The United States donated two 40-bed field hospitals, one to each island of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, during a handover ceremony on October 13. U.S. Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis Linda Taglialatela joined Prime Minister Timothy Harris virtually for the handover. A tour of one of the hospitals with members of …
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Location: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Event: The Department of State has increased the Travel Advisory Level for St. Vincent and the Grenadines to Level 4 – Do Not Travel to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines due to COVID-19, indicating …
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The United States Southern Command, in partnership with the U.S. Navy, has further contributed to the security of St. Kitts and Nevis through a three-week refurbishment project of a St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) Coast Guard maritime vessel in September of this year. This project follows the refurbishment of two other SKNDF nearshore intercept …
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The U.S. Embassy in Barbados has paused routine nonimmigrant visa services effective Tuesday, October 12 due to COVID-19 local conditions. While the Embassy continues to provide emergency and mission-critical nonimmigrant visa services, these appointments are extremely limited. Routine visa services will resume as soon as possible but the Embassy is unable to provide a specific …
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The U.S. Embassy in association with the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) will present the Next Level Hip Hop Exchange, a two-week intensive arts residency, from November 1-12. Four American hip hop artists – Aysha Upchurch (dance), UnLearn the World (MC), Vincent “GYREFUNK” Czekus (beat maker), and J Muzacz (aerosol art) – will join videographer, Anthony …
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U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to announce the launch of its Foreign National Student Internship Program (FNSIP) for Barbados. The FNSIP offers students the unique opportunity to experience a foreign affairs work environment and gain valuable professional experience in relation to their studies. The program commenced in September 2021, and the first students will complete their …
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On September 9, 2021, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) presented the Offshore Tax Evasion Case Study training course to the Grenada Inland Revenue Division and Financial Intelligence Unit. The course incorporated multiple areas of transnational financial crimes specific to offshore banking schemes, tax evasion, and Klein conspiracy, while specifically focusing on an offshore tax …
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The Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training launched a two-year initiative referred to as the Saint Lucia ConnectEd Activity. The project is funded through a US$1 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The project is a timely response to the need for building the resilience …
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As announced by the White House on September 20, beginning in early November, all adult foreign nationals will be required to be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 prior to boarding a U.S.-bound international flight. Fully vaccinated aircraft passengers departing from any foreign country with a destination in the United States will …
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A VARIETY OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, APPLIANCES & COMPUTER ITEMS. All bids must be placed exclusively online at https://online-auction.state.gov/ You must register and subscribe to participate. Read more click here Items can ONLY be viewed online! Once the auction Closes, Winners MUST pay via the bank ONLY! NO cash/in person payments will be accepted. Successful bidders …
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On Thursday, September 23, at 10a.m, the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS will host a Facebook Live discussion with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Caribbean Regional Office Director Dr. Varough Deyde. The session will allow the public to ask their questions about vaccines in real-time. The …
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The United States donated 11,700 COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine doses free of charge to the people of Dominica on Tuesday, September 21. U.S. Embassy to Dominica Deputy Chief of Mission David Schnier joined Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit at the Douglas Charles Airport to welcome the vaccines, a direct result of cooperation between the United States and …
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On Monday, September 20, U.S. Ambassador to Barbados Linda S. Taglialatela opened the Tactical Safety and Survival Course held at the Regional Police Training Center (RPTC) in Christ Church. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) joined efforts to conduct the …
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On behalf of the government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis on the 38th anniversary of your independence.
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On September 15, the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill campus launched an initiative to boost education in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. The initiative, aptly named, RISE Caribbean – the Research Initiative for Supporting Education in the Caribbean, is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through a grant …
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The U.S. Embassy and American Film Showcase invite you to apply for our “Documentary Distribution for Emerging/Intermediate Producers Workshop” Session details Session 1 Tuesday, November 2, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. AST Welcome, introduction, overview and networking Note: Mandatory for all participants Session 2 Wednesday, November 3, 11:00 a.m. …
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More than 140 media professionals, academics, and communication students participated in a virtual workshop on “Media and the Law” hosted by the Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC), with support from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) between July 20 and August 3, 2021. Over a …
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On Tuesday, September 7, the U.S. Embassy in partnership with the Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT) launched its third year of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). The six-month program provides women entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and networks needed to start and scale successful businesses. Twenty-eight female entrepreneurs from Barbados will take part in …
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All U.S. immigrant visa applicants are required to complete a medical examination as part of the normal application process. Effective October 1, a completed COVID-19 vaccine series is a new CDC requirement for U.S. immigrant visa medical examinations. The U.S. Department of State is currently working with the CDC to implement this requirement. This requirement …
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Can data be the answer to unveiling the pathway to reducing crime? Answers to this pertinent question flooded the virtual auditorium as regional agencies, national partners, security personnel and the general public joined in a two-day conference to discuss, examine and analyse data’s role in the future of citizen security in the region. The Citizen …
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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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The United States joins others around the world in commemorating the first International Day for People of African Descent. This day was created to promote the extraordinary contributions of Africans and members of the African diaspora around the world and is an opportunity to focus on eliminating all forms of discrimination against people of …
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The United States Agency for International Development/Eastern and Southern Caribbean (USAID/ESC) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2020-2025 Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (RDCS) in partnership with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The goal of the new strategy is to promote a safe, prosperous, resilient Caribbean region that supports its vulnerable populations, withstands external shocks, and promotes accountable institutions, economic …
