cooperation Conference. 2. Embassy assistance is requested. Hotel and transportation arrangements are [...] | 2006-02-14 19:16:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN296 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SUSANNA AULBACH [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Susanna Aulbach to travel to Antigua for the period February 19-22 and 23-26, 2006 and Barbados for the period February 22-23, 2006 2. The purpose of this visit is to conduct training for the project office staff and USAID personnel in the us [...] | 2006-02-16 15:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN297 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS DE [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE Officers Eduardo De La Cruz and Jose Fuentes to escort criminal Valentine Graham #A037189311 to St. Kitts on February 23, 2006. RSO understands that escorting officers will be return to U.S. on evening flight departing on February 23, 2006. [...] | 2006-02-16 15:57:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB SC |
06BRIDGETOWN298 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE Officers Ivory Young and Luis Alonzo to escort criminal Mandy Poleon #A041791282 to St. Lucia on February 16, 2006. 2. Embassy RSO has notified St. Lucia authorities of the details of the visit. Understand that further Embassy assistan [...] | 2006-02-16 15:58:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN300 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HUBERT WRIGHT [...] AmEmbassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Mr. Hubert D. Wright, Engineer for travel to Saint Lucia February 22 - 24, 2006. The purpose of this mission is to visit the Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) Warehouse sites and meet with Embassy and contractor personnel on changes and work [...] | 2006-02-16 16:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN304 | 2005 OSAC CRIME AND SAFETY REPORT (OCSR) FOR [...] CHIEF OF MISSION (COM) responsibility extends to seven (7) independent nations of the Eastern Caribbean including: -- Antigua and Barbuda -- Barbados -- Dominica -- Grenada -- St. Kitts and Nevis -- St. Lucia -- St. Vincent and the Grenadines CONSUL GENERAL (CG),Bridgetown provides c [...] | 2006-02-17 12:52:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC KCRM KSAC BB GJ XL |
06BRIDGETOWN310 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO TIMOTHY STEVENS FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Timothy N. Stevens, Plant Protection and Quarantine, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA, to travel to Barbados March 19 - 26, 2006. The purpose of Mr. Stevens' trip is to serve as a technical advisor for collaborative research [...] | 2006-02-17 17:42:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAGR BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN311 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KAZUKO SAKATA FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. Kazuko Sakata, Postdoctoral Fellow, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD),to travel to Barbados February 19 - 25, 2006. The purpose of the visit is for Dr. Sakata to attend the Winter Conference on Neural Pla [...] | 2006-02-17 17:43:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO OTRA KSCA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN316 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DAVID ROBINSON FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to David G. Robinson, National Malacologist, Plant Protection and Quarantine, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA/APHIS, for travel to Barbados March 19 - 26, 2006. The purpose of Dr. Robinson's trip is to conduct collaborative re [...] | 2006-02-17 19:21:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR OTRA BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN317 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR TREASURY [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Mr. Sciarini and Mr. Davidson for travel to Antigua March 5- 10, 2006. The purpose of travel is to meet with the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) and the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP). 2. Mr [...] | 2006-02-21 12:48:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA SNAR BB |
06BRIDGETOWN323 | BARBADOS CABINET RESHUFFLE INCLUDES FORMER [...] SUMMARY: On February 18, Prime Minister Owen Arthur announced a major cabinet reshuffle after months of speculation that a change was eminent. The reorganization added three new ministers to the cabinet, including former opposition leader Clyde Mascoll as Minister of State in the PM,s office [...] | 2006-02-21 16:31:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN329 | DENIAL OF COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR U.S. [...] Per reftel(A),Embassy Bridgetown received a country clearance request for U.S. Marshals to travel to the British Virgin Islands to discreetly escort a subject wanted in Fairfax, Virginia on February 22, 2006. U.S. Embassy Bridgetown regrets to inform you that country clearance cannot be gra [...] | 2006-02-22 11:12:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC BB |
