Aruba Shopping
US Department Of State Post Report
Basic foods are regularly available in Prague. Fresh fruits and vegetables have been a problem in the past, but large supermarkets now offer a wide assortment of groceries, vegetables, and fruits, both local and imported. Local food stores are beginning to have a wider assortment and a more reliable supply of groceries. Neighborhood fruit and vegetable shops usually have a good selection of local and imported fresh fruit and vegetables. Post personnel have shopping privileges at the U.S. Army bases in Germany, and many families travel there regularly to stock up on favorite American products and convenience foods. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Women wear skirts or slacks while shopping in the city. Short, casual dresses are popular for social events. Long evening gowns are not required, since formal occasions are rare. Surinamese women are usually more dressed up than men at social events, and tend to wear stylish, tailored dresses or, occasionally, fancy pants outfits. Pants and pantsuits can be worn in casual social situations. Accessories can be purchased in the city but selection is limited and prices are higher than in the U.S. Bring a reserve supply of undergarments. ... [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries H through P
Mauritius is a source and destination country for children trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation. According to a 2002 report commissioned by the Ministry of Women’s Rights, Child Development, and Family Welfare and carried out by the University of Mauritius with UNICEF support, children exploited in prostitution are found in the capital of Port Louis, the town of Grand Bay, and other beach resort areas. Children most likely to be exploited in prostitution — a form of trafficking — are young girls from impoverished families whose parents are engaged in prostitution and/or drug use. The Government of Mauritius does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. Mauritius has been placed on Tier 2 Watch List because of a failure to provide evidence of increasing efforts to combat ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The city has many familiar U.S. features: major arteries ablaze with neon signs advertising U.S. products, many U.S. stores and restaurants (designer stores, McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, Chili’s, TGI Friday, Outback, Tony Roma's , and Wendy’s), supermarkets, some department stores, large shopping centers, air-conditioned theaters showing U.S. films, and even drive-in restaurants. Late-model U.S., Japanese, and European cars congest the streets. ... The Embassy recommends that employees bring (or buy locally) collapsible shopping carts. Stores use small plastic bags, and carrying several bags of groceries in an elevator to an apartment is much easier with a cart. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The Hague has many department stores and smaller boutiques, both, which carry a good selection of clothing, fabrics, and shoes. Some of the larger department store chains include Hema, C&A, Bejenkorf, and V&D. Pant, shirts, and shoe sizes are on a different scale, and prices are more expensive than in the States. The Dutch tend to be a lot bigger and taller than Americans, thus finding something smaller than a women’s dress size 8 or shoe size 6 is extremely difficult. Shopping hours in the Netherlands are based on the idea that people who work in shops should be able to live like other working people. Therefore, nearly all shops close in the evening and on Sundays. In The Hague, shopping hours are Tuesday to Friday from 9 am till 6 pm. On Mondays, shops open around 1 pm. There is late night shopping every Thursday, and shops stay open until 9pm. Only in the centrum, shops are open on Sundays as well. ... [Read More]
International Narcotics Control Strategy Reports
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORTMARCH 1995BUREAU FOR INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRS FINANCIAL CRIMES AND MONEY LAUNDERING11995 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORTOVERVIEWThere were a number of significant accomplishments in the world of money laundering in 1994, and a number of new and/or intensified concerns. Accomplishments and concerns are summarized here and explained in detailed sections below.Accomplishments. Several financial center governments, such as Singapore and Panama, have adopted broad, new anti-money laundering policies and/or laws, and a number of governments were in the final stages of presenting/adopting new legislation.The Financial Action Task Force completed the evaluations of each of its 26 member governments, all conducted by outside experts and all culminating in recommendations for changes and improvements which will be monitored through continuing examinations be ... [Read More]
International Narcotics Control Strategy Reports
US DEPARTMENT OF STATEBUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS MATTERSINTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRAGEGY REPORTAPRIL 1994FINANCIAL CRIMES AND MONEY LAUNDERING1994 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORTINTERNATIONAL MONEY LAUNDERINGOVERVIEWIntelligence findings from North and South America, Eastern and Western Europe, South and East Asia, Africa and the Middle East confirm that another significant shift has occurred in money laundering trends and methods, requiring changes in policy and strategy for 1994.The critical aspects are the volume of non-drug related money laundering; increased investment of illegal proceeds in legitimate business, including the financial industry; and the targeting of financial systems in countries/territories (some with little or no domestic involvement in drug trading or other serious proceeds-generating crimes) to launder drug and other proceeds generated by crimes committed in other jurisdictions.In 1988, when the United Nations Convention was ... [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]
Aruba
Aruba 's main thoroughfare, L.G. Smith Boulevard, is well lit, and most hotels and tourist attractions can be easily located. Although there is a speed limit in Aruba, it is not consistently enforced. Drivers should be alert at all times for speeding cars, which have caused fatal accidents. In the interior areas of the island, drivers should be alert for herds of goats or donkeys that may cross the roads unexpectedly. Buses provide convenient and inexpensive service to and from many hotels and downtown shopping areas. Taxis, while expensive, are safe and well regulated. As there are no meters, passengers should verify the price before entering the taxi. ... [Read More]
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