Live News From Antigua And Barbuda
2002
In a joint news conference with South Korean President Kim Dae-Jung in Seoul, President Bush reiterated his support for Kim's efforts to establish a dialogue with North Korea. Bush said the United States had not yet received a response from North Korea to his offer of unconditional talks. Bush also stressed that his comments about North Korea as part of an axis of evil were directed "toward a regime, toward a government-not toward the North Korean people." He noted that the United States provided more food to the North Korean people than any nation in the world, averaging nearly 300,000 tons of food a year. ... [Read More]
Money Laundering and Financial Crimes
In 1999, money laundering exploded onto the front pages of the world's newspapers. In August, news headlines claimed that $15 billion in funds from Russia might have been laundered through banks in New York. Newspapers have continued to follow this story. In September 1999, U.S. Treasury Secretary Summers testified before the House Banking Committee on this issue, placing international money laundering directly into the spotlight. The investigation continues and indictments of a former bank official, two other individuals and the three companies have been filed. As the 2000 INCSR goes to press, guilty pleas from two of the individuals and the three companies have been entered. The large movements of money out of Russia and through American banks continue to focus the attention of the world on the problem of money laundering. Around the globe, there were both positive and negative developments in this field. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
International airmail from the U.S. is received about five times a week and takes from 3 to 10 days, depending on the point of origin. Airmail from Trinidad to the U.S. costs approximately US40˘ for a standard letter. There are reports, however, of lost or stolen mail, especially items such as magazines, catalogs and packages. Use State Department pouch for packages being shipped to post from the U.S., keeping in mind weight and size restrictions. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
International editions of news magazines, such as Time, Newsweek, and The Economist, are available at local newsstands, as are a wide variety of other popular magazines. There is an extensive paperback library in the CLO. Current popular American paperbacks are available at Army bases in Germany and in many Prague bookstores. The Public Affairs Office has a reference library for Czech clients that is also available to Embassy staff. Subscriptions to magazines and newspapers, including the International Herald Tribune and USA Today, can be ordered and delivered to your residence or office usually on the day of the publication. Most newspapers also have a free on-line version. ... [Read More]
Corruption: The International Security Dimension - US Department of State
In a press release shortly after the 9/11 attacks, Interpol's Chief, Ronald Noble, stated that the fight against terrorism cannot be won on a military battlefield alone, and that "[t]he most sophisticated security systems, the best structures, or trained and dedicated security personnel are useless, if they are undermined from the inside by a single act of corruption". 13 Much of the battle against the transnational threats posed by terrorists and organized crime groups is still being waged within sovereign states. Corruption is a clear impediment to such efforts. Organized criminal and terrorist groups may be able to commit almost faceless crimes and then launder their money from points in cyberspace, but their members must live somewhere. Because of this a safe haven is of utmost importance: when states are weak and their governments are susceptible to being suborned, they are a natural sanctuaries for criminals and terrorists. ... [Read More]
IRC Alert February/March 2005 - U.S. Embassy Islamabad Pakistan
News pictures can be problems for modern statesmen. As Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld lamented to Congress in May 2004, “We’re functioning with peacetime restraints, with legal requirements, in a wartime situation in the information age, where people are running around with digital cameras and taking these unbelievable photographs and then passing them off, against the law, to the media, to our surprise, when they have not even arrived in the Pentagon.” These are ancient concerns. Today, modern technology allows anyone with a digital camera and a Web connection to upload a picture for global consumption. The “live from ground zero,” 24/7 nature of news compresses the old news cycle, in which editors usually had at least a day to consider what was “fit to print” or air. Pictures do not “drive” foreign affairs unless policymakers let them. Time and again, decisive leadership has been the best response to any outrage an iconic image may cause: the modern media worl ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
If you plan to ship a boat or marine vessel of any kind, contact the Embassy‑s GSO Section well in advance. PassageLast Updated: 11/28/2003 9:42 AM Although airport visas are available, the post recommends that employees with diplomatic passports secure a one‑time entry visa prior to arrival in Barbados. The Embassy arranges to have diplomatic multiple‑entry permits stamped into your passport after you arrive. The Barbados Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issues small carnets, indicating your diplomatic or official status. These are issued to staff members and to adult family members (over 18 years) after arrival. You will need at least eight 2 x 2˝” photos for this purpose. As a rule, vaccination certificates are not required if you are coming from the U.S. [Read More]
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]
International Parental Child Abduction Antigua and Barbuda
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