06BRIDGETOWN336 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE Officers Daniel Henderson, Gilbert Garcia, and Joseph Verge to escort criminal Craig Warner A037189320 to St. Kitts on February 22, 2006. RSO understands that escorting officers will be return to U.S. on evening flight departing on February [...] | 2006-02-22 17:01:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN337 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO OMAR GONZALEZ FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Omar Gonzalez, Deputy Director in the Caribbean Basin Agricultural Trade Office (CBATO),to travel to Antigua and Barbuda February 27 - March 1, 2006. Mr. Gonzalez will be conducting trade servicing with importers and retailers of food produc [...] | 2006-02-22 18:17:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR AC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN338 | CORRECTED COPY: AI REPORT #7: POST'S AI-SPECIFIC [...] This is a corrected cable in response to reftel. See additional information in para 2 about Embassy's activities and constituent Post in Grenada, changes in para 3 on Post's geographic areas of responsibility and concern, and tripwire-related changes in para 5. 2. Summary: Post's Avian I [...] | 2006-02-22 18:19:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR AMED AMGT ASEC CASC EAGR EAID ETRD KFLO |
06BRIDGETOWN339 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR COASTAL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants country clearance for Coastal International employee David Mitchell to travel to Bridgetown on March 1, 2006 - 28 February 2007. The purpose of this trip is to provide Cleared American Guard (CAG) support to the OBO construction project. 2. Reservat [...] | 2006-02-22 19:57:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ABLD AMGT ASEC OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN341 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WAHLBERG AND DE [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Debra Wahlberg and Pieter De Jong to travel to Barbados February 28-March 2, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to attend the CHAMP Thematic Cooperating Group on Hazard Mitigation Policy and Planning meeting and make a brief presentation at this m [...] | 2006-02-22 20:52:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB EAID |
06BRIDGETOWN348 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE Officers Jean Elliott and Eric Pecoraro to escort deportee Wayne Semple A#036521594 through Barbados to Guyana on February 27 - March 1, 2006 2. Embassy RSO has notified Barbados authorities of the details of the visit. Understand that [...] | 2006-02-23 19:30:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN350 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ASSISTANT USTR FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Assistant USTR for Labor Lewis Karesh for travel to Barbados February 25-28 to speak at the Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery (CRNM) regional conference on trade and labor issues. 2. Per reftel, no embassy assistance is requ [...] | 2006-02-23 21:55:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ETRD OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN353 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR FLYNN, [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for Flynn Consultant LLC furniture installers Julie Flynn, Clark Mahlebashian, Michael Pfrang and Robert Hester. The purpose of this trip is to install furniture in the NEC for the period March 12 2006 - April 9 2006. Please be i [...] | 2006-02-24 11:48:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ABLD AMGT ASEC OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN354 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE Officers Kirk Heim and Joseph Cicatello to escort deportee Deoraj Persaud A#041929097 through Barbados to Guyana on March 6-7, 2006. 2. Embassy RSO has notified Barbados authorities of the details of the visit. Understand that further [...] | 2006-02-24 11:50:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN355 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS ORR [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE Officers Jerry Orr and Linda Ryder to escort deportee Reco Omar Grimes A#096416134 to Barbados on March 8-10, 2006. 2. Embassy RSO has notified Barbados authorities of the details of the visit. Understand that further Embassy assistanc [...] | 2006-02-24 11:51:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN356 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MARCUS SINGLETON [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Marcus Singleton to travel to Barbados on February 26, 2006 to conduct a physical security assessment for USAID. 2. Point of contact is Sean Hall at Tel.(246)228-8070 or Fax. (246) 228-8589. 3. Entry requirements: A valid U.S. passport is [...] | 2006-02-24 17:02:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN358 | RSO COVERAGE FOR CARIBBEAN ISLANDS [...] (U) See para. 6 for Action Request: that DS/IP/WHA delineate Diplomatic Security Service responsibility for coverage of Caribbean island territories for security related functions. 2. (U) The Chief of Mission (COM) for Bridgetown is accredited to the following island nations: --A. Barba [...] | 2006-02-24 21:39:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC |
