Barbados Car Rental
Consular Section > American Citizen Services > Traffic Safety
Rental car agencies provide roadside assistance to their clients as a condition of the rental contract. Cuban authorities may prohibit drivers of rental cars who are involved in accidents from leaving the country, even if they are injured and require medical evacuation, until all claims associated with an accident are settled. Travelers should not permit unauthorized persons to drive the rental vehicle. Automobile renters are provided telephone numbers to call in Havana or in other places where they might be motoring; agencies respond as needed with tow trucks and/or mechanics. A similar service is available to foreigners resident in Cuba who insure cars with the National Insurance Company. ... [Read More]
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Grenada’s major road network has improved greatly since 1984, although rebuilding of some major roads remains incomplete. Secondary roads in Grenada are often in poor condition and not well maintained. Potholes are numerous; moreover, roads are narrow and steep. Traffic moves on the left and no speed limits are posted. Public transportation is inadequate for the needs of Mission personnel. Bring a small, right-hand-drive car. Manual transmissions are more easily and cheaply serviced. Some English and Japanese cars are sold locally but no American makes are available. Prices for Japanese cars are lower, so if you are considering purchasing a new car, wait and buy one in Grenada. Fewer options are available than for the same cars manufactured elsewhere. Specially ordered car air-conditioners cost US$1,000 and more. ... [Read More]
M) Money Laundering and Financial Crimes
Nicaragua is a party to the 1988 UN Drug Convention, and has signed but not yet ratified the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. Nicaragua is a member of the Organization of American States Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (OAS/CICAD) Experts Group to Control Money Laundering. Nicaragua has signed the Central American Treaty for the Prevention and Repression of Money and Asset Laundering Related to Illicit Activities Connected with Drug Trafficking and Related Crimes. Nicaragua was suspended from the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) because of a lack of participation with that organization since signing the CFATF MOU in 1996. ... [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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Parents may contact the Andrew Fleck Child Care Services, 700 Industrial Avenue, Ottawa, (613) 736–5355 and speak with the Intake and Referral Coordinator. Andrew Fleck is a government-funded, nonprofit organization that provides information on child care services for all children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. They should be contacted for anything having to do with child care, including daycare facilities throughout the area, licensed home care, and support services for special needs children. Although parents are still responsible for locating daycare or the appropriate educational facility for their special needs child, Andrew Fleck can provide necessary support staff and/or equipment and training in order to have the special needs child fully integrated into the facility. Note: The Community Liaison Office has additional updated information (2001) that is available to all Mission personnel. [Read More]
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All vehicles operating in the Czech Republic must carry Third Party Liability Insurance. Vehicles not registered in the Czech Republic must carry liability insurance. If an unregistered vehicle is transported via car carrier then third liability insurance is not needed, but if an unregistered vehicle is driven into the Czech Republic, the car must have liability insurance (green card). ... Compact or smaller cars are preferred because of narrow city streets, fuel economy, and resale value. Any standard make car is suitable. Cobblestone streets and poor secondary roads are common and can be hard on a vehicle’s suspension. Post personnel have a mix of American, Asian, and European cars, which may be shipped to post at government expense. Service facilities for most makes of European and Asian cars are adequate. In addition, there are at least three facilities in Prague that can service many U.S.-made, U.S.-model cars that are not sold in Europe. ... [Read More]
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Resale values and demands for imported cars has been good, but is declining. Departing personnel have thus far not encountered problems selling their cars (except LHD), though they are no longer commanding top prices. Continuing trade liberalization of import rules is narrowing the price gap between locally-purchased and imported cars, even those imported duty-free. To avoid paying import duty & taxes on re-sale, cars purchased duty and tax free must have been registered in country for two or more years, and the owner must have been in the country for two years, or the car must be sold to another person with duty-free privileges. Consequently, personnel with 2-year assignments may find it difficult to sell their vehicles upon departure. (See “Customs and Duties” for the Embassy's policy on personally owned vehicles.) ... [Read More]
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North American Airlines has advised that they will accept pets for carriage both in the cabin and in the holds of the aircraft. Pets are defined as dogs, cats and birds. Carriage of pets in the cabin is limited to domestic dogs and cats and the pets must be small enough to be carried in a pet container, which can be stowed under the seat. Outer dimensions of the cage should not exceed 18 inches by 14 inches by 8 inches. No birds are allowed in the cabin. Pets carried in the hold should be comfortably secured in their cages. The shipper of the pets is required to comply with the local regulations of customs and the Ministry of Agriculture (Veterinary division) regarding the export of the pets. Additionally the requirements for acceptance of the pets at JFK/New York should be met. The charge for the carriage of pets whether in the cabin or hold is U.S. dollars 75.00 per pet. The airline should be notified as early as possible of the i ... [Read More]
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Inexpensive public bus service covers nearly all the island. However, buses are not air‑conditioned and are overcrowded during rush hours and on Saturdays when people go to market. Independently owned minivans operate unscheduled at low cost and breakneck speed, with a minimum of regulation. Taxis are available in population centers and at most hotels. Regional TransportationLast Updated: 11/28/2003 9:08 AM Daily flights are available to Miami, New York and through San Juan to other U.S. cities. Travel from the U.S. to the Caribbean is expensive, particularly in the high season — mid‑December to mid‑April. Airfares within the Caribbean are fixed year round and are more reasonable. Several local travel agents offer moderately priced packages over holiday weekends a ... [Read More]
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