Belize Accommodation

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT, APRIL 1993US DEPARTMENT OF STATEBUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS MATTERSDEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLICATION 10047RELEASED APRIL 1993This publication is for sale by the Government Printing Office, Superindendent of Documents. Stock No.: 044-000-02370-9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARYPOLICY AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW FOR 1992April 1, 1993In 1992, despite some setbacks, the international anti-drug effort gained further strength, forcing a highly adaptable international drug trade to shift tactics and operations. Under the leadership of the United States, more countries have joined the battle against the drug trade in earnest. Closer coordination between governments--particularly in training and police enforcement activities-- increasingly effective multilateral action against money laundering and essential and precursor chemicals, as well as continuing reforms of national legal regimes to meet the requirements of the 1988 UN Convention, have kep ... [Read More]

US Department Of State Post Report

When the Embassy is notified of your assignment you will receive a welcome cable with details for making your arrival and accommodations as comfortable and problem-free as possible.  If you do not receive this information, or do not follow the suggested advice, your move will be difficult and stressful.  It is therefore critical that newly-assigned employees advise the Human Resources Office (HRO) or USAID Executive Office (USAID/EXO), as soon as possible of their arrival plans.  Closer to the actual date, incoming employees should send a telegram confirming the date, time, and flight number of their arrival.  Include information on the number of accompanying family members and family pets.  In addition, you should advise your official sponsor or the General Services Office of any special needs that must be met in connection with your arrival. ... [Read More]

US Department Of State Post Report

Commercial banks provide limited banking services; some will sell and redeem dollar or sterling travelers checks and cash personal checks. The Embassy provides accommodation exchange facilities at the Embassy Cashier. ...

Rodeo, Lethem, Southern Guyana. Held every Easter weekend. Plan at least 4 days for a different experience. Local Amerindian and Brazilian cowboy; ride bulls and broncos barefoot. Lots of different events and lots of different foot venues. Drive down in a convoy of vehicles and book your hotel accommodations well in advance. Stay at the Savannah Inn in Lethem. About a 13- hour drive from Georgetown, although you can stay overnight at Annai. From Annai, it is another 3 hours to Lethem. If it has been rainy, the trip can take twice as long. Fly back to Georgetown via TransGuyana Airlines (current price US$100 each way) and arrange to have your car driven back to Georgetown; one night at Rockview Resort (current price: US$75 per person, double occupancy) and then the Savannah Inn at approximately US$18 per night, double occupancy; add meal for an additional US$6-$10. ... [Read More]

United Kingdom Treaty

(b) the exemption provided in this Article, being in respect of articles imported for official or personal use only, does not extend, inter alia, to articles imported as an accommodation to others or for sale or for other commercial purposes. However, articles imported as samples of commercial products solely for display within a consulate, shall not be regarded as excluded from the exemption provided in this Article; ... [Read More]

Money Laundering and Financial Crimes

In October 2000 Vanuatu addressed deficiencies in the regulation of the banking sector by passing the Financial Transaction Recording Act. This law requires financial institutions to identify customers and beneficial owners when establishing business relations or account accommodations. Regulatory agencies in Vanuatu have instituted stricter procedures for issuance of offshore banking licenses and continue to review the status of previously issued licenses. This legislation requires all financial institutions, both domestic and offshore, to report suspicious transactions and to maintain records of all transactions for 6 years, including the identities of the parties involved. Safe harbor provisions are provided under this legislation to all suspicious transactions reported in good faith. ... [Read More]

International Narcotics Control Strategy Reports

US DEPARTMENT OF STATEBUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS MATTERSINTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRAGEGY REPORTAPRIL 1994[DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLICATION 10145] TABLE OF CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYPOLICY AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTS IN 1993 1Political Will and Corruption 3Chemical Controls 4Money Laundering 5Demand Reduction 6United Nations 7Cocaine 8Opium and heroin 9Next Steps 12Methodology 14Status of Potential Worldwide Production 16Cultivation and Production Charts 19UN Convention signatories 22Country Summaries 27FY 1993-1995 FISCAL SUMMARYAND FUNCTIONAL BUDGET 60LEGISLATIVE BASIS FOR THE INCSR 62INTERNATIONAL TRAINING ... [Read More]

M) Money Laundering and Financial Crimes

In February 2001, the Government of Jersey brought into effect the Financial Services (Jersey) Law. This legislation amended the Investment Business (Jersey) Law by extending Jersey’s financial regulations to Jersey’s approximately 300 trust and company services providers. Businesses that provide company administration, trustee, or fiduciary services are subject to the law. Secondly, in the course of providing such services, the person must provide any one of a number of services, such as being a company formation agent, a director, a secretary, the provider of registered office, the provider of accommodation address, or acting as trustee. Under the new law, the FSC can and does visit each business to ensure compliance with Codes of Practice. These Codes of Practice, which are established for investment and trust company businesses, set out the basic principles under which the business should be conducted. They include the requirement that the Island’s anti-money laundering defenses sh ... [Read More]

US Department Of State Post Report

The Belize dollar (Bz$) rate of exchange has remained steady for over 20 years at Bz$2=US$1. U.S. dollars are accepted everywhere. The Embassy provides accommodation exchange facilities. Embassy personnel maintain bank accounts at one of the four banks operating here (Atlantic Bank, Belize Bank, Barclay’s Bank and Scotiabank). Personnel with diplomatic credentials and a letter of request from the Embassy are also allowed an exemption from stamp duties and government banking taxes at all local banks. ... [Read More]