Bank Of Bermuda
Israel, the West Bank and Gaza
June 20, 2005 This travel warning is being issued to update information on travel restrictions for U.S. government personnel in the West Bank and to reiterate threats to American citizens and interests in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. It supersedes the Travel Warning issued April 7, 2005. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to carefully weigh the necessity of their travel to Israel in light of the risks noted below. The Department also urges U.S. citizens to de ... [Read More]
Israel, the West Bank and Gaza
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: The State of Israel is a parliamentary democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available. Travelers may visit the website of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism for tourist information at http://www.goisrael.com/. Israel occupied the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, and East Jerusalem as a result of the 1967 War. Pursuant to negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, an elected Palestinian Authority now exercises jurisdiction in parts of Gaza and the West Bank. Palestinian Authority police are responsible for keeping order in those areas and the Palestinian Authority exercises a range of civil functions. The division of responsibilities and jurisdiction in the West Bank and Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian Authority is complex. Definitive ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Three banks offer consumer services in Bermuda - Bank of Bermuda (member HSBC), Butterfield Bank, and Capital G. Their head offices are located in Hamilton. These banks exchange US and Bermuda dollars at the official rate and honor checks and money orders, including those drawn on American banks. Consulate General staff members may open a savings account and/or a personal checking account at any bank. ... The number of flights servicing Bermuda increased in 2004 following government efforts to improve tourist access to the island. Daily flights are available between Bermuda and a number of US cities, including New York, Newark, Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, and Charlotte. Seasonal flights operate to Chicago, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale and Halifax. Good non-stop services also connect Bermuda with London five days a week and Toronto daily. Washington National and Baltimore-Washington International Airports are about 2 hours away by direct flight. Passengers on the many flights to the US are pre-cleared by US Customs and Border Protection officials at Bermuda's airport, arriving at domestic terminals on the mainland. British Airways and Air Canada are the only non-American carriers serving Bermuda, although a new Spanish charter flight from Cuba will begin operating fortnightly in 2004. All the airlines servicing Bermuda have regular "seat sales" duri ... [Read More]
Current Travel Warnings
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Bermuda (10/04)
An estimated 7,500-8,000 U.S. citizens live in Bermuda, many of them employed in the international business community. There also are a large number of American businesses incorporated in Bermuda, although no actual figures are available. Despite the trend of American businesses moving to Bermuda or other offshore jurisdictions to escape U.S. taxes, Bermuda maintains that the island is not a "tax haven" and that it taxes both local and foreign businesses equally. ... Bermuda enacted the Investment Business Act (IBA) in 1998 to regulate the island's financial services industry. In response to international directives, the government passed the Investment Business Act 2003 to further refine its terms. The act creates a balance between government regulation on the one hand and the competitive needs of Bermuda's most important industry--international business--on the other hand. By updating its regulatory framework, Bermuda has enhanced its reputation globally as an international standard-bearer. In return, international businesses registered in Bermuda are recognized as having met or surpassed the most stringent international criteria. ... [Read More]
Passport Fees
Non-Refundable Age 16 and older: The passport fee is $55. The security surcharge is $12. The execution fee is $30. The total is $97. Under Age 16: The passport fee is $40. The security surcharge is $12. The execution fee is $30. The total is $82. Note: When applying at one of the thousands of des ... [Read More]
Advance Fee Business Scams
Identifying A Business Scam Each week, many U.S. embassies and consulates deal with "scams." The scam artists seek businesspeople and common people alike. Many of those scammed experience significant loss, ranging from thousands to millions of dollars. [Read More]
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