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This week, representatives from the Military Liaison Office (MLO) of the U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean and the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative’s Technical Assistance Field Team (CBSI TAFT) conducted a joint maritime assessment and security assistance planning visit with the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s (RSLPF) Marine Unit. The visit was the …
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The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce that two Saint Lucians, Crussie Moise and Virgil Bideau are currently in the United States pursuing graduate and post graduate studies, funded by the U.S. Government. Crussie and Bideau are recipients of the Fulbright Foreign …
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The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship recipients for this academic year. Barbadian Kimberley Benjamin has travelled to Washington D.C to begin graduate studies in National and Global Health Law at the Georgetown University Law Center. She …
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US Embassy Seal Bid Auto Auction September 25th, 2021 at our Embassy Parking Lot 9:00am until 1:00pm Vehicles can be inspected on day of auction. 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 …
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On Tuesday, August 24, United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Linda Taglialatela attended the ceremony for the arrival of the latest allocation of 33,600 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Barbados through the COVAX Facility. This delivery brings the total doses delivered to Barbados through COVAX to 100,800. COVAX, a global …
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The U.S. Embassy in St. George’s is pleased to announce the delivery of 29,250 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses to Grenada this week. These vaccines are donated to Grenada by the U.S. Government as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s global vaccine sharing framework. If fully used, this donation could bring Grenada’s fully vaccinated population from 15% to 59%. This …
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The United States donated 52,650 COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine doses free of charge to the people of Saint Lucia on Tuesday, August 17. U.S. Ambassador to Saint Lucia Linda Taglialatela joined Prime Minister Philip Pierre at the George F.L. Charles Airport to welcome the vaccines, a direct result of cooperation between the United States and Saint …
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The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown is pleased to announce the delivery of nearly 200,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. These vaccines are donated to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean by the U.S. Government as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s global vaccine sharing framework. This donation is in …
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U.S. Navy Admiral Craig S. Faller, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), wrapped up his four-day visit to Barbados meeting with acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw and members of Barbados’ National Security Council, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Dr. Jerome Walcott, Minister of Health and Wellness Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic, Minister of …
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On behalf of the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS, I express our deepest condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Sir Lester Bryant Bird. We extend our sympathies to the Bird family and to the people of Antigua and Barbuda who are mourning his loss …
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August 8, 2021 U.S. Navy Adm. Craig S. Faller, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), will visit Barbados August 10-13 to meet with security leaders and discuss U.S.-Caribbean cooperation against regional threats and challenges. Faller will meet Lt. Col. Michael Jones, Executive Director of the Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security. They will …
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This year, the United States has allocated just under $8 million in extra-budgetary funding to the IAEA’s Peaceful Uses Initiative (PUI) to help countries around the world improve health, agricultural productivity, and infrastructure. The PUI projects funded thus far in 2021 help countries achieve their respective economic and social development goals, and include: GLOBAL Cancer …
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Ms. Lee Ann Salandy-Gill, an Accreditation Support Specialist/ Health Planner at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados, has been selected by the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown to participate on the 2021 Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program. She recently departed for the United States to begin her program at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina. Ms. Salandy-Gill will …
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Travel Advisory Update for Barbados – U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, Barbados (August 4, 2021) Location: Barbados Event: The Department of State has issued a Travel Advisory Level 3 – Reconsider Travel for Barbados due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 …
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Location: The French West Indies which includes the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy. Event: The Department of State has issued a Travel Advisory Level 4 – Do Not Travel for the French West Indies, which includes the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy, due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions. Read the Department of …
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On Tuesday July 27, the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown in partnership with the Jan’s Empowerment Institute (JEI) launched the U.S. Department of State’s Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program in Antigua and Barbuda. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global economy, AWE aims to work with women entrepreneurs to develop …
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During a July 27 groundbreaking ceremony in Crabbs Antigua, United States Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda and the Eastern Caribbean, Linda Taglialatela hailed the collaboration of American company Eagle LNG and Antiguan companies Antigua Power Company (APC) and the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) in what will be the island’s first power plant integrating natural …
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The U.S. Embassy and American Film Showcase in collaboration with Hairouna Film Festival present “Low Budget Documentary Shooting”. Join our three-session, virtual workshop to learn how to use planning, pre-visualizing, field sound recording and lighting on-location. Wednesday, August 11 – 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm AST Saturday, August 14 – 10:30 am – 12:45 pm …
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U.S. Embassy Bridgetown 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 AWE program will begin on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 and will run until Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Sessions will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 8:00 …
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At the end of this month, my tour here will come to an end. As the juncture approaches, I’m full of memories, thoughts, and feelings. More than anything, I feel blessed and fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve in the Eastern Caribbean for the last three years. Professionally and personally, it exceeded the …
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The Women In Politics Leadership Institute is back! This summer, the Regional Organisation for Women in Leadership will be hosting the second, annual WIPLI program, sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, Bridgetown. The program will provide training to 25 hand selected, emerging female leaders from Barbados and the OECS. American and Caribbean experts and government officials …
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U.S. Embassy St. George’s Principal Officer Karl Duckworth paid a visit to Her Excellency Dame Cecile La Grenade, Governor General of Grenada, to convey the best wishes of the American people on the 245thanniversary of their independence from Great Britain. “The 4thof July is not only a celebration of our independence; it is a recognition …
