Caribbean Trade Council

Caribbean Trade Council
3155 Main Street
Hartford
Connecticut 06120

Tel. (860) 549-4282
Pager(860) 939-9998

Capital: St. John's

Population: 68,000

Island Size: 108 square miles

Electric Current: 110 volt or 220 volt. Mostly 220 but a few hotels have 110. An adapter is a smart travel accessory.

Medical Emergencies: Holberton Hospital in St. John's. Serious emergencies are flown off island.

Time:
Current Time - 10:15 am
Standard time zone: UTC/GMT -4 hours
Daylight Saving Time: No known DST-adjustments

Climate: Average yearly temperature is 81° F. Rain is seldom but heavy at times, averaging 40 inches per year.

Official Language: English.

Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC). U.S. dollars widely accepted.

Telephone: Local area code is 268.

Transportation

Getting There: Served by Air Canada, Air France, Air Jamaica, American Airlines, American Eagle, BWIA, British Airways, Continental, LIAT, Lufthansa.

Entry Documents: Passport and return or ongoing ticket required for entry. Citizens of the U.S. and Canada may enter with a return ticket and one of the following: Passport or original Birth Certificate and a photo I.D. in the form of a valid driver's license.

Airport: V.C. Bird International Airport - less than 5 miles from St. John's.

Departure Tax: $20 U.S.

Driving: On the left - license required available at the airport for US$20.

Local Transportation: Taxis and rental cars should cover your transportation needs. Car rental rates average around $45 US$ per day.

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