Grammy award-winning musician Tim Kubart and his band, Tim and the Space Cadets, joined the Dominica Festival of Arts, DOMFESTA, with concerts across the island May 20-23.  The U.S. Embassy hosted the award-winning musical group as part of its arts envoy program in partnership with the Dominica Ministry of Sports, Culture, and Community Development.  From schools in …

Castries – May 17, 2022 The four islands which comprise Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean (PCEC) are abuzz with preparations to receive the first Volunteers since global operations were suspended two years ago because of the pandemic. The occasion is a distinct honor for the Eastern Caribbean as its four islands are among the first countries …

To celebrate World Book and Copyright Day 2022, the U.S. Embassy donated copies of the book The Journey of Bim along with STEM-themed children’s titles to seven primary schools across Barbados.   Participating in one of the donations at the Vauxhall Primary School were U.S. Congressional Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Robin Kelly (D-IL).  They were …

Implementers and graduates of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Barbados, Saint Lucia, and Antigua and Barbuda shared their business success and challenges with U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters and members of the U.S. Congressional Delegation both in-person and virtually at the Barbados Hilton on Thursday, April 21.   AWE …

Twenty legislators from Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the United States gathered at the Hilton Barbados for a governance workshop hosted by the U.S. House Democracy Partnership on Saturday, April 23.  They were joined by U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela, Barbadian Ambassador Noel Lynch, and Antiguan Barbudan Ambassador Ronald Sanders.  Representatives from the National Democratic Institute and International …

Ten Barbadian filmmakers completed a five-day documentary film workshop at the 1ofK Penthouse on the Limegrove Rooftop Saturday, April 23 with the screening of two documentary shorts.  With support from Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) and TEN Habitat, U.S. filmmakers Cole Sax and Mack Woodruff led the American Film Showcase (AFS) workshop.  They collaborated with …

U.S. Consular Officer to Hold Appointments for U.S. Citizens in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines May 5-6, 2022 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursday, May 5 …

On April 20, Chairwoman of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Maxine Waters (D-CA), joined Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley to co-host a Caribbean Financial Access Roundtable at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center in Barbados.  The full-day roundtable focused on concrete proposals to tackle the challenges that small island states face due to the …

A delegation of six members of the U.S. Congress arrived to Barbados April 18 and 19 to reinforce the strong U.S.-Barbadian bilateral relationship and explore opportunities to expand access to financial services and banking in the Caribbean. The congressional delegation, led by the Chairwoman of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Maxine Waters (D-CA), …

U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to announce that on April 15 Barbadian musician Juanita Clarke traveled to the United States to participate in the U.S. Embassy’s OneBeat program. Juanita is the 2020 finalist from Barbados, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the program was postponed until this month.  Known as Juanz in music circles, she …

The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Burlington arrived at the Port of Bridgetown, Barbados on April 11 for a two-day port call to conduct joint training exercises with the Barbados Defense Force.  Sailors from Burlington’s military detachment conducted subject matter expert exchanges with the Barbados Coast Guard, including small arms training and exchanging preventative …

April 12, 2022 (Bridgetown, Barbados) – Eight young innovators from across the Eastern Caribbean received information technology (IT) equipment from the United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to support their innovation and entrepreneurship in areas related to climate and disaster resilience. The suite of IT products was presented today …

For Immediate Release March 25, 2022 The United States Government today, announced plans to provide $1.5 million in urgent COVID-19 assistance through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for countries including Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, The Bahamas, Guyana, Suriname, and …

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 Tuesday, April 5 to Wednesday, April 6, 2022 to provide limited, routine U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports …

The U.S. Embassy hosted an evening of film and conversation at 1ofK Penthouse in Limegrove Tuesday, March 22, to share information on the upcoming American Film Showcase Documentary Workshop April 19-24.  Applications are now open to film students, amateur filmmakers, and professionals to work alongside U.S. filmmakers Cole Sax and Mack Woodruff to develop, shoot, …

People across the globe have been shocked and moved by the harrowing scenes from Ukraine. Whole cities are being destroyed by Russian missiles, with hospitals, apartment buildings and railway stations reduced to rubble. Thousands have been killed, including many children. Three million people – equivalent to the entire population of Jamaica – have fled their …

In collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), donated 1,525 hand sanitizing stations with temperature monitors and vaccination messages to the Ministry of Education at the Arthur Smith Primary School on March 10, 2022. The units are valued at more than …

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellows from across the Eastern and Southern Caribbean were challenged by the Honorable Minister C. Sandra Husbands to leverage the strengths of the CARICOM Single Market Economy (CSME) and “be the catalyst for a new vision of hope and prosperity” for the region.  The Honorable Minister delivered these …

On Thursday, March 10, the United States donated two 40-bed field hospitals to the government of Grenada during a handover ceremony at the Royal Grenada Police Force Service Unit headquarters in St. Georges. The donation of the two field hospitals valued at over US$1 million, will help respond to the ongoing pandemic and expand the …

