The U.S. Agency for International Development is providing an immediate $100,000 in disaster relief for people affected by violent eruptions of La Soufrière Volcano on the island of Saint Vincent. This assistance follows support USAID has already provided to the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) for evacuation efforts and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Location: Barbados Event: The Barbados Meteorological Services issued a severe volcanic ash warning for the island on April 10, 2021. A thick plume of volcanic ash from the La Soufriere Volcano in St Vincent, which erupted on April 9, is currently affecting the island. Satellite imagery of the volcano continues to show a thick plume of ash ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Event: St. Vincent’s National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) confirmed several eruptions at the La Soufriere volcano with ash plumes up to 20,000 feet on April 9. The ash cloud is moving east from St. Vincent with ash fall reported as far southeast as Argyle International Airport, which is located approximately 12 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News
The United States congratulates St. Kitts and Nevis on the April 7 arrival of more than 21,000 vaccines through COVAX, its first tranche from the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility. COVAX is a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. St. Kitts and Nevis participate as a self-financing member and an active partner ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
The United States congratulates Antigua and Barbuda on the April 8 arrival of 24,000 vaccines through COVAX, its first tranche from the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility. COVAX is a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. Antigua and Barbuda participates as a self-financing member and an active partner in the multilateral effort ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
On Friday, April 9, U.S. Southern Command donated a C-26A maritime patrol aircraft spare engine to the Regional Security System (RSS) Air Wing, as well as additional aviation spare parts including gyros, landing actuators, and navigational transponders. The donation, which is valued at approximately US$750,000, is part of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) Foreign ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
The United States congratulates Grenada on the successful arrival of 24,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 on April 7, 2021. This shipment was made possible through the COVAX Advance Market Commitment, a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The United States recently announced an initial $2 billion obligation—out of a total planned ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
[Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines] — The United States congratulates St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the successful arrival of 24,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 on April 6, 2021. This shipment was made possible through the COVAX Advance Market Commitment, a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The United States recently ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
[Castries, Saint Lucia] — The United States congratulates Saint Lucia on the successful arrival of 24,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 on April 7, 2021. This shipment was made possible through the COVAX Advance Market Commitment, a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The United States recently announced an initial $2 billion obligation—out ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
[Roseau, Dominica] — The United States congratulates Dominica on the successful arrival of 28,800 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 on April 6, 2021. This shipment was made possible through the COVAX Advance Market Commitment, a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The United States recently announced an initial $2 billion obligation—out of a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Location: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Event: Due to the increased seismic activity at the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent, the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has issued an Evacuation Order of all premises in the areas designated in the Red Zones on the Northeast and Northwest of St. Vincent. The alert ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert
The United States congratulates Barbados on the April 6 arrival of more than 33,000 vaccines through COVAX, its first tranche from the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility. U.S. Ambassador to Barbados Linda Taglialatela joined Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley; Minister of Health and Wellness Jeffrey Bostic; Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kenneth George; PAHO/WHO ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 6 April, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
On March 30th, the Embassy of the United States and the High Commission of Canada jointly hosted a virtual dialogue on the “Gender Economic Disparity in the Eastern Caribbean.” The event, streamed on Facebook Live, featured a moderated discussion on the ways in which the private and public sectors can incorporate more gender-inclusive policies as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
On March 25, 2021, the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS convened 21 Eastern Caribbean and U.S. female leaders at a virtual conference to inspire and expand the networks of over 150 female conference participants from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS held a closing ceremony for its second cohort of Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program. The Academy graduated 24 women creating and leading start-ups in construction, catering, fashion, education, human resource development, and other fields. The program provided them ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
On Thursday, March 18, members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the St. Vincent and the Grenadines House of Assembly met virtually to deepen and broaden U.S.-Vincentian bilateral ties. The meeting, part of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP), ran over its scheduled hour as the members discussed their legislatures’ role in the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
The United States has further expanded opportunities to renew U.S. visas without having to come to the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados for an in-person interview. These new “interview waiver” procedures will ease travel to the United States for many visitors who do not live in Barbados, as well as contribute to mitigating exposure to COVID-19. Most citizens and passport holders of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Visas
On March 17, 2021 the United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), provided five drones to the Caribbean Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) to strengthen the region’s capability to predict and respond to climate variability and natural disasters. The drones will support the CIMH’s work in gathering climate data ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
On Thursday March 11, the United States and the United Kingdom provided $75,000 of equipment to Barbados prosecutors to support remote criminal justice operations. The equipment will be used to facilitate remote working and virtual appearances at court proceedings, and further efforts to mitigate and contain the spread of COVID-19. The equipment gifted through the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, Government Offices, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Barbados
On Tuesday, March 9, the United States Embassy in Bridgetown hosted a virtual panel discussion entitled Biz Talk: How WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Do Business! in celebration of Women’s History Month and as part of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Program (AWE). AWE is a business development and networking program for women entrepreneurs. The U.S. Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 March, 2021 | Topics: Business, Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency launched the Caribbean Regional Energy Procurement Assistance Program on March 4 to support the development of high-quality energy infrastructure in eight Caribbean countries. The Program is supported under USTDA’s Global Procurement Initiative: Understanding Best Value and represents a new U.S. government partnership with the Governments of Belize, Dominica, Grenada, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, Trade
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE WHA/U.S. Embassy Bridgetown Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Women in Politics Leadership Institute Program Coordinator Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-BGI-FY21-03 Deadline for Applications: April 2, 2021 Assistance Listing Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: $15,000.00 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section (PAS), U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, of the U.S. Department ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: News
Marika Baptiste of the St. Vincent Girls’ High School won the top prize at the U.S. Embassy’s Fourth Annual Black History Month Secondary School Speech Competition. The competition is held each February in recognition of Black History Month. This year secondary school students from across Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean were invited to give outstanding ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
St. Kitts and Nevis Red Cross Society (SKNRCS), has partnered with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to present the Ministry of Health with a fully equipped ambulance on February 24, 2021, at the JNF General Hospital grounds. Dr. Delores Stapleton ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
On February 18, 2021, the United States announced a $4 billion contribution to support the purchase and delivery of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for the world’s most vulnerable and at-risk populations, including frontline health care workers. The U.S. contribution includes an initial and immediate $2 billion to the COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC), which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19
The United States Embassy donated a forklift to Dominica’s Office of Disaster Management to enhance Dominica’s disaster readiness and resilience. The equipment was acquired through U.S. Southern Command’s (USSOUTHCOM) Humanitarian Assistance Program, which is dedicated to helping partner nations build their disaster readiness, response and mitigation capabilities. “This donation to Dominica’s Office of Disaster Management ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 22, 2021 On behalf of the United States Government, it is my pleasure to congratulate the people of Saint Lucia on the occasion of their 42nd independence day. The United States values Saint Lucia’s regional leadership and partnership. We continue to take steps forward together in education, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 22 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
A virtual meet and greet session for participants of the Crisis Communication TechCamp took place on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. The event was coordinated by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), U.S. Embassies of the Eastern Caribbean, and ECA TechCamp. The event brought together over 30 journalists, government information officers, disaster management professionals, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
On Monday, February 1, work was completed on the first of Dominica Marine Unit’s two nearshore intercept vessels, as part of a US$800,000 modernization initiative to upgrade the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force’s fleet. The SAFE Boat Mid-Life Upgrade included a complete vessel overhaul, new engines, and a spare parts package to ensure continued operability. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Government Offices, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce the Fulbright Foreign Students Scholarship recipients for this academic year. Antigua and Barbuda national Kendra Beazer has travelled to Pennsylvania to begin a Master’s degree in Environmental Policy at Lehigh University, funded by the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Success Stories
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship recipients for this academic year. Grenadian Larissa Mark has travelled to Omaha, Nebraska to begin graduate-level studies in Epidemiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, funded by the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases
OneBeat announces an exciting new series of virtual exchanges in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. OneBeat Virtual will digitally convene 70 musicians from up to 44 countries and territories in two separate virtual exchanges taking place July 12 – September 6, 2021 and September 20 – November 17, 2021. Each program will offer a fully ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 February, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, News, Press Releases
As part of the United States Government’s continuing efforts to facilitate travel with our Caribbean partners, improve customer service during the COVID-19 pandemic, and streamline the visa renewal process, the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce interview visa waivers for qualified citizens of Antigua and Barbuda as of February 11, 2021. Passport holders from Antigua ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Visas
As part of the United States Government’s continuing efforts to facilitate travel with our Caribbean partners, improve customer service during the COVID-19 pandemic, and streamline the visa renewal process, the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce interview visa waivers for qualified citizens of Dominica as of February 8, 2021. Passport holders from Dominica, with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 February, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Visas
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 7, 2021 On behalf of the government of the United States, I congratulate the people of Grenada on the 47th anniversary of your independence. The United States appreciates Grenada’s regional leadership and partnership as we work toward greater security, prosperity, and democracy. This past year, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
As part of the United States Government’s continuing efforts to facilitate travel with our Caribbean partners, improve customer service during the COVID-19 pandemic, and streamline the visa renewal process, the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce interview visa waivers for qualified citizens of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as of February 4, 2021. Passport holders ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Visas
This February, during Black History Month, I call on the American people to honor the history and achievements of Black Americans and to reflect on the centuries of struggle that have brought us to this time of reckoning, redemption, and hope. We have never fully lived up to the founding principles of this nation that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 February, 2021 | Topics: Culture, News, President of the United States
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Today marks National Freedom Day, a day that commemorates President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the joint resolution that established the Constitution’s 13th Amendment abolishing slavery in the United States. It is a day when, thanks to the decades-long push of Richard R. Wright and his fellow civil rights advocates, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 February, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Officials, News, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and documentation from a licensed health care provider or public health official of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel. Waivers to the testing requirement may be granted by the CDC ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The Embassy of the United States to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS (U.S. Embassy Bridgetown) announces an open call for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 January, 2021 | Topics: Alumni, News
Due to changes in Barbados’s general COVID-19 posture, Embassy Bridgetown has canceled all nonimmigrant visa appointments effective Thursday, January 28. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, please follow the guidance provided at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-bb, or call 246 623 9832 or 246 623 9833 to request an emergency appointment. The MRV fee ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Non Immigrant Visas
JANUARY 20, 2021 The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States
U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela visited the Mount Gay distillery in St. Lucy to toast the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Vice President Kamala Harris. When George Washington was elected the first President of the United States in 1789, he special ordered a barrel of Barbados rum for his inauguration. Mount Gay is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
Location: Worldwide: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert
U.S. Embassy Black History Month Secondary School Speech Competition Official Speech Contest Rules Contest Sponsors
[1] The Black History Month Secondary School Speech Competition is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy Bridgetown (the “Contest Sponsors”). Description of Contest Objectives The United States Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, History
Today, on the occasion of the United States’ National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the U.S. government recognizes the work of foreign governments and non-governmental organizations to combat the evils of human trafficking – the scourge of modern day slavery. On this day, we call attention to the multi-faceted efforts that advance the global goal of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Barbados
Due to changes in Barbados’s general COVID-19 posture, the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown has canceled all visa appointments from Wednesday, January 6 to Friday, January 15, 2021. Non-immigrant visa applicants having an appointment during this period may reschedule their appointment here:
https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-bb/niv . Your MRV fee remains valid. If you have an urgent need to travel to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Visas
Location: St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Event: There is increased seismic activity at the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent. The government warned people to stay away from the volcano. No evacuation orders have been issued but residents in the surrounding communities have been urged to be prepared to evacuate should it become necessary. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The First Lady and I send our best wishes to all those observing Kwanzaa. For many, today marks the first day in a weeklong celebration of African culture and heritage. As families, friends, and communities light the Kinara over the next 7 days, our Nation honors the indelible contributions of African Americans to the strength ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 December, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
The First Lady and I send our warmest wishes to all Americans as we celebrate Christmas. While our gatherings might look different than in years past, this Christmas, like every Christmas, is an opportunity for us to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and show our heartfelt gratitude for the abundant blessings God ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 December, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
The Department of State has increased the Travel Advisory Level for the French West Indies, which includes the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy to a Level 4 – Do Not Travel, due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Notification, Press Releases
Having successfully launched our Instagram page in 2018 and our WhatsApp channel in 2020, the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is excited to invite you to follow us today on our LinkedIn page! Our LinkedIn channel will allow us to share with you: – vacancies at the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown and our satellite offices business opportunities including ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 December, 2020 | Topics: News