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U.S. Ambassador to Barbados Linda Taglialatela met with Governor General Dame Sandra Mason to convey the best wishes of the American people on the 245th anniversary of their independence and to celebrate the close ties between the United States of America and Barbados. U.S. Embassy personnel fanned out across Barbados to share the independence …
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This year’s Trafficking in Persons Report sends a strong message to the world that global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and enduring discriminatory policies and practices, have a disproportionate effect on individuals already oppressed by other injustices. These challenges further compound existing vulnerabilities to exploitation, including human trafficking. We must break this …
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The Embassy of the United States to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS lights up in rainbow colors this weekend as a call to action to work for equality, liberty, and justice for all. U.S. President Joe Biden proclaimed June 2021 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month in the United States. …
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On Wednesday, June 23, the United States completed its three-month long refurbishment of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) Coast Guard’s two nearshore intercept vessels, as part of a US$950,000 modernization initiative. The SAFE Boat Mid-Life Upgrade included a complete vessel overhaul, new engines, and a spare parts package to ensure continued operability. …
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U.S. Ambassador to Barbados Linda Taglialatela joined Chief Justice of Barbados Sir Patterson Cheltenham and other distinguished guests from around the Caribbean on Wednesday, June 23, to sign an agreement to establish an electronic case management system in the Magistrates Courts in Barbados. U.S. Ambassador Taglialatela explained, “The introduction of an electronic court case management …
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American Citizen Services U.S. Embassy St. George’s, Grenada Consular Section June 22, 2021: The U.S. Embassy in Grenada is offering one-on-one appointments with a U.S. Social Security representative to U.S. citizens residing in Grenada who have had problems receiving Social Security benefits. A representative from the Federal Benefits Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Santo …
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The United States Agency for International Development/Eastern and Southern Caribbean Mission (USAID/ESC) and the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday, June 21. The signing of the MOU occurred at the offices of the CDF in Barbados. The MOU provides a broad framework for cooperation between the two organizations and …
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U.S. Ambassador to Saint Lucia Linda Taglialatela announced Friday, June 18, the United States would be able to resume security cooperation and assistance to select units within the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) with immediate effect. The announcement comes eight years after the suspension of cooperation and after a review that included extensive consultations …
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On Wednesday, June 16, the United States Embassy in Barbados along with other U.S. Embassies in the English-speaking Caribbean, joined the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to host a virtual session titled, “Producing Effective Video for Social Media.” The event is part …
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Travel Advisory Update for the British Virgin Islands – U.S. Embassy Barbados (June 15, 2021) Location: The British Virgin Islands Event: The Department of State has lowered the travel advisory level to a Travel Advisory Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution for the British Virgin Islands due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions. Read the …
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June 7, 2021 On Friday, June 4, U.S. Southern Command, donated vital maritime parts to the Barbados Coast Guard at a handover ceremony held at the Barbados Coast Guard Headquarters, HMBS PELICAN. The donation, which is valued at approximately US$195,000, is part of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) Foreign Military Financing Program and was …
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Statement by Senior Advisor and Chief Spokesperson Symone Sanders on Vice President Kamala Harris’s Calls with Foreign Leaders on the Global Allocation Plan for the First 25 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines JUNE 03, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES Vice President Kamala D. Harris spoke this morning to President Andres Manuel López Obrador of Mexico, President Alejandro …
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Statement by President Joe Biden on Global Vaccine Distribution As the United States continues our efforts to get every eligible American vaccinated and fight COVID-19 here at home, we also recognize that ending this pandemic means ending it everywhere. As long as this pandemic is raging anywhere in the world, the American people will still …
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JUNE 01, 2021 • PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS The uprising at the Stonewall Inn in June, 1969, sparked a liberation movement — a call to action that continues to inspire us to live up to our Nation’s promise of equality, liberty, and justice for all. Pride is a time to recall the trials the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer …
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JUNE 01, 2021 • PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS America’s diversity is and always has been the defining strength of our Nation — in every generation, our society, spirit, and shared ambitions have been refreshed by wave after wave of immigrants seeking out their American dream. Throughout our history, Caribbean Americans have brought vibrant cultures, languages, traditions, and values that strengthen …
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The United States donated a field hospital valued at approximately US$640,000 to the Government of Dominica. This week, as a part of the donation, the U.S. manufacturer of the field hospital is training personnel from Dominica’s Ministry of Health, the Office of Disaster Management (ODM), the Dominica Fire and Ambulance Service, and the Dominica Cadet …
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Today, in the Oval Office, I met with George Floyd’s family. Although it has been one year since their beloved brother and father was murdered, for the family – for any family experiencing a profound loss – the first year can still feel like they got the news a few seconds ago. And they’ve had …
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Bridgetown (May 25, 2021) Location: Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean (Anguilla, Antigua, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Barthélemy (St. Barts), St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired …
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On Wednesday, May 19, U.S. Ambassador to Barbados Linda Taglialatela attended a brief ceremony with Lt Col Junior Browne, Director of Operations for the Barbados Defence Force’s Field Medical Team (FMT) to officially handover US$30,000 in medical equipment. This donation will assist with the deployment of the Field Medical Facility in the event of a …
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On Monday, May 17, U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS Linda Taglialatela and Executive Director of the RSS Captain Errington Shurland formally signed the agreement which will enhance the ability of Eastern Caribbean law enforcement and justice officials to investigate regional criminal actors. The Letter of Agreement on countering organized and …
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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. The viewing on Saturday, June 5, begins at 9:00am and all bids must be in by 1:00pm. The following vehicle will be offered: 2014 Honda Accord 21,344KM, AT, PW, AC, PL, Gas, CD, …
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Center on Crime and Community Resilience (CCR) at Northeastern University organized a virtual conference to promote evidence-based decision making for more effective strategies to prevent and reduce youth crime and violence in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean (ESC). The event forms …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 16, 2021 This year’s May 17 marks 16 years since the first International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). In the intervening period, the United States has endeavored to reaffirm the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all persons, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, …