U.S. Ambassador to Barbados Linda Taglialatela kicked off Women’s History Month with a reception and screening of the film Qualified on Thursday, March 3.  As part of the Barbados Independent Film Festival (BIFF), guests were treated to the documentary that tells the story of Janet Guthrie, the first woman driver to compete in the Indianapolis …

March 4, 2022 For Immediate Release Axyahn Smithen of the Washington Archibald High School in St. Kitts and Nevis won the top prize at the U.S. Embassy’s Annual Black History Month Secondary School Speech Competition.  The competition is held every February in recognition of Black History Month. This year, secondary school students from across Barbados …

On behalf of the United States, I send best wishes to the people of Saint Lucia as you celebrate your 43rd anniversary of independence. We are proud of the strong bilateral relationship between Saint Lucia and the United States.  Our partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to advancing security, prosperity, and democracy in the …

Earlier this week, the United States donated its third tranche of Pfizer vaccines to St. Kitts and Nevis.  The additional 18,000 COVID-19 vaccines support of the continued fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.  This U.S. donation is in addition to the 18,000 Pfizer vaccines delivered to St. Kitts and Nevis within the last year, bringing the …

In three separate tranches this week, the United States donated an additional 32,400 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Antigua and Barbuda in support of the continued fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. This U.S. donation adds to the 40,950 Pfizer vaccines delivered to Antigua and Barbuda within the past year, bringing the total of U.S.-donated vaccines to …

On Thursday 20 January 2022, representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) returned stolen Vincentian artifacts to the Embassy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in Washington D.C, USA. The artifacts from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are tools believed to be used by the indigenous people. The artifacts were found in a raid …

The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown is proud to announce the 2022 cohort for the U.S. Department of State’s Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship. This year we celebrate Christina Pooler, Johann Callender, and Kerri-Anne Brathwaite (Barbados); Bevon Charles and Tallia Rogers (Grenada); Renee Edwards-Ambrose, Durand Meade, and Chaneil Imhoff (Antigua and Barbuda); Veronique …

February 7: Grenada Independence Day Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate the people of Grenada on the 48th anniversary of your independence. Grenada and the United States share close ties and a strong, steadfast partnership. We appreciate Grenada’s role in addressing the climate crisis …

WASHINGTON – Tax season takes place Jan. 24 through April 18, and IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) reminds U.S. citizens and green card holders living abroad to follow the same rules for paying taxes as if they were residing in the U.S. U.S. taxpayers are subject to tax on worldwide income from all sources and must …

U.S. Ambassador to Barbados Linda Taglialatela and members of the U.S. Embassy community participated in a candle lighting ceremony at the Nidhe Israel Synagogue and Museum in Bridgetown to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Thursday, January 27. Chairman of the Barbados Synagogue Historic District Sir Paul Altman welcomed the delegation and led the group …

On Thursday, January 20, the United States donated a 40-bed field hospital and three utility vehicles to the government of Saint Lucia during a handover ceremony at the St. Lucia Fire Service Training Center in Vieux Fort.  The donation of the field hospital and utility vehicles, valued at more than US$650,000, will help respond to …

Location:  Saint Lucia   Event:  The Department of State has issued a Travel Advisory Level 4 – Do Not Travel   for Saint Lucia 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 Lucia due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country.  Your risk of contracting COVID-19 …

The vital national interests of the United States are inextricably bound to the fortunes of our closest neighbors in the Americas. To that end, the ability of our democracies to close the gap between what we promise and what we deliver depends in no small part on what we do, together, to make it better. …

The United States congratulates St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the successful delivery of 70,200 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to fight COVID-19. These Pfizer vaccine shipments are part of the United States Government’s donation of 1.2 billion safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for the world through the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) initiative to …

The United States congratulates Saint Lucia on the December 14 delivery of 115,830 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to fight COVID-19. These Pfizer vaccine shipments are part of the United States Government’s donation of 1.2 billion safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for the world through the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) initiative, to which the …

The United States congratulates Dominica on the December 15 and December 16 arrival of 63,180 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to fight COVID-19. These Pfizer vaccine shipments are part of the United States Government’s donation of 1.2 billion safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for the world through the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) initiative, to …

On Monday, December 20, the children at the Nightingale Children’s Home  received toys from U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela and U.S. Marines on staff at the U.S. Embassy.  The toys, games, and clothing were donated by Barbadian and American employees at the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, through the annual Toys for Tots campaign. Toys For Tots …

The Overseas Criminal Investigation program within the U.S. Department of State’s Regional Security Office hosted a Prevention and Detection of Fraud Training program in Grenada from December 7 to 10, 2021, at the True Blue Bay Resort. The program trained participants from the Royal Grenada Police Force, Customs and Excise Department, Immigration Department, and local …

IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) has 11 attaché offices strategically positioned abroad to tackle financial and tax-related crimes and train foreign government partners on investigative techniques. As the world observes 2021 International Anti-Corruption Day Dec. 9, IRS-CI underscores its commitment to investigating bribery, money laundering and fraud schemes that take place across the globe.   “Criminal …