Members of the Royal Grenada Police Force at a training session for the Police Incident Form which was developed under the CariSECURE project. The United States Government is Strengthening Evidence Based Decision Making in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean On December 14, 2020, the Citizen Security in the Caribbean (CariSECURE) project and its software development ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Wednesday, December 16, marks the completion of the United States government’s year-long US$1 million upgrade of the Royal Grenada Police Force Coast Guard’s two nearshore intercept vessels. The SAFE Boat Mid-Life Upgrade included a complete vessel overhaul, new engines, and a spare parts package to ensure continued operability. The upgrades extend the vessels’ performance for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce that two Vincentians, Kayanna Burke and Benarva Browne, have been selected for the 2020-2021 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a Fulbright professional exchange program which brings accomplished young ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 December, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
We are proud to announce the 2021 cohort from Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean for the U.S. Department of State’s
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program . This program will begin in January 2021 and close in April 2021, bringing together 263 young leaders from 37 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada for a virtual fellowship. This year we ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
On December 11, Barbadian entrepreneur Tirshatha Jeffrey met with U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela to discuss her completion of the prestigious U.S.-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Through this “WEAmericas” IVLP, female entrepreneurs from across the Caribbean, Latin America, and even as far away as South Africa examined how the United States supports women in business. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 December, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. & Barbados
On December 7, Barbados Minister of Health and Wellness Jeffrey Bostic joined U.S. Ambassador to Barbados Linda Taglialatela to mark the successful completion of the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program in Barbados. The ceremony celebrated the over nine years of cooperation between the two countries in combatting HIV, and which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 December, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Barbados
The Department of State has increased the Travel Advisory Level for Saint Lucia to Level 3 – Reconsider travel to Saint Lucia due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 COVID-19 High Travel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Every year on December 1 the world marks AIDS Day in remembrance of the millions of lives that have been lost to HIV/AIDS and pledge to continue working with the scientific community to find a cure to this terrible disease. The theme for World AIDS Day 2020 – Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact is especially ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 December, 2020 | Topics: PEPFAR, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. & Barbados
The U.S. Embassy in Barbados has pledged $20,000 to support the new faculty at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus through cinema, poetry, and performance in 2021. U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela met with Principal Eudine Barriteau and discussed opportunities for collaboration with Dean David Akombo, Deputy Dean Andrew Millington, and Head ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 November, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
On Wednesday, November 25, local NGO Raya34Sports launched its “More than Boots” football clinic for more than 65 girls in 7 primary schools across Barbados. The ceremony, which took place in front of the Mount of Praise Wesleyan Holiness Church in Tudor Bridge, St. Michael, featured U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela and Barbados Olympic Association Director ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 November, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Barbados
Travel Advisory – Traveling By Sea Near the British Virgin Islands U.S. Embassy Bridgetown advises travelers to exercise caution when traveling by sea near the British Virgin Islands including private/charter vessel day cruises. BVI borders are closed to U.S. tourists because of COVID restrictions and the government is strictly adhering to its border restrictions and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Department of State has lowered the Travel Advisory Level for Barbados to Level 2 – Exercise increased caution in Barbados due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its Travel Health Notice Level for Barbados to a Level 2: COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
The Department of State has lowered the Travel Advisory Level for Saint Kitts & Nevis to Level 2 – Exercise increased caution in Saint Kitts & Nevis due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its Travel Health Notice Level ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela celebrated Acting Director of the National Library Service Grace Haynes as she completes 43 years of employment with the library and retires November 24. Ms. Haynes began her career at age 19 and through four decades of service has managed multiple portfolios and projects for the library. Ambassador Taglialatela celebrated Ms. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Press Releases, Public Affairs
BRIDGETOWN – In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the U.S. Embassy for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean and The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) launched Startup Huddles in seven Eastern Caribbean countries. These monthly “Huddles” will support local entrepreneurs in honing their pitch skills and developing solutions to business challenges. Local successful entrepreneurs will serve as StartUp ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
On Monday, November 16, 2020, U.S. Embassy Bridgetown will resume processing routine B1/B2 (non-immigrant tourist and business) visas. The first interview appointment date available will be December 1. At this time, U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is only able to interview citizens and permanent residents within its Eastern Caribbean consular district. Individuals residing outside of the Eastern ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Visas
BRIDGETOWN – On Wednesday, November 11, music students from Barbados Community College (BCC) and University of West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus sang, danced, and played instruments alongside Tim and the Space Cadets, a New York-based music group touring Barbados this week. Tim Kubart, who won a Grammy award for Best Children’s Album in 2016, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
November 6, 2020 CARRIACOU – On Friday, November 6, U.S. Principal Officer to Grenada Karl Duckworth joined Minister of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs Hon. Kindra Maturine-Stewart, Minister of State with responsibility for Disaster Management Winston Garraway, and Permanent Secretaries Rholda Quamina and Rhonda Jones to commission a new emergency operations centre and warehouse ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
CASTRIES – In support of Saint Lucia Business Month, the U.S. and Taiwan embassies joined efforts to explore private investment and entrepreneurship opportunities with Saint Lucia. The first virtual program, called the Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD), discussed private sector partnership opportunities among the Saint Lucian Ministry of Commerce and U.S. and Taiwan companies representing critical ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS is pleased to issue a call for project proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) for 2020. The preservation of cultural heritage provides people with a link to traditions that might otherwise be lost. Historic buildings, monuments, artifacts etc. are important indicators ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Art & Culture, Culture, News, Notification
On behalf of the government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Antigua and Barbuda on your 39th anniversary of independence. As regional partners, our countries are working together to increase security, expand prosperity, and uphold democratic values. We are proud of the U.S.-Caribbean Resilience Partnership that strengthens our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: Notification, Western Hemisphere
BRIDGETOWN—On Thursday evening, the U.S. Embassy and the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus screened the popular musical Hamilton for students and faculty in the creative arts. The musical traces the life of U.S. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton: his childhood in the Caribbean, his meteoric rise during the American Revolutionary War, his ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
From October 19 to 22, the U.S. Embassy to Barbados conducted a fraud prevention and detection training with members of the Royal Barbados Police Force, Customs Department, Immigration Department, and the Barbados Defense Force at the Regional Police Training Centre Christ Church. The course, which was facilitated by the U.S. Diplomatic Security Services Overseas Criminal ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Barbados
The U.S. Embassy and the Barbados Ministry of Environment and National Beautification celebrated the completion of the 7-year Water Resource Management and Flood Resilience Project. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) contributed US$5.3 million to the project, while the Government of Barbados invested US$1.7 million to the initiative. The project is a part ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Barbados
On behalf of the government and people of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on the 41st anniversary of your independence. The United States is committed to helping make the Caribbean safer and more prosperous while upholding democratic values and human rights. The U.S.-Caribbean Resilience Partnership ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 October, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown will be auctioning one truck bed, computer equipment, toners, household furniture & appliances, etc… “PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION FOR EACH ITEM BEFORE YOU BID”. Note that all bids (local currency BBD) must be placed exclusively online.
https://www.32auctions.com/NOV-03-2020 VIEWING:All items can be viewed on Friday October 30 between the hours of 9:00 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
On Monday, October 19, U.S. Ambassador to Grenada Linda Taglialatela joined Minister of Finance Gregory Bowen, Minister of State with responsibility for Disaster Management Winston Garraway, and Permanent Secretary Rhonda Jones to commission a new emergency operations centre and warehouse in Morne Jaloux. This centre will serve as the headquarters for the National Disaster Management ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
The Department of State has raised the Travel Advisory Level for Dominica to Level 3 – Reconsider travel to Dominica due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Dominica due ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
The Department of State has lowered the Travel Advisory Level for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Level 2 – Exercise increased caution in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
With less than a month to go until the U.S. presidential election on November 3, U.S. Embassy officials are making one last call for Americans living in Barbados and across the Eastern Caribbean to vote. In recent weeks, hundreds of Americans have taken advantage of the Embassy’s voting assistance services, including arriving to the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Ambassador to Barbados Linda Taglialatela toured the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Friday, October 2, to gain firsthand insight into its lifesaving work. The laboratory, completed in 2018 through a US$6 million investment by the U.S. Government, conducts all of Barbados’ COVID-19 testing. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kenneth George and Laboratory Director Songee ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 October, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Press Releases, U.S. & Barbados | Tags: COVID-19, Health
On Tuesday September 29, the U.S. Embassy in Barbados in partnership with the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC) and the Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT) launched the U.S. Department of State’s Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program. The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program, which is in its second year, is part of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. & Barbados
The U.S. Embassy Bridgetown invites you to participate in our online auction:- All bids must be placed exclusively online at
https://www.32auctions.com/OCT-10-2020 Once the auction Closes, Winners MUST pay via the bank ONLY! NO cash/in person payments will be accepted. Successful bidders should deposit/transfer the total amount into the Embassy’s bank account and provide a receipt ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: Events
On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I congratulate the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis on its 37th year of independence. Our strong relationship is rooted in deep historical and social ties based on democratic values, human rights, and prosperity. The U.S.-Caribbean Resilience Partnership strengthens our preparedness for hurricanes and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: Government Offices, Key Officials, Western Hemisphere
October 17, 2020 at our Embassy Parking Lot 9:00am until 1:00pm The U.S. Embassy will be holding a sealed-bid auction at the U.S. Embassy parking lot in Wildey Business Park, Wildey, St. Michael. Viewing begins at 9:00am and all bids must be in by 1:00pm. The following vehicle will be offered: 2013 Honda CRV 4WD ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: Events, Notification
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Last week, more than 5,000 persons across the Caribbean and as far away as the UK tuned into the virtual Professional Development Series, hosted by the U.S. Embassy and the CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYA). The three-part series, which was streamed on the Embassy’s Facebook Live platform, provided aspiring professionals across the region ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
September 11, 2020 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – To promote high achievement in literacy, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), partnered with the Organization of Eastern and Caribbean States (OECS) since 2015 through the Early Learners Program (ELP) to improve reading achievements of learners in Grades K through 3 in Antigua and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
September 10, 2020 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The United States Embassy recently donated $30,000 USD worth of hurricane shelter equipment to Saint Lucia’s National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) to aid in preparation efforts for future hurricane seasons. “This U.S. funded project will support the local purchase of 230 foam covered mattresses that will be pre-positioned at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Due to the effects of COVID-19 routine B1/B2 in-person interviews remain suspended. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, please follow the guidance provided at
https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-bb/niv , or 246-623-9832 or 246-6239833 to request an emergency appointment. For more information visit the
Nonimmigrant Visas page . The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown is responsible for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Non Immigrant Visas
The U.S. Embassy Bridgetown and the Caribbean Youth Ambassadors Barbados will host a three-part virtual professional development series in response to rising unemployment due to the suspension of global travel and the subsequent impact on the Eastern Caribbean tourism sector as a result of COVID-19. This week-long “Lunchtime Lecture” seminar will provide aspiring professionals with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 31 August, 2020 | Topics: Events, Public Affairs, U.S. & Barbados
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 04/07/21 *** Effective January 26, 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the United States may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Grenada Alert
Location: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, St. Barthelemy, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Martin The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens that the National Hurricane Center is advising that Tropical Storm Laura is headed towards the Eastern Caribbean. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
2020 is a Presidential Election Year. All Americans, regardless of where you reside, can vote in this election. However, if you do not plan to return to the United States to vote in person, you will need to pay careful attention to registration, absentee request, and ballot receipt deadlines. Such deadlines vary by state and many have been adjusted ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean is pleased to announce that Xavier Caddle is the Fulbright LASPAU recipient for this academic year. Xavier has been accepted to pursue a PhD in Computer Science at the University of Central Florida beginning in the Fall of 2020. The Fulbright LASPAU program is affiliated with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 August, 2020 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Barbados
August 19, 2020 US provides Masks, PPE to Assist in COVID Control in Dominica The United States Embassy recently donated $US30,000 worth of personal protective equipment COVID-19 related supplies to Dominica’s Office of Disaster Management to assist Dominica’s efforts to combat and control the COVID-19 pandemic. “These supplies will support national efforts to contain the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 August, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
On August 6, the U.S. Department of State removed the Global Level 4 Travel Advisory – Do Not Travel – and adjusted the individual travel advisories of Barbados and the countries of the Eastern Caribbean to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel. After nearly five months of a global do not travel advisory, the upgrade to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 August, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
Five Christ Church Foundation School (CCFS) student-athletes and two coaches met with U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela at the U.S. Embassy before the students depart to study in the United States. Selena Johnson (Northern Michigan University – track and field), Nathan Crawford-Wallis (Prairie View A&M University – track and field), Chanté Moore (Dakota College at Bottineau ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Education, Press Releases
Thank you for your interest in employment with the U.S. Mission in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS. To view a current list of all available positions at the U.S. Mission in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS and to apply online, please visit –
https://bb.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: Job Opportunities, News
This is my first Emancipation Day in Grenada. It is well worth celebrating that in 1833, across the British Caribbean, nearly a million people were freed from slavery. Although we don’t have a national holiday in the United States to mark the emancipation from slavery, many states and cities have their own holiday. The District ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Fundamental Freedoms, History, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Western Hemisphere
On behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS, I would like to express our deepest condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister Owen Arthur. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the people of Barbados in this period of mourning. I remember when I first met ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 31 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Barbados
On Saturday, July 25, the United States government and U.S. non-profit, Source Relief, delivered 10,665lbs of humanitarian aid to charities in St. Kitts and Nevis. The delivery was made possible with the help of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Air Force, which provided an airlift to transport the private U.S. charity ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Child and Family Matters, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
July 30 - World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: The Embassy's third "CrossRoads" edition introduces the warning signs and serious consequences of trafficking in persons. Download your copy today!
