Ins & Outs of Grenada

FAST FACTS  127 INS Currency Electricity PotableWater Eastern Caribbean Dollar International currency code: XCD EC$2.67 = US$1 US Dollars and major credit cards accepted. Some smaller retailers will only accept cash. in reliable supply 220/240 volt 50 cycle is collected from rainwater and springs. Standard plug Pack an adaptor 110 volt devices need a transformer safe todrink Bottled mineral water is widely available at groceries and restaurants Airports | Departure Tax Maurice Bishop International Airport is located on the island’s southernmost peninsula, Point Salines, in St George, with international flights from USA, Canada, UK, Germany and several Caribbean islands. Lauriston Airport in Carriacou connects the island to Grenada and Union Island (St Vincent & the Grenadines). Departure tax is included in all airline fares, including small domestic flights to Carriacou. The Government Grenada is a Constitutional Monarchy Queen Elizabeth II Head of State Governor General Queen’s Representative Dr Cecile La Grenada Prime Minister Head of Government Dr The Right Hon. Keith Mitchell 7.Feb.74 Day of Independence Climate &Geography Grenada is a volcanic island with a lush mountainous interior and sheltered indented Leeward coastline. Carriacou and Petite Martinique are drier, low-lying islands with shrubland. 26 ° C 840m (2,760’) Average yearly daytime temperature coolest nov-feb Highest point: Mount St. Catherine grenada carriacou petite martinique 120 m2 / 310 km2 13 m2 / 34 km2 486 acres / 194 hectares Immigration Visitors to Grenada must present: 1. A valid passport (at least 6 months) 2. Address and contact details for accommodation 3. Sufficient funds for the duration of their stay Visas are not required for citizens of the USA, UK, EU, Japan and Caribbean countries. Contact your nearest Embassy for the full list of countries requiring a visa. Work visas are issued by the Ministry of Labour. Telecommunications Phone cards and data plans available islandwide Fibre optic digital telephone system internet • cellular 1-473 + local 7 digit number International Direct Dialing (IDD) service is available Official Ports of Entry Ports are operated by the Grenada Ports Authority Call (473) 440-7678 grenada St George’s, Prickly Bay, Grenville, St David’s carriacou Hillsborough Tyrell Bay Cruise ship terminal, St George’s Main Port, St George’s