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Country Information
Netherlands Antilles
Medical Care. Medical care is generally good, but may
be limited in more remote areas.
General Information. The Netherlands Antilles are autonomous
parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands Antilles
include the islands of Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St. Eustatius (also
known as Statia), and St. Maarten.
Insurance for Rented Aquatic/Land Vehicles. Caution should
be exercised when renting motorized aquatic and land vehicles.
Renters should note the insurance underwriter and the amount of
deductible that they would be responsible for in case of an accident.
(When accidents occur, the renter is often charged exorbitant
charges against his/her credit card for repairs or replacement
of the vehicle.)
Crime Information . Petty street crime and armed robbery,
including shooting of the victims, are increasing.
St. Kitts and Nevis
Medical Care. Medical care is limited.
Crime Information. Petty street crime occurs. Valuables
left unattended on beaches are subject to theft.
St. Lucia
Medical Care. Medical care is limited.
Crime Information . Petty street crime occurs. Valuables
left unattended on beaches are subject to theft.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Medical Care. Medical care is limited.
Crime Information . Petty street crime occurs. Valuables
left unattended on beaches are subject to theft.
Trinidad and Tobago
Medical Care. Medical care is limited.
Drug Penalties. Drug laws are severe and strictly enforced
in Trinidad and Tobago. Possession of even small amounts of narcotics
can result in lengthy jail sentences and expensive fines. The
penalty for carrying narcotics into or out of the country is five
to 15 years imprisonment with no possibility of parole.
Crime Information . Violent crime, including murder,
is on the rise. While crime is significantly lower in Tobago,
travelers may wish to avoid traveling alone.
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