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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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» 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.
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