Shopping In Barbados
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Infrequently worn clothing that is left on metal hangers may be damaged by rust. Leave most woolen clothing or other items that require dry cleaning in storage in the U.S. The humidity may cause mildew to grow on clothing kept in closets, necessitating frequent washing or drycleaning. MenLast Updated: 11/28/2003 9:25 AM A shirt and tie is worn to the office, and suits are appropriate for most business and social functions. The Marine Ball and the American Women’s Club Ball are black‑tie affairs. Tails and morning coats are not used. When selecting your wardrobe for Barbados, keep in mind the heat, the humidity, the island’s limited professional cleaning facilities, and the fact that clothing fades and wears out quickly. [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]
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Grenadian women are fashion conscious and like to dress up for cocktails and dinner parties. A great deal of home entertaining is done, and since it is a small society, you meet the same people at many different functions. Bring a large selection of short cotton cocktail dresses and evening pajamas, as well as a few more formal short gowns. Avoid silk dresses, unless washable, or any other clothes that need to be dry-cleaned, since St. George’s one drycleaner does only a rudimentary form of dry-cleaning and steam laundry. Bring several pairs of sandals, both dressy for evening wear and casual for daywear. Espadrilles and huarache type shoes are ideal. Roads in Grenada are rough, so if you are a walker, bring a few pairs of sturdy, well-constructed athletic shoes with a good supply of cotton socks. Stout canvas espadrilles are also good for beachcombing and walking. Nights are occasionally cool so a lightweight cotton sweater or shawl is useful. Women’s summer fashions follow that of th ... [Read More]
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Following are restrictions for this APO:- The maximum girth is 60” but then item can only be 25" in height.- The maximum height is 32” but then item can only be 18" in girth. (The size restrictions are strictly enforced.) - Customs declaration/forms are required.- Parcels must not contain firearms or ammunition of any ty ... [Read More]
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Ownership and use of firearms are subject to Dominican law. Chief of Mission permission to import, purchase or possess a firearm does not supercede any requirement of Dominican law. Chief of Mission importation permission also does not authorize anyone to carry any weapon for defensive purposes outside of an employee÷Õ or family member÷Õ assigned residence. Firearms must be securely transported, unloaded, to and from where they will be used for sporting purposes. III. PROCEDURES FOR FIREARM IMPORTATION [Read More]
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For all other staff, housing is fairly expensive and limited. With the overall vacancy rental rate in Vancouver under one percent, incoming staff should allow several weeks to find permanent accommodations. Unfortunately, the housing allowance has not kept pace with rising prices, forcing most staff to choose between living far from the Consulate General, living in very small quarters, or going out of pocket. Some staff members have found it advantageous to purchase housing. Mortgages are generally for short periods (1 to 5 years), renewable at current interest rates, often requiring a larger down payment than in the U.S. Most unfurnished homes are rented with two to five appliances (i.e., refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, etc.). Two-year leases are available but many landlords prefer to rent for one year at a time. Several officers with families assigned to the Consulate General have lived in the adjacent municipalities of North and West Vancouver. Although rents can be somewhat lower ... [Read More]
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In the oil-boom years, neither the government nor the people showed much interest in tourism. After the economic decline of the 1980s, however, Trinidad and Tobago has witnessed a positive change in attitudes toward tourism, and government has targeted the tourism industry for greater development. Currently largely confined to Tobago, tourism in Trinidad and Tobago is low-key and only accounts for 1% of GDP. Fewer than 200,000 tourists visit the islands each year, many of these during Carnival. Lack of sufficient hotel rooms and limited air transportation links are challenges in marketing T&T as a tourist destination. The marine pleasure yacht subsector has been a bright spot in the country's tourism picture in recent years. Since 1990 annual sailing yacht arrivals have increased from several hundred to well over 3,000. The government is focusing efforts on the development of eco-tourism destinations, taking advantage of acclaimed diving sites off the coast of Tobago and the impres ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: Official Urges Senate Approval of Japan, Sri Lanka Tax Treaties
The proposed new treaty also reflects significant improvements in the rules regarding cross-border interest payments. The existing treaty provides for a maximum withholding tax rate of 10 percent for all interest payments other than a narrow class of interest paid to certain government entities. The new treaty includes provisions eliminating source-country withholding taxes for significant categories of interest. The most important of these is the elimination of source-country withholding tax for interest earned by financial institutions. Due to the highly-leveraged nature of financial institutions, imposition of a withholding tax on interest received by such enterprises could result in taxation that actually exceeds the net income from the transaction. The new treaty will eliminate this potential for excessive taxation, with cross-border interest earned by financial institutions taxed exclusively by the residence country on a net basis. The new treaty also provides for the elimi ... [Read More]
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Affairs calling for tuxedos for men and formal evening dress for women, such as the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and Damas del Cuerpo Diplomático Charity Ball are rare, but do occur. Tuxedos may be rented locally. A dark tuxedo is the preferred fashion for black tie affairs, although a white dinner jacket is not uncommon. White-tie full dress is never worn. WomenLast Updated: 5/19/2004 9:24 AM Women. Female officers and staff members are most comfortable in lightweight suits or tailored or otherwise professional-looking one or two-piece dresses. A blazer, whether in a traditional color or something more tropical, is a useful addition to a working wardrobe. Casual outfits should be brought for general use. Beachwear, shorts, and slacks are essential for recreational ... [Read More]
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