06BRIDGETOWN362 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE Officers Scott Burnside and Terry Florian to escort deportee Fazak Karim A#036430057 through Barbados to Guyana on March 13-15, 2006. ICE Officers will transit Barbados with the criminal alien March 13, while enroute to Guyana. The ICE Off [...] | 2006-02-27 12:36:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN363 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ROBERT K. COLE [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for OBO Construction Analyst Robert K. Cole. The purpose of this visit is to assist the Project Director during the period February 28th - March 10th 2006. Please be informed that safety shoes are required to gain access to the site. 2. Reserva [...] | 2006-02-27 12:54:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMLB AMGT ASEC OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN369 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DON T. CONLEE FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Don T. Conlee, Chief Scientist, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),National Weather Service (NWS),to travel to Barbados March 5-6, 2006. The purpose of the visit is to service the hurrican [...] | 2006-02-27 20:18:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TPHY KSCA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN371 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CLARK AND WISSMAN FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Kenneth Clark and Alphonse Wissman, Technical Representatives, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),National Weather Service (NWS),to travel to Barbados March 9 - 12, 2006. Mr. Clark and Mr. [...] | 2006-02-28 12:40:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN372 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO YOON FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Steven S. Yoon, Epidemiologist, CDC, to travel to Barbados on March 16, 2006. Mr. Yoon will be lodging at the Grand Barbados hotel between his morning flight from Georgetown, Guyana and his late afternoon flight home. 2. Per refte [...] | 2006-02-28 12:41:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN395 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR KAREN D. TURNER TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Ms. Karen D. Turner, USAID/J-Cars Mission Director to travel to Barbados on March 5-11, 2006. The purpose of this visit is the Mission's Director's monthly visit to Barbados to meet with CRP staff, US Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission and o [...] | 2006-03-02 22:34:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB EAID |
06BRIDGETOWN397 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KAY LOGAN FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Kay Logan, Agricultural Marketing Intern, Caribbean Basin Agricultural Trade Office (CBATO),to travel to Barbados March 5 - 8, 2006. The purpose of the visit is to conduct market research on the food processing industry in the Easter [...] | 2006-03-03 16:57:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN426 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SANDRA ROSEMBAUM [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Sandra Rosenbaum to travel to Barbados for the period March 20-21 2006, Antigua March 21- 15 and Dominica March 25-28, 2006. 2. The purpose of this visit is to review security/safety of all Chemonics personnel contracted under the Caribbean O [...] | 2006-03-08 12:48:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB EAID |
06BRIDGETOWN430 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CHANG-CHI CHU FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. Chang-Chi Chu, Plant Physiologist, USDA to visit Barbados (03/21/06 - 03/26/06) and St. Vincent and the Grenadines (03/26/06 - 04-01-06). Dr. Chu will be visiting both countries to monitor the Chili Thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis H [...] | 2006-03-08 19:41:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAGR BB VC |
06BRIDGETOWN431 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO TIM HOLTZ TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Tim Holtz, Medical Officer, NCHSTP, CDC, HHS to transit Barbados en route to Guyana for the period March 25-26, 2006. 2. Embassy point of contact is Angela Davis, HIV/AIDS Technical Specialist, phone: 1(246) 228-8070, f [...] | 2006-03-08 21:15:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID OTRA XL BB |
06BRIDGETOWN432 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO STEVEN YOON TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Steven Yoon, Epidemiologist, NCHSTP, CDC, HHS to transit Barbados en route to Guyana on March 16, 2006. 2. Embassy point of contact is Angela Davis, HIV/AIDS Technical Specialist, phone: 1(246) 228-8070, fax: 1(246)228 [...] | 2006-03-08 21:18:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID OTRA ASEC XL BB |
06BRIDGETOWN443 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HOWARD BARNUM FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Howard Barnum, National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Office of Defense Programs, for travel to Barbados March 12 - 20, 2006. Mr. Barnum will be attending a conference on "Representation of Theory in Quantum" and presenting [...] | 2006-03-10 16:35:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA ENRG TRGY KSCA KNNP BB |
