Bermuda High
US Department Of State Post Report
Almost all of the island's food supply is imported. With transportation costs and import duties, all consumer goods on the island cost much more than in the US. A limited number of vegetables, bakery goods, honey, fresh milk, eggs, meat, ice cream, and fish are produced locally but are just as, and sometimes more, expensive. As of March 2004, post's cost of living allowance was 60%, one of the highest in the world. Nonetheless, there are several US-style supermarkets on the island, including one that specializes in high end, organic and gourmet foodstuffs, although the selection is not as large or as reliable. Grocery store shelves can be rather bare for several days before the arrival of the weekly container ship. Some grocery stores do ship in some of their goods for sale via air cargo. ... [Read More]
Bermuda (10/04)
Bermuda has enjoyed steady economic prosperity since the end of World War II, although the island experienced a mild recession in 2001-02, paralleling the recession in the U.S. Bermuda enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the world. Its economy is based primarily upon international business and tourism. The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) estimated that those two sectors represented 75% of the total balance of payments current account receipts of foreign exchange in the first three quarters of 2003. However, the role of international business in the economy is expanding, whereas that of tourism is contracting. ... [Read More]
Guidelines for Producing High Quality Photographs for U.S. Travel Documents
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Worldwide Caution Public Announcement
This Public Announcement is being updated to remind U.S. citizens of the continuing threat of terrorist actions and anti-American violence against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated September 10, 2004 and expires on September 7, 2005. The Department of State is deeply concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad, as well as the potential for demonstrations and violent actions against ... [Read More]
Benefits for Students & Teachers
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Digital Photography and Printing
If digital printers are used to produce passport and visa photographs in lieu of conventional photographic processes, the photographs produced must be high quality and photo-like in appearance. Certain types of digital printers such as — inkjet and dye sublimation — can be used to produce high-quality passport and visa photos. Inkjet printers deposit multi-colored ink onto photographic print paper. Dye sublimation printers use heat, applied to a multi-colored ribbon or film, to release a dye that is transferred onto photographic print paper. These two types of printers, when used with compatible print paper that produces high ... [Read More]
Liberia
March 03, 2005 This Travel Warning is being issued to update security information on Liberia. The Department of State urges American citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel to Liberia. This supersedes the Travel Warning of July 30, 2004. Overall, the situation in Liberia is improving slowly, but the country has suffered from years of instability and conflict. Political and social tensions remain high and could result in renewed but sporadic violence and instability. By most measures, ... [Read More]
Yemen
May 06, 2005 This Travel Warning is being issued to warn U.S. citizens to defer non-essential travel to Yemen due to the high security threat, even though the authorized departure for non-emergency personnel and family members of U.S. Embassy personnel has been lifted. This supersedes the Travel Warning for Yemen issued April 8, 2005. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer non-essential travel to Yemen. The security threat to all U.S. citizens in Yemen rema ... [Read More]
Middle East Update Public Announcement
This Public Announcement is being updated to alert Americans to ongoing security concerns in the region. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This Public Announcement supersedes the Public Announcement issued on November 11, 2004, and expires on September 13, 2005. The Department of State continues to warn of the possibility for violent actions against U.S. citizens and inter ... [Read More]
Central Asia Public Announcement
This Public Announcement is being issued to alert Americans to ongoing security concerns and the potential for terrorist actions in Central Asia. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This Public Announcement expires on October 28, 2005. ... [Read More]
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