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CURRENCY
The of cial currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (EC$). One US dollar is usually changed at around EC$2.60. However, as the Caribbean is an area of strong American in uence, you can also use US currency.
ELECTRICITY
The electricity supply is mainly 110V, with some exceptions for 220V so be careful when plugging in your appliances. Sockets are American style, with two slots side by side for 110V and two slots one above the other for the 220V current.
TELEPHONE
The dialling code for Antigua is 1-268. To call Europe dial 011 plus the country code. To call North America and the Caribbean islands dial 1 plus the country code. Three companies offer mobile telecommunication in Antigua: Digicel, Flow, and Inet Mobile. Visitors can visit their of ces in St. John’s and purchase a SIM card to make and receive local and international calls.
Digicel stores can be found on Market Street in St. John’s and in Friar’s Hill Road. Flow is on Market Street and at Wood’s Centre, Friar’s Hill Road. Inet Mobile on the corner of High St. and Independence Ave, St. John’s.
Of ce hours are generally Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm.
POSTAL SERVICES
The post of ce is located in Long Street. Opens Mon - Thurs., 8.15 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4 pm, while on Fridays it stays open until 5 pm. Other post of ces can be found at the airport, at Woods Centre and in English Harbour (Nelson’s Dockyard). For packages you can use Federal Express, in High Street, St. John’s T. 462-3339, or in English Harbour c/o Group Island Yacht Services, Dockyard Drive T. 562-9218 or DHL, Thames Street, St John’s, T 462-2034.
Keep Antigua clean
with Adoptacoastline
Adoptacoastline is an NPO founded by artist, Jennifer Meranto, to encourage stewardship of
coastlines where birds and turtles nest. These creatures are negatively impacted by trash and marine debris and Adoptacoastline helps organise cleanups on some of the unpopulated coastlines and mangroves where rubbish washes ashore daily. Visitors may participate in cleanups, follow the cleanups online, purchase a piece of art that helps the effort or adopt a coastline with a donation that keeps a beach clean and funds a bin, bags and collecion. T 764-8035
www.adoptacoastline.com
RECYCLING
Antigua recycles plastics, bottles, aluminium soda/beer cans and batteries. Look for the number in the triangle on the bottom of the plastic container and if it’s a 1 or 2 (mainly water and soda bottles) it’s recyclable. There is a recycling facility near the airport at Roberts Industrial Complex, Cassada Gardens, St. Johns. Please contact the National Solid Waste Management Authority for further info: 562-1348 / 562-2021
Email: NSWMA@candw.ag.
INSURANCE COMPANIES
Anjo Insurances
Woods Centre, St. John’s, Falmouth, Jolly Harbour - anjo_ ins@candw.ag
T 726 4768 - 480 3050/3093
See page 94 for more info.
Caribbean Alliance Insurance
St. John’s T. 484 2900
Falmouth Harbour T. 484 2967/68 www.caribbeanalliance.com
Offers the highest service standards. Our many years of experience helps us to guide you through the process of buying appropriate, competitively priced coverage for your home, possessions, vehicle, business or boat and then settling any claims that may arise in a professional manner. Caribbean Alliance Insurance is Rated A (Excellent) Stable by A. M. Best, the highest rating given to any insurance company in the Caribbean.
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