06BRIDGETOWN457 | POST HAS NO OBJECTION TO GREEN MONKEY RESEARCH IN [...] This message is in response to the request in reftel for an Embassy review of the foreign policy implications of research project number DK066955 02, partially funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 2. While research involving primate subjects is a contentious issue around the [...] | 2006-03-14 19:20:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO OSCI KSCA SC |
06BRIDGETOWN458 | DELIVERED: GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS: FOR GI WINES [...] Embassy Bridgetown delivered the demarche on Geographical Indications (GI): Support for the Joint Proposals on the Multilateral System for GI Wines and Spirits, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda (Diplomatic No. 301),Barbados (Diplomatic No. 302),Dom [...] | 2006-03-14 19:25:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KIPR ECON ETRD WTRO XL |
06BRIDGETOWN472 | ST. KITTS WILL NOT USE ITS SUGAR QUOTA [...] No summary [...] | 2006-03-16 19:39:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD SC |
06BRIDGETOWN481 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Mr. Keith Ford to travel to Barbados March 19 - 22, 2006 to attend the Comprehensive Disaster Management Forum. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any questions, please contact Sean Hall at Tel.(246)228-8070 or Fax. [...] | 2006-03-17 11:42:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB EAID |
06BRIDGETOWN489 | DELIVERED: POTENTIAL US-CARICOM MINISTERIAL [...] Embassy Bridgetown delivered the demarche on the US-CARICOM Ministerial Initiative on Combatting Illicit Arms Trafficking to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda (Diplomatic Note No. 317),Barbados (Diplomatic Note No. 318),Dominica (Diplomatic Note No. [...] | 2006-03-20 13:50:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC PARM PREL MASS AC BB DO GJ SC ST VC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN490 | DELIVERD: DEMARCHE OPPOSING RESOLUTION TO EXPAND [...] Embassy Bridgetown delivered the demarche opposing a resolution to expand UN participation of dependent territories to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda (Diplomatic Note No. 334),Barbados (Diplomatic Note No. 335),Dominica (Diplomatic Note No. 336),S [...] | 2006-03-20 13:50:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV AC BB DO GJ SC ST VC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN501 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR PEACE CORPS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Frances Asturias to travel to St. Lucia arriving March 22 and departing June 1, 2006. The purpose is to serve as management advisor for Peace Corps staff. 2. Post understands that Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean based in St [...] | 2006-03-21 17:24:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN502 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR EMILE CORNEILLE TO [...] AmEmbassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for OBO Regional Director Emile Corneille to perform a site review of the construction project at the NEC March 21 - 23 2006. Please be informed that safety shoes are required to gain access to the site. 2. Reservations have been confirmed for [...] | 2006-03-21 18:44:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMLB AMGT ASEC BB |
06BRIDGETOWN503 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for Project Developers Inc, (sub- contractors of Stronghold Engineering) personnel Jose D. Escobar, Jorge E. Villa, Alan C. Biddle, Brian W. Colson, Billy S. Crutchfield, Michael T. Dahl, Tiran L. Moats, Michael L. Reese, Lacy B [...] | 2006-03-21 19:04:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ABLD AMGT ASEC BB |
06BRIDGETOWN516 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DAWN VEATCH FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Dawn Veatch, Assistant Manager, Flight Standards Division, FAA, for travel to Barbados from April 4-8, 2006. Ms. Veatch will be attending the 12th Regional Aviation Safety Oversight System (RASOS) Meeting. 2. Per reftel, Embassy u [...] | 2006-03-23 12:47:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR BB |
06BRIDGETOWN522 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO JELINSKI, CAPPELLE, [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Federal Aviation Administration Officials James R. Jelinski, Operations Supervisor; Michelle Cappelle, International Specialist-Caribbean; and Michael Flores, Manager, International Regulatory Affairs and Technical Agreements; for trav [...] | 2006-03-23 19:51:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR BB |
06BRIDGETOWN529 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR FITZPATRICK AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Lisa Fitzpatrick, Director and Deputy Director Ken Hunt, of CDC Global AIDS program to travel to Barbados for the period March 27-29, 2006. 2. Embassy point of contact is Angela Davis, HIV/AIDS Technical Specialist, phone: [...] | 2006-03-24 13:09:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID OTRA XL BB |
