Aruba Customs
International Narcotics Control Strategy Reports
US DEPARTMENT OF STATEBUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS MATTERSINTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRAGEGY REPORTAPRIL 1994[DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLICATION 10145] TABLE OF CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYPOLICY AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTS IN 1993 1Political Will and Corruption 3Chemical Controls 4Money Laundering 5Demand Reduction 6United Nations 7Cocaine 8Opium and heroin 9Next Steps 12Methodology 14Status of Potential Worldwide Production 16Cultivation and Production Charts 19UN Convention signatories 22Country Summaries 27FY 1993-1995 FISCAL SUMMARYAND FUNCTIONAL BUDGET 60LEGISLATIVE BASIS FOR THE INCSR 62INTERNATIONAL TRAINING ... [Read More]
International Narcotics Control Strategy Reports
US DEPARTMENT OF STATEBUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS MATTERSINTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRAGEGY REPORTAPRIL 1994THE CARIBBEAN 173 Bahamas 175 Cuba 181 Dominican Republic 184 Guyana 189 Haiti 191 Jamaica 195 Netherlands Antilles and Aruba 200 Suriname 203 Trinidad and Tobago 206 Eastern Caribbean 209 Antigua and Barbuda 210 Barbados 210 Dominica 211 Grenada 211 St. Kitts and Nevis 212 St. Lucia 213 St. Vincent and the Grenadines ... [Read More]
International Narcotics Control Strategy Reports
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORTMARCH 1995BUREAU FOR INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRSINTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORTTABLE OF CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYPOLICY AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTS IN 1994Policy and Program Overview 1Next Steps 6Coca and Cocaine 8Opium and heroin 10Methodology 21Status of Potential Worldwide Production 23Cultivation and Production Charts 26UN CONVENTION SIGNATORIES 31FY 1994-1996 FISCAL SUMMARYAND FUNCTIONAL BUDGET 35LEGISLATIVE BASIS FOR THE INCSR 37INTERNATIONAL TRAINING 40OTHER USG ASSISTANCE PROVIDED 45Drug Enforcement Administration ... [Read More]
G) The Caribbean
In 2002 President Aristide brought into force the agreement concerning cooperation in the suppression of illicit maritime traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances that had been signed in 1997., A U.S.-Haiti Letter of Agreement on counternarcotics cooperation was signed May 15, after two years of Haitian government recalcitrance. Haiti has been slow to implement the LOA, but toward year’s end both the HNP and Haitian Customs showed renewed interest to cooperate. In November, a U.S. Customs international training team provided airport interdiction training to 27 Haitian police and customs officials. In September, DEA polygraphed all 40 members of the BLTS; 27 officers passed the exam. The 13 who did not were reassigned. The director of Haiti’s national drug commission, Rene Magloire, made an effort to bring diverse groups involved in the counternarcotics effort together. The Organization of American States’ drug control org ... [Read More]
U.S. Government Assistance
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The Caribbean
Accomplishments. During 2003, the GOJ continued to take steps to strengthen its capability to identify, apprehend and prosecute drug traffickers and dismantle drug trafficking organizations. The GOJ operates under severe resource constraints, however, as well over 60 percent of the country's annual budget is expended for debt service. Nonetheless, the GOJ spent substantial amounts in 2003 to maintain an interdiction capability consisting of helicopters and patrol vessels. In a major effort to overhaul security at the nation's seaports, the PAJ signed a $21 million contract for non-intrusive inspection equipment, procured closed-circuit television surveillance systems for the Kingston and Montego Bay ports and hired an expert to provide technical assistance and oversight. The PAJ has also hired additional personnel to operate the security equipment. Customs continued to implement its modernization plan, which, among other things, calls for the vettin ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
You do not need to buy Netherlands Antilles florins before arrival in Curacao; U.S. dollars are widely used and accepted. Have a supply of small bills with you for tips and taxi fares. An American staff member will normally meet you upon arrival. Currently, the exchange rate is fixed at US$1.00 = NAf l.78. Customs, Duties, and Passage Customs and DutiesLast Updated: 12/31/1999 6:00 PM ... [Read More]
Aruba (10/04)
Information on travel conditions, visa requirements, currency and customs regulations, legal holidays, and other items of interest to travelers also may be obtained before your departure from a country's embassy and/or consulates in the U.S. (for this country, see "Principal Government Officials" listing in this publication). ... [Read More]
The Caribbean
The BahamasI. Summary Because of its geographic location, The Bahamas continues to be utilized as a major transit country for cocaine and marijuana bound for the U.S. from South America and the Caribbean. The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas (GCOB) cooperates closely with the United States Government (USG) to stop the flow of illegal drugs through its territory, to target Bahamian drug trafficking organizations, and to reduce the domestic demand for drugs within the Bahamian population. An important bilateral milestone was achieved in June 2004 with the signing of a Comprehensive Maritime Agreement to provide law enforcement officers a ... [Read More]
Aruba
An unusually competitive fee to rent jet skis or other water sports equipment could indicate that the dealer is unlicensed or uninsured. Visitors planning to rent jet skis or other water sports equipment should carefully review all liability and insurance forms presented to them before signing any contracts or agreements. The renter is often fully responsible for replacement costs and fees associated with any damages that occur during the rental period. Visitors may be required to pay these fees in full before being allowed to leave Aruba, and may be subject to civil or criminal penalties if they cannot or will not make payment. Please see our information on customs regulations. ... [Read More]
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