Barbados Culture
Barbados (08/04)
Agriculture (4% of GDP): Sugar accounts for 2.4% of GDP and 80% of arable land. ... The ruling BLP was decisively returned to power in May 2003 elections, winning 23 seats in the Parliament with the DLP gaining seven seats. The Prime Minister, Owen Arthur, who also serves as Minister of Finance and Minister of Culture, has given a high priority to economic development and diversification. The main opposition party, the DLP, is led by Sen. Clyde Mascoll, who was elected President of the DLP in 2001, as part of a party reorganization. ... [Read More]
11/28/00: White Conference on Culture and Diplomacy
Mr. Francis Hodsoll, Hodsoll & Associates, Board Member, Center for Arts and Culture ... H.E. Mia Amor Motley, M.P., Minister of Education, Youth Affairs and Culture, Barbados ... Ms. Allison Bernstein, Vice President of Education/Media/Arts & Culture Programs, Ford Foundation ... [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 2½” 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]
U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua
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U.S. Embassy websites - US Dept of State
USINFO delivers information about current U.S. foreign policy and about American life and culture. This site ... [Read More]
U.S. Embassy, Bridgetown, Main Page
111111Q Visa: Participants in international cultural exchange programs for111111the purpose of providing practical training, employment and the sharing of111111history, culture and traditions of one’s home country. ... 111111H2A Visa: Temporary or seasonal agriculture workers. ... [Read More]
Foreign Commercial Services, U.S. Embassy, Bridgetown
1 The Humphrey Program brings accomplished mid-career professionals from developing countries to the United States for study and related practical professional experiences. Fellows are nominated by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, based on their potential for national leadership. By providing these future leaders and policymakers with a shared experience of U.S. society and culture and current U.S. approaches to the fields in which they work, the program intends to provide a basis for lasting, productive ties between Americans and their professional counterparts in other countries. Thus the Humphrey Program fosters an exchange of knowledge and mutual understanding through which the U.S. joins in a significant partnership with developing countries. This program is not designed to lead to a degree. Rather, Fellows pursue tailored study programs at ... [Read More]
St. Kitts & Nevis
More detailed information on roads and traffic safety can be obtained from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Environment, Bay Road, Pelican Mall, P.O. Box 132, Basse Terre, St. Kitts, telephone (869) 647-8970. For specific information concerning St. Kitts and Nevis driving permits, vehicle inspection, road tax and mandatory insurance, contact the St. Kitts and Nevis national tourist organization offices in New York via the Internet at http://www.interknowledge.com/stkitts_nevis . ... [Read More]
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