06BRIDGETOWN557 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO TOM LAND FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Official Tom Land, Office of Air and Radiation, to travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines from April 23 - 28, 2006. Mr. Land will be attending the Meeting of the Ozone Officers of the English-speaking [...] | 2006-03-30 12:59:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA SENV TPHY KSCA VC |
06BRIDGETOWN571 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SUTHERLAND MILLER [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Mr. Sutherland Miller to travel to Grenada on April 19-20, 2006. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Rohrer at Tel.(246)228-8070 or Fax. (246) 228-8589. 3. Entry requirements [...] | 2006-04-03 17:11:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB EAID |
06BRIDGETOWN576 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SUTHERLAND MILLER [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Mr. Sutherland Miller to travel to Grenada on April 19-20, 2006. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Rohrer at Tel.(246)228-8070 or Fax. (246) 228-8589. 3. Entry requirements [...] | 2006-04-04 10:55:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB EAID |
06BRIDGETOWN603 | DELIVERED: U.S. CANDIDATE FOR THE ITU RADIO [...] Embassy Bridgetown has delivered the demarche on the U.S. Candidate for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations Board to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda (Diplomatic Note No. 396),Barbados (Diplomatic Note No. 397),Dominica [...] | 2006-04-07 11:59:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECPS XL |
06BRIDGETOWN604 | DELIVERED: CURTAILING THE USE OF NORTH KOREAN [...] Embassy Bridgetown delivered by phone, fax, and mail the demarche on Curtailing the use of North Korean Flags to the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis (Diplomatic Note No. 393) and St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Diplomatic Note No. 394) on March [...] | 2006-04-07 11:59:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL MNUC EWWT PHSA KNNP SC VC |
06BRIDGETOWN605 | DELIVERED: URGING PSI ENDORSEMENT [...] Embassy Bridgetown delivered the demarche Urging Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Endorsement to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda (Diplomatic Note No. 411),Barbados (Diplomatic Note No. 412),Dominica (Diplomatic Note No. 413),St. Kitts and Ne [...] | 2006-04-07 12:00:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC PARM PGOV PHSA PREL KNNP XL |
06BRIDGETOWN611 | DS/ATA TRAINED BOMB TECHNICIANS RESPOND TO [...] According to Barbados daily "The Nation" on 04/06/2006, members of the Royal Barbados Police Force's (RBPF) explosive countermeasures unit responded to a suspicious device discovered in a Barbados residential neighborhood. These RBPF officers received and completed DS/ATA sponsored Explosive [...] | 2006-04-07 19:53:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC KPAO BB |
06BRIDGETOWN612 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR HERMENCE [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Hermence Matsotsa to St. Lucia for TDY from April 18 to September 16, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to serve a five month HIV/AIDS related Crisis Corps assignment in St. Lucia. 2. Post understands that Peace Corps Ea [...] | 2006-04-07 20:09:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN616 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DR. CHEPELINSKY FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. Ana Chepelinsky, Program Officer, Division of International Relations, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health (NIH),for travel to St. Kitts and Nevis from April 25-May 1, 2006. Dr. Chepelinsky will be attending the [...] | 2006-04-10 18:48:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA TBIO OTRA SC |
06BRIDGETOWN617 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO PERSAUD AND HURR FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Julian Persaud, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Senior Aviation Security Inspector, and Allan Hurr, TSA Representative, to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis from April 25-30, 2006. Mr. Persaud and Mr. Hurr will conduct air carrier s [...] | 2006-04-10 18:50:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA SC |
06BRIDGETOWN618 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SINGH, SMITH, AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Loretta McNeir, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Representative, and Clarence Singh and Teena Smith, TSA Aviation Security Inspectors, to travel to Barbados April 18-25, 2006. The travelers will monitor and observe air car [...] | 2006-04-10 19:21:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN634 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DIONNE JONES FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. Dionne Jones, Health Science Administrator, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health (NIH),for travel to St. Kitts and Nevis April 25-May 1, 2006. Dr. Jones will be attending the Caribbean Health Research Council [...] | 2006-04-12 17:39:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO OTRA KSCA SC |
