Capital Of Antigua And Barbuda
Money Laundering - Economic Perspectives - May 2001 - State Department
While most of the large-scale money laundering schemes involve the proceeds of drug trafficking, laundering the proceeds of white-collar crime is becoming an increasingly significant phenomenon. Operation Risky Business was launched by the U.S. Customs Service and the FBI in 1994 after scam artists began placing ads in major U.S. newspapers and business publications. The ads offered venture capital loans to entrepreneurs in exchange for "advance fees." Victims worldwide began paying advance fees, ranging from $50,000 to $2.2 million, to get access to the venture capital. After paying the fees, victims were asked to sign a contract requiring them to promptly obtain a letter of credit, ranging from $2 million to more than $20 million, as collateral for the loan. If victims were unable to obtain letters of credit for such amounts so quickly, the scam artists told them they had violated the terms of the contract and kept their advance fees. In fact, the perpetrators had set up the sch ... [Read More]
Barbados
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Tips for Travelers to the Caribbean
May 1997 Foreword Since colonial times, the Caribbean has been a favorite place for American visitors. In the past 50 years, tourism to the area has increased greatly, and today millions of U.S. citizens visit the islands every year. The majority of these visitors have a safe trip. To help you have a similar experience, the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs has prepared these tips for you. Consular Affairs provides services to Americans ... [Read More]
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Dirección de Asuntos del Hemisferio Occidental: Información general--Antigua y Barbuda
Los Estados Unidos han mantenido relaciones amistosas con Antigua y Barbuda desde su independencia, y han apoyado los esfuerzos del Gobierno de Antigua y Barbuda por ampliar su base económica y mejorar el nivel de vida de sus ciudadanos, pero le preocupa la falta de reglamentación adecuada del sector de servicios financieros del país, lo que llevó al gobierno estadounidense a expedir una advertencia financiera al respecto en 1999. La advertencia se retiró en 2001, pero los Estados Unidos continúan observando la reglamentación de dichos servicios. Los Estados Unidos también han apoyado activamente (a través de la oficina de Foreign Disaster Assistance, de USAID, y el Cuerpo de Paz) la ayuda de asistencia y rehabilitación tras los desastres ocasionados por los huracanes. La ayuda estadounidense se canaliza principalmente mediante organismos multilaterales como el Banco Mundial, Banco de Desarrollo del Caribe y la nueva oficina de representación de USAID abierta recientemente en Bridgetow ... [Read More]
Antigua and Barbuda
Violence against women was a matter of public concern, and nongovernmental social welfare groups focused on the problem. Many women were reluctant to testify against their abusers. A 1999 Domestic Violence Act prohibits and provides penalties for domestic violence, rape, and other sexual offenses. Organizations such as the Government's Directorate of Gender Affairs sought to increase women's awareness of their rights under the law in cases of domestic violence. The Directorate of Gender Affairs operated a domestic violence program that included training for police officers, magistrates, and judges. The Directorate also ran a domestic abuse hotline and worked with a nongovernmental organization (NGO) to provide safe havens for abused women and children. There were a number of active NGOs that addressed issues affecting women. ... [Read More]
Antigua and Barbuda
However, print media, including daily and weekly newspapers, are active and offer a range of opinion, often publishing vigorous criticism of the Government. Nevertheless, efforts by print media to expand into electronic media have been restricted. In 1996 a daily newspaper attempted to start a radio station but has been unable to secure a license to operate. The authorities charged the owners with operating a radio station without a license. The case went to trial, and the judge found in favor of the Government, charging the newspaper owners with criminal conduct and finding them liable for damages. The owners sued the State in December 1996 for illegal search and seizure and claimed that their constitutional right to broadcast had been violated. In December 1997, the judge ruled that constitutional rights had not been violated, even though the owners could rightly claim significant delay; the judge found that the Government had not been inconsistent in this case, since it had not gran ... [Read More]
Antigua and Barbuda
The Government’s Ombudsman has reviewed an increasing number of cases annually. The Ombudsman is chosen by both houses of Parliament; a resolution sets the term length. The current Ombudsman's term is 10 years or until age 70, whichever occurs first. The Office of the Ombudsman operates independently of the judiciary and the Director of Public Prosecutions; however, recommendations for trial must be approved by the DPP. The Ombudsman's office has the authority to pursue a recommendation through the ministry involved, directly with the Prime Minister, and ultimately may take the matter to Parliament. The Ombudsman, Hayden Thomas, reported that 90 percent of the cases he pursued were resolved successfully by contact with the concerned ministries. The Ombudsman makes recommendations to the Government based on investigations into citizens’ complaints; however, the ministries were often slow to implement his recommendations. ... [Read More]
Antigua and Barbuda (08/04)
As head of state, Queen Elizabeth II is represented in Antigua and Barbuda by a governor general who acts on the advice of the prime minister and the cabinet. Antigua and Barbuda has a bicameral legislature: a 17-member Senate appointed by the governor general--mainly on the advice of the prime minister and the leader of the opposition--and a 17-member popularly elected House of Representatives. The prime minister is the leader of the majority party in the House and conducts affairs of state with the cabinet. The prime minister and the cabinet are responsible to the Parliament. Elections must be held at least every 5 years but may be called by the prime minister at any time. National elections were last held on March 23, 2004. Antigua and Barbuda has a multiparty political system with a long history of hard-fought elections, three of which have resulted in peaceful changes of government. ... [Read More]
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