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U.S. Ambassador to St. Vincent and the Grenadines Linda Taglialatela announced in Kingstown an additional US$3.8 million in humanitarian assistance for people affected by the eruption of La Soufriere volcano on the island of Saint Vincent. This additional support through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide thousands of people in Saint Vincent …
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April 30, 2021 In advance of May 3, World Press Freedom Day, U.S. Embassy Bridgetown partnered with Barbados journalists and the Caribbean Investigative Journalism Network (CIJN) to celebrate the importance of a free press as an indispensable component of any free society. To mark the occasion, the Embassy hosted a three-day virtual investigative journalism workshop …
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The U.S. Embassy community is saddened to learn of the passing of our colleague and friend Ambassador Larry Palmer. A career member of the U.S. Foreign Service, Ambassador Palmer served as Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States from 2012-2015. He is fondly remembered for his larger-than-life personality, passion …
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Statement by Ambassador Linda Taglialatela, US Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS. The celebration of Earth Day throughout the Eastern Caribbean has special meaning this year. The suffering of our neighbours in St Vincent and the Grenadines and on other impacted countries across the region due to the La Soufrière eruptions reminds …
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met virtually with foreign ministers from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states today to demonstrate the United States’ commitment to working with all countries in the region to advance bilateral and regional interests. Foreign ministers from Antigua & Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, …
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Today, a jury in Minnesota found former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd last May. It was a murder in the full light of day, and it ripped the blinders off for the whole world to see the systemic racism the Vice President just referred to …
Read More» As travelers face ongoing risks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State has updated its Travel Advisories to align with the travel health notices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC). The CDC currently has over 140 travel health notices, including for the United States and areas of the Caribbean, under …
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On Friday, 108 U.S. citizens were among the 159 passengers who departed Kingstown Port for Dutch Sint Maarten on Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Celebrity Reflection. Passengers arrived early to Kingstown Port on Friday morning for boarding and departed in the afternoon bound for Philipsburg, Sint Maarten for onward travel. The U.S. Embassy coordinated with Royal …
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The U.S. Embassy and American Film Showcase present “6 Steps to Write a Screenplay” with Aaron Benay. Join our three-session, virtual workshop to discuss how to choose ideas, develop characters, and structure your screenplay. Tuesday, May 18 – Thursday, May 20, 2021; 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. AST REGISTER by Monday, May 10.
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Join us on World Book and Copyright Day as Barbadian author Cherie Jones discusses her writing career and her new acclaimed novel, How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House. Cherie will offer advice to aspiring writers and answer questions. U.S. Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean Linda Taglialatela will welcome participants, and Haitian-American creative writer Inga Laurent will guide …
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Dear Friend, We invite you to join U.S. Embassy Bridgetown and the American Film Showcase to celebrate Earth Day 2021 with a virtual screening of Inventing Tomorrow . The documentary features passionate teenage innovators from around the globe who are creating cutting-edge solutions to confront the world’s environmental threats – found right in their own backyards – …
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The U.S. government has mobilized a multi-tier, interagency approach to bring much needed relief to the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) recently announced an increase of US$100,000 in disaster relief for people affected by violent eruptions of the La Soufrière volcano. Partnering with the St. Vincent …
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Location: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Event: The U.S. Embassy is coordinating with Royal Caribbean Cruises for a transit opportunity for U.S. citizens who wish to depart St. Vincent on Friday, 16 April to Dutch Sint Maarten. Boarding on the Celebrity Reflection will begin at 7:00 A.M. and will depart Kingstown Port, St. Vincent at 1:00 P.M. The ship will arrive in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten …
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The U.S. Agency for International Development is providing an immediate $100,000 in disaster relief for people affected by violent eruptions of La Soufrière Volcano on the island of Saint Vincent. This assistance follows support USAID has already provided to the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) for evacuation efforts and the …
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Location: Barbados Event: The Barbados Meteorological Services issued a severe volcanic ash warning for the island on April 10, 2021. A thick plume of volcanic ash from the La Soufriere Volcano in St Vincent, which erupted on April 9, is currently affecting the island. Satellite imagery of the volcano continues to show a thick plume of ash …
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Location: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Event: St. Vincent’s National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) confirmed several eruptions at the La Soufriere volcano with ash plumes up to 20,000 feet on April 9. The ash cloud is moving east from St. Vincent with ash fall reported as far southeast as Argyle International Airport, which is located approximately 12 …
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The United States congratulates St. Kitts and Nevis on the April 7 arrival of more than 21,000 vaccines through COVAX, its first tranche from the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility. COVAX is a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. St. Kitts and Nevis participate as a self-financing member and an active partner …
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The United States congratulates Antigua and Barbuda on the April 8 arrival of 24,000 vaccines through COVAX, its first tranche from the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility. COVAX is a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. Antigua and Barbuda participates as a self-financing member and an active partner in the multilateral effort …
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On Friday, April 9, U.S. Southern Command donated a C-26A maritime patrol aircraft spare engine to the Regional Security System (RSS) Air Wing, as well as additional aviation spare parts including gyros, landing actuators, and navigational transponders. The donation, which is valued at approximately US$750,000, is part of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) Foreign …
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The United States congratulates Grenada on the successful arrival of 24,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 on April 7, 2021. This shipment was made possible through the COVAX Advance Market Commitment, a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The United States recently announced an initial $2 billion obligation—out of a total planned …
Read More» [Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines] — The United States congratulates St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the successful arrival of 24,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 on April 6, 2021. This shipment was made possible through the COVAX Advance Market Commitment, a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The United States recently …
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[Castries, Saint Lucia] — The United States congratulates Saint Lucia on the successful arrival of 24,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 on April 7, 2021. This shipment was made possible through the COVAX Advance Market Commitment, a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The United States recently announced an initial $2 billion obligation—out …