06BRIDGETOWN635 | WIN-WIN OR LOSE-LOSE: MARITIME BORDER DISPUTE [...] (U) SUMMARY: On April 11, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague handed down its ruling finally establishing a single maritime boundary between Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago. The new border differs from those claimed by each of the parties in their pleadings, yet both countries a [...] | 2006-04-12 18:05:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PBTS EWWT ETRD EPET PHSA TT BB GY VE XL |
06BRIDGETOWN642 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO BARBER TO TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Dr. Charles Barber to travel to Dominica April 30 - May 6, 2006. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Rohrer at Tel.(246)228-8070 or Fax. (246) 228-8589. 3. Entry requirement [...] | 2006-04-13 14:54:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID DO XL |
06BRIDGETOWN643 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR IRS OFFICIALS [...] Embassy Bridgetown requests country clearance for Frederick Dulas, Regional IRS Representative, and Paul J. Rolli, Manager overseas operations, to travel to BVI on May 10 - 12, 2006. The purpose of the visit is to meet with tax directors and Ministry of Finance Officials to discuss matters un [...] | 2006-04-13 15:05:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CFED OTRA VI |
06BRIDGETOWN645 | DELIVERED: U.S. NOT TO RUN FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] Embassy Bridgetown has delivered the demarche on the U.S. decision not to run for the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda (Diplomatic Note No. 444),Barbados (Diplomatic Note No. 445),Dominica (Diplomatic Note [...] | 2006-04-13 15:38:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM XL |
06BRIDGETOWN646 | DELIVERED: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] Embassy Bridgetown has delivered the demarche on the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council and enclosed letter from Secretary Rice to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda (Diplomatic Note No. 453),Barbados (Diplomatic Note No. 454),Dominica (Diplomati [...] | 2006-04-13 15:38:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL PHUM XL |
06BRIDGETOWN647 | DELIVERED: U.S. CANDICACY FOR INTERNATIONAL [...] Embassy Bridgetown delivered the demarche on the U.S. Candidacy for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council Seat to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda (Diplomatic Note No. 364),Barbados (Diplomatic Note No. 365),Dominica (Diplomatic Note [...] | 2006-04-13 15:40:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ECPS AORC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN648 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MICHAEL MCGEE FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Commercial Counselor Michael L. McGee for travel to Barbados April 18-20, 2006. The purpose of Mr. McGee's trip is Embassy consultations and outreach. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is required for hotel reservation [...] | 2006-04-13 15:40:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA BEXP BB |
06BRIDGETOWN655 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR BOOTHE TO TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Mr. Peter Boothe, Voucher Examiner, USAID/Jamaica to travel to Barbados on April 24-28, 2006. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Rohrer at Tel.(246)228-8070 or Fax. (246) 228-8 [...] | 2006-04-19 21:50:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC OTRA EAID BB GY XL |
06BRIDGETOWN666 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR HUNT, LAMBERT [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Barbara Hunt, Clement Lambert and Jodi Grant to travel to St. Lucia from April 30 - May 8, 2006. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Rohrer at Tel: (246) 228-8070 of fax (246) 228 [...] | 2006-04-20 17:33:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB EAID |
06BRIDGETOWN684 | BARBADOS - EMBASSY INPUT ON OPIC-SUPPORTED [...] Summary: In response to Ref A, Post concurs with the establishment of an OPIC-supported investment fund in the region that will target Barbados, among other countries. That said, the buyout strategy outlined in paragraph 4 of reftel may face local opposition. End Summary. ---------------- [...] | 2006-04-21 20:18:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN BB XL |
06BRIDGETOWN689 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR KAREN D. TURNER [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Ms. Karen D. Turner, USAID/J-Car Mission Director to travel to Barbados on/about May 7-13, 2006. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Rohrer at Tel.(246)228-8070 or Fax. (246) 22 [...] | 2006-04-25 03:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB EAID |
06BRIDGETOWN690 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR LILY BESHAWRED [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Ms. Lily Beshawred, Acting Office Director, Office of Program Development and Management to travel to Barbados on/about May 7-13, 2006. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Rohrer [...] | 2006-04-25 03:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB EAID |
