Barbados Currency
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USIA, Economic Perspectives, March 1998 -- SubregionalTrading Groups
Seven CARICOM members form the smaller Organization of EasternCaribbean States, which has a common central bank and a commoncurrency, the only such arrangement in the Western Hemisphere. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank issues the Eastern CaribbeanDollar, which is the currency of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica,Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St.Vincent and the Grenadines, and of the British-dependentterritory of Anguilla. ... The General Treaty's original intent was to create a free tradearea among the Central American countries while establishing acommon tariff with nonmember countries. A Permanent Secretaryfor the treaty was established to provide institutional supportfor the integration process. There was also an agreement, signedin 1964, aimed at eventually harmonizing monetary policies andadopting a common currency. ... [Read More]
Antigua and Barbuda (08/04)
Antigua is a member of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). All members of the ECCU share a common currency issued by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB). The ECCB also manages monetary policy, and regulates and supervises commercial banking activities in its member countries. ... Information on travel conditions, visa requirements, currency and customs regulations, legal holidays, and other items of interest to travelers also may be obtained before your departure from a country's embassy and/or consulates in the U.S. (for this country, see "Principal Government Officials" listing in this publication). ... [Read More]
Saint Lucia (10/04)
St. Lucia's economy depends primarily on revenue from banana production and tourism with some input from smallscale manufacturing. There are numerous small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises. Revenue from agriculture has supported the noticeable socioeconomic changes that have taken place in St. Lucia since the 1960s. Eighty percent of merchandise trade earnings came from banana exports to the United Kingdom in the 1960s. In view of the European Union's announced phase-out of preferred access to its markets by Windward Island bananas by 2006, agricultural diversification is a priority. An attempt is being made to diversify production by encouraging the establishment of tree crops such as mangos and avocados. A variety of vegetables are produced for local consumption. Recently, St. Lucia added small computer driven information technology and financial services as development objectives. St. Lucia's leading revenue producers--agriculture, tourism, and smallscale ... [Read More]
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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]
US Department Of State Post Report
The Central Bank of Barbados issues Barbados currency in denominations of $100, $50, $20, $10, $5, and $2 in notes, and in $1, 25˘ 10˘, 5˘, and 1˘ denominations in coins. The Caribbean Currency Authority issues East Caribbean notes in denominations of $100, $20, $10, $5, and $1, and coins in 50˘ 25˘ 10˘, 5˘, 2˘, and 1˘ denominations. ... The monetary unit is the Barbados dollar (BDS$), comprising 100˘, with the exchange rate set at US$1=BDS$2. Most hotels and restaurants on the island accept U.S. currency. The monetary unit in other territories under the Embassy’s jurisdiction is the East Caribbean dollar (EC$), comprising 100˘; the exchange rate is US$1=EC$2.70. Rates seldom fluctuate, but check with the Administrative Section for current exchange rates. Embassy personnel may convert the U.S. dollar freely into both Barbados and East Caribbean currencies when traveling in the region. No restrictions are imposed on importing the U.S. dollar or other foreign currencies. The Barbados Central Bank does place limits on currency exchange transactions. ... [Read More]
Barbados (08/04)
Information on travel conditions, visa requirements, currency and customs regulations, legal holidays, and other items of interest to travelers also may be obtained before your departure from a country's embassy and/or consulates in the U.S. (for this country, see "Principal Government Officials" listing in this publication). ... The U.S. Department of State's Consular Information Program provides Consular Information Sheets, Travel Warnings, and Public Announcements. Consular Information Sheets exist for all countries and include information on entry requirements, currency regulations, health conditions, areas of instability, crime and security, political disturbances, and the addresses of the U.S. posts in the country. Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid travel to a certain country. Public Announcements are issued as a means to disseminate information quickly about terrorist threats and other relatively short-term conditions overseas that pose significant risks to the security of American travelers. Free copies of this information are available by calling the Bureau of Consular Affairs at 202-647-5225 or via the fax-on-demand system: 202-647-3000. Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings also are available on the Consular Affairs Int ... [Read More]
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