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FAO

Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission
Ninth Session
WECAFC - Lesser Antilles Fisheries Committee
Sixth Session
Castries, Saint Lucia, 27-30 September 1999
INFORMATION NOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS


VENUE

National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Conference Centre, Waterfront, Castries.

REGISTRATION AND OPENING CEREMONY

Registration will take place at the Venue of the Meeting from 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. on Monday, 27 September 1999. The Opening Ceremony will also be at the Venue and will start at 9: 30 a.m.

LANGUAGES

The official languages of the Session are English, French and Spanish.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

The following hotels which are located in Rodney Bay have agreed to provide accommodation for delegates:

Pool US$153.00 plus 10% service charge and 8% Government tax.
Superior US$165.25 plus 10% service charge and 8% Government tax.
Deluxe US$ 182.50 plus 10% service charge and 8% Government tax.
All rates are single/double occupancy. Third person in the room US$45.


US$70.80 per night plus 10% service charge and 8% Government tax. Includes breakfast, single or double occupancy.

Standard US$80.00 plus 10% service charge and 8% Government tax.
Deluxe US$95.00 plus 10% service charge and 8% Government tax.
Junior Suites (Upper floor) US$105.00 plus 10% service charge and 8% Government tax.
Junior Suites (Lower Suites)US$110.00 plus 10% service charge and 8% Government tax.
Rates include breakfast, single or double occupancy. Third person US$35.00 per person per day.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Hotel reservations should be made as early as possible, directly with the hotel of your choice. Please forward a copy of your reservation to the Liaison Office in St. Lucia which will confirm your reservation with the respective hotel.

HEALTH CERTIFICATION

Immunisation is not required unless coming from an infected area.

FLIGHTS/TRAVEL

St. Lucia has two airports: Hewanorra International Airport at Vieux Fort and George F.L. Charles Airport near Castries. British Airways, Air Jamaica, Air Canada, and BWIA provide international flights. George F.L. Charles just outside Castries is served by LIAT, BWIA, Air Martinique, American Eagle, Helenair, and Eagle Air. Valid passports are required for all visitors, except US and Canadian citizens who possess valid return tickers and ID and stay for less than six months.

Delegates should make every effort to arrive at George F.L. Charles since Hewanorra Airport is on the south of the island, approximately one hour by taxi. In this regard, where feasible and cost-effective, connections via San Juan, Puerto Rico on American Eagle (3 flights per day) should be considered or via Barbados or Trinidad and Tobago on LIAT, Helenair or BWIA.

VISAS

Visas are not required for citizens of the US or Commonwealth countries, or where there is agreement for exemption between the home country and St. Lucia. If in doubt, check with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your country.

BANKING AND EXCHANGE RATE

The currency of St. Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar which is linked to the US Dollar at the exchange rate of US$1 to EC$ 2.65 approximately. US Dollars are readily accepted throughout the island. Most hotels will exchange reasonable amounts of foreign currency, and there are change bureaux throughout the island.

CLIMATE

From June to November the day temperature is approximately 23-29�C. June to August is the hottest period.

ELECTRICITY

220 Volts AC, 50 cycles.

AIRPORT TAX

There is a Departure Tax of EC$35.00 approximately for all passengers leaving the island.

TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT

Delegates will be met at the airport (Hewanorra or George F.L. Charles) providing they inform the National Liaison Office of their flight details (flight number, date, time) at least one week prior to the start of the meeting.

Taxi fare from Hewanorra Airport to the hotels in Castries is approximately EC$120.00 and from George F.L. Charles EC$40.00 approximately.

TRANSPORTATION TO MEETING VENUE

Delegates will be provided with transportation from their hotel to the meeting venue, NIS Conference Centre, and back in the evenings.

NATIONAL LIAISON OFFICER

The Chief Fisheries Officer
Department of Fisheries
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
and the Environment
Castries, St. Lucia
Tel: (758) 452-6172/453-1456
Fax: (758) 452-3853
E-mail: [email protected]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For additional information, you can contact:

Mr Bisessar Chakalall
Regional Fishery Officer/Secretary of WECAFC
FAO Sub-Regional Office for the
Caribbean
6th Floor, Tom Adams Financial Centre
P.O. Box 631 - C
Bridgetown, Barbados
Tel no: (246) 426-7110
Fax no: (246) 427-6075
E-mail: [email protected]