06BRIDGETOWN692 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DR. CHEPELINSKY FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. Chepelinsky to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis on April 25-May 1, for the purpose of attending the Caribbean Health Research Council Meeting. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridgetown reques [...] | 2006-04-25 11:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA OTRA TBIO SC BB |
06BRIDGETOWN694 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR ANGELA DAVIS TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown requests country clearance for the following person to attend the Latin American & Caribbean Avian Influenza Meeting on May 3-5, 2006. Name: Angela Davis Title: Program Management Specialist Purpose: To attend the Avian Influenza Meeting Passport Number: PC611409 - ( [...] | 2006-04-25 18:17:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID BB PE XL XM |
06BRIDGETOWN702 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Debra Wahlberg and Preston Motes to travel to Barbados on May 9-12, 2006. to attend meetings with USAID personnel. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Rohrer at Tel.(246)228-807 [...] | 2006-04-27 14:57:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB EAID |
06BRIDGETOWN703 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO PEREZ FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to George Perez, Senior Aviation Security Inspector,Transportation Security Administration, for travel to St. Lucia May 3-7, 2006. Mr. Perez is conducting air carrier station inspections of U.S. air carriers, and monitoring and observin [...] | 2006-04-27 15:38:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN704 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO GUARDIA FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Victor Guardia, Transporation Security Administration Civil Aviation Security Representative, for travel to Barbados May 14-18, 2006. Mr. Guardia is attending a seminar hosted by the Airports Council International. 2. Per reftel, [...] | 2006-04-27 15:39:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR BB |
06BRIDGETOWN705 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CHU FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Chang-Chi Chu, Plant Physiologist, USDA, for travel to Barbados May 1-13, 2006. Mr. Chu will be attending the insecticide trial for Chili Thrips on Pima Cotton. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not needed. No hote [...] | 2006-04-27 17:31:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA BB |
06BRIDGETOWN761 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO JACK AMEN FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Jack Amen, Veterinary Attache, Embassy Santo Domingo, to travel to Barbados, May 7-8, for a site visit. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not needed. Per reftel, no hotel information was given. 3. Embassy Bridge [...] | 2006-05-04 16:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAGR BB |
06BRIDGETOWN762 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO JUDITH WILSON FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Judith Wilson, Chief, Environmental Complicance Unit, Minerals Management Service (MMS),Department of the Interior, to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis, May 22-26. The purpose of her trip is to participate as a U.S. delegate at the Scientific [...] | 2006-05-04 16:51:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TPHY TSPL EPET SC |
06BRIDGETOWN763 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WILLIAM LANG FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. William Lang, Program Director, Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE),National Science Foundation, for travel to St. Kitts and Nevis, May 23-26. Dr. Lang will attend the International Whaling Commission Workshop on Seismic and Marine Mammals. [...] | 2006-05-04 17:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA OTRA TBIO SC BB |
06BRIDGETOWN772 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ANJABEBU ASRAT [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Anjabebu Asrat to travel to St. Lucia for TDY from May 8 to October 31, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to serve as six month HIV/AIDS related Crisis Corps assignment in St. Lucia. 2. Post understands that Peace Corps [...] | 2006-05-05 13:36:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN804 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR JULIE CICCARONE [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Country Desk Officer Julie Ciccarone to travel to St. Lucia for TDY from May 22 to June 4, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to attend the close of service conference for Peace Corps volunteers as well as attending training [...] | 2006-05-10 16:57:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB ST XL |
06BRIDGETOWN816 | DELIVERED: U.S. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE [...] Embassy Bridgetown has delivered the demarche on the U.S. National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza by fax to the Ministries of Foreign Affairs for the governments of Antigua and Barbuda (diplomatic note 0547),Barbados (diplomatic note 0548),Dominica (diplomatic note 0549),St. Kitts and Nevi [...] | 2006-05-11 20:27:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO SENV KPAO XL |