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Education
Location: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Barthelemy, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Martin Event: The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens that the National Hurricane Center is advising that Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 is headed towards the Eastern Caribbean. Maximum sustained winds ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Tropical Storm Gonzalo (Update #2) July 24, 2020 This is an update to our previous messages regarding Tropical Storm Gonzalo. The government of Barbados has canceled the Hurricane Watches for Barbados and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Tropical Storm Gonzalo (Update #1) July 23, 2020 This is an update to our previous message regarding Tropical Storm Gonzalo. Hurricane Warnings are now in effect for Barbados and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. At 200 PM AST today, the center of Tropical ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Tropical Storm Gonzalo July 22, 2020 The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens that Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed and is headed towards the Eastern Caribbean. According to the
National Hurricane Center , Gonzalo is expected to move near or over the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
At a meeting of the U.S.-Caribbean Resilience Partnership Working Group on Friday, July 10, the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) announced a $5 million initiative to strengthen community-led disaster preparedness, for which U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $1 million. Frequent and intensifying natural disasters over the past decade have disrupted small island nations’ infrastructure ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 July, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. Citizen Services Effective July 22, 2020, the United States Embassy in Barbados will provide routine passport, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, and notarial services on a limited and
by appointment only basis. If you need to renew an adult passport, please follow the instructions
here . Visas As of July 22, the United States Embassy in Barbados is resuming certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services, including: F1, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Sint Maarten Event: Flight to Ft. Lauderdale on July 18 Operated by Spirit Airlines The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados has been advised of a flight being offered by Spirit Airlines on July 18, 2020. The flight will depart from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Sint Maarten and proceed to Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. songwriters Tim Kubart and Diana Lawrence joined Kittitian media personality Michelle “Sweet Sister Sensia” Stokes for a virtual discussion about intellectual property rights and the creative music process. More than 100 viewers joined an animated discussion about registration, royalties, and resources to support creative artists in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. Sweet Sister Sensia ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture
The United States has long been the destination of choice for international students, and we are pleased that many international students who had planned to study this fall in the United States may still have the opportunity to do so. The Department of Homeland Security has announced its plan for temporary modifications to F-1 and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The United States Embassy recently furnished the Regional Security System with nearly $US40,000 worth of maritime equipment and upgrades, to assist in the maintenance and longevity of the RSS Maritime Training Center’s patrol boats. The patrol boats are used to train police and coast guard forces throughout the Caribbean. “Our US partners ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela invites you to join a virtual U.S. Citizen Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, July 8, at 2:00 p.m. The Ambassador and consular officers will provide information regarding emergency preparedness during the 2020 hurricane season and how to register, receive, complete, and mail absentee ballots to vote in the November Presidential Election. Meeting information: Topic: Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Statement by United States Ambassador, Linda S Taglialatela Over the last 5 years, I have had the great honour to celebrate July 4th, the United States’ Independence Day, throughout the Eastern Caribbean. As an American, I see July 4th as a day to not only appreciate the great ideals and accomplishments of my country, but ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Featured Event
Demonstration Alert Location: U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, Barbados – Wildey Business Park Event: A demonstration by a group of protesters is planned for Saturday, July 4 at 11:00 a.m. in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy. Demonstrations may also occur elsewhere in the Eastern Caribbean region. Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests; ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela invites you to join a virtual U.S. Citizen Town Hall meeting on Thursday, July 9, at 2:00pm. The Ambassador and consular officers will provide information regarding emergency preparedness during the 2020 hurricane season and how to register, receive, complete and mail absentee ballots to vote in the November Presidential election. Login information will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Barbados The commercial carrier – JetBlue – has informed the Embassy in Bridgetown that it is intending to offer seats to U.S. citizens and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents on a July 4 flight to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City departing in the late afternoon. Details of the flight including planned departure time and cost ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Alert: Potential Flight from Barbados (BGI) to New York (JFK) on Thursday, July 2, 2020 Location: Barbados The commercial carrier – JetBlue – has informed the Embassy in Bridgetown that it is intending to offer seats to U.S. citizens and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents on a July 2 flight to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
We recommend that all U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad enroll in the Department of State’s
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) , a free service protected by U.S. privacy law. Once you register with STEP you will receive important updates from the Embassy to help you make informed decisions, and it can help the Embassy and your family and friends ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
Now in it’s 20th year, the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is the U.S. Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking. It is also the world’s most comprehensive resource of governmental anti-human trafficking efforts and reflects the U.S. Government’s commitment to global leadership on this key human rights and law enforcement issue. The theme ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Policy | Tags: Trafficking in Persons
Location: Saint Vincent Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines (Silver Airways) – to facilitate a private charter flight departing from Saint Vincent (SVD) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00am for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
June 10, 2020 U.S. Embassy Donates PPE to CDEMA and the Regional Security System U.S. Coast Guard Commander Steve Charnon, Senior Defense Official at the U.S. Embassy in Barbados, formally handed over US$104,000 of COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Caribbean Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the Regional Security System during a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
Lieutenant Commander Mark Peterson, Commander of the Barbados Coast Guard recently graduated from the U.S. Army’s Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, after undergoing 10-months of intensive study as part of the U.S. International Military Education and Training (IMET) program. The Command and General Staff College stands as the lead U.S. Army leadership ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Regions, U.S. & Barbados, Western Hemisphere
Location: St. Vincent Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is exploring the possibility of another flight with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways –from St. Vincent to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens who are interested in this potential flight opportunity should contact the Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Kensington Oval to Independence Square in Bridgetown, Barbados Event: A demonstration march by a group of protesters is planned for Saturday, June 13 beginning at 11:00 a.m. from Kensington Oval to Independence Square. Demonstrations may also occur elsewhere in the Eastern Caribbean region. Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests; even peaceful protests can ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Barbados Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados has been advised of a flight with the commercial carrier -Silver Airways- departing from Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI) to San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) and continuing on with a final destination of Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL) on Friday, June 12 for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. The flight will Depart BGI at 10:00am ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
We All Have a Duty to Protect Our Oceans U.S. Ambassador Linda S. Taglialatela Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott wrote, “The sea is history.” Scientific theory holds that life on earth began shortly after the formation of the world’s oceans 4.4 billion years ago and may have started there. Today our oceans remain a lifeline, covering ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT
MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JUNE 8, 2020 The United States congratulates the people of St. Kitts and Nevis on their free and fair elections and looks forward to deepening our partnership with Prime Minister Timothy Harris and his government. We will continue to work together to promote security, economic prosperity, and democratic rights for the citizens of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
Location: Barbados Event: The commercial carrier – JetBlue – has informed the Embassy in Bridgetown that it is intending to offer seats to U.S. citizens and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents on a June 9 flight to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Tuesday. The June 9 flight would depart at 5:30 pm with a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: St. Lucia Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados has been advised of a flight with the commercial carrier – JetBlue –from St. Lucia to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Wednesday, June 10 for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, Barbados – Wildey Business Park Event: A demonstration by a group of protesters is planned for Saturday, June 6 at 11:00 a.m. in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy. Demonstrations may also occur elsewhere in the Eastern Caribbean region. Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests; even peaceful ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown will host its inaugural Women in Politics Leadership Institute from July 29 to August 26, 2020. The free five-week online program will gather 25 aspiring female leaders from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to gain knowledge on the importance ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Education
The responses to the tragic death of George Floyd by Americans and people worldwide, including in the Caribbean, express pain, anger, and frustration towards racial injustice in the United States. Although our nation was founded on the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, racism too is part of our history and has ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
A VARIETY OF GYM EQUIPMENT All bids must be placed exclusively online –
www.32auctions.com/US-EmbassyGymequpiment Once the auction Closes, successful bidders may deposit the total amount into the Embassy’s bank account and provide a receipt or pay cash. Bank Account info: First Caribbean Int’l Bank (FCIB), Account number: 1000092245. BBD and USD ($$1=2BBD) Accepted; Exact change if ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: News
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America From America’s earliest days, Caribbean Americans have contributed to the success, spirit, and character of our Nation. For generations, their skills, knowledge, innovation, and initiative have enhanced and advanced many aspects of our society. During National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich history ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
On May 27, U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela spoke by phone with St. Lucia Prime Minister Allen Chastanet to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic response and preparations for the upcoming hurricane season. The Ambassador thanked the Prime Minister for his government’s support for the repatriation of U.S. citizens from St. Lucia during the pandemic. They discussed healthcare protocols and economic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
May 28, 2020 On May 27, U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela spoke by phone with Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit to discuss Dominica’s COVID-19 response and hurricane preparedness. The Ambassador thanked the Prime Minister for his government’s support for the repatriation of U.S. citizens from Dominica during the pandemic. They discussed the testing kits and medical equipment made available ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
May 29, 2020 The United States Embassy in Barbados hosted an online discussion on May 28 ahead of the one-year anniversary of the UN human rights report on Venezuela. The program featured former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela Patrick Duddy, a retired diplomat, who currently serves as the director of Duke University’s Center for Latin American ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Months into fighting the COVID-19 pandemic at home and abroad, the United States is continuing to lead the global charge against the pandemic, building on decades of leadership in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance. Through the generosity of the American people, our foreign assistance is saving lives and helping to mitigate economic devastation around the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: COVID
Location: Anguilla Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados has been advised of a flight from Anguilla (AXA) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Saturday, May 23 with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways. We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) wishing to travel to the U.S. to contact this airline directly and immediately ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Saint Kitts Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate flights from Saint Kitts (SKB) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22 for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Barbados Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados has coordinated a second flight with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines (Silver Airways) – to facilitate a private charter flight departing from Bridgetown (BGI) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 10:00am for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. A limited number of seats remain available. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Barbados Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines (Silver Airways) – to facilitate a private charter flight departing from Bridgetown (BGI) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 10:00am for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) wishing ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Saint Kitts Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is exploring the possibility of additional flights with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways –from Saint Kitts (SKB) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens who are interested in this potential flight opportunity should contact the Embassy by emailing ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Barbados Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is exploring the possibility of another flight with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways –from Barbados (BGI) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens who are interested in this potential flight opportunity should contact the Embassy by emailing us ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
World Press Freedom Day Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State On World Press Freedom Day, recognized around the world on May 3, we highlight the critical role of independent media in facilitating the open exchange of information and ideas so vital to free, prosperous, and secure democratic societies. This year, as the world faces the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 May, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
Alert: Additional Flight from Anguilla to San Juan, Puerto Rico Scheduled on Friday, May 1, 2020 Location: Anguilla Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados has coordinated with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines (Silver Airways) – to facilitate an additional commercial flight from Anguilla (AXA) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Friday, May 1, 2020 (scheduled departure 10:10am – arrival ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Grenada Event: Additional transportation from Carriacou to catch the Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways flight on Thursday, April 30 Ferry from Carriacou The Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs along with the Grenada Tourism Authority has kindly offered ferry service from Carriacou for U.S. citizens wishing to catch the flight on Thursday. Please find the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Grenada Event: Flight full: Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways flight on Thursday, April 30 Flights Commercial carrier Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways has sold all available seats for its flight from Grenada to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Thursday, April 30. The Embassy is working with the airline for another flight in the near future, and we will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Anguilla Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines (Silver Airways) – to facilitate commercial flights from Anguilla (AXA) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Thursday, April 30, 2020 for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) wishing to travel to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Grenada Event: Update: Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways flight on Thursday, April 30 Flights Commercial carrier Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways is ready to accept reservations for a flight from Grenada to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Thursday, April 30, for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. Customers should call them at +1 (801) 401-9103. This flight will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Grenada Alert
Location: Grenada Event: Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways flight on Thursday, April 30 Flights U.S. Embassy Grenada is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate a flight from Grenada to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Thursday, April 30, for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. Reservations will start tomorrow, and we will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Grenada Alert
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced on April 21 more than US$270 million in additional foreign assistance to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. This new funding will provide approximately US$170 million in humanitarian aid to allow communities in some of the most at-risk countries to prepare for and respond to the pandemic. At the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 April, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
On April 23, the Barbados Copyright Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Incorporated (COSCAP) and the U.S. Embassy in Barbados hosted a free online program entitled “Intellectual Property Rights – Protecting Caribbean Creativity.” Convened ahead of World Intellectual Property Day, April 26, the hour-long lecture and discussion featured Erica Smith, CEO of COSCAP Barbados, and Kevin ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 April, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
Location: Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean – Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Barthélemy (St. Barts), St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Event: There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 within Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, and most of the jurisdictions in our district ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Today, the United States observes the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day. The United States is proud of its record as a world leader in promoting clean water and air, conserving natural resources, and protecting nature while driving economic growth and fostering resilience to natural disasters at home and abroad. The United States is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: News
Location: Martinique and Guadeloupe Event: Please note the corrected airport codes for the repatriation flight on Thursday, April 23 from Martinique (FDF) and Guadeloupe (PTP) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.). • U.S. citizens in possession of valid U.S. passports who are interested and prepared to travel should contact
BridgetownACS@state.gov immediately with the information below. Please do ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Martinique and Guadeloupe Event: The Department of State is preparing potential evacuation flights with capacity for private U.S. citizens on a reimbursable basis, leaving Aimé Césaire International Airport (FSF) and Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport (GUAD) on April 23, 2020 to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.). • Please note that all passengers will need to reimburse the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS Linda Taglialatela spoke by phone with Barbadian Foreign Minister Jerome Walcott on April 16. Ambassador Taglialatela and Minister Walcott discussed ongoing U.S. assistance to Barbados during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the planned delivery of U.S.-funded COVID-19 testing materials and supplies for health programs paid for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Like you, I miss getting out of the house and visiting with friends and colleagues. As the longest serving ambassador in Barbados, I missed the kites this Easter and the festival in Oistins, which I’ve come to love. My thoughts are also with my brothers and sister in the United States, where the epidemic has ravaged ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
Location: DOMINICA Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate a flight from Dominica to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) wishing to travel to the U.S. to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Saint Lucia Event: Due to logistical issues, the flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico on Seabourne Airlines/Silver Airways scheduled from Saint Lucia on Friday, April 17 is cancelled. U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is working to reschedule this flight. U.S. citizens should enroll in step.state.gov to receive the latest updates regarding travel options to depart St. Lucia. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Saint Lucia Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate a flight from Saint Lucia to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Friday, April 17, 2020, for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) wishing to travel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
