Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:806 Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Path: world!bzs From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- British West Indies Message-ID: <950825132804_76702.1202_CHN64-1@CompuServe.COM> Precedence: bulk Sender: bzs@world.std.com (daemons) Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Distribution: wstd Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 13:28:04 GMT Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 115 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - British West Indies ============================================================ Montserrat - Public Announcement August 24, 1995 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release Volcanic activity on the British Island dependency of Montserrat has recently increased and is potentially dangerous. U.S. citizens considering travel to Montserrat may wish to contact the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados during normal business hours (8:00AM - 4:00PM) at (809) 431-0225 or the Embassy switchboard, after hours at (809) 436-4950, for information prior to traveling. This replaces the Public Announcement dated August 18, to provide updated information about volcanic activity on the island of Montserrat. British West Indies - Consular Information Sheet December 23, 1994 Country Description: These islands are British dependencies and are moderately developed. Tourist facilities are widely available. Entry Information: For tourist stays of up to three months, U.S. citizens need proof of U.S. citizenship, photo identification, an onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. For further information concerning entry requirements for the islands of the British West Indies, travelers may contact the Embassy of the United Kingdom, 3100 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel: (202) 462-1340, or the nearest British consulate in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York or San Francisco. Medical Facilities: Medical care is generally good, but may not meet U.S. standards. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. In some cases, supplementary medical insurance which includes specific overseas coverage is considered useful. For additional health information, travelers can contact the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559. Crime Information: Petty street crime occurs. Valuables left unattended on beaches are subject to theft. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport overseas should be reported to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. A birth certificate and/or driver's license generally cannot be replaced outside of the United States. U.S. citizens can refer to the Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" which provides useful information on guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling abroad. Both this pamphlet and "Tips for Travelers to the Caribbean" are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402. Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use and trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences and fines. Civil Aviation Oversight: In June 1992, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration assessed the civil aviation authority for Montserrat and Anguilla as in compliance with international aviation safety oversight standards for Organization of Eastern Caribbean States' carriers operating to and from the U.S. However, during its assessment, the FAA noted that Organization of Eastern Caribbean States' operations to destinations other than the U.S. are not provided a similar level of safety oversight. For further information, travelers may contact the Department of Transportation at 1-800-322-7873. Embassy Location/Registration: Several U.S. embassies in the Caribbean share responsibility for the islands of the British West Indies: Anguilla - Bridgetown, Barbados (809) 436-4950 (there is also a U.S. Consular Agency for the area in English Harbour, Antigua (809) 463-6531.) British Virgin Islands; (Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, Tortola, Virgin Gorda) - Bridgetown, Barbados (809) 436-4950 (Please see the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet on the British Virgin Islands for these islands. Also, there is a U.S. Consular Agency for the area in English Harbour, Antigua (809) 463-6531.) Cayman Islands - Kingston, Jamaica (809) 929-4850 Montserrat - Bridgetown, Barbados (809) 436-4950 (There is also a U.S. Consular Agency for the area in English Harbour, Antigua (809) 463-6531.) Turks and Caicos - Nassau, Bahamas (809) 322-1181 or 328-2206 U.S. citizens may obtain updated information on travel and security in these areas from the U.S. embassies listed. No. 94-288 This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated September 7, 1994 to add information on the Consular Agency in English Harbour, Antigua. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL: "http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher: gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories