UNODC/HONLAP/40/INF/1
1 September 2016
English only*
Fortieth Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Asia and the Pacific Colombo, 24-27 October 2016*
Information for participants
Meeting Venue
Fortieth Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies (HONLEA), Asia and the Pacific will be held from 24 to 27 October 2016 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Coordination
Host Country: Sri Lanka
National Dangerous Drugs Control Board, 383, Kotte Road, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Tel.: (+94) 112868794, (+94) 112868795, (+94) 112868796 Fax: (+94) 112868791, (+94) 112868792 www.nddcb.gov.lk
UNODC
Secretariat to the Governing Bodies E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Tel.: (+43) 1 26060 4280
Meeting registration
Registration will take place at the entrance of the Lotus Room in a special registration booth on Monday, 24 October 2016, between 8.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.
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To facilitate the registration process, participants are requested to fill in the attached registration form (annex A) and return it to the Secretariat of the Governing Bodies, as soon as possible and by Monday, 14 October 2016, at the latest, either by e-mail at [email protected] and [email protected], or by fax: +43 1 26060 5885.
Opening
The meeting will start on Monday, 24 October 2016, at 10 a.m., in the Lotus Room, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.
Meals
Meals will not be provided. Lunch and refreshment will be available at the cafeterias located on the conference premises.
Accommodation
Participants are advised that special rates have been negotiated for the hotels below and are kindly advised to book directly at the hotels of their choice. When making reservations, participants are advised to communicate to the hotels listed below that they will participate in the Fortieth Meeting of HONLEA Asia and the Pacific. Transportation will be provided to and from the meeting venue for the following hotels by the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board of Sri Lanka. Wi-Fi and breakfast is included in the below hotel rate.
Hotel Single room ($ USD) Double room ($ USD) Contact information
Hotel $125 per night $190 per night Tel.: (+94) 112544544 Galadari + 25.8% City Tax + 25.8% City Tax Website: www.hotelgaladari.lk Address: No. 64, Lotus Rd, Colombo 01 E-mail: [email protected] Hilton $125 per night + $135 per night Tel.: (+94) 115344644 Hotel 25.8% City Tax + 25.8% City Tax Website: www.hilton.com Address: P.O. Box 2000, Union Place, Colombo 02 E-mail: [email protected] Kingsbury $125 per night $125 per night Tel.: (+94) 112421221 Hotel + 25.8% City Tax + 25.8% City Tax Website: www.thekingsburyhotel.com Address: P.O. Box 90, No. 48, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01 E-mail: [email protected] Hotel Taj $135 per night $145 per night Tel.: (+94) 115446622 Samudra +25.8% City Tax +25.8% City Tax Website: www.tajhotels.com Address: 25 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo 03 E-mail: [email protected]
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Hotel Single room ($ USD) Double room ($ USD) Contact information
Galle Face $125 per night $145 per night Contact: Kalum S. Konaduwage Hotel + 25.8% City Tax +25.8% City Tax Tel.: (+94) 112541010 extension: 6363 Mobile: (+ 94) 768325 213 E-mail: [email protected] Room Allocation Contact: [email protected] Website: www.gallefacehotel.com Address: No. 02, Galle Road, Kollupitiya, 00100, Colombo Cinnamon $125 per night $143 per night Contact: Mr. Dilmini Kulathilaka Grand + 25.8% City Tax + 25.8% City Tax Tel.: (+94) 773596358 and (+94) 112 4972238 Hotel E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cinnamonhotels.com Address: 77 Galle Road, Kollupitiya, 00100 Colombo
In addition to the above, please see annex B for more accommodation options.
Visas
All visitors to Sri Lanka for short visits (including the participation in meetings) must obtain a Business Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) from the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo. The application form and all relevant information, including fees, are available at the following website: www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/apply.jsp. The nationals of Singapore, Maldives and the Seychelles who visit Sri Lanka for less than 30 days are exempt from the ETA. Participants travelling to Sri Lanka can also obtain a Business Purpose Visa from one of the Sri Lankan Overseas Missions or the Head Office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Colombo. The list of Sri Lankan Overseas Missions is available at the following website: www.mfa.gov.lk/index.php/en/ component/content/13?task=section. If your country of residence does not have a Sri Lankan Overseas Mission, please send the required details early to the host country contact provided in the paragraph below. All participants are asked to request visa assistance well in advance, as it generally takes at least four weeks to process visa applications. Diplomatic or official passport holders will receive the visa gratis. They should follow the normal ETA application procedure for their personal visits. However, it should be noted that the Gratis ETA is granted for diplomatic and official passport holders on the basis of arrangements between the Government of Sri Lanka and the respective foreign governments. Should you require assistance, please contact Mr. Pradeep Kumara Koholanegedara by telephone at (+94) 71 4539835 or by e-mail at [email protected] or Ms. Rajitha Pathiraja by telephone at (+94) 714539858.
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Transportation
The host country will arrange transfer of participants from the Bandaranaike International Airport to their hotel and to the airport. In order to coordinate their pick-up upon arrival, delegates are asked to provide their flight details in advance to the following contact persons: Mr. Pradeep Kumara Koholanegedara at (+94) 714539835 and [email protected] or Ms. Rajitha Pathiraja (+94) 714539858. Furthermore, participants are advised to use marked taxis, which have yellow tops and red and white plates. In Colombo, taxis are metered, but it is advisable to agree a rate before setting off. Drivers expect a 10 per cent tip. Taxi services: Kangaroo Cabs +94 11 2588 588, +94 11 2501501 Namdo Transport Lanka +94 11 2688 688 Colombo Cabs +94 11 4203303 / Hotel line 0772 203203 Ace Cabs (Pvt.) Ltd. +94 11 2818815 Radiant Taxi +94 11 2 556 556
Health and medical services
Visitors to Sri Lanka who visited or transited a yellow fever or cholera-infected area should be vaccinated and be in possession of a valid health certificate. Participants are advised that undercooked fish and meat as well as ice cream, in particular sold by street vendors, can be hazardous. Salads can be risky unless purified water has been used to wash the various vegetables. Fruit that has already been peeled should be avoided. Tap water is not safe to drink — participants are advised to drink bottled water. During the event there will be an ambulance service on site at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, which will provide emergency medical services to participants/delegates attending meetings during working hours. In case of a medical or a dental emergency please contact the following:
Government Hospital
National Hospital of Sri Lanka
Address: National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo 10 Tel.: (+94) 112691111 Accident Service: (+94) 112691111 Fax: (+94) 112698443 Website: www.nhsl.health.gov.lk
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Private Hospitals
Lanka Hospitals
Address: No. 578, Elvitigala Mawatha, Narahenpita, Colombo 05 Emergency 1566 Tel.: (+94) 115530000 and (+94) 115430000 Fax: (+94) 114511199 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lankahospitals.com
Asiri Surgical Hospital
Address: No. 21, Kirimandala Mawatha, Narahenpita, Colombo 05 Tel.: (+94) 11 452 4400 Fax: (+94) 11 452 7311 E-Mail: [email protected] Nawaloka Hospital
Address: No. 23, Deshamannya H.K. Darmadasa Mawatha, Colombo 00200 Tel.: (+94) 112544444
Durdans Hospital
Address: No. 03 Alfred Place, Colombo 00300 Phone: +941121400000
Safety
It is advised to avoid walking alone at night and to keep to the main parts of the city. Please avoid carrying large sums of money and try to dress modestly. Police Emergency Assistance: 118/119 by any telephone Police Emergency Colombo: (+94) 011 2433333 / 011 2421111 Ambulance/Fire and Rescue emergency number: 110
Currency
The local currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). The exchange rate fluctuates. The United Nations official exchange rate as of September 2016 was 1 USD = 146 LKR. Change is often hard to come by apart from at hotels and big shops, it is advisable to carry lower denomination notes (Rs50, Rs100, Rs500). Banks are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday. It is easy to withdraw money at ATMs using international credit cards or debit cards. Most hotels, restaurants and shopping centres accept credit cards.
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Electricity and Internet
230-240 volts, 50 cycles A.C. accessible via two/three round pin socket in the conference venue and the recommended hotels. Free Wi-Fi is available in the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.
Climate
The climate in Colombo in October is hot and wet. October temperatures range from 24°C to 30°C. October receives quite a bit of rainfall but there is also many hours of sunshine. Light clothes and waterproof clothing or an umbrella are recommended.
Tourist information
Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and unspoilt. Within a mere area of 65,610 kilometres lie eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,330 kilometres of coastline — much of it pristine beach — 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies, to a culture that extends back to over 2,500 years. Visiting Colombo: www.srilanka.travel/things_to_do_in_colombo Visiting Sri Lanka: www.srilanka.travel
Contact persons for clarifications, if required: Mr. Pradeep Koholanegedara Tel.: (+94) 71 4539835 E-mail: [email protected] Ms. Rajitha Pathiraja Tel.: (+94) 71 4539858
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Annex A
Registration form
Fortieth Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Asia and the Pacific
First name:
Last name:
Head of Delegation □ or Member □
Title/Position:
Organization:
Address: City: Country:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Fax:
Hotel in Colombo:
Please complete this form and return by 14 October 2016 at the latest to: UNODC Secretariat to the Governing Bodies E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Fax: +43 1 26060 5885
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Annex B
Additional accommodation
Hotel Single room ($ USD) Double room ($ USD) Contact information
Cinnamon $134 per night $143 per night Tel.: (+94) 773596358 Lake Side + 25.8% City Tax + 25.8% City Tax Website: www.cinnamonhotels.com Address: 115, Sir Chittampalam A, Gardiner Mawatha, Fort, 00100 Colombo E-mail: [email protected] Cinnamon $98 per night $143 per night Tel.: (+94) 773596358 Red + 25.8% City Tax + 25.8% City Tax Website: www.cinnamonhotels.com Address: 59 Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha Colombo 03, Kollupitiya, 00300 Colombo E-mail: [email protected]
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