No country can fight COVID-19 alone. Governments around the world are grappling with unprecedented challenges as they tackle the COVID-19 global pandemic. The United States is significantly increasing production of materials domestically while working through appropriate channels to purchase excess supplies from other nations to meet our needs. We are working in solidarity with our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Location: Antigua Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados continues to coordinate with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – and is facilitating a THIRD flight from Antigua (ANU) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 10:30am for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Alert: Update Regarding Flights from St. Kitts to San Juan, Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) Location: Saint Kitts and Nevis Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados continues to coordinate with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – and is facilitating a third flight from Saint Kitts (SKB) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Saturday, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Saint Kitts and Nevis Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate two flights from Saint Kitts (SKB) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Saturday, April 11, 2020, for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced Wednesday, April 8, US$225 million in health, humanitarian, and economic assistance to boost COVID-19 response efforts worldwide. This assistance follows an initial investment of nearly US$274 million in emergency health and humanitarian from the State Department and USAID announced March 26. COVID-19 aid from the United States is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19
Alert – U.S. Embassy Grenada (April 7, 2020) Location: Grenada Event: State of emergency extended Flight 38 U.S. citizens flew to Puerto Rico yesterday on the Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways flight. At this time, there are no additional flight options from Grenada to the United States. U.S. citizens who did not take the flight yesterday should ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Evacuation Information Dominica has imposed significant restrictions on movement and travel due to the confirmed cases of COVID-19. If you are a U.S. citizen in Dominica attempting to return the United States, please
click here and complete the information request form. A form must be completed for each person wishing to return to the United States. We thank you for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The United States has quickly mobilized US$6 million to provide test kits to Barbados and more than 60 other countries to fight the spread of COVID-19. Each test kit contains supplies for 2,000 testing samples, including non-consumable equipment that can be used to conduct additional testing. This emergency assistance is part of an International Atomic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19
Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados has coordinated with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate a flight from Bridgetown (BGI) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7 to repatriate U.S. citizens and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents. We urge those wishing to travel to the U.S. to email this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Grenada Event: Additional details on Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways flights on Monday, April 6 Flights U.S. Embassy Grenada is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate two flights from Grenada to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Monday, April 6, for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. We talked to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Alert – U.S. Embassy Grenada (April 4, 2020) Location: Grenada Event: Additional details on Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways flights on Monday, April 6 Flights U.S. Embassy Grenada is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate two flights from Grenada to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Monday, April 6, for the purpose ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Alert – Update on Flights from St. Kitts to San Juan, Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) Location: Saint Kitts Event: Due to logistical issues, the flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico on Seabourne Airlines/Silver Airways scheduled from St. Kitts on Sunday, April 5 must be rescheduled. These flights may be rescheduled to Tuesday, April 7. We urge ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Alert – Update on Flights from Antigua to San Juan, Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) Location: Antigua Event: Due to logistical issues, the flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico on Seabourne Airlines/Silver Airways scheduled from Antigua on Monday, April 6 must be rescheduled. This flight may be rescheduled to Wednesday, April 8. We urge U.S. citizens (and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Alert – U.S. Embassy Grenada Location: Grenada Event: Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways announces two flights from Grenada on Monday, April 6 Flights Thanks to everyone who joined our virtual town hall. As discussed during that event, U.S. Embassy Grenada is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate two flights from Grenada ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Grenada Alert
Location: Saint Kitts Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate two flights from Saint Kitts (SKB) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Sunday, April 5, 2020 for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Grenada Event: Additional COVID case and information request form for those who want to return to the United States COVID-19 The Government of Grenada announced on April 1 an additional confirmed case of COVID-19 in Grenada, bringing the total to 10. Flights Action request: If you are a U.S. citizen attempting to return the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Grenada Alert
Location: Grenada Event: Information request form for those who want to return to the United States COVID-19 The Government of Grenada announced on March 28 two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grenada, bringing the total to nine. Flights Action request: If you are a U.S. citizen attempting to return the United States from Grenada ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Grenada Alert
Location: Anguilla Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines (Silver Airways) – to facilitate additional commercial flights from Anguilla (AXA) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Saturday, April 4, 2020 for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) wishing to travel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Grenada Event: 24-hour curfew until April 6 and Delta’s April 4 flight canceled Delta Flight Delta airlines has canceled the flight from Grenada to Atlanta on April 4. U.S. Embassy Grenada continues to work with U.S. airlines to request flights out of Grenada to assist U.S. citizens. If scheduled, we’ll announce on social media ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Grenada Alert
The United States is mobilizing all necessary resources to respond rapidly to the COVID-19 pandemic, both at home and abroad. A total of US$1.7 million will be made available to governments in the Eastern Caribbean, which will assist countries in the region to scale up their risk communication efforts, water and sanitation, prevent and control ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Grenada has worked with Delta airlines to arrange a commercial U.S. repatriation flight from Grenada to Atlanta on April 4 to return U.S. citizens in Grenada to the United States. American citizens wishing to reserve and pay for seats on this flight are advised to visit delta.com or call 1 (800) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
Location: Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean – Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Barthélemy (St. Barts), St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Event: Evacuation Information There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 within Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, and most of the jurisdictions in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Grenada Event: Delta announces April 4 flight from Grenada to Atlanta Delta Flight Scheduled U.S. Embassy Grenada worked with Delta airlines to arrange a commercial U.S. repatriation flight from Grenada to Atlanta on April 4 to return U.S. citizens in Grenada to the United States. To reserve and pay for seats on this flight, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Grenada Alert
Location: Grenada Event: Grenada reports six additional cases of COVID-19 COVID-19 The Government of Grenada announced today six additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grenada, bringing the total to seven. State of Emergency The Grenadian Prime Minister announced a 21-day limited state of emergency that went into effect at 6 p.m. March 25. The government ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Grenada Alert
Location: Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean (Anguilla, Antigua, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Barthélemy (St. Barts), St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Event: Please visit the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown
COVID-19 Information Page for the March 25, 2020 update for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. The Department of State ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Grenada Event: Grenada declares limited state of emergency COVID-19 There is at least one confirmed case of COVID-19 reported in Grenada. State of Emergency The Grenadian Prime Minister announced a 21-day limited state of emergency to go into effect at 6 p.m. tonight. The government enacted numerous regulations under the state of emergency, including ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Grenada Alert
Due to changes in the Barbados general COVID-19 posture, Embassy Bridgetown has cancelled all routine American Citizen Services (ACS) appointments from January 6 to January 15. You may reschedule your appointment. For urgent assistance, please send an email to
BridgetownACS@state.gov . We encourage all U.S. citizens to enroll in
STEP.state.gov to receive important safety and security ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
Due to Embassy Bridgetown’s ongoing response to the global pandemic COVID-19, effective March 23, Embassy Bridgetown will no longer process visa interview waiver (IW) or renewal interview waiver (RIW) applications. Please do not send your passports and visa applications as they will be returned to you without processing. If you have already sent in your ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: News
Location: Grenada Event: COVID confirmed and Air Canada flights available There is at least one confirmed case of COVID-19 reported in Grenada. The Government of Grenada has stopped all routine commercial passenger airline traffic to and from Grenada. However, Air Canada has flights from Grenada to Toronto on March 24, 26, 28 and 31. Passengers ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Grenada Alert
Location: Barbados Event: The Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness confirmed four cases of COVID-19 within its borders and one confirmed case aboard a cruise ship in Barbadian waters. On March 20, American Airlines announced that it would cease flights to and from Barbados effective Monday, March 23. On March 20, JetBlue announced that it would ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Grenada. Effective Saturday, March 21, 2020, at 23:59 p.m. the Government of Grenada will refuse entry into the country for travelers who have been to the United States in the last 14 days, unless the traveler is a Grenadian national or has permanent resident status. Grenadian ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Grenada Alert
Passengers are not allowed to disembark from any cruise ship in Grenada until further notice. Starting at midnight on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, all international travelers to Grenada will be quarantined for 14 days. All non-Grenadian nationals who have been to China, Iran, South Korea, or anywhere in Europe in the last 14 days will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Grenada Alert
Location: Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean (Anguilla, Antigua, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Barthélemy (St. Barts), St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Event: On March 17, 2020, the Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness announced two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Barbados. Confirmed cases have ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Grenada Alert
Effective March 18, 2020, the United States Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is cancelling all routine non-immigrant and immigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. Please note that the MRV fee remains valid and may be used for a non-immigrant visa ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS would like to advise all U.S. citizens traveling to or living in the Eastern Caribbean to please refer to our COVID-19 Information page for the latest country-specific information and entry and exit requirements –
https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported may restrict travel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Come out to our yard sale on Saturday, March 21 from 8:00am – 12:00pm at US Embassy Main Parking Lot, Wildey Business Park. There will be great deals on good items! Entrance fee: BBD2
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. Embassy marks Black History Month with lime and screening of a documentary “Apollo” On Friday, February 28, 2020, in honor of Black History Month, the U.S. Embassy in Barbados hosted a “Black History Lime” and movie screening of the documentary “Apollo” at the George Washington House. The event was a unique celebration of black ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 March, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
March 2, 2020 For Immediate Release St. Kitts and Nevis Foreign Service Officer participates in U.S. Sponsored Leadership Program Sheldon Henry, a Foreign Service Officer with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis, is currently in the United States participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 March, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
As we start a new year and new decade, I am excited about the opportunities to deepen the bonds between the Caribbean and the United States. I am pleased to announce a new campaign led by the
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) to increase economic prosperity and build stronger communities here in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. As a part ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The United States Agency for International Development’s Eastern and Southern Caribbean Office (USAID/ESC) and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5Cs) on Friday, February 21, 2020, handed over one Automatic Weather Station (AWS) and one Coral Reef Early Warning System (CREWS) valued at over US$100,000 to the government of St Lucia under the USAID Climate Change Adaptation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Six secondary schools from across Barbados participated in the U.S. Embassy’s Black History Month Secondary School Speech Competition. Students delivered outstanding speeches on a variety of topics related to issues surrounding race, African American film and sport from the Liberal Arts Auditorium at the Barbados Community College. Fourth-form student from the Christ Church Foundation School, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 February, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados collaborated with the International Law Enforcement Academy in Roswell, New Mexico to gather regional Eastern Caribbean law enforcement officials for the first alumni program. The workshop brought together 30 law enforcement and criminal justice executives from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 February, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
Twenty-one NGOs across seven Caribbean countries joined USAID Regional Representative Clinton White and implementor RTI International to celebrate the success of the Local Capacity for Local Solutions (LC4LS) project at the Barbados Courtyard Marriott hotel on February 12. The NGOs were among the more than 160 organizations that now operate more efficiently, effectively, and sustainably ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 February, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
USAID Regional Representative Clinton White met with students and teachers at the Bishop Charles Gachet RC Primary School February 6 in Marchand to see firsthand the benefits of the OECS/USAID Early Learners Program (ELP), an $8.9 million initiative improve the reading skills of primary grade children. Mr. White also discussed USAID funded programs with St. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy Bridgetown will hold online auctions starting Friday, January 31 and ending Monday, February 17. A wide variety of household furniture, office furniture, appliances, office supplies, printer cartridges, monitors, CPUs etc. will be auctioned.
www.32auctions.com/EmbassyAuctionFeb2020 All bids must be placed exclusively online. Once the auction closes, successful bidders may deposit the total amount into ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Today, U.S. Ambassador to Grenada Linda Taglialatela observed the upgrade of two Grenadian Coast Guard drug interceptor vessels as part of a $1 million USD contribution from US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). This project, called the SAFE Boat Mid-Life Upgrade, includes a complete vessel overhaul, new engines, and a spare parts package to support the vessel. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS can now be contacted via our
WhatsApp for Business account (
https://wa.me/12462305097 ). The US Embassy Bridgetown launched this platform on Monday, February 3, 2020, as a critical addition to our social media channels of
Facebook ,
Instagram ,
YouTube and
Flickr . We will be using US Embassy Bridgetown
WhatsApp for Business to share information ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the opening of the application process for the 2020 Youth Ambassadors program. The program brings together motivated secondary school students between 15 and 18 years of age and adult mentors committed to public service and improving community. The selected students will engage in workshops, community service activities, team ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador to Barbados Linda Taglialatela, Minister of Health and Wellness Jeffrey Bostic, and members of the Barbados Defense Force (BDF) participated in an official handover ceremony of a new field hospital at the Garrison Savannah in Bridgetown. The United States, through U.S. Southern Command, invested $1.7 million USD to develop the Emergency Medical Team, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The United States and Barbados celebrated the launch of the Atlantic Tradewind Ocean Atmosphere Mesoscale Interaction Campaign (ATOMIC), a scientific initiative to better understand the weather and climate patterns in the Caribbean. U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Linda Taglialatela, Deputy U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator RDML Tim Gallaudet, USN ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) Cynthia Kierscht of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS, Linda Taglialatela, visited Dominica January 15 and 16 to meet with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and his new cabinet members to discuss opportunities for continued partnership. DAS ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Expanding America’s Commitment to the Caribbean 01/22/2020 04:49 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Kingston, Jamaica SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. I was standing back there; I heard a “amen.” What better way to be welcomed to the stage? Thank you, Madam Foreign Minister, for that kind introduction. I’m delighted to be here. My ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 January, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
The Embassy of the United States to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS (U.S. Embassy Bridgetown) announces an open call for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2020 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2020). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 22 January, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, News
January 15, 2020 Over 90 Barbadian and American filmmakers, actors, and film enthusiasts mixed and mingled at the lively reception for the Barbados Independent Film Festival (BIFF), hosted by the U.S. Embassy on Monday evening. The embassy has been an ardent sponsor of BIFF since its creation four years ago, providing funding for filmmaker ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 January, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
Recognized as emerging leaders in civil society and for their work in the field of volunteerism, Dominican Loftus Durand, St. Lucian Ekiema Yarde, and St. Kitts and Nevis national P’Della’P Stanley, are currently in the United States participating in the U.S. Department of State sponsored International Visitor Leader Program (IVLP), themed “Volunteerism and Civic Action.” ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 January, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
The U.S. Embassy will be holding a sealed-bid auction on Saturday, February 1 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 13:00p.m. at the US Embassy in Wildey, Business Park. The following vehicles will be offered: 2010 Honda Accord, PW, PL, PS, CD, Remote Entry, 42K kilometers 2012 Toyota Hilux 4 x 4, PW, PL, PS, CD, USB, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 January, 2020 | Topics: News
Location: Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Caribbean 2020: A Multi-Year Strategy To Increase the Security, Prosperity, and Well-Being of the People of the United States and the Caribbean
[1] The Caribbean region is the United States’ “third border,” characterized by common interests and societal ties that yield daily, tangible benefits for U.S. citizens. The United States is the primary trading partner for the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 January, 2020 | Topics: News
Today in Bridgetown, Barbados, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green announced $10 million to improve local resilience to disasters in priority countries in the Caribbean. With this new funding, USAID will support community-level organizations, host-country governments, regional institutions, and the private sector to strengthen local, national, and regional planning and preparation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Location: French Saint Martin Event: Roads connecting Dutch and French Saint Martin may be potentially impassable due to road blocks and protest activity. Dutch Saint Martin (Sint Maarten) authorities are prepared to receive tourists transported from French Saint Martin. Travelers at Princess Juliana International Airport in Dutch Saint Martin (Sint Maarten) may not be able ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert
