Aruba Rental
Dept. of State: International Information Programs: Publications: Language of Trade
COPYRIGHT — An exclusive right conferred by a government for a specified period to the creator of literary or artistic works such as books, maps, articles, drawings, charts, photographs, musical compositions, motion pictures, recordings, or computer programs. The WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights incorporates all substantive trade-related protection afforded under the Bern Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, clarifying that computer programs are protected as literary works and compilations of databases as intellectual creation. Protection extends for the duration of the life of the author plus 70 years, and includes rights of translation, reproduction, public performance, broadcasting, adaptation and arrangement, and rental. See also Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights; Bern Convention; General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade; Intellectua ... [Read More]
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Scheveningen has an 18-lane, duckpin bowling alley with automatic pin setters. Rental shoes are available. If you have a bowling ball, bring it, since alley balls can be worn and chipped. An active bowling league exists. Cycling is a popular sport in the Netherlands, as are wind surfing and running. The land is flat, making cycling and running pleasant, and wind is always available for the surfer. An indoor/outdoor ice skating rink is open in The Hague from October to March, and inexpensive lessons can be arranged. Canals are seldom frozen long enough for much outdoor skating. Locally made and imported ice skates are available. ... [Read More]
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VCRs and DVD players are also popular. The Embassy’s community association has a video library with more than 500 titles, many of which are specifically for children. These movies are available for rent at the commissary. While most of the collection is comprised of VHS videos, all newly purchased movies are DVDs. There is also at least one video rental business, with thousands of English-language tapes, that caters to the large American and British expatriate community. Newspapers, Magazines, and Technical JournalsLast Updated: 1/6/2004 1:43 PM ... [Read More]
Money Laundering and Financial Crimes
Since 1997, the GOV has improved money laundering controls, including the stricter adoption of preventive measures such as the reporting of large currency transactions (over US $ 10,000); the reporting of suspicious financial activities (SARs); and the creation in 1998 of a National Financial Intelligence Unit (UNIF). The entities subject to these reporting requirements include: all purpose banks, commercial banks, investment banks, mortgage banks, savings and loan institutions, financial rental agencies, bureaux de change, money market funds, capitalization companies, and frontier foreign currency dealers. ... [Read More]
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The city has several taxi companies. Cabs may be requested by telephone and at cabstands at a few of the major hotels. Rental cars are available in Paramaribo, but are very expensive. Paramaribo is served by a network of small buses at very low prices, most of which are privately owned. However, buses are not air-conditioned and are hot and crowded during rush hours. Furthermore, buses are not as regulated as in the U.S. and overcrowding and aggressive driving are commonplace. The regional security officer advises against using local buses. Mopeds, motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles are important local means of transportation. Traffic can be especially hazardous for riders of two-wheeled vehicles. ... [Read More]
M) Money Laundering and Financial Crimes
Since 1997, the Superintendency of Banks and Other Financial Institutions (SBIF) has implemented controls to prevent and investigate money laundering including stricter customer identification requirements and the reporting of currency transactions and suspicious activity. These controls apply to all banks (commercial, investment, mortgage, private), savings and loan institutions, financial rental agencies, currency exchange houses, money remitters, money market funds, capitalization companies, and frontier foreign currency dealers. The institutions are also required to report currency transactions of more than U.S. $10,000 (or local currency equivalent), and suspicious transactions to a National Financial Intelligence Unit (UNIF) created in 1998 under the SBIF. The UNIF analyzes the suspicious activity reports and refers those deemed proper for further investigation to the appropriate enforcement authority, which could be the National Guard, Technical Judicial Police, or the Office of ... [Read More]
Netherlands Antilles
CRIME: In recent years, street crime has increased. Valuables, including passports, left unattended on beaches, in cars and hotel lobbies are easy targets for theft. Burglary and break-ins are increasingly common at resorts, beach houses and hotels. Armed robbery occasionally occurs. The American boating community has reported a handful of incidents in the past, and visitors are urged to exercise reasonable caution in securing boats and belongings. Car theft, including that of rental vehicles for joy riding and stripping, can occur. Vehicle leases or rental may not be fully covered by local insurance when a vehicle is stolen. Be sure you are sufficiently insured when renting vehicles and jet skis. ... [Read More]
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Water sports of all kinds are popular. Curaçao has numerous small beaches, some public and others that can be used for a small fee. Swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, water skiing, sailing and windsurfing are possible year round. Curaçao has an extensive number of dive sites, as well as an underwater park, for scuba divers; equipment rental and instruction are available from several Dive Shops. Other sports are available through clubs. ... For those interested in flying, a small flying club offers small plane rentals and flight instruction but the rates are high. ... [Read More]
Aruba
Car theft, including that of rental vehicles for joy riding and stripping, can occur. Vehicle leases or rentals may not be fully covered by local insurance when a vehicle is stolen or damaged. Be sure you are sufficiently insured when renting vehicles and jet skis. For more information see the section below entitled “Special Circumstances.” ... 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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