U.S. Embassy in Barbados,
the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS

Getting Started with the Department of Agriculture

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security. In addition to its Washington, D.C. staff, FAS has a global network of 98 offices covering 177 countries. These offices are staffed by agricultural attachés and locally hired agricultural experts who are the eyes, ears, and voice for U.S. agriculture around the world. FAS staff identify problems, provide practical solutions, and work to advance opportunities for U.S. agriculture and support U.S. foreign policy around the globe.

Investment Climate Statement

The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information on the business climates of more than 170 countries and economies. They are prepared by economic officers stationed in embassies and posts around the world and analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses of all sizes.

Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

In 1985, the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), a joint venture between the Department of State and the U.S. private sector, created by then Secretary of State George P. Shultz under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to interact on overseas security problems of mutual concern. Objectives of this joint venture are: to establish a continuing liaison between security officials in both the private and public sector; to provide for regular exchanges of information concerning developments in the overseas security environment; recommend methods for planning and implementation of security programs abroad; and recommend methods to mitigate risks to American private sector interests worldwide. These objectives remain in the current OSAC Charter.

Current Solicitations

International Buyer Program

Our International Buyer Program (IBP) is designed to take the hassle out of visiting major trade shows in the United States. We work closely with show organizers to put together travel itineraries tailored to the individual, and at very affordable prices.

Trade Leads Program

Need to find local U.S. product/service providers? Through our Trade Leads Program you can contact U.S. firms in a fast and effective way, and it’s totally free!

Finance Coordination

If your company wishes to import U.S. products, we will help you coordinate with the U.S. Export-Import Bank to see if you qualify for financing at low rates.