In 1947 the United States Marine Corps started the time-honored “Toys for Tots” program, collecting and delivering toys to less fortunate children over the holiday season. In keeping with this tradition, Ambassador Linda Taglialatela joined members of the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the OECS, and the Eastern Caribbean U.S. Marine Detachment to deliver toys to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 December, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
The United States congratulates the people of Dominica on their election and stands ready to continue working with Prime Minister Skerrit. The United States and Dominica enjoy a long-standing partnership, based on respect and trust, which benefits both nations. We will continue to work with the Skerrit Administration to promote regional security, economic prosperity, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 December, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
The reports of political violence in Dominica in recent weeks are incongruent with the history of stable parliamentary democracy in the Eastern Caribbean. Free, fair, and transparent elections are hallmarks of any good democracy and an indication of good governance and leadership. Equally so, the conduct of peaceful campaigns, rallies, and demonstrations beforehand and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
December 2, 2019 For Immediate Release Ministry of Education officials on Thursday commended a Peace Corps primary school literacy project that is coming to an end and expressed strong support for another one to be developed. “The Primary English Literacy Project has been quite effective through the years,” said Mrs. Aldia Gumbs-Dyers, a Senior Education ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State November 29, 2019 On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Barbados on the 53rd anniversary of your independence tomorrow. The United States is proud of our strong history as neighbors and partners. Our collaboration on key challenges such as border ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
St. George’s, Grenada – Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean (Peace Corps EC) continued its series of stakeholder meetings with a session in Grenada on Monday, November 19thth at the Marryshow House UWI Centre. The meetings bring together senior members of the Ministry of Education, along with District Officers, Principals, Teachers, Peace Corps Volunteers and members of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
November 25, 2019 United States Working with St. Vincent and the Grenadines by Digitizing Crime and Violence Data On November 25, the United States Government, in support of the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, launched a Police Records Management Information System (PRMIS). The PRMIS will help the Police Force to improve data management ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. Consular Officer to Hold Appointments for U.S. Citizens in St. Lucia We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit St. Lucia on Monday, December 09, Wednesday, December 11 and Thursday, December 12, 2019 to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit the British Virgin Islands to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. Unfortunately, we are not able to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Travel Advisory November 21, 2019 Dominica – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in Dominica due to civil unrest. Country Summary: Demonstrations and protests can take place with little or no notice. Local authorities have used tear gas to disrupt protests. Read the Safety and Security section on the
country information page. If you decide to travel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Travel Advisory November 21, 2019 Dominica – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in Dominica due to civil unrest. Country Summary: Demonstrations and protests can take place with little or no notice. Local authorities have used tear gas to disrupt protests. Read the Safety and Security section on the
country information page. If you decide to travel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 November, 2019 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Embassy for Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS is closely monitoring the recent demonstrations in Dominica. We urge those exercising their freedom of assembly to do so responsibly, to avoid violence, and to prevent an escalation of tensions. We also urge the Government of Dominica to allow peaceful protesters to exercise their ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Are you a Hip-Hop artist, jazz ensemble, classical musician, sound designer, beat maker, multimedia artist, DJ, audio engineer, or any combination of these? Then we invite you to apply for the 2020 One Beat program, a month-long, all expenses paid musical exchange in the United States. This program is an opportunity for musicians from around the world to collaborate in the creation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean (Peace Corps EC) began its series of stakeholder meetings in Saint Lucia on Thursday, November 7th at the Finance Administrative Centre at Pointe Seraphine. The meeting brought together senior members of the Ministry of Education, along with District Officers, Principals, Teachers, Peace Corps Volunteers and members of the advisory committee, to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 November, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs at the U.S. Department of State (DOS), Cynthia Kierscht, visited Barbados and St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) between October 22-25, 2019. During her visit, DAS Kierscht highlighted the many ways in which the United States and the Caribbean work together in sustainable economic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
On Friday, November 1, 2019 the U.S. Embassy in Barbados presented a grant of US$24,921 to the Girl Guides Association of Barbados (GGAB), in support of a soon to be executed program entitled: “Girl Guides Strong: Towards 100% Renewables.” The program will enable members of the GGAB, aged 7-25, to learn and improve their technical ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit Dominica to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. Unfortunately, we are not able to discuss visa cases ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Business Opportunities in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Webinar Financing your Export deals in the Caribbean Overview The US maintains a robust trade surplus with the Eastern Caribbean region and continues to be the largest trading partner with about 35% of total imports. Strong cultural and historical ties and tourist visits reinforce common values. Objectives ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 31 October, 2019 | Topics: Business, Events, News
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS was pleased to host National Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the U.S. Victim Rights Law Center, Jessica Mindlin, in Barbados as she delivered a free public lecture on “Justice Is More Than Jail: An Integrated and Collaborative Response to Gender-based Violence.” on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 October, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Working together to build resilience in the Caribbean, representatives from the United States, eighteen Caribbean countries, the Caribbean Disaster Management Agency, the eastern Caribbean’s Regional Security System, universities, and other non-governmental partners gathered for the first working group of the U.S.-Caribbean Resilience Partnership on October 23-24 in Barbados. The Partnership employed a whole-of-society approach, involving ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Under U.S.-Caribbean 2020, the United States is committed to advancing security, diplomacy, prosperity, energy, education, and health in the Caribbean. As part of this ongoing effort the United States is providing $1.5 million to increase disaster preparedness and resilience under the U.S.-Caribbean Resilience Partnership. This partnership aims to strengthen U.S.-Caribbean cooperation and advance greater resilience ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown seeks proposals for 2020 U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS is pleased to issue a call for project proposals for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) for 2020. The
small grants applications (PDF 137 KB) close on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 October, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
U.S. Caribbean Resilience Partnership DAS Kierscht Remarks Good morning. Thank you for traveling from across the Caribbean to participate today. A special thanks to Minister Hinkson for hosting us in Barbados for this first ever working group to inaugurate our U.S. Caribbean Resilience Partnership. On behalf of the United States Government and the State Department ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, Public Affairs Officer, Larry Socha visited the American Corner at the Dominica Public Library in Roseau. The purpose of the visit was to hand over new multimedia and computer equipment, purchased by the U.S. Embassy for the American Corner at the Roseau Public Library. Receiving the donation on behalf of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The United States Government, in collaboration with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, today launched a Police Records Management Information System (PRMIS). The PRMIS is designed to help the Police Force to improve data management and analysis and will be piloted in two police stations – the Dockyard, and St. Johns Police Stations. It will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
U.S. citizens in St. Kitts and Nevis are invited to a town hall to meet with Ambassador Linda Taglialatela and consular staff on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Ross University Veterinary School auditorium at 5:00pm. “We are thankful for the continued support of the U.S. Embassy over the years, not only in the Federation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit St. Kitts on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, October 14, 15 and 17, and Nevis on Wednesday, October 16 to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit Tuesday October 29 & Wednesday October 30, 2019, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. Unfortunately, we ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Richmark Deane, the Acting Sub-Lieutenant at the Barbados Defense Force (Reserves), is currently in the United States participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). He is taking part in an exchange focused on “Global Threat Cooperation” from September 28 to October 19. Mr. Deane is also the Digital Forensic Lab ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Ambassador Linda Taglialatela hosted a reception in honor of the participants of the U.S. Department of State’s Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program. During the event, the thirty (30) female entrepreneurs discussed their experience and future business plans with government and business leaders, non-governmental organization representatives, and alumni of the embassy’s international exchange programs. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy proudly hosts Jessica Mindlin in a FREE public presentation entitled, “Justice Is More Than Jail: An Integrated and Collaborative Response to Gender-based Violence.” The lecture takes place on Monday, October 21, at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Barbados Resort. Hear from the National Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
On September 18, the United States Government, in collaboration with the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, launched a Police Records Management Information System (PRMIS). The PRMIS will help the Police Force to improve data management and analysis and will be piloted at the Stapleton and Frigate Bay Police Stations in St. Kitts, and at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 September, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
St. George’s, GRENADA – Senior leadership from the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) alongside partner and host nation representatives attended an opening ceremony to mark the beginning of the ship’s seventh medical mission stop in Grenada, September 15. The purpose of this mission is for U.S. service members and medical professionals to work alongside ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 September, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Theresa Gordon-Goodwin, a senior journalist and radio news producer at NewsCo Limited (OBSERVER) in Antigua and Barbuda, is currently in the United States participating on the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She is taking part in a three-week project on “Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists” from August 26 to September ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Oslyn Crosby, Public Relations and Education Officer with the National Disaster Management Agency in Grenada (NaDMA), is currently in the United States participating on the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She is taking part in a three-week project on “Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management” from August 26 to September 13. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
On Monday August 26, the U.S. Embassy hosted a Grant Proposal Writing Workshop for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Luisa Boyarski, the Associate Director of Georgetown University’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership (CPNL) and Assistant Research Professor at the McCourt ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 September, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce the Fulbright Foreign Student and Fulbright LASPAU scholarship recipients for the academic year 2019-2020. In August, Barbadian Matthew St. Bernard, and Dominican, Nutrice Francis will travel to the United States, where they will have their ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
August 27, 2019 For Immediate Release On Thursday, August 22, 2019, the Dominica Public Library in Roseau got a boost to its library when it received a donation of books and children’s activity materials from the United States Embassy Bridgetown. The donation was made possible through a grant funded by the J. Kirby Simon Foreign ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 August, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens that a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for the islands of Barbados, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Additional islands under a Tropical Storm Watch are Dominica, Martinique, Grenada and its dependencies, and Saba and St. Eustatius. According to the
National Hurricane Center , Dorian ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
The Government of Barbados has directed businesses to shut down at 10:00am August 26 in advance of the arrival of Tropical Storm Dorian. The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados will be closed as a result and will only reopen once the all clear is given by the Barbados government. Please monitor the Barbados government’s messages regarding ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert
On August 8, 2019, eight Youth Ambassadors from the Eastern Caribbean traveled to the United States to participate on the 2019 Youth Ambassadors Program. Sierra Letlow and Esquire Henry of Antigua and Barbuda; Joshua Desir of Barbados; Shawnalee Gordon of Dominica; Kenya Louison of Grenada; Sephra Serieux and Sherwin Alexander of St. Lucia; and Nikita ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy Bridgetown will hold our next auction on Saturday, September 7 at our warehouse located at Webster’s Industrial Estates. Viewing beings at 9:00am Auction begins at 10:00am Items to be auctioned: Household furniture Appliances Patio furniture Computers, printers etc. And much, much more! For more information email: bridgetownauctions@state.gov Please note: Cash only. There ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: Events
The US Embassy Bridgetown will conduct a Sealed-bid Vehicle Sale on: Date: Saturday, 31 Aug 2019 Time: 0900-1300 Location: US Embassy, Wildey Business Park. The vehicle being sold is a “2012 Honda CRV 4X4, PW, PL, Backup Camera, 30K kilometers,” valued at BBD 67,000. The vehicle is being sold AS IS and all sales are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: Events
The United States Government and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) are working together to improve opportunities for vulnerable youth in Castries, Saint Lucia. The two entities today formalized their commitment to this collaboration, signing a Letter of Agreement that reaffirms their joint partnership with the Government of Saint Lucia on comprehensive violence prevention projects being ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Kendra Beazer is currently in the United States participating on the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). He is taking part in a three-week project on “Transparency and Accountability in Government” from August 5 to August 23. Beazer was elected as an Elected Representative of the Barbuda Council in March 2017 and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) will offer free medical services in Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Kitts and Nevis from September 15-20, September 25-30 and October 5-10 respectively. The ship will conduct approximately 100 onboard surgeries, provide basic medical services at two medical walk-in sites as well as host health fairs/community ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 July, 2019 | Topics: News
Vincent Aldin Pryce from Antigua and Barbuda will travel to Florida on a cultural exchange to attend PATH’s summer Academy of Music and Art. The exchange is a part of Partners of the Américas’ Education and Culture program, which provides exchanges and small grants for communities across the Americas. The Education and Culture Program is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 July, 2019 | Topics: News
The Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness has received additional support in controlling the spread of the Zika virus. On July 24, the United States Government handed over a mosquito insectary to the Ministry to facilitate the study and control of disease causing insects, particularly the Zika carrying Aedes Aegypti species. The support is part ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 July, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
On July 24, the United States Government, in collaboration with the Government of Grenada, launched a Police Records Management Information System (PRMIS) that will help the Grenada Police Force to improve data management and analysis. The PRMIS system, will be piloted in three police stations – St Paul’s, St George’s Central and St George’s South ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 July, 2019 | Topics: News
On July 15, the Barbados Ministry of Environment and National Beautification in cooperation with the United States Government broke ground on infrastructure repair work to address flood management and drainage control in the Holetown / Trents area. The ground breaking, represents the start of phase two of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 July, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
On June 27, the United States Government, in collaboration with the Government of Barbados, launched a Police Records Management Information System (PRMIS) that will help the Royal Barbados Police Force to improve citizen security data management, analysis, and monitoring. The PRMIS system, which will initially be piloted at two police stations and at the Central ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
The United States Government, in collaboration with the Government of Barbados, observed Regional HIV Testing Day on June 27, with the launch of an essential package of HIV prevention and treatment services and a corresponding service directory. Five hundred copies will be distributed to health and social service providers and members of the public to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Barbados conducted a series of seminars during the Pinelands Creative Workshop’s annual 10-day Career and Life Management (CALM) Program. The seminars, which focused on Professional Social Media Etiquette, Interview Skills, and U.S. Higher Education Opportunities available through EducationUSA, took place on June 21, June 24 and June 25. Embassy staff, including ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 June, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
June 13, 2019 For Immediate Release Stacey Bascus is currently in the United States participating on the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She is taking part in a three-week project on “The Digital Economy – Transformative Technology for the Social Good” from June 10 to June 28. Bascus has 15 years’ ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
During the period May 22 – 29, 2019, the Diplomatic Security Service, Regional Security Office of the U.S. Embassy, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean conducted two High Risk Environment Firearms Courses (HREFC) with members of the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) and the Barbados Defense Force (BDF) at Paragon Range, Christ Church, Barbados. The Diplomatic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
As we begin hurricane season, all of us in the Eastern Caribbean must work together to prepare our families and fellow citizens for the potential destruction these storms can unleash. The devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria are constant reminders that these storms are the biggest threats to the region. One category four or five ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS was pleased to host Shanna McClain, PhD on Friday, May 31, 2019 for an educational presentation on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Dr. McClain is the Program Lead for Risk Reduction and Resilience with NASA’s Disasters Program. Her work involves developing resilience-based programs ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Environmental leaders worked in partnership to restore St. Vincent and Grenadines largest mangrove system. On May 31, international and national environmental leaders and representatives from the government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the government of Grenada celebrated the long-awaited restoration of Ashton Lagoon at Sustainable Grenadines’ (SusGren) office located in Jerome Village on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy will hold a sealed bid auction on June 13th at our Warehouse located at Webster’s Industrial Estates. Auction begins at 9:00am Auction ends at 2:00pm Partial list of Items that will be auctioned: Office cubicles Occasional chairs Pastry warmer Portable AC unit Bistro patio set Accessory tables Table lamps Office chairs Queen ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Acknowledgements: Honorable Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell Hon. Delma Thomas, Minister of Social Development, Housing and Community Empowerment Director General of the OECS, Dr. Didacus Jules Mrs. Veronica Charles, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Development, Housing and Community Empowerment Other Government representatives Representatives of the justice sector Media representatives Ladies and gentlemen Good morning. It’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Ambassador Linda Taglialatela hosted a reception in honor of the winners of the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown’s Caribbean StartUp Summit Competition. During the event, the twenty (20) entrepreneurs from the islands of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, were given the opportunity to interact ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
David Bohigian, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, visited St. Lucia, where he met with Prime Minister Allen Chastanet and other senior government officials to discuss opportunities for U.S. investment in infrastructure, energy, water, and women’s empowerment as well as strengthen security ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
