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US Department Of State Post Report
According to the 2000 Census, only 969 people reside within Hamilton Corporation limits. However, Hamilton is the island's business center and its daytime population swells to about 14,000. The city's main attractions are the restaurants, shops, and department stores along Front Street, which faces the busy quayside of Hamilton's harbor. While the city's low, pastel-colored traditional buildings are giving way on many streets to international-style low-rise business buildings with few Bermudian architectural grace notes, the town still retains a basically British-colonial appearance. When viewed from across the harbor, the towers of the new ACE and XL insurance buildings, City Hall, the Bermuda Cathedral, and the parliament building dominate Hamilton's skyline. The last contains the chambers of the House of Assembly and Supreme Court. Nearby on Front Street is the Cabinet Building, which houses the Senate chamber and the offices of the Premier and his staff. Government House, the ... [Read More]
Tips for Travelers to the Caribbean
Hamilton, BERMUDA ... Tips for Travelers to Russia and the Newly Independent States Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Please check with the Government Printing Office for more information. The following publications may be ordered for 50 cents each from the Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO 81009; tel: 719-948-4000. General entry and v ... [Read More]
(D) The Caribbean
As in past years, in 2001, the aging and cranky reverse osmosis unit used to purify drinking water and wash water for the engines of the USCG helicopters needed frequent and expensive NAS-funded repairs. The NAS is studying whether to completely replace the unit in 2002. The five OPBAT modular housing units (entirely funded by NAS in1991) require continuing maintenance, repair, and equipment replacement due to the corrosive salt air and tropical weather. In 2001, the NAS funded repairs to the septic tank system at OPBAT Matthew. USCG and DEA evaluations indicate that the deteriorating housing units and the septic tank system now need to be completely replaced. The NAS is studying whether to replace the DEU/TCI Police housing in 2002. ... [Read More]
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