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[Roseau, Dominica] — The United States congratulates Dominica on the successful arrival of 28,800 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 on April 6, 2021. This shipment was made possible through the COVAX Advance Market Commitment, a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The United States recently announced an initial $2 billion obligation—out of a …
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On March 30th, the Embassy of the United States and the High Commission of Canada jointly hosted a virtual dialogue on the “Gender Economic Disparity in the Eastern Caribbean.” The event, streamed on Facebook Live, featured a moderated discussion on the ways in which the private and public sectors can incorporate more gender-inclusive policies as …
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On March 25, 2021, the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS convened 21 Eastern Caribbean and U.S. female leaders at a virtual conference to inspire and expand the networks of over 150 female conference participants from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent …
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On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS held a closing ceremony for its second cohort of Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program. The Academy graduated 24 women creating and leading start-ups in construction, catering, fashion, education, human resource development, and other fields. The program provided them …
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On Thursday, March 18, members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the St. Vincent and the Grenadines House of Assembly met virtually to deepen and broaden U.S.-Vincentian bilateral ties. The meeting, part of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP), ran over its scheduled hour as the members discussed their legislatures’ role in the COVID-19 pandemic …
Read More» The United States has further expanded opportunities to renew U.S. visas without having to come to the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados for an in-person interview. These new “interview waiver” procedures will ease travel to the United States for many visitors who do not live in Barbados, as well as contribute to mitigating exposure to COVID-19. Most citizens and passport holders of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, …
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On March 17, 2021 the United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), provided five drones to the Caribbean Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) to strengthen the region’s capability to predict and respond to climate variability and natural disasters. The drones will support the CIMH’s work in gathering climate data …
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On Thursday March 11, the United States and the United Kingdom provided $75,000 of equipment to Barbados prosecutors to support remote criminal justice operations. The equipment will be used to facilitate remote working and virtual appearances at court proceedings, and further efforts to mitigate and contain the spread of COVID-19. The equipment gifted through the …
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On Tuesday, March 9, the United States Embassy in Bridgetown hosted a virtual panel discussion entitled Biz Talk: How WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Do Business! in celebration of Women’s History Month and as part of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Program (AWE). AWE is a business development and networking program for women entrepreneurs. The U.S. Embassy …
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency launched the Caribbean Regional Energy Procurement Assistance Program on March 4 to support the development of high-quality energy infrastructure in eight Caribbean countries. The Program is supported under USTDA’s Global Procurement Initiative: Understanding Best Value and represents a new U.S. government partnership with the Governments of Belize, Dominica, Grenada, …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE WHA/U.S. Embassy Bridgetown Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Women in Politics Leadership Institute Program Coordinator Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-BGI-FY21-03 Deadline for Applications: April 2, 2021 Assistance Listing Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: $15,000.00 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section (PAS), U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, of the U.S. Department …
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Marika Baptiste of the St. Vincent Girls’ High School won the top prize at the U.S. Embassy’s Fourth Annual Black History Month Secondary School Speech Competition. The competition is held each February in recognition of Black History Month. This year secondary school students from across Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean were invited to give outstanding …
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St. Kitts and Nevis Red Cross Society (SKNRCS), has partnered with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to present the Ministry of Health with a fully equipped ambulance on February 24, 2021, at the JNF General Hospital grounds. Dr. Delores Stapleton …
Read More» On February 18, 2021, the United States announced a $4 billion contribution to support the purchase and delivery of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for the world’s most vulnerable and at-risk populations, including frontline health care workers. The U.S. contribution includes an initial and immediate $2 billion to the COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC), which …
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The United States Embassy donated a forklift to Dominica’s Office of Disaster Management to enhance Dominica’s disaster readiness and resilience. The equipment was acquired through U.S. Southern Command’s (USSOUTHCOM) Humanitarian Assistance Program, which is dedicated to helping partner nations build their disaster readiness, response and mitigation capabilities. “This donation to Dominica’s Office of Disaster Management …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 22, 2021 On behalf of the United States Government, it is my pleasure to congratulate the people of Saint Lucia on the occasion of their 42nd independence day. The United States values Saint Lucia’s regional leadership and partnership. We continue to take steps forward together in education, …
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A virtual meet and greet session for participants of the Crisis Communication TechCamp took place on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. The event was coordinated by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), U.S. Embassies of the Eastern Caribbean, and ECA TechCamp. The event brought together over 30 journalists, government information officers, disaster management professionals, and …
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On Monday, February 1, work was completed on the first of Dominica Marine Unit’s two nearshore intercept vessels, as part of a US$800,000 modernization initiative to upgrade the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force’s fleet. The SAFE Boat Mid-Life Upgrade included a complete vessel overhaul, new engines, and a spare parts package to ensure continued operability. …
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The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce the Fulbright Foreign Students Scholarship recipients for this academic year. Antigua and Barbuda national Kendra Beazer has travelled to Pennsylvania to begin a Master’s degree in Environmental Policy at Lehigh University, funded by the U.S. …
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The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship recipients for this academic year. Grenadian Larissa Mark has travelled to Omaha, Nebraska to begin graduate-level studies in Epidemiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, funded by the U.S. …
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OneBeat announces an exciting new series of virtual exchanges in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. OneBeat Virtual will digitally convene 70 musicians from up to 44 countries and territories in two separate virtual exchanges taking place July 12 – September 6, 2021 and September 20 – November 17, 2021. Each program will offer a fully …
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As part of the United States Government’s continuing efforts to facilitate travel with our Caribbean partners, improve customer service during the COVID-19 pandemic, and streamline the visa renewal process, the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce interview visa waivers for qualified citizens of Antigua and Barbuda as of February 11, 2021. Passport holders from Antigua …