May 21, 2019 USAID ZIKA MATERNAL AND CHILD SURVIVAL PROGRAM LAUDED Thanks to a meaningful partnership between the government of St. Lucia and the United States Government, St. Lucia has seen a reduction in Zika cases. Addressing a close-out ceremony for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supported, Zika Maternal and Child Survival ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
May 14, 2019 U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to announce that the winner of its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Video Competition is the Isaiah Thomas Secondary School in St. Joseph, Dominica. In 2017, the U.S. Embassy launched the STEM video competition as part of its ongoing efforts to highlight the importance of STEM ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
NGO Management Workshop Overview The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS invites non-governmental organizations to participate in our NGO Management Workshop. The NGO Management Workshop will be held within the last week of August in Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines only. Country Date ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to announce that the winner of its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Video Competition is the Isaiah Thomas Secondary School in St. Joseph, Dominica. In 2017, the U.S. Embassy launched the STEM video competition as part of its ongoing efforts to highlight the importance of STEM education and increase ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green visited Castries, Saint Lucia on May 11, 2019. The Administrator met with Prime Minister Allen Chastanet to discuss shared challenges and opportunities to strengthen the bilateral relationship with St. Lucia on topics such as economic prosperity, youth development, education, and resiliency. Both leaders expressed their mutual ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
You can choose your friends, but not your neighbors. Fortunately the United States is blessed with many neighbors in the Caribbean whom we also consider our friends. Bound by not only geographic proximity, our economic and people-to-people ties are vast. The United States is the Caribbean’s primary trade partner, resulting in a $12.2 billion trade ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
On May 2, the U.S. Embassy in Barbados marked this year’s World Press Freedom Day by hosting an interactive webchat event entitled “Reporting for Democracy: The Role of a Free Press in Elections”. The worldwide event, organized by the U.S. Department of State, focused on the essential role that media plays in supporting elections and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
April 30, 2019 For Immediate Release On April 30 and May 1, 2019, the United States and the Caribbean Community Implementing Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS) will co-host a Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting in Barbados to discuss efforts to increase public safety and security in the Caribbean. The Caribbean-United States Security ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 April, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Janelle Clarke is currently in the United Sates participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She is taking part in a three-week project on “Volunteerism and Civic Action” from April 22 to May 10. Ms. Clarke is an Associate Attorney with Barbados’ leading international business law firm, Chancery Chambers. In ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Barbados has partnered with the Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT) to implement the U.S. Department of State’s Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program. The Academy of Women Entrepreneurs course will begin in early July 2019 and will run for thirteen (13) weeks. Sessions will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 5:30pm ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
The United States Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS wishes to announce the winners of the Earth Day “Protect Our Species” poster competition. Keanna Payne from Antigua and Barbuda won with her submission depicting the importance of trees on earth. Dominic Chapman-Hunte of Barbados placed second and Nathlyn Matthew from Dominica and Clydawna ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
On Thursday 18 April, staff of the U.S. Embassy in Barbados and their family members joined volunteers from the Future Centre Trust and Dare to Care in cleanup activities at River Bay, St. Lucy. The cleanup, which was organized by the Embassy’s Community Liaison Office (CLO) was in recognition of Earth Day 2019. Among the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Embassy will hold a sealed bid auction on April 26th at our Warehouse Located at Webster’s Industrial Estates. Auction begins at 8:30am Auction ends at 2:30pm Items that will be auctioned: 2010 Nissan Urvan panel van, MT, Diesel Commercial fridge Commercial Kitchen sink with counter top Commercial microwave Two burner hotplate ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
April 15, 2019 Vincentian Participates in U.S. Government-Sponsored Program to Combat Transnational Crime Carla James is currently in the United States participating on the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She is taking part in a multi-regional project “Towards a More Safe and Secure World – Cooperative Efforts in Combating Transnational Crime” ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 April, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
April 15, 2019 U.S. Embassy partners with Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT) to launch Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program The U.S. Embassy in Barbados will partner with the Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT) to implement the U.S. Department of State’s Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program. The partnership was officially launched on April 12, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 April, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit Nevis on Tuesday, May 7 and St. Kitts on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 6, 8 and 9, 2019, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 April, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
The United States Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS wishes to announce the winners of its Caribbean StartUp Summit Competition. The competition had offered entrepreneurs in the Eastern Caribbean a chance to attend TEN Habitat’s Caribbean StartUp Summit in Barbados on May 24 and 25. The Embassy will fund the entrepreneurs’ participation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 March, 2019 | Topics: News
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce that a Consular Officer will visit St. Lucia from Tuesday, April 9, to Friday, April 12, 2019. The officer will provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 March, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit Monday, April 1 & Tuesday April 2, 2019, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. Unfortunately, we ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 March, 2019 | Topics: Education | Tags: comic, Cross Roads
Careen Prevost, Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Tourism and Culture and in the Ministry of Environment, Climate Resilience, Disaster Management, and Urban Renewal of Dominica, is currently in the United States participating on the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She is taking part in a three-week project on “Sustainable ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
On Monday, March 11, U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS, Linda S. Taglialatela, hosted a Women’s Leadership Discussion with students at the Springer Memorial Secondary School, Government Hill, St. Michael. The one-hour presentation entitled, “Unlock Your Power: Fostering the Next Generation of Female Leaders,” was held in honor of Women’s History ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy will hold its next auction of Furniture & Vehicles on Saturday, March 30th.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: Events
On International Women’s Day, we honor women worldwide for their vital role in shaping and strengthening our communities, families, governments, and businesses. We celebrate their vision, leadership, and courage, and we reaffirm our commitment to promoting equal opportunity for women everywhere.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: News
March 6, 2019 For Immediate Release Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Julie Chung Visits Barbados Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS), Julie Chung of the U.S. Department of State visited Barbados from March 5 to 6. PDAS Chung’s visit sought to promote the U.S.-Caribbean 2020 Strategy – a multi-year strategy to increase ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 6 March, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Competition Sponsors The “TEN Habitat – The Caribbean Summit” is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Description of Contest Objectives The Caribbean Startup Summit is TEN Habitat’s flagship annual event. The summit will be held in Barbados on May ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Please join us for the U.S. Caribbean Business Conference 2019 in Miami, Florida. The Caribbean represents a large $23 billion export market for U.S. Firms. The U.S. Commercial Service, the Florida District Export Council (DEC), and Enterprise Florida are organizing the conference to help your company access opportunities across this important region. Overview U.S. Caribbean ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
With the support of the United States Government, over 30 social service providers from across the region are currently participating in a training exercise in Barbados from February 11-15 on Aggression Replacement Therapy (ART). ART equips at-risk youth with coping skills to manage aggressive impulses that can precede violent behavior. This is a key component ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Twelve schools participated in the U.S. Embassy’s Black History Month Secondary School Speech Competition. Students delivered outstanding speeches on a variety of topics related to issues surrounding race and African American culture and history. Queen’s College Fifth-form student, Khaleel Kothdiwala took the top prize with his speech discussing whether literary classics containing racist tones and/or ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Op-ed by Ambassador Linda S. Taglialatela The people of Venezuela are suffering from man-made political and economic crises that have transformed a once thriving and prosperous democracy into a place beset by poverty, corruption, and repression. More than three million Venezuelans have fled and sought refuge in other countries. Maduro and his cronies have bled ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
At a visit to the Nature Fun Ranch in Bruce Vale, St. Andrew, Public Affairs Officer James Rodriguez donated office equipment to assist the Ranch in its administrative functions. The Nature Fun Ranch is a community youth group founded by Corey Lane, which uses agriculture, adventure, equestrian and other activities to bring about and maintain ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 February, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) is the preeminent annual gathering that convenes entrepreneurs, investors, and their supporters globally. An estimated 20,000 emerging leaders have participated in Global Entrepreneurship Summits since 2010. At previous GES summits, governments and the private sector have committed to provide over $1 billion in new capital to entrepreneurs worldwide. On November ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 February, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
The United States Agency for International Development, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding signaling their continued commitment to the successful rehabilitation and reintegration of at-risk youth and those in conflict with the law across the region. The agreement falls under the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 February, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
On behalf of the Government of the United States, congratulations to the people of Grenada on your 45th anniversary of independence on February 7. Grenada is a warm and welcoming host to thousands of Americans each year, and many U.S. students also call the Spice Isle “home.”
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 February, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit Dominica from Monday, February 11 to Wednesday, February 13, 2019, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 February, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
The United States Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS invites applications for its second annual Black History Month Secondary School Speech Competition taking place on Friday, February 22, 2019. Competition Background: Each February, Black History Month celebrates the contributions made by persons of African descent, and celebrates the defining moments in their ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 February, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Do you have a great public service project in mind, but need funding to get it off the ground? Are you ready to use the skills and knowledge you gained during your exchange experience? If you answered yes, then you and your team of alumni could apply for – and win! – up to $25,000 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 31 January, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Official Contest Rules “Protect Our Species – Earth Day 2019 Poster Competition” Competition Sponsors
[1] The “Protect Our Species – Earth Day 2019 Poster Competition” is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Description of Contest Objectives Earth Day is an ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 31 January, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
The United States Government, the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding today signaling their continued commitment to the successful rehabilitation and reintegration of youth in trouble with the law. The agreement falls under the United States Agency for International Development‘s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
December 15th, 2018 at our Embassy Parking Lot 9:00am until 1:00pm The U.S. Embassy will be holding a sealed-bid auction at the U.S. Embassy parking lot in Wildey Business Park, Wildey, St. Michael. Viewing begins at 9:00am and all bids must be in by 1:00pm. The following vehicles will be offered: 2009 Nissan Urvan panel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 December, 2018 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, News
The Atlantis Women Rugby Team hosted a free rugby clinic for local rugby players on Friday December 7, 2018 at the Lodge School, Society, St. John, Barbados. The session was conducted by Coach Chris Ryan and members of the team. The clinic was coordinated by the United States Embassy Bridgetown, which partnered with the Barbados ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
In keeping with efforts to strengthen the region’s capacity to mitigate the impact of natural hazards, the United States Government delivered a US$2 million Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) System to the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5Cs) for use throughout the Eastern and Southern Caribbean. This initiative is part of the U.S. Agency for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
On Monday, December 3, the United States Government handed over approximately US$500,000 in equipment, including a state-of-the-art server; computer work stations; relevant software, and other equipment, to the Belize-based Caribbean Community Climate Change Center (5Cs). The information systems store and process climate related data will be used by decision makers; government policy makers; members of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation appointing December 5, 2018, as a National Day of Mourning throughout the United States. The U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS will observe this day of homage to the memory of President George H.W. Bush, and, therefore, the Embassy will be closed. All appointments ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification
Jameela Hollingsworth is currently in the United Sates participating on the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She is taking part in a three-week project on “Women in Entrepreneurship” from December 2 to December 22. Jameela is the owner of HR Boss, a Caribbean millennial career consultancy firm, based in Barbados. Hollingsworth founded ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
On November 28, U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, through its Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), participated in an official handover ceremony to commemorate the Government of the United States of America’s U.S. $1 million computer equipment donation to the CARICOM IMPACS/Joint Regional Communication Centre (JRCC). The support received from INL included technical assistance ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The United States Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS recently concluded its Dream Big: Inspiring Women Collage Competition. Using Mattel’s® “Inspiring Women” Barbie Doll series as the inspiration, the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown invited Girl Guides and Brownies from Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis and St. Vincent and the Grenadines ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
This is my third Marine Ball as Ambassador and hosting these events, ladies and gentlemen, has been among the greatest honors of my career. In a little bit, I will read some remarks from Secretary of State Pompeo that will paint a beautiful picture of how the Marines are dedicated, honor bound, elite, patriotic, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
As part of ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of natural hazards in the region, the United States Government has procured US$105,000 worth of climate and marine monitoring equipment for the Government and people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The initiative is part of a US$10 million United States Agency for International Development (USAID) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
As part of ongoing efforts in the Caribbean region to combat the spread of the Zika virus, the United States Government is supporting the opening of a Barbados-based Regional Headquarters for the Zika AIRS Project (ZAP). The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-supported initiative focuses on vector control to strengthen the region’s capacity to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit St. Vincent from Tuesday, November 13 to Friday, November 16, 2018, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 6 November, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Young Science and Technology Innovators and Entrepreneurs invited to apply for the U.S. State Department’s 2019 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative Technology Idea (Tech-I) Competition The application process is currently open for the U.S. State Department’s 2019 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative Technology Idea (Tech-I) Competition. The GIST Tech-I ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
U.S. Consular Officer to Hold Appointments for U.S. Citizens in St. Lucia The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce that a Consular Officer will visit St. Lucia from Tuesday, November 6, to Thursday, November 8, 2018. The officer will provide U.S. Citizens Services ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown seeks proposals for 2019 U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS is pleased to issue a call for project proposals for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) for 2019. Proposals must be submitted by November 30, 2018, for projects that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 October, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News
On 16 and 17 October, 2018, the United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), hosted an advanced Mutual Legal Assistance Workshop for regional attorneys in Barbados. This workshop follows the first Mutual Legal Assistance Seminar, held in Barbados in April 2018. Building effective central authorities for mutual legal ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Barbados is pleased to announce that Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Antigua to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits. We remind you that beneficiaries residing in Antigua and Barbuda must complete their annual report to the Social ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit St. Kitts and Nevis on Monday, October 29 to Thursday, November 02, 2018, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
American Citizens residing in Grenada with federal benefits issues will be afforded the opportunity to have their concerns addressed. The U.S. Embassy will facilitate an outreach on October 30-31, 2018 at L’Anse Aux Epines, St. George from 9:00a.m. to 12 noon. A Regional Federal Benefits Officer will be available to discuss and advise on a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS invites past and present participants of Department of State Exchange programs to participate in our Alumni Outreach sessions. The Alumni Outreach Sessions will be held within the last quarter of 2018 in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and St. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
St. Lucian students from four schools participated in a two-day hackathon event to showcase their new skills as part of a United States Government-supported Robotics and Coding pilot program. The program relates to a branch of engineering and science that allows students to design and use robots through computer programming. The Robotics and Coding initiative ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy Bridgetown celebrated International Day of the Girl Child by joining the global drive to empower and invest in girls. The Embassy donated over USD$4,400 to the Non-Governmental Organization, I AM A GIRL BARBADOS. Public Affairs Officer of the U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS, James Rodriguez, presented the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Location: Eastern Caribbean – Tropical Storm Alert Event: As of September 26, Tropical Storm Kirk is on a westward path towards the Caribbean. The National Hurricane Center forecasts that Kirk will reach the Lesser Antilles at tropical strom strength on the night of September 26 and into the early morning hours of September 27. Expect ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Hurricane
History & Visual Arts enthusiasts, have we got a challenge for you! U.S. Embassy Bridgetown invites Fourth and Fifth Form secondary school students in Barbados and Dominica to submit entries for U.S. Ambassador Linda S. Taglialatela’s Children’s Book Project. Competition Background: During her three year tour, Ambassador Taglialatela has visited primary and secondary schools throughout ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 September, 2018 | Topics: News
“Little girls with dreams become women with vision!” U.S. Embassy Bridgetown encourages all girls to be creative, and show us how they dream big! Calling all Brownies! The United States Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS invites Girl Guides in Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 September, 2018 | Topics: Events
On Saturday, September 8, in honor of International Literacy Day, the Public Affairs Officer of the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, James Rodriguez, along with the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché, Commander Elizabeth Booker, visited the Barbados National Library Service for a “Saturday Story Hour” and book donation. This outreach stemmed from the Embassy’s goal of reducing youth ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
September 18, 2018 The United States Embassy, through its Military Liaison Office, will partially fund the development of an Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Level 2 Capability Project within the Barbados Defense Force as part of a Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization proposal. EMT Level 2 Capability will afford the Barbados Defense Force ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
