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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic representation in US:
Ambassador: Ambassador to the United States and the OAS--John Beale
Embassy: 2144 Wyoming Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Telephone: [1] (202) 939-9200
FAX: [1] (202) 332-7467

US diplomatic representation:
Chief of mission: Ambassador: Larry L. Palmer
Embassy: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Building, Broad Street, Bridgetown
Mailing address: P. O. Box 302, Bridgetown; FPO AA 34055
Telephone: [1] (809) 436-4950
FAX: [1] (809) 429-5246

Consulates are in:
Los Angeles
3440 Wilshire Bl., Suite 1207,
Los Angeles, Ca 90010.
(213) 380-2198

Consulates General are in:
Miami
150 Alhambra Ci., Suite 1270,
Coral Gabels, FL 33134.
(305) 442-1994

New York
800 2nd Av., 2nd Floor,
New York, NY 10017.
(212) 867-8435

Embassy and Consulate Web Sites for Barbados
Embassy of the United States of America in Barbados


FOREIGN RELATIONS

U.S.-BARBADOS RELATIONS

The United States and Barbados have had friendly bilateral relations since Barbados' independence from the United Kingdom in 1966. Barbados and U.S. authorities cooperate closely in the fight against narcotics trafficking and other forms of transnational crime. The two countries have signed a mutual legal assistance treaty; an updated extradition treaty covering all common offenses, including conspiracy and organized crime; and a maritime law enforcement agreement.

U.S. Assistance to Barbados

The United States has supported the government's efforts to expand the country's economic base and to provide a higher standard of living for its citizens. U.S. assistance is channeled primarily through multilateral agencies such as the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank, as well as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID's Eastern Caribbean program, which includes Barbados, has focused on promoting economic growth through an improved business and investment climate, helping governments and the private sector compete in the global marketplace, combating HIV/AIDS, and protecting fragile ecosystems. Barbados receives counternarcotics and youth development assistance from the United States under the regional Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) and is eligible to benefit from the U.S. military's exercise-related and humanitarian assistance construction program.

Bilateral Economic Relations

Barbados has an open economy with a marked dependence on imports, 40% of which come from the United States. Barbados is a beneficiary of the U.S. Caribbean Basin Initiative, which aims to facilitate the economic development and export diversification of the Caribbean Basin economies by providing countries with duty-free access to the U.S. market for most goods.

Barbados's Membership in International Organizations

As a small nation, the primary thrust of Barbados' diplomatic activity has been within international organizations. Barbados and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, Organization of American States, Inter-American Development Bank, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization.

Bilateral Representation

The U.S. Ambassador to Barbados is Larry L. Palmer; other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department's Key Officers List.

Barbados maintains an embassy in the United States at 2144 Wyoming Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008 (tel. 202-939-9200).

More information about Barbados is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here:

Department of State Barbados Country Page
Department of State Key Officers List
CIA World Factbook Barbados Page
U.S. Embassy: Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
USAID Barbados Page
History of U.S. Relations With Barbados
Human Rights Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Trafficking in Persons Reports
Narcotics Control Reports
Investment Climate Statements
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics
Export.gov International Offices Page
Travel and Business Information







TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Barbados check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving U.S Driving Permit and International Driving Permit recognized on presentation to local police and payment of Special Registration fee
Currency (BBD) Barbadian Dollar
Electrical 115 Volts
Telephones Country Code 1





The official currency is the Barbados Dollar, but the US and Canadian dollars are widely accepted. The United Nations offers exchange rate information.

Language:
The official language of Barbados is English, but it is often spoken with a Barbadian (or Bajan) lilt or a hint of a British accent.

Population:
The population of Barbados is estimated to be 269,000.

Sailing:
Our Caribbean Sailing Resources page includes lists of upcoming regattas, boat charter information and links to other sailing related sites.

Telecommunications:
The area code is 246, followed by a 7 digit local number.

Transportation:

Buses:
Barbados has a reliable bus system that reaches almost every part of the island. Call the Barbados Tourism Authority for bus schedules.

Taxis:
Taxis are plentiful and run on fixed rates. The average rate is about $16 per hour.

Car Rentals:
The best bet is to take a taxi to your hotel and have your rental car delivered there since delivery to the airport is often slow. Please keep in mind that you must drive on the left.

Weather:
Barbados has a moderate tropical climate which tends to be more dry than some of it's neighboring islands. The average temperature is between 70 to 88 degrees year round. Please visit our Caribbean Weather Page for the latest forecasts and weather news.


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Tobacco....200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco

Liquor.....wine-.75 liter and liquor-.75 liter except-- no foreign rum

Perfume....reasonable for personal use

Cameras....no restrictions

Film.......reasonable for personal use

Gifts......100 bdd maximum value

Agricultural items/currency...refer to consulate

Firearms/ ammunition....prohibited

Permits are needed for animals and plants may be inspected on arrival***

Note:
for certain items it is now possible, on presentation of airline ticket and travel document, to obtain duty-free goods any time from the day of arrival of the country. however, tobacco, alcohol and electronic goods must still be bought under the old system immediately prior to embarkation.



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