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/
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: Job Opportunities, News
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Visas
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Art & Culture, Culture, News, Notification
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 October, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. & Barbados
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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Child and Family Matters, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 July, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown has partnered with the Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT), and the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC) to implement the U.S. Department of State’s Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program. The AWE program will begin on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 and will run until Tuesday, March 18, 2021. Sessions will be held …
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By toppinnm | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Policy | Tags: Trafficking in Persons
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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Regions, U.S. & Barbados, Western Hemisphere
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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: COVID
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: News
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: News
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
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 …
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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
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 March, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 February, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.” …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 January, 2020 | Topics: News
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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 31 October, 2019 | Topics: Business, Events, News
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 October, 2019 | Topics: News, 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: News, 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. …
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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
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 August, 2019 | Topics: News, 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 July, 2019 | Topics: News
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 July, 2019 | Topics: News
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 May, 2019 | Topics: News, 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 March, 2019 | Topics: News
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: News
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 February, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 31 January, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 December, 2018 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, News
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: 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 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 6 November, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, 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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 October, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News
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. …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 September, 2018 | Topics: News
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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 August, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
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. …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 August, 2018 | Topics: News, 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, News
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.
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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.
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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 United States Government is continuing its support to the government and people of Dominica in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. A U.S. military flight containing relief supplies arrived in Dominica today under the Denton Program. The program delivers humanitarian goods to designated areas throughout the world.
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By tullms | 19 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Dominica
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, …
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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.
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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.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: International Visitor Leadership Program
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 …
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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
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.
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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.
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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 …
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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
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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 the U.S. Embassy in Barbados Monday 12 March.
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By tullms | 7 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Passports | Tags: Barbados, Consular
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.
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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.
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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.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 February, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, 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.
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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 …
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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.
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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/
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies | Tags: benchbook, INL
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: https://www.32auctions.com/EmbassyVehicles
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 October, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, 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.
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: ensemble
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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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. …
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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.
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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.
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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. …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: outreach visit
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.
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 August, 2017 | Topics: News, 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 31 July, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Education, News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: IVLP
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 …
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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.
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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.
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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.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 July, 2017 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Economic Issues, Education, Emergency Services, News, Press Releases | Tags: Security, seminar, tourism, workshop
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies | Tags: government, MOU, St. Lucia
Exercise Tradewinds 2017 to begin in Barbados on June 6 Exercise Tradewinds 2017, a multi-national maritime security and disaster response exercise in the Caribbean, kicks off with an opening ceremony in Barbados, June 6, 2017, welcoming 18 partner nations and nearly 2,500 participants. This annual Caribbean-focused exercise includes executive level leadership and provides an …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to announce that the winner of its STEM Video Competition in St. Kitts and Nevis is Charles E. Mills Secondary School.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Science & Tech, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies | Tags: competition