On Wednesday, December 8, U.S. Ambassador to Dominica, the Eastern Caribbean and the O.E.C.S, Linda S. Taglialatela attended the arrival ceremony for American Airlines’ inaugural flight from Miami, Florida to Dominica. The new American Airlines flights will operate three times weekly and will be the only nonstop link from the United States to Dominica. Prime …

Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on December 10. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights . This year on Human Rights Day, we want to recognize the brave work of human rights defenders. The United States government defines human rights defenders as individuals, …

On Sunday, December 5, U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the O.E.C.S, Linda S. Taglialatela attended the arrival ceremony for United Airlines’ two inaugural flights out of the United States to Barbados. The flights, which originate from Newark Liberty International in New Jersey and Washington’s Dulles International Airport will operate every Sunday through …

On Monday, December 6, all individuals traveling to the United States, regardless of vaccination status or nationality, must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken no more than one day before boarding their flight to the United States.  This new regulation, announced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), applies to …

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people of Barbados as you celebrate the 55th anniversary of your nation’s independence. We value the strong partnership between the United States and Barbados and appreciate your continued leadership in promoting democracy, human rights, and security throughout the Caribbean. The …

On November 24, the United States Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean donated a Thanksgiving meal to the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH). The donation coincided with the American holiday of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day provides an occasion for reunions of friends and families, and it affords Americans a shared opportunity to express gratitude …

On November 23, the United States Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean hosted a signing ceremony to mark the provision of grant funding to the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus, which are geared towards supporting regional trade and investment. UWI’s Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy, and Services …

A virtual opening ceremony launched the Antigua and Barbuda Esports Club at the American Corner on November 18.  Permanent Secretary Rosa Greenaway of the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Education, Sports, and Creative Industries joined U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Larry Socha, Esports Mentor Elijah James, students, and parents for the kick-off of the youth …

The United States donated two 40-bed field hospitals to the government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines during a handover ceremony on November 18.  U.S. Ambassador to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Linda Taglialatela joined Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves for the handover at E.T. Joshua Tarmac, Arnos Vale.  A tour of one of the hospitals …

On Saturday, November 13, the U.S. Government, in partnership with the Government of Barbados, U.S. Southern Command, World Hope International, and MAP International delivered a new oxygen generation system and US$3 million in medicine and PPE to the Ministry of Health and Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Bridgetown. The new oxygen generation system will enable Barbados …

The United States donated two 40-bed field hospitals to Antigua and Barbuda during a handover ceremony on November 11. U.S. Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda Linda Taglialatela joined Prime Minister Gaston Browne for the handover at Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Headquarters at Camp Blizzard. “Today’s donation marks yet another step in our journey together …

November 5, 2021 Starting on November 8, all non-U.S. citizen and non-immigrant adult air passengers will be required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane flying to the United States.  This applies to all non-U.S. citizens over age 18 with only limited exceptions.  This is in …

When Neighbors Work Together, the Community Benefits By Ambassador Linda S. Taglialatela Prime Minister Mottley’s October 13 meeting with Vice President Harris represented a historic first:  The first female Prime Minister of Barbados joining the first female Vice President of the United States at the White House.  Their discussion on COVID-19, economic recovery in the …

On behalf of the government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Dominica on the 43rd anniversary of your independence. Dominica’s cooperation with the United States on public health, security, and economic prosperity attests to our shared values and close ties.  Our donation of a medical field hospital in April …

Florida State University (FSU) and Santa Fe College welcomed 20 leaders in vocational and technical education from Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Suriname to the United States to participate in the Community College Administrator Program (CCAP).  The exchange, funded by the U.S. Government, began October 18 with a one-week Executive Dialogue in Florida’s state capital, Tallahassee.  …

Press Statement By Antony J. Blinken, Secretary Of State  October 27, 2021 On behalf of the government of the United States of America and the American people, I congratulate the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on the 42nd anniversary of your independence. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines demonstrated its strength and resilience in …

As we continue to work to protect people from COVID-19, today, the Biden Administration is releasing additional detail around implementation of the new international air travel policy requiring foreign national travelers to the United States to be fully vaccinated. This updated policy puts in place an international travel system that is stringent, consistent across the …

by US Chargé d’ Affaires, Karl Duckworth It is an honour for me to represent the United States of America in Grenada on this Thanksgiving Day. The theme of “Streams of Hope in Perilous Times” is appropriate as Grenada and other countries, including my own, deal with the recent surge in Covid-19 cases. My heart …

Building on the strong partnership with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the United States—through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)—announced $2.5 million in urgent COVID-19 assistance for countries in the Eastern Caribbean region, The Bahamas, Guyana, Suriname, and Trinidad & Tobago. This assistance will provide further support for the operational costs of COVID-19 vaccination …

The U.S. Government is preparing to donate its second tranche of Pfizer vaccine doses to Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados early next month.  The White House notified CARICOM earlier this week that approximately 550,000 vaccine doses would be ready to ship in November to CARICOM countries.  Antigua and Barbuda is scheduled to receive its second …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

  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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.  …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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.” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …