National Housing Authority Of Trinidad And Tobago
US Department Of State Post Report
In December 2002 the People’s National Movement (PNM) formed a government under PM Manning. This ended a year long standoff between the PNM and the United National Congress (UNC) after the previous election ended in an 18-18 Parliamentary split and all attempts at a compromise government failed. The PNM was founded in 1958 under the leadership of Dr. Eric Williams. Dr. Williams in 1962 became the first Prime Minister of the newly independent country, continuing in office until his death in 1981. In 1986 the PNM was swept out of office by the National Alliance for Reconstruction (NAR), led by A.N.R. Robinson. In 1991, the PNM returned to power only to be defeated in 1995 by the UNC, in coalition with the small National Alliance for Reconstruction (NAR) party. The coalition formed a government, with Basdeo Panday of the UNC as Prime Minister.In November 1995, the United National Congress (UNC), in coalition with the small National Alliance for Reconstruction ... [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
Cyprus is a destination country for women trafficked from Eastern and Central Europe for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Traffickers who forced women into prostitution continued to fraudulently recruit victims for work as dancers in cabarets and nightclubs on short-term "artiste" visas, for work in pubs and bars on employment visas, or for illegal work on tourist or student visas. There was increasing evidence of Chinese women being trafficked for sexual exploitation in Cyprus. The Government of Cyprus does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. Cyprus made some progress in its anti-trafficking efforts over the past year. The new police anti-trafficking unit produced successful results and showed vigilance in combating the problem. Government recognition of the problem improve ... [Read More]
Guyana (08/04)
The PNC, which won just under 40% of the vote, disputed the results of the 1997 elections, alleging electoral fraud. Public demonstrations and some violence followed, until a CARICOM team came to Georgetown to broker an accord between the two parties, calling for an international audit of the election results, a redrafting of the constitution, and elections under the constitution within 3 years. Elections took place on March 19, 2001. More than 150 international observers representing six international missions witnessed the polling. The observers pronounced the elections fair and open although marred by some administrative problems. As in 1997, public demonstrations and some violence followed the election, with the opposition PNCR disputing the results. The political disturbances following the election partially overlapped and politicized a major crime wave that gripped Guyana from the spring of 2002 through May 2003. By summer 2003 the worst of the crime wave had abated, and agitatio ... [Read More]
U.S. Engagement in the Western Hemisphere
Bolstered the Summit of the Americas process and talks to form a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). Rolled out the Andean Regional Initiative; the Partnership for Prosperity with Mexico; the Third Border Initiative with the Caribbean; the Opportunity Alliance in Central America and Mexico. Issued the Commission Report to the President of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba and began implementing the recommendations in the report to hasten the transition to democracy and a free-market economy. Worked with other Organization of American States (OAS) members to draft the Inter-American Democratic Charter along with 33 other states, supporting OAS initiatives to effectively implement the provisions of the Charter. Created the innovative Millennium Challe ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Ownership and use of firearms are subject to Dominican law. Chief of Mission permission to import, purchase or possess a firearm does not supercede any requirement of Dominican law. Chief of Mission importation permission also does not authorize anyone to carry any weapon for defensive purposes outside of an employee÷Õ or family member÷Õ assigned residence. Firearms must be securely transported, unloaded, to and from where they will be used for sporting purposes. III. PROCEDURES FOR FIREARM IMPORTATION [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Most social occasions are informal or casual. Casual events call for sport shirts or the guayabera. Reasonably priced short-sleeved guayaberas can be purchased locally. Long-sleeved guayaberas (difficult to purchase locally) may be worn in place of a suit on some occasions. Bring a selection of slacks to be worn with shirts to evening engagements. Formal wear is not used, although the Ambassador may wear formal attire to the President's annual dinner for the diplomatic corps. Male officers often wear dark suits on formal occasions, especially diplomatic functions. WomenLast Updated: 3/31/2004 11:58 AM Sport and straw hats are worn frequently for outdoor events because of the strong sun. Few women wear stockings. Slacks are popular, but shorts are worn only for sports or at home. Lo ... [Read More]
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