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Frigate Bay is the name of two bays located close together on the island of Saint Kitts. The two bays are located southeast of the capital Basseterre, at the northern end of the isthmus joining the Southeast Peninsula with the rest of the island.

Frigate Bay North is extensively developed, and lies against the rougher Atlantic coast of the island.

Frigate Bay Beach, on the calmer south coast, is a popular beach with Basseterre locals.

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17°16′N 62°41′W / 17.267°N 62.683°W / 17.267; -62.683

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-Intoxicating natural beauty, sunny skies, warm waters, and white sandy beaches combine to make St. Kitts one of the most seductive spots in the Caribbean. Christopher Columbus first spotted St. Kitts in 1493, when it was populated with native tribes, but the Europeans didn't colonize until the British arrived in 1623. Its strategic location and valuable sugar trade led to an advanced and luxurious development that was among the best in the Colonial Caribbean.
-The island is 69 square miles with a population of 31,880. Basseterre is the capital.
-Time
-Atlantic Standard Time throughout the year. 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-4 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is not observed.
-Economy
-Agriculture, tourism, light manufacturing.
-Language Description
-English.
-Currency
-Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD$). U.S. bills are accepted by most stores and businesses and change is given in E.C. currency. U.S. coins are not accepted.
-Exchange Rate
-$1.00 USD = $2.70 XCD
-Banks
-* Credit Union
-* Bank of Nova Scotia
-* First Caribbean International Bank
-* Royal Bank of Canada
-* St. Kitts Nevis-Anguilla National Bank
-* Development Bank of St. Kitts & Nevis
-Banks are open Monday-Thursday 8am-2pm; Friday 8am-4pm. Each bank provides 24 hour ATM services where you can get cash advances from your VISA or MasterCard. You can also withdraw from or check the balance of the primary chequing and savings accounts linked to your bankcard, via the PLUS/Electron or Cirrus/Maestro networks.
-Travel Documents and Entry/Departure Requirements
-Citizens of Canada need only to present proof of citizenship – preferably a passport or birth certificate with the raised seal – in order to enter St. Kitts-Nevis. If the birth certificate is used, it must be accompanied by a government issued photo ID (a drivers licence, for example) showing the same name. Where applicable, documentation of a legal name change (for example, a marriage certificate) must also be presented. Citizens of the United States, however, are required to have passports in order to re-enter that country. As such a valid passport is a required travel document when travelling to the Caribbean.
-Additionally, proof of sufficient funds and a return or onward passage might be required. There is a departure tax of $60 XCD (about $22 USD) payable in cash, or by credit card – Visa or MasterCard – at the airport.
-Please reconfirm travel document requirements with your carrier prior to the commencement of your trip. Also, kindly click here for information regarding the entry/re-entry requirements, as advanced by the United States Department of State. If you would like to apply for a United States Passport now, or if you need to update yours you may click here.
-Phones
-Cable & Wireless (Lime) and Digicel are major telephone service providers in St. Kitts & Nevis. Direct Dialing, Leased Circuits, Internet, Class Services, Voice Mail, Caller ID and other features are currently offered. ISDN and DSL services are also available. The area and country code for St. Kitts is 1-869.
-Emergency Numbers
-Police / Ambulance - 911
-Fire - 333
-Air Ambulance - (869) 465-2801
-JNF General Hospital - (869) 465-2551
-Internet Service
-Internet services are available at all of the hotels, as well as from an Internet Cafes across the city. Broadband connections (DSL & Cable) are also available, as are Web developing and hosting services.
-Radio and Television
-St. Kitts-Nevis is served by ten (10) radio stations, namely -
-ZIZ - 96.0 FM
-BIG WAVE- 96.7 FM
-GOODWILL RADIO - 104.5 FM
-WINN FM - 98.9 FM
-CHOICE FM - 105 FM
-SUGAR CITY ROCK - 90.1 FM
-RADIO ONE - 94.1 FM
-KYSS FM 102.5
-VON Radio 895 AM
-Choice FM 105.3
-The Cable system provides at least 53 Cable TV Channels, including the local broadcasters ZIZ, CNN, ESPN and BBC.
-Electricity
-The domestic market is served by a 230 volt single phase supply. However, a 110 volt supply is available in most hotels.
-Water
-The water is of good quality and suitable for drinking. It is collected from direct precipitation, mountain springs and wells, and is chemically treated for purification. Locally bottled water is also available.
-Health
-There are no particular health concerns associated with St. Kitts. Therefore, special vaccines are usually not required. Modern ambulatory services are available and there are specialists in most fields of medicine. A brand new state of the art hospital was opened in 2003, and emergency 911 services are available.
-Pets
-St. Kitts is quite a pet-friendly island. As such, we have put in place a set of protocols to facilitate those who would like to travel with their pets, specifically cats and dogs. These regulations serve to protect the interests of you, the pet's owner, the destination and, indeed, the pets themselves. Please click here to download the form that must be completed in compliance with the necessary protocols. We look forward to seeing you and your pet exploring St. Kitts.
-What to Wear
-Light summer clothing may be worn all year. Dress is informal, even at elegant hotels and plantation inns, though you may want to dress up a bit for a nice dinner. Nudity is not permitted at any beach. Swim wear or scant clothing should never be worn in towns or villages.
-Tipping Overview
-A 10% service charge is normally included in hotel bills. In restaurants, leave 10%-15%. Tipping taxi drivers is not customary.
-Educated Workforce
-St. Kitts has a labour force of about 22, 000. Unemployment in St. Kitts- Nevis is among the lowest in the Caribbean. According to a survey of the labour force, conducted jointly by the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Government, the rate was confirmed at 4.3%. The country also enjoys a literacy rate of over 98%.
-Religion
-There are a number of different churches on St.Kitts. The predominant religion is the Christian faith. However, there are small Rastafarian, Orthodox and other communities.
-Legal System
-The legal system is based on English Common Law served by a high court of justice, a Court of Appeal and her Majesty's Privy Council in London. St. Kitts has agreed to be included in the Caribbean Court of Appeals Circuit.
 '''Frigate Bay''' is the name of two bays located close together on the island of [[Saint Kitts]]. The two bays are located southeast of the capital [[Basseterre]], at the northern end of the [[isthmus]] joining the [[Southeast Peninsula (Saint Kitts)|Southeast Peninsula]] with the rest of the island.