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R 161557Z FEB 06
FM AMEMBASSY BRIDGETOWN
TO RUEADRO/HQ ICE DRO WASHINGTON DC
INFO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 1868

UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 000297 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR DS/CR/CIL 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ASEC OTRA BB SC
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS DE 
LA CRUZ AND FUENTES TO ESCORT DEPORTEE VALENTINE GRAHAM 
A037189311 TO ST. KITTS 
 
REF: 130826Z FEB 06 
 
¶1.   Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for 
ICE Officers Eduardo De La Cruz and Jose Fuentes to 
escort criminal Valentine Graham #A037189311 to St. 
Kitts on February 23, 2006. RSO understands that 
escorting officers will be return to U.S. on evening 
flight departing on February 23, 2006. 
 
¶2.  Embassy RSO has notified St. Kitts authorities of 
the details of the visit. Understand that further 
Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any 
questions, please contact Sean A. Nedd at Embassy 
Bridgetown Tel:(246) 436-4950, x2430 or Fax: 1 246/430- 
3747, E-mail: Neddsa@state.gov. For 24-hour contact 
please access the embassy number and extension 2210. 
 
¶3.  Unfortunately, post's resources do not allow us the 
flexibility to meet and assist visitors at the airport. 
However, Customs and Immigration are visitor-friendly. 
The exchange rate is approximately $2.70 EC for $1 USD. 
U.S. currency, traveler's checks, and credit cards are 
routinely and widely accepted here. 
 
¶4.   Entry  requirements:  A  valid  U.S.  passport  is 
required  to  enter St. Kitts. No visa is  required  if 
your   stay  is  under  six  months,  including   those 
travelers   arriving   with  diplomatic   or   official 
passports.  For  further  information,  travelers   may 
contact  the Embassy St. Kitts in Washington, 3216  New 
Mexico  Avenue, NW 20016 TEL 202-686-2636 FAX  202-686- 
¶5740. 
 
¶5.  Departure tax for St. Kitts is $50.00 EC or $19.00 
USD.  Individuals traveling on Diplomatic Passports are 
exempt from this departure tax. 
 
¶6.  The following is general information pertaining to 
security and health considerations throughout the 
Eastern Caribbean: 
 
SECURITY 
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In the Eastern Caribbean, foot travel outside of well- 
established tourist areas is not generally recommended, 
especially at night.  Be vigilant when using public 
telephones or ATM facilities near roadsides or quiet 
areas.  As in many U.S. metropolitan areas, wearing 
expensive jewelry, carrying expensive objects, or 
carrying large amounts of cash should be avoided. 
Visitors should also safeguard valuables while at the 
beach.  While hotels are generally safe, many visitors 
have experienced loss of unattended items.  Hotel 
burglaries are not uncommon and all valuables should be 
locked in room safes. 
 
HEALTH INFORMATION 
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In Barbados, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent, the major 
health threat is dengue fever, transmitted by the Aedes 
Aegypti mosquito.  Persons should therefore protect 
themselves with insect repellent.  There is also a 
growing incidence of HIV/AIDS.  The Eastern Caribbean 
enjoys clean and safe drinking water.  Only routine 
boosters for immunizations, i.e., Tetanus, Diphtheria, 
Pertussis and oral polio vaccine are required when 
traveling to this region.  It takes several weeks to 
become accustomed to the heat and humidity.  Prolonged 
exposure to the sun, without protection, causes 
sunburn, and may ultimately result in sun-damaged skin 
or even skin cancer.  Sunscreen or sunblock should be 
used for protection.  Barbados has the best medical 
facilities of all the islands of the Eastern Caribbean, 
and most of the medical specialties have practitioners 
here. 
 
KRAMER