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As part of the United States Government’s continuing efforts to facilitate travel with our Caribbean partners, improve customer service during the COVID-19 pandemic, and streamline the visa renewal process, the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce interview visa waivers for qualified citizens of Dominica as of February 8, 2021. Passport holders from Dominica, with the …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 7, 2021 On behalf of the government of the United States, I congratulate the people of Grenada on the 47th anniversary of your independence. The United States appreciates Grenada’s regional leadership and partnership as we work toward greater security, prosperity, and democracy. This past year, the …
Read More» As part of the United States Government’s continuing efforts to facilitate travel with our Caribbean partners, improve customer service during the COVID-19 pandemic, and streamline the visa renewal process, the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce interview visa waivers for qualified citizens of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as of February 4, 2021. Passport holders …
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This February, during Black History Month, I call on the American people to honor the history and achievements of Black Americans and to reflect on the centuries of struggle that have brought us to this time of reckoning, redemption, and hope. We have never fully lived up to the founding principles of this nation that …
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Today marks National Freedom Day, a day that commemorates President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the joint resolution that established the Constitution’s 13th Amendment abolishing slavery in the United States. It is a day when, thanks to the decades-long push of Richard R. Wright and his fellow civil rights advocates, …
Read More» Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and documentation from a licensed health care provider or public health official of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel. Waivers to the testing requirement may be granted by the CDC …
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The Embassy of the United States to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS (U.S. Embassy Bridgetown) announces an open call for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni …
Read More» Due to changes in Barbados’s general COVID-19 posture, Embassy Bridgetown has canceled all nonimmigrant visa appointments effective Thursday, January 28. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, please follow the guidance provided at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-bb, or call 246 623 9832 or 246 623 9833 to request an emergency appointment. The MRV fee …
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JANUARY 20, 2021 The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for …
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U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela visited the Mount Gay distillery in St. Lucy to toast the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Vice President Kamala Harris. When George Washington was elected the first President of the United States in 1789, he special ordered a barrel of Barbados rum for his inauguration. Mount Gay is …
Read More» 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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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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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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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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BRIDGETOWN – On Wednesday, November 11, music students from Barbados Community College (BCC) and University of West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus sang, danced, and played instruments alongside Tim and the Space Cadets, a New York-based music group touring Barbados this week. Tim Kubart, who won a Grammy award for Best Children’s Album in 2016, …
Read More» 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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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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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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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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On Tuesday September 29, the U.S. Embassy in Barbados in partnership with the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC) and the Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT) launched the U.S. Department of State’s Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program. The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program, which is in its second year, is part of the …
Read More» September 11, 2020 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – To promote high achievement in literacy, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), partnered with the Organization of Eastern and Caribbean States (OECS) since 2015 through the Early Learners Program (ELP) to improve reading achievements of learners in Grades K through 3 in Antigua and …
Read More» 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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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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On Saturday, July 25, the United States government and U.S. non-profit, Source Relief, delivered 10,665lbs of humanitarian aid to charities in St. Kitts and Nevis. The delivery was made possible with the help of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Air Force, which provided an airlift to transport the private U.S. charity …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Tropical Storm Gonzalo (Update #1) July 23, 2020 This is an update to our previous message regarding Tropical Storm Gonzalo. Hurricane Warnings are now in effect for Barbados and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. At 200 PM AST today, the center of Tropical …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Tropical Storm Gonzalo July 22, 2020 The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens that Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed and is headed towards the Eastern Caribbean. According to the National Hurricane Center , Gonzalo is expected to move near or over the …
Read More» 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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We All Have a Duty to Protect Our Oceans U.S. Ambassador Linda S. Taglialatela Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott wrote, “The sea is history.” Scientific theory holds that life on earth began shortly after the formation of the world’s oceans 4.4 billion years ago and may have started there. Today our oceans remain a lifeline, covering …
Read More» 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 …
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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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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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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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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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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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Months into fighting the COVID-19 pandemic at home and abroad, the United States is continuing to lead the global charge against the pandemic, building on decades of leadership in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance. Through the generosity of the American people, our foreign assistance is saving lives and helping to mitigate economic devastation around the …
Read More» Today, the United States observes the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day. The United States is proud of its record as a world leader in promoting clean water and air, conserving natural resources, and protecting nature while driving economic growth and fostering resilience to natural disasters at home and abroad. The United States is …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS Linda Taglialatela spoke by phone with Barbadian Foreign Minister Jerome Walcott on April 16. Ambassador Taglialatela and Minister Walcott discussed ongoing U.S. assistance to Barbados during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the planned delivery of U.S.-funded COVID-19 testing materials and supplies for health programs paid for …