September 13, 2018 United States Marine Forces South Marksmanship Training with Regional Security System United States Ambassador Taglialatela visited the Regional Security System firing range where a Mobile Training Team of eight Marines from Marine Forces-South conducted a ten- day marksmanship instruction course for 45 participants from Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. The event familiarized ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit St Martin on Monday, September 17, and Anguilla on Tuesday, September 18, & Wednesday September 19, 2018, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: Notification
Location: Eastern Caribbean – Tropical Storm Alert Event: As of September 11, Tropical Storm Isaac is on a westward path towards the Caribbean. The National Hurricane Center forecasts that Isaac will reach the Lesser Antilles at near-hurricane strength on the night of September 12 and into the early morning hours of September 13. It should ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Hurricane
September 11, 2018 Corey Lane is currently in the United Sates participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). He is taking part in a three-week project on “Non-governmental Organizations (NGO) Management” from September 10 to September 28. Corey is the founder of the NGO, Nature Fun Ranch, which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Farmala Jacobs is currently in the United Sates participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She is taking part in a three-week project on “U.S. State and Local Government” from September 10 to September 28. Farmala is the Executive Director of the Directorate of Gender Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
With the support of the United States Government, eastern and southern Caribbean countries are aligning with international standards for reporting crime. This is a key component of a larger effort to better track and reduce crime in the region. Today, in Barbados, the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) CariSECURE Project launched a three-day ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
As part of the United States Government’s continuing efforts to improve customer service and streamline the visa process, the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the implementation of interview visa waivers in Barbados for qualified applicants wishing to renew their U.S. visas, effective September 10. Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders, with the exception of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Thursday, September 6, 2018 “A Longstanding Partnership in Pursuit of Shared Goals and Prosperity” By: Linda S. Taglialatela, U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States I remember the first time I walked down along the Waterfront in Castries. I was struck not just by the beauty of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News
Throughout the years, the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS has introduced various media platforms to ensure our audiences stay in constant contact with us. It is, therefore, with great pleasure that we share with you the launch of our
Instagram page! The US Embassy Bridgetown launched its
Instagram page on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
August 30, 2018 The United States Government is supporting the opening of an Early Identification Centre for Children with Autism in St. Kitts and Nevis on Tuesday September 4, 2018. A US military flight containing supplies, worth approximately US$4,245.00, arrived today in St. Kitts under the Denton program. The USG program delivers humanitarian goods to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 31 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Effective 01 September, 2018, the U.S. Embassy American Citizen Services (ACS) will implement new office hours. The new hours will be: Monday: 08:30-11:30 am Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 08:30-11:30 am Thursday: 08:30-11:30 am Friday: Closed Appointments can be made at:
U.S Citizens Services Appointment System Additional information regarding ACS Bridgetown services and contact information can be found at:
https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/ Additional information on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
August 29, 2018 U.S. Embassy Bridgetown donates supplies to the American Corner in Antigua On August 23, Acting Public Affairs Officer of the United States Embassy in Bridgetown, Gaïna Dávila, presented more than $8,000 in supplies and materials to the National Public Library. The donation included books, games, iPads, desktop computers and other educational materials, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 August, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
On August 25-26, U.S. Embassy Bridgetown hosted a two-day workshop for police prosecutors and inspectors on case management and trial preparation. The National Center for State Courts and MetroStar organized the workshop. The U.S. law enforcement and prosecutorial advisors leading the course used CBSI-Connect, a virtual learning platform developed by MetroStar and funded by the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
On August 24 and 27, U.S. Embassy Bridgetown began the next phase of the Barbados Goodyear Hearings/Maximum Sentence Indication (MSI) initiative. The Embassy’s support of MSI, a procedure intended to reduce court backlog in criminal cases with voluntary guilty pleas, began with a workshop on November 24-25, 2017. The workshop presented U.S. and regional best ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
As part of hurricane and general disaster preparedness efforts in the Caribbean, the United States Agency of International Development’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) is training national disaster managers in the effective use of the Agency’s reinforced plastic sheeting for temporary roofs and shelters. On August 24, USAID/OFDA, in collaboration with the Barbados ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Participation in sports teaches leadership, teamwork, and communication skills that help young people succeed in all areas of their lives. As such, the United States Embassy has donated sporting equipment to the Pinelands Sports Club. The donation included basketballs, soccer balls, nets, a scoreboard, countdown timer, t-shirts and trophies. This equipment will be used by ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce that Antiguan, Sarah-Anne Gresham, will head to the United States to complete her graduate studies, funded by the U.S. Government. Gresham is part of the Fulbright Foreign Student scholarship cohort for the academic year 2018-19. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Meshia Clarke, is currently in the United States participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She is taking part in a three-week project on “Renewable Energy and Sustainability,” from August 13 to August 31. Meshia, is the Executive Director of the Barbados Renewable Energy Association. In this role, which she ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The sixth iteration of the Multilateral Maritime Interdiction & Prosecution Summit (MMIPS) was held August 7th-8th, 2018 in Nassau, Bahamas. Facilitated by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and funded by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), the MMIPS is a continuing dialogue between maritime and justice sectors of Central and Eastern Caribbean transit zone countries. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The United Stated Embassy, through its Military Liaison Office, recently coordinated a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) subject matter expert exchange between members of the United States Special Operations Forces and Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) Special Services Unit (SSU) personnel. The week-long professional engagement was focused on exchanging tactics, techniques, and procedures for countering ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
August 8, 2018 U.S. Embassy Youth Ambassadors to participate in U.S. Government-sponsored Leadership Program Seven Youth Ambassadors from the Eastern Caribbean will travel to the United States in August for the 2018 Youth Ambassadors Program in the Caribbean. During their exchange, participants will focus on the program’s themes of civic education, leadership, and community service. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 August, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce that Grenadian,Walt Williams, will travel to the United States to compzletehis graduate studies in Public Affairs at the University of Missouri-Columbia,funded by the U.S. Government. Williams is part of the Fulbright Foreign Student scholarship cohort ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce that a Consular Officer will visit Dominica from Tuesday, August 14th, h, to Wednesday, August 15th. The officer will provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Members of the Barbados Defense Force attended the Distinguished Visitors Program at Fuerzas Commando 2018 held in Panama in July. The annual exercise, sponsored by United States Southern Command,consists of a skills competition between military and police Special Operations teams from around the Western Hemisphere. The event was hosted by Panama July 16 – 26. About 700 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Shane Thompson, Attorney-at-Law, is currently in the United States participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). He is taking part in a three-week project on “The U.S. Justice System – Protecting Women and Children II,” from July 28 to August 17. Shane, who is presently in private practice, is a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 July, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Three weeks after Antigua and Barbuda took similar steps, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with the United States Government, launched its own National Task Force and endorsed the Caribbean Citizen Security Toolkit to strengthen evidence-based programming and policy-making for crime prevention under the aegis of the United States Agency for International ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 July, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
July 12, 2018 On July 10 and 11, the United States William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies co-hosted a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response Seminar with U.S. Southern Command and the Caribbean Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) at the Hilton Barbados. The event brought together participants from 18 Caribbean and South American ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 July, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
July 10, 2018 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Local Capacity for Local Solutions (LC4LS) Project was launched today in Guyana’s capital city of Georgetown. The project builds the capacity of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working in critical sectors in ten Eastern and Southern Caribbean countries. The project is being implemented in Antigua ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 July, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Bridgetown July 6, 2018 Location: Eastern Caribbean – hurricane alert Event:
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued alerts for a hurricane system that is currently located in the Atlantic Ocean. The National Hurricane Center reports Beryl is now expected to be a hurricane when it moves through the Lesser Antilles Sunday night or Monday, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 6 July, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Notification
June 19, 2018 Today, Grenada became the sixth country in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean to establish a National Task Force to drive implementation of the United States Government-supported CariSECURE Project. Since 2016, CariSECURE, which is being implemented by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been promoting the use of evidence-based decision-making and fosters a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 June, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
U.S. forces, along with more than 20 Caribbean nation partners, took part in Exercise Tradewinds 2018, which kicked off in St. Kitts on June 4, 2018, to conduct joint, combined, and interagency partner-nation capacity building. The international exercise has been taking place in the Caribbean for over 30 years. U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Cherrington, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 June, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The United States Coast Guard Cutter EAGLE visited Barbados from June 1 to 4. The 295-foot Barque EAGLE is the flagship of the U.S. Coast Guard. She serves as a training vessel for Cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. EAGLE is the only active U.S. military sailing vessel. The Cadets of the EAGLE, under ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 June, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Alicia Brewster, sergeant in the Royal Barbados Police Force, is currently in the United States participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She is taking part in a three-week project on “Promoting Cyber-Security” from June 4 to June 22. Alicia, an experienced officer, has been employed by the Government of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
June 1, 2018 For Immediate Release Countries Request USAID/OFDA Shelter Management Training ahead of Hurricane Season As Caribbean countries prepare for the 2018 hurricane season, the United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development’s Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), is supporting the region’s response capacity as it relates to effective ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 June, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit Guadeloupe on Monday, June 11 2018, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. Unfortunately, we are not ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
This requirement is for the providing of Packing and Crating Services to the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, Barbados. The anticipated performance is for a base period of twelve months and four one year periods at the option of the Government. This solicitation will be issued via the FedBizOpps – no paper copies will be mailed. All ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 May, 2018 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities
May 25, 2018 The United States Coast Guard Cutter EAGLE will pull into the Port of Barbados on Friday, June 1, for a three day port call during which the ship will be open to the public for free tours. The 295-foot Barque EAGLE is the flagship of the U.S. Coast Guard. She serves as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce that a Consular Officer will visit St. Vincent and the Grenadines from Tuesday, May 29th to Friday, June 1st, 2018. The officer will provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit Nevis on Monday, May 14 and St. Kitts from Tuesday, May 15, to Thursday, May 17, 2018, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Location: Barbados (see below for exact areas) Event: The U.S. Embassy advises all U.S. citizens of the below political party meetings scheduled for tonight, May 14, 2018 at the times indicated. There may be additional vehicular and pedestrian congestion in and around these areas during this time. The US Embassy does not anticipate any non-traffic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, News
Michael Joseph, president of the Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society, is currently in the United States participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). He is taking part in a three-week project on “Foreign Policy and Human Rights” from April 23 to May 12. Michael, a trained pharmacist, has been ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 April, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Image: Deputy Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy, Gaina Davila (kneeling) prepares to start the Educational Garden at the Gordon Walters Primary, surrounded by some of the Class 2 and 3 students, and Julie Hooper-McNeel of Slow Food Barbados. (standing third left) To celebrate Earth Day 2018, U.S. Embassy Bridgetown partnered with Slow Food ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 April, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy, through its Military Liaison Office, facilitated a ground level disaster management subject matter expert exchange between Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) personnel and Barbados Defense Force (BDF) members from April 10-13.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 April, 2018 | Topics: Education, Emergency Services, Events, News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: disaster management
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit Montserrat on Thursday, May 03, 2018 to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 April, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Passports | Tags: Consular, Montserrat
The National Restaurant Association Hotel-Motel Show® Chicago, Illinois The 2018 National Restaurant Association Hotel-Motel Show® is the annual cutting-edge marketplace for discovering the latest innovations in food and beverage, as well as for networking with over 66,000 foodservice professionals from around the world. This preeminent industry exposition is open to professionals involved in the restaurant, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 April, 2018 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: National Restaurant Association Hotel-Motel Show
Today, the United States and Grenada signed a new Open Skies Air Transport Agreement, which strengthens the civil aviation partnership between the two countries and deepens commercial and economic ties.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Open Skies Air Transport Agreement
Lisa Gale, Managing Director/Lead Consultant of Lisa Gale Consulting, which is an international trade and management consulting firm, is currently in the United States participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She is taking part in a three-week project on “Women and Entrepreneurship II” from April 9 to 27.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: International Visitor Leadership Program
On April 5 and 6, 2018, the United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), will host a Mutual Legal Assistance Seminar in Barbados for attorneys from the Eastern Caribbean region.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 April, 2018 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Education, Government Offices | Tags: assistance, legal, legal assistance
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit St. Lucia from Monday, April 16 to Thursday, April 19, 2018, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Passports | Tags: Consular, St. Lucia
At-risk youth in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are poised to benefit from improved services at the newly-renovated Liberty Lodge Boys Training Center. With the support of the United States Government, the facility, which had been closed since 2015, re-opened on Thursday, March 1, offering services in fully upgraded facilities. On Monday, March 19, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 March, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 March, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: social security
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 March, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce that a Consular Officer will visit the British Virgin Islands on Wednesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 29. The officer will provide notarial services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Passports | Tags: BVI, Consular, Tortola
Primary Elections Begin This Month - Register and request your absentee ballots for all 2018 elections now at FVAP.gov
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: voting
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce that the Regional Federal Benefits Officer will visit Anguilla Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 March, 2018, and a Consular Officer will visit Anguilla from Monday March 12 and Tuesday March 13, 2018.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 6 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Passports | Tags: Anguilla, Consular
The Embassy of the United States of America invites proposals for customized Health and Group Life Insurance for the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 February, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to host the Huntertones, an American jazz ensemble in a four-country tour. The program traveled to St. Lucia, and will perform in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, and Antigua and Barbuda.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 February, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to announce that the winner of its inaugural Black History Month Secondary School Speech Competition is the Alleyne School. Fourth-form student Shamera King-Charles brought it home for her school, as she spoke about the value in continuing to observe the achievements of various ethnic groups in prescribed months. Second place ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 February, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy, through its Military Liaison Office, facilitated a medical first responder subject matter expert exchange between Florida National Guard personnel and Royal St. Vincent Police Force (RSVPF) members from February 20-23. The purpose of this exchange was to enhance the Florida National Guard and RSVPF’s medical response capabilities through discussion and demonstration of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 February, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Today, the United States Government (USG) in collaboration with the government of Barbados, launched a National Task Force to improve citizen security data management, analysis, and monitoring for crime reduction in the region.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 February, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: CariSECURE
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce that a Consular Officer will visit Dominica from Tuesday, February 27th, toThursday, March 1st. The officer will provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA). Unfortunately, we are not able ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Passports | Tags: Consular
In fall 2018, 250 YLAI Professional Fellows from Latin America and the Caribbean will expand their leadership and entrepreneurial experience through fellowships at businesses and organizations across the U.S.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 February, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Economic Issues, Education, News, Success Stories | Tags: 2018, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, YLAI
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS encourages all individuals applying for a nonimmigrant visa to access the application and scheduling links directly from the Embassy’s webpage, https://bb.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, Visas | Tags: Scammers
Recent tests at several U.S. Embassy residences revealed bacteria at elevated levels in the tap water. As a precautionary measure, the U.S. Embassy recommended to its staff to boil their drinking water or use bottled water. The U.S. Embassy will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates accordingly.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Health, Health Alert
As it continues to support and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation across the Eastern Caribbean, the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to announce, that through its Federal Assistance Program, it provided a grant of USD$5,000 to Barbadian entrepreneur Gregory Skeete for Phase 1 of his “Pilly Pelican Presents 50” educational project.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: entrepreneurship, YLAI
