Location: Caribbean
Local Time: GMT-4
Capital City: Roseau
Population: 72,000
Area: 750357,021 square km, 290 square miles.
Language(s): English, local French Patois & Creole
Dialling Code: 1 767
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 999
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the left. International Driving Permit recommended, temporary Visitors Permit available on presentation of National licence (fee USD 12) valid for 1 month. Drivers must be 18 years or older and have at least 2 years driving experience
Electricity: 220/240V AC 50Hz
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: XCD: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Coins: XCD: 1. Cents: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques:
Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1400 Mon-Thur, 0800-1600 Fri, First Caribbean International Bank 0800-1500 Mon-Thur, 0800-1700 Fri
Office: 0800-1300 & 1400-1700 Mon, 0800-1300 & 1400-1600 Tue-Fri (Government offices)
Shops: 0800-1300 & 1400-1600 Mon-Fri, 0800-2000 Sat, 0900-1600 Sun
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : Boxing Day
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in English, not many executives speak a second language. In business an informal attitude prevails. On social occasions dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years. It is advisable to ask for permission before taking photographs of local persons
Tipping: Service charges are usually included in the bill, if so tips are not necessary, however where there is no service charge, tips are around 10%. Taxis do not expect tips