Read More» No country can fight COVID-19 alone. Governments around the world are grappling with unprecedented challenges as they tackle the COVID-19 global pandemic. The United States is significantly increasing production of materials domestically while working through appropriate channels to purchase excess supplies from other nations to meet our needs. We are working in solidarity with our …
Read More» Due to Embassy Bridgetown’s ongoing response to the global pandemic COVID-19, effective March 23, Embassy Bridgetown will no longer process visa interview waiver (IW) or renewal interview waiver (RIW) applications. Please do not send your passports and visa applications as they will be returned to you without processing. If you have already sent in your …
Read More» Effective March 18, 2020, the United States Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is cancelling all routine non-immigrant and immigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. Please note that the MRV fee remains valid and may be used for a non-immigrant visa …
Read More» 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Caribbean 2020: A Multi-Year Strategy To Increase the Security, Prosperity, and Well-Being of the People of the United States and the Caribbean [1] The Caribbean region is the United States’ “third border,” characterized by common interests and societal ties that yield daily, tangible benefits for U.S. citizens. The United States is the primary trading partner for the …
Read More» 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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In 1947 the United States Marine Corps started the time-honored “Toys for Tots” program, collecting and delivering toys to less fortunate children over the holiday season. In keeping with this tradition, Ambassador Linda Taglialatela joined members of the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the OECS, and the Eastern Caribbean U.S. Marine Detachment to deliver toys to …
Read More» 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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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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December 2, 2019 For Immediate Release Ministry of Education officials on Thursday commended a Peace Corps primary school literacy project that is coming to an end and expressed strong support for another one to be developed. “The Primary English Literacy Project has been quite effective through the years,” said Mrs. Aldia Gumbs-Dyers, a Senior Education …
Read More» 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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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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November 25, 2019 United States Working with St. Vincent and the Grenadines by Digitizing Crime and Violence Data On November 25, the United States Government, in support of the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, launched a Police Records Management Information System (PRMIS). The PRMIS will help the Police Force to improve data management …
Read More» U.S. Consular Officer to Hold Appointments for U.S. Citizens in St. Lucia We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit St. Lucia on Monday, December 09, Wednesday, December 11 and Thursday, December 12, 2019 to …
Read More» We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit the British Virgin Islands to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. Unfortunately, we are not able to …
Read More» 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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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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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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On Friday, November 1, 2019 the U.S. Embassy in Barbados presented a grant of US$24,921 to the Girl Guides Association of Barbados (GGAB), in support of a soon to be executed program entitled: “Girl Guides Strong: Towards 100% Renewables.” The program will enable members of the GGAB, aged 7-25, to learn and improve their technical …
Read More» 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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Business Opportunities in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Webinar Financing your Export deals in the Caribbean Overview The US maintains a robust trade surplus with the Eastern Caribbean region and continues to be the largest trading partner with about 35% of total imports. Strong cultural and historical ties and tourist visits reinforce common values. Objectives …
Read More» 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce the Fulbright Foreign Student and Fulbright LASPAU scholarship recipients for the academic year 2019-2020. In August, Barbadian Matthew St. Bernard, and Dominican, Nutrice Francis will travel to the United States, where they will have their …
Read More» 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The United States Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS wishes to announce the winners of its Caribbean StartUp Summit Competition. The competition had offered entrepreneurs in the Eastern Caribbean a chance to attend TEN Habitat’s Caribbean StartUp Summit in Barbados on May 24 and 25. The Embassy will fund the entrepreneurs’ participation …
Read More» 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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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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On Monday, March 11, U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS, Linda S. Taglialatela, hosted a Women’s Leadership Discussion with students at the Springer Memorial Secondary School, Government Hill, St. Michael. The one-hour presentation entitled, “Unlock Your Power: Fostering the Next Generation of Female Leaders,” was held in honor of Women’s History …
Read More» 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Official Contest Rules “Protect Our Species – Earth Day 2019 Poster Competition” Competition Sponsors [1] The “Protect Our Species – Earth Day 2019 Poster Competition” is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Description of Contest Objectives Earth Day is an …
Read More» 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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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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This is my third Marine Ball as Ambassador and hosting these events, ladies and gentlemen, has been among the greatest honors of my career. In a little bit, I will read some remarks from Secretary of State Pompeo that will paint a beautiful picture of how the Marines are dedicated, honor bound, elite, patriotic, and …
Read More» We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit St. Vincent from Tuesday, November 13 to Friday, November 16, 2018, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth …
Read More» 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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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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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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History & Visual Arts enthusiasts, have we got a challenge for you! U.S. Embassy Bridgetown invites Fourth and Fifth Form secondary school students in Barbados and Dominica to submit entries for U.S. Ambassador Linda S. Taglialatela’s Children’s Book Project. Competition Background: During her three year tour, Ambassador Taglialatela has visited primary and secondary schools throughout …
Read More» Thursday, September 6, 2018 “A Longstanding Partnership in Pursuit of Shared Goals and Prosperity” By: Linda S. Taglialatela, U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States I remember the first time I walked down along the Waterfront in Castries. I was struck not just by the beauty of the …
Read More» 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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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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August 8, 2018 U.S. Embassy Youth Ambassadors to participate in U.S. Government-sponsored Leadership Program Seven Youth Ambassadors from the Eastern Caribbean will travel to the United States in August for the 2018 Youth Ambassadors Program in the Caribbean. During their exchange, participants will focus on the program’s themes of civic education, leadership, and community service. …
Read More» 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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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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We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit Montserrat on Thursday, May 03, 2018 to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.