There is an overflow of raw sewage due to mechanical failure on the island’s south coast that is affecting the water quality at certain beaches between the Hastings and St. Lawrence gap areas.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, News | Tags: Health, Health Alert
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown will be administering the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, from 9:00am-12:00pm in the 1st floor Training Room.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 December, 2017 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: Foreign Service Officer, FSOT
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to announce that the winner of its STEM Video Competition in St. Vincent is the St. Vincent Girls’ High School.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 December, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: outreach, Science, St. Vincent, STEM, STEM Video Competition, Student
After receiving training from the A Ganar Barbados Program, a program supported by the United States Government, more than 100 additional at-risk youth between the ages of 16 and 24 years graduated equipped with the requisite academic, technical, and life skills to successfully navigate the job market, pursue further studies, or start their own businesses. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to announce that the winner of its STEM Video Competition in Antigua and Barbuda is Trinity Academy.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 December, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: Antigua, outreach, Science, STEM, STEM Video Competition, Student
As a result of a series of three-day training workshops, Police, Prison, and Probation Officers in Grenada are better able to support restorative and rehabilitative approaches to juvenile justice reform and understand their unique responsibilities in providing service to children and their families. The workshops were hosted by the United States Agency for International Development’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 December, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Press Releases | Tags: Grenada, justice, justice reform, law, law enforcement, police, prison, reform
Barbadian Kevin Devonish is in Hyderabad, India to attend the prestigious eighth annual Global Entrepreneurs Summit. Barbadian Kevin Devonish has been selected to attend the Global Entrepreneurs Summit (GES) in Hyderabad, India from November 28-30, 2017. Kevin, a social and civil society entrepreneur, left the island on November 25 for the Summit. His company, AES ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 November, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs together with the National Center for State Courts and the Government of Barbados participated in a two-day working group session to develop a Domestic Violence benchbook for the Courts.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies | Tags: benchbook, INL
The United States Government team members offload supplies in Dominica. The U.S. Government provided nearly $18.7 million to date in humanitarian assistance to Caribbean countries devastated by hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Maria through the United States Agency for International Development’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA). The office remains focused on supporting national governments ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 November, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Front row (l-r) : Gloria Augustus, Technical Specialist, JJRP2, OECS Commission; Simone Brown, Education Development Officer, USAID ESC; Her Ladyship Honorable Gertel Thom, Justice of Appeal and Chairman of Judicial Education Institute of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Also pictured are High Court Judges, and administrative representatives of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Magistrates of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Embassy Bridgetown is auctioning five used vehicles .All bids must be placed exclusively online. Bidding is open now until November 22nd. You will also have a chance to view the vehicles in person on Nov 18th from 9AM-12PM at the embassy parking lot. Click here for more details:
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The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce that a Consular Officer will visit St. Kitts and Nevis from Monday, October 30, to Thursday, November 2. The officer will provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. Unfortunately, we ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Candidates pose with U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS Linda S. Taglialatela Deputy before departing on the U.S. Department of State’s YLAI program. Pictured from left to right: Elijah James, Michelle Samuel, Carlene Perryman, Sacha Harris, Tamara Prosper, Ambassador Linda S. Taglialatela, Paul Husbands, Janese Henderson, Jeneille Lewis. YLAI empowers entrepreneurs ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Embassy Bridgetown arranged a press tour to Dominica for three prominent regional TV stations (Antigua’s ABS, Barbados’s CBC, and St Lucia’s HTS). The journalists had the opportunity to see firsthand the range of USG efforts. They were given a briefing by USAID regarding their work on the ground in Dominica, which highlighted how they coordinated ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
On the night of September 18, Hurricane Maria struck the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica as a Category 5 storm. Maria’s relentless rains and winds devastated the country, killing at least 27 people and affecting all 71,000 island residents. In the northern village of Calibishie, winds exceeding 160 miles per hour ripped the roof off ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to host American classical quartet the Ibis Ensemble, in a two-country traveling tour of classical music. The program traveled to Grenada, and Barbados. These gifted musicians, all of whom live in Trinidad and Tobago, performed original works which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Statement by Clayton M. McCleskey, Acting Spokesperson Four flights are delivering relief supplies from USAID’s emergency warehouse in Miami, Florida, to the Caribbean. Two flights landed yesterday, and another two flights are scheduled to arrive today. USAID previously delivered relief supplies to hard-hit Antigua and Barbuda, as well as The Bahamas. With this week’s flights, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 September, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
We urge U.S. citizens in the impacted areas who are safe to contact their loved ones directly and/or update their social media status. If you are in the affected area and need immediate emergency services, please contact local authorities. For U.S. citizens wishing to depart Dominica, please review the following options: Ferries: Commercial ferries are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
We urge U.S. citizens in the impacted areas who are safe to contact their loved ones directly and/or update their social media status. If you are in the affected area and need immediate emergency services, please contact local authorities. Commercial ferries are operating as of September 24. Commercial ferries are available from Cox and Company ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
A United States Government (USG) relief flight containing vital commodities, including plastic sheeting, collapsible water containers, blankets, and related items, landed in storm-ravaged Dominica today, with another being planned for early next week. The U.S. $397,000 relief flight, that signals solidarity and commitment to the Government and people of Dominica, comes as the USG, through ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 September, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Working through the United States Agency for International Development’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), the Government of the United States committed USD$100,000 to provide immediate humanitarian assistance, and will be working closely with the Dominica Red Cross to address the most critical needs.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 22 September, 2017 | Topics: Environment, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
The United States has always been a friend of Dominica and we will not abandon you in your time of greatest need. We stand in solidarity with you during this time of loss and tragedy. However, I want to take this moment to express how personally heartbroken I am as I watch the news and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Press Statement by Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 20, 2017 The United States stands in solidarity with the people of Dominica and all those across the Caribbean region affected by the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria. The United States stands ready to work with you and our international partners to provide immediate disaster relief. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to host American classical quartet the Ibis Ensemble, in a two-country traveling tour of classical music. The program traveled to Grenada, and Barbados. These gifted musicians, all of whom live in Trinidad and Tobago, performed original works which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: ensemble
This is an update to our previous messages regarding Hurricane Maria. Please click the below for a list of Hurricane Shelters in Dominica:
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
This is an update to our previous messages regarding Maria, which has now developed into a hurricane.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
This is an update to our previous messages regarding Tropical Storm Maria. Additional watches are now in effect: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Dominica. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for St. Lucia. Hurricane Watches are in effect for Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, French St. Martin, Guadeloupe, Montserrat, St. Barthelemy, and St. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
September 16, 2016 This is an update to our previous message concerning Tropical Depression 15, which has now developed into Tropical Storm Maria. New watches are in effect: A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Antigua & Barbuda, Montserrat, and St. Kitts & Nevus. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Barbados, Dominica, Guadeloupe, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
September 16, 2017 The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens to the presence of Tropical Depression 15 in the Atlantic. Although this is not yet a named storm, several tropical storm watches are currently in effect: SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens to avoid travel to The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Cuba, Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, St. Barthelemy, Barbuda, and St. Martin due to Hurricane Irma.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State is working with the Department of Defense to continue evacuation flights on September 11. U.S. citizens desiring to leave should proceed to the airport to arrive by noon on Monday carrying their U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship and identity. Passengers may be allowed to carry on one small ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) announces an open competition each year for projects to combat human trafficking outside of the United States. The first stage of competition begins with the TIP Office posting a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requesting applicants to submit Statements of Interest ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: Education, Press Releases | Tags: persons, trafficking
The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens to avoid travel to The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Cuba due to Hurricane Irma.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens to avoid travel to The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Cuba due to Hurricane Irma.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State is working with the Department of Defense to continue evacuation flights on September 11. U.S. citizens desiring to leave should proceed to the airport to arrive by noon on Monday carrying their U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship and identity. Passengers may be allowed to carry on one small ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State is working with the Department of Defense to continue evacuation flights on September 11. U.S. citizens desiring to leave should proceed to the airport to arrive by noon on Monday carrying their U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship and identity. Passengers may be allowed to carry on one small ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
As of 1230 ET, the Department of State, in coordination with the Department of Defense, has resumed evacuation of U.S. citizens from Sint Maarten via a military flight to Puerto Rico.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
As of 1230 ET, the Department of State, in coordination with the Department of Defense, has resumed evacuation of U.S. citizens from Sint Maarten via a military flight to Puerto Rico.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Clayton M. McCleskey: USAID Administrator Mark Green called Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda this afternoon to convey the condolences and support of the United States to the people of that island nation following the destruction wrought by Hurricane Irma. Administrator Green and Prime Minister Browne ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: outreach visit
September 8, 2017 The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), is providing assistance to the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda following the recent passage of Hurricane Irma. Working in partnership with Antigua and Barbuda’s Red Cross, the United States Government will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: outreach visit
U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane Irma Update #4 The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean continues to receive a high volume of inquiries regarding U.S. citizens affected by Hurricane Irma, particularly those on the islands of the Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, French St. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane Irma Update #3 The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean continues to receive a high volume of inquiries regarding U.S. citizens affected by Hurricane Irma, particularly those on the islands of the Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, French St. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens to the presence of Hurricane Jose in the Atlantic Ocean. The government of Antigua has issued a hurricane watch for the islands of Antigua and Barbuda. A tropical storm watch is in effect for the islands of Anguilla, Montserrat, and St. Kitts and Nevis.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
This is a message regarding resources available to people affected by Hurricane Irma who are located on the French islands of Saint Martin and Saint-Barthelemy (Saint Bart’s), the French Ministry of Interior has set up a public information line which can be reached at +33-1- 82-71-03-37.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane Irma Update #2 September 4, 2017 This is an update to our previous emergency messages. The hurricane watches for the islands of Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Barthelemy, St. Kitts & Nevis, and St. Martin have been upgraded to hurricane warnings. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens to the presence of Hurricane Irma in the Atlantic Ocean. Although there are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect, the National Hurricane Center forecasts that Irma will remain a powerful storm throughout the weekend. Depending on the path the hurricane takes, it has the potential ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit St. Lucia from Monday, September 11 to Wednesday, September, 13 2017, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: outreach visit
Recently, the U.S. Embassy, through its Military Liaison Office, hosted a professional exchange on maritime asset engineering and maintenance with Eastern Caribbean police and military forces. The workshop was held in Miami, Florida, and discussions centered around maintenance, logistics, and procurement systems that support maritime operational readiness.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 August, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Events, U.S. Agencies
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce that two Barbadians, Tamesha Duesbury, and Versia Harris will head to the United States to complete their graduate studies, funded by the U.S. Government.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 August, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases | Tags: Fulbright
U.S. Ambassador Taglialatela (second left) listens to the A Ganar participants during a visit to a bar and restaurant training session for A Ganar participants at the Barbados Vocational Training Board’s All Saints Training Center in Speightstown, St. Peter. The United States Ambassador to Barbados the Eastern Caribbean and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The Diplomatic Security Service’s Regional Security Office at the United States Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados collaborated with the Royal Barbados Police Force in a two-year joint investigation of Barbadian fugitive Hainsley Browne, accused of defrauding elderly victims in Barbados of approximately USD$130,000. Browne was arrested last weekend in South Carolina and will be seen at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 August, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Following his three week exchange experience in the United States, Youth Ambassador, Gary Telesford of Woburn St. George’s met with U.S. Embassy St. George’s Principal Officer, Stephen Frahm. Gary was afforded this opportunity through the United States Exchange Program and had the opportunity to visit New York, Vermont, Oklahoma and Washington DC as part of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 August, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases | Tags: Fulbright
Seven Youth Ambassadors from the Eastern Caribbean will travel to the United States in August for the 2017 Youth Ambassadors Program for the Caribbean exchange program. Reon King of Antigua and Barbuda; Adero Daniel, of Barbados; Nakiya Toussaint of Dominica; Gary Telesford of Grenada; Nathan Francis of St. Lucia; Jahnika Francis of St. Kitts and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy, through its Military Liaison Office, facilitated the attendance of a number of security personnel from the Eastern Caribbean at the Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies for a two-week phase of the Caribbean Defense and Security Course. Participants from 14 Caribbean countries traveled to Washington, D.C. to engage with regional partners and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 August, 2017 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Economic Issues, Education, Emergency Services, News, Press Releases | Tags: Security, seminar, workshop
The U.S. Embassy, through its Military Liaison Office, recently sent Commander Aquinas Clarke, and Sub-Lieutenant Elvis King, both of the Barbados Defense Force, on the Fuerzas Commando Distinguished Visitor Program, in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 August, 2017 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Economic Issues, Education, Emergency Services, News, Press Releases | Tags: Security, seminar, workshop
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce that Nicholas Fields is part of the Fulbright Foreign Student scholarship cohort for the academic year 2017-18.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 31 July, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Education, News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: IVLP
By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 31 July, 2017 | Topics: Education | Tags: book, comic, Cross Roads
Friday, July 21, 2017 Journalist Linda Straker writes: “THOMAS Shannon, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, says that during his recent visit to the Caribbean, he found leadership within CARICOM that understands the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. “There is a real willingness and interest to build on the positive ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 July, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Thomas Shannon, Under Secretary, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
Jeon Adams-Julien, librarian at the National Public Library in St. Vincent, is traveling to the United States to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She will take part in a two-week project on “American Libraries” from July 15 until July 28.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 July, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Education, News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: IVLP
The U.S. Embassy, through its Military Liaison Office, conducted training with the Barbados Defence Force on vessel boarding as well as search-and-seizure techniques on Barbados from July 10-14.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 July, 2017 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Economic Issues, Education, Emergency Services, News, Press Releases | Tags: Security, seminar, workshop
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown hosted a workshop focused on tourism security in Barbados on July 11 as part of ongoing efforts to promote citizen security and support the country’s economic lynchpin.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 July, 2017 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Economic Issues, Education, Emergency Services, News, Press Releases | Tags: Security, seminar, tourism, workshop
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to announce that the winner of its STEM Video Competition in St. Lucia is St. Mary’s College. The contest, which was open to all secondary school students in St. Lucia over the age of 13, required students to produce a short video explaining why STEM — science, technology, engineering and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 June, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: St. Lucia, St. Mary's College, STEM Video Competition
The U.S. Embassy recently conducted two training sessions on how to prepare for an active shooter attack. At a June 16 session held at the Embassy, participants included members of the Overseas Security Advisory Council, the American Chamber of Commerce for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, representatives of the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 June, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, News, Press Releases | Tags: Active Shooter, Grenada, law enforcement, shooter
The U.S. Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), submitted a multi-year Caribbean strategy to Congress on June 19 that establishes a framework for enhancing the security and prosperity of the United States and its Caribbean partners. Considered the “third border” of the United States, the Caribbean is a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 June, 2017 | Topics: News, PEPFAR, President of the United States, Press Releases, Reports | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The U.S. Embassy recently conducted two training sessions on how to prepare for an active shooter attack. At a June 16 session held at the Embassy, participants included members of the Overseas Security Advisory Council, the American Chamber of Commerce for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, representatives of the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 June, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, News, Press Releases | Tags: Active Shooter, law enforcement, shooter
The U.S. Government is increasing cooperation with the government of St. Lucia to reduce youth involvement in crime and violence via the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Project.