The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Caribbean Clean Energy Program (CARCEP), conducted an Energy Efficiency Workshop in Antigua as part of its ongoing training program to support hotels across the region with reducing their energy load and costs to become more efficient.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 May, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, News, Press Releases, Science & Tech, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Antigua, Barbuda, climate change, USAID
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – Criminal Investigation hosted a financial investigative techniques workshop in Grenada from May 22-26 to assist police and financial intelligence units from across the Eastern Caribbean to better identify, assess and pursue financial investigations.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Doing Business in the U.S., Education, Emergency Services, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: evasion, FATCA, financial, IRS, tax, training
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Donald Horsley paid a visit to Barbados from May 19-20 to conduct operations in conjunction with the Barbados Coast Guard.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 23 May, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Agencies | Tags: coast guard, cutter, drug interdiction, Maritime, Security
First responders on Barbados have concluded a week-long training to improve their search-and-rescue capabilities in preparation for the annual Tradewinds exercises being held in the country next month.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 May, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Agencies, Visas | Tags: Tradewinds, Tradewinds 2017
If your passport (with a U.S. visitor’s visa inside) is lost or stolen, you should start by contacting your local police station and obtaining a police report for the lost passport and visa.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 April, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies, Visas | Tags: exchange
This year the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is celebrating its 17th World Intellectual Property Day with the theme: “Innovation – Improving Lives.” Every year, the U.S. government highlights, celebrates, and accelerates the patent review process for game-changing innovations through our Patents for Humanity award program. Past award recipients include InBios International, inventors of a …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 April, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador
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 Anguilla from Tuesday, May 2 to Thursday, May 4 and St. Martin on Friday, May 5 to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 April, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: Consular Outreach
We welcome the signing of the new Open Skies Agreement between the United States and St. Vincent and the Grenadines which occurred on April 7, 2017. The agreement entered into force on April 7, 2017 by signature of both governments. This agreement replaces a more restrictive air transport agreement.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, News, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Agreement, exchange, information, media statement, open skies, tourism, travel
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS is promoting entrepreneurship across the region through a traveling film program taking place in Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, and Barbados. The Embassy is screening the award-winning documentary film “Generation Startup” for audiences made up of business students and young entrepreneurs. American entrepreneur Dextina Booker, …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, News, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies | Tags: business, entrepreneur, mentor, movie, program, youth
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to announce that the winner of its STEM Video Competition in Barbados is Harrison College.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 March, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, News, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies | Tags: competition
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS, would like to express its deepest condolences on the passing of Sir Derek Walcott.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: condolences
The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Caribbean Clean Energy Program (CARCEP), is supporting energy efficiency across the region’s hospitality sector with a series of energy efficiency workshops.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 March, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, News, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies | Tags: climate change, USAID
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS, through its Military Liaison Office, is conducting first responder training on St. Kitts and Nevis at Camp Springfield in Basseterre, St. Kitts.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: RSO, RSS, Security
Kristy Shortte, administrative and research assistant at Sustainable Grenadines Inc., which is located on Union Island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 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 three-week project on “Our Oceans” from March 14 …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: Ambassador, IVLP, Taglialatela
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to announce that the winner of its STEM Video Competition in Grenada is Westerhall Secondary School.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 March, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: Donation
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown has donated USD$30,000 worth of firing range equipment to the Regional Police Training Center (RPTC) and the Barbados Defence Force (BDF).
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 3 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: Donation, RSO, RSS, Security
The manager of the Counter Narcotics Operational Team in the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) in Antigua and Barbuda, Marcia Edwards, is traveling to the United States to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: Ambassador, IVLP, Taglialatela
Sandiford Edwards, Chief Executive Officer of the Grenada Marketing and National Importation Board, is traveling to the United States to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: Ambassador, IVLP, Taglialatela
A Dominican fire officer is traveling to the United States to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Donalson Frederick, an officer with the Dominica Fire and Ambulance Service, will take part in a three-week project on “Disaster Preparedness” from February 11 until March 4.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: DCM, Deputy Chief of Mission, IVLP
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown invites local civil society organizations (including academic institutions and coalitions/networks) from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Vincent and Grenadines to submit concept papers to strengthen and promote the human rights of LGBTI persons.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: concept paper, solicitation
A Barbadian special education teacher is traveling to the United States to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Shantel Lynch, a graduate teacher employed by the Barbados Ministry of Education, and will take part in a three-week project on “Education and Activism for Young Women” from January 29 until …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 30 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: DCM, Deputy Chief of Mission, IVLP
On January 17 and 19, the United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Denton Program, delivered a humanitarian assistance shipment to St. Lucia valued at USD$35,413
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: New Website
Welcome message from Ambassador Taglialatela “Welcome to our new website! I invite you to browse, learn more about what our Embassy does, and discover the ways the United States and the nations of the Eastern Caribbean are working together to promote peace and prosperity. The new website has a wealth of resources, including information about applying …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 12 January, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: New Website
On December 14, the Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), delivered a donation of approximately USD$650,000 worth of spare parts for the Regional Security System’s (RSS).
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 16 December, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, Success Stories | Tags: Donation, Presentation, RSS