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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in US:
Ambassador: Gillian Bristol
Embassy: 1701 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009
Telephone: [1] (202) 265-2561
Fax: (202) 265-2468

US Diplomatic Representation:
Chief of Mission: Vacant
Embassy: Lance-aux-Epines Main Road, St. George's, Grenada;
Mailing Address: PO Box 54, Saint George's, Grenada, West Indies
Telephone: (473)-444-1173 / 444-1176
Fax: (473)-444-4820

Consulate in:
Houston
3600 S. Gessner Rd. ., Suite 2000
Houston, TX 77063
Ph:(713) 953-9531
Fax: (713) 953-9383
Consulate General in:
New York
820 2nd Av., Suite 900 D,
New York, NY 10017.
(212) 599-0301

Embassy and Consulate Web Sites for Grenada

Consulate General of Grenada in New York


FOREIGN RELATIONS

U.S.-GRENADA RELATIONS

The United States established diplomatic relations with Grenada in 1974 following its independence from the United Kingdom. After obtaining independence, Grenada adopted a modified Westminster parliamentary system based on the British model, which includes a governor general appointed by and representing the British monarch (head of state). In 1979, the opposition staged a coup and established the People’s Revolutionary Government. In 1983, a power struggle within the ruling party resulted in the arrest and execution of the prime minister and several members of his cabinet and the killing of dozens of his supporters by elements of the People’s Revolutionary Army. A U.S.-Caribbean force landed on Grenada in response to an appeal from Grenada's governor general and a request for assistance from other Eastern Caribbean states. U.S. citizens were evacuated, and order was restored.

Grenada has shown a commitment to protecting its democratic traditions and delivering educational and economic opportunities to its citizens, and the United States seeks to strengthen the ties of friendship between the two countries. The United States and Grenada cooperate through partnerships including the Partnership Framework for HIV and AIDS, the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas, and the Caribbean Youth Empowerment Program. The two also cooperate closely in fighting narcotics smuggling and other forms of transnational crime. They have signed a maritime law enforcement treaty, including an overflight/order-to-land amendment; a mutual legal assistance treaty; and an extradition treaty.

The U.S. Ambassador to Grenada is resident in Bridgetown, Barbados. The U.S. Embassy in Grenada is staffed by a Charge d'Affaires and five locally engaged staff who report to the Ambassador in Bridgetown.

U.S. Assistance to Grenada

The U.S. Agency for International Development plays a role in Grenada's development through its office in Bridgetown, Barbados. Peace Corps volunteers in Grenada teach special education, remedial reading, and vocational training and assist with HIV/AIDS work. Grenada receives counter-narcotics assistance from the United States and is eligible to be considered for U.S. military exercise-related construction and humanitarian civic action projects. The United States provides training, equipment, and material to Grenadian security and defense forces, including through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative. Some U.S. military training is provided as well.

Bilateral Economic Relations

Grenada is a beneficiary of the U.S. Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), which grants duty-free entry into the United States for many goods. The CBI aims to facilitate the economic development and export diversification of the Caribbean Basin economies. Grenada is a member of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM). At the 2012 meeting of the U.S.-CARICOM Trade and Investment Council, the parties approved an action agenda outlining priorities for strengthening and deepening the trading relationship.

Grenada's Membership in International Organizations

Grenada and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, Organization of American States, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization.

Bilateral Representation

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

Grenada maintains an embassy in the United States at 1701 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009 (tel: 202-265-2561).

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

Department of State Grenada Page
Department of State Key Officers List
CIA World Factbook Grenada Page
U.S. Embassy: Barbados and Eastern Caribbean
History of U.S. Relations With Grenada
Human Rights Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Narcotics Control Reports
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics
Library of Congress Country Studies (see Caribbean Islands)
Travel and Business Information
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative




TRAVEL ADVISORIES

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


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving TBA
Currency (XCD) East Caribbean Dollar
Electrical 230 Volts
Telephones Country Code 1 473



Time: GMT - 4.

Electricity: 220/240 volts AC, 50Hz.

Telephone: Full IDD service. Country code: 1 473. No area codes are in use. Coin and telephone card payphones are available. Telephone cards can be purchased at the offices of Cable & Wireless Grenada and from other agents.

Climate: Tropical. The dry season runs from January to May. The rainy season runs from June to December. The average temperature is 28°C (82°F).

Required clothing: Tropical lightweights and cool summer clothing.

Food & Drink: Local specialities include seafood and vegetables, calaloo soup, crabs, conches (lambi) and nutmeg ice-cream. Most hotels and restaurants offer international cuisine, serving a large variety of tropical fish and English, Continental, American and exotic West Indian food.
A local company supplies a wide variety of local fruit juices and nectars. The local rum and beer, Carib, is excellent. Bars are stocked with most popular wines and spirits, including various brands of whisky, rum and brandy.

Shopping: Special purchases include leather crafts, jewellery, spices, straw goods, printed cottons and other fabrics. There are a number of duty-free shops selling quality goods from all over the world. A vendors market has now opened close to the Grand Anse Beach with 82 vendors offering various goods and services. Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1600, Sat 0800-1300. Supermarkets are usually open Mon-Sat 0900-1900.

Tipping: A 10 per cent service charge is added by most hotels and restaurants. If no charge is added, it is customary to leave a 10 per cent tip.

Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of EC$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of EC$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

Currency exchange: National Commercial Bank, the Grenada Co-operative Bank, Barclays Bank, Grenada Bank of Commerce and Scotia Bank are all found on the island.

Credit & debit cards: American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and other major cards are accepted by most shops, car hire companies and hotels. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Currency..................No Restrictions

Tobacco..................200 Cigarettes or 50 Cigars or 225 Grams of Tobacco

Liquor.....................1 Litre of Wine or Spirits

Perfume..................Reasonable for Personal Use

Cameras..................No Restrictions

Film.........................Reasonable for Personal Use

Agriculture Items ....Refer to Consulate

Gifts.........................No Duty Free Allowance

Prohibited...............Illicit (narcotic) drugs, arms and ammunition

Note: Licenced firearms must be declared. A local licence can be obtained from the police.



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