st kitts - west indies/voyage guide/useful informations

CREDIT CARDS	TELEPHONE	COUNSELING - HOTLINES	TELEPHONE
Lost or stolen credit card	01 54 42 12 12
METEO	TELEPHONE	Medical Centres	465-1498
Meteorological Office	465-9122	Red Cross Headquarters	465-1361
National Hurricane Center Miami	001 3052294425	Drugs Help
EMMERGENCIES	TELEPHONE	SERVICE CALLS	TELEPHONE
Police	911	International Call Booking	0 or 0+
Electricity department Day	465-2000	Local Directory Enquiries	411*
Electricity department Evening	465-2013	International Directory Enquiries	412
Fire	333	Fault Reports	611
Police Information	707	Bill Enquiries Complaints	811
JNF General Hospital	465-2551

		For your best friend
		Veterinary clinic	465-9849

OTHER INFORMATIONS	OTHER INFORMATIONS
Language: English is the official languages in the Island.	Ferrys There are 4 Inter-Island ferries that operae between St. Kitts and Nevis: MV Caribe Queen - MV Sea Hustler Carie Breeze - MV Caribe Surf
Water Sea-water tratment plants provide safe and good water	Electricity: 110 V, 60 Hz
Moving around the Island A minibus service is available on the main roads of the Island. No set shedule. To catch a bus, signal the driver who will stop for you. If you need a taxi see section: taxis If you wish to rent a car go to: car rental	Currencies: Official currencyis East Caribbean dollars, commonly called "E.C". The exchange rate is very stable, around $2,70 EC per $U1,00US. Most business will accept US currency, but will give back change in E.C