Read More» 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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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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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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Lisa Gale, Managing Director/Lead Consultant of Lisa Gale Consulting, which is an international trade and management consulting firm, is currently in the United States participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She is taking part in a three-week project on “Women and Entrepreneurship II” from April 9 to 27.
Read More» 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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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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Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen.
Read More» 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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Primary Elections Begin This Month – Register and request your absentee ballots for all 2018 elections now at FVAP.gov
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The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce that the Regional Federal Benefits Officer will visit the U.S. Embassy in Barbados Monday 12 March.
Read More» 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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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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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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Today, the United States Government (USG) in collaboration with the government of Barbados, launched a National Task Force to improve citizen security data management, analysis, and monitoring for crime reduction in the region.
Read More» 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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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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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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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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As it continues to support and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation across the Eastern Caribbean, the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to announce, that through its Federal Assistance Program, it provided a grant of USD$5,000 to Barbadian entrepreneur Gregory Skeete for Phase 1 of his “Pilly Pelican Presents 50” educational project.
Read More» 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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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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U.S. Embassy Bridgetown the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs together with the National Center for State Courts and the Government of Barbados participated in a two-day working group session to develop a Domestic Violence benchbook for the Courts.
Read More» 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
Read More» We urge U.S. citizens in the impacted areas who are safe to contact their loved ones directly and/or update their social media status. If you are in the affected area and need immediate emergency services, please contact local authorities. For U.S. citizens wishing to depart Dominica, please review the following options: Ferries: Commercial ferries are …
Read More» We urge U.S. citizens in the impacted areas who are safe to contact their loved ones directly and/or update their social media status. If you are in the affected area and need immediate emergency services, please contact local authorities. Commercial ferries are operating as of September 24. Commercial ferries are available from Cox and Company …
Read More» 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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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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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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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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The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens to avoid travel to The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Cuba, Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, St. Barthelemy, Barbuda, and St. Martin due to Hurricane Irma.
Read More» The Department of State is working with the Department of Defense to continue evacuation flights on September 11. U.S. citizens desiring to leave should proceed to the airport to arrive by noon on Monday carrying their U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship and identity. Passengers may be allowed to carry on one small …
Read More» The Department of State is working with the Department of Defense to continue evacuation flights on September 11. U.S. citizens desiring to leave should proceed to the airport to arrive by noon on Monday carrying their U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship and identity. Passengers may be allowed to carry on one small …
Read More» The Department of State is working with the Department of Defense to continue evacuation flights on September 11. U.S. citizens desiring to leave should proceed to the airport to arrive by noon on Monday carrying their U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship and identity. Passengers may be allowed to carry on one small …
Read More» As of 1230 ET, the Department of State, in coordination with the Department of Defense, has resumed evacuation of U.S. citizens from Sint Maarten via a military flight to Puerto Rico.
Read More» As of 1230 ET, the Department of State, in coordination with the Department of Defense, has resumed evacuation of U.S. citizens from Sint Maarten via a military flight to Puerto Rico.
Read More» 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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September 8, 2017 The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), is providing assistance to the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda following the recent passage of Hurricane Irma. Working in partnership with Antigua and Barbuda’s Red Cross, the United States Government will …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane Irma Update #4 The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean continues to receive a high volume of inquiries regarding U.S. citizens affected by Hurricane Irma, particularly those on the islands of the Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, French St. …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane Irma Update #3 The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean continues to receive a high volume of inquiries regarding U.S. citizens affected by Hurricane Irma, particularly those on the islands of the Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, French St. …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens to the presence of Hurricane Jose in the Atlantic Ocean. The government of Antigua has issued a hurricane watch for the islands of Antigua and Barbuda. A tropical storm watch is in effect for the islands of Anguilla, Montserrat, and St. Kitts and Nevis.
Read More» This is a message regarding resources available to people affected by Hurricane Irma who are located on the French islands of Saint Martin and Saint-Barthelemy (Saint Bart’s), the French Ministry of Interior has set up a public information line which can be reached at +33-1- 82-71-03-37.
Read More» U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane Irma Update #2 September 4, 2017 This is an update to our previous emergency messages. The hurricane watches for the islands of Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Barthelemy, St. Kitts & Nevis, and St. Martin have been upgraded to hurricane warnings. …
Read More» 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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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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