The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown will be auctioning one truck bed, computer equipment, toners, household furniture & appliances, etc… “PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION FOR EACH ITEM BEFORE YOU BID”. Note that all bids (local currency BBD) must be placed exclusively online. https://www.32auctions.com/NOV-03-2020 VIEWING:All items can be viewed on Friday October 30 between the hours of 9:00 …

August 19, 2020 US provides Masks, PPE to Assist in COVID Control in Dominica The United States Embassy recently donated $US30,000 worth of personal protective equipment COVID-19 related supplies to Dominica’s Office of Disaster Management to assist Dominica’s efforts to combat and control the COVID-19 pandemic. “These supplies will support national efforts to contain the …

The responses to the tragic death of George Floyd by Americans and people worldwide, including in the Caribbean, express pain, anger, and frustration towards racial injustice in the United States. Although our nation was founded on the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, racism too is part of our history and has …

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced on April 21 more than US$270 million in additional foreign assistance to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. This new funding will provide approximately US$170 million in humanitarian aid to allow communities in some of the most at-risk countries to prepare for and respond to the pandemic. At the …

On April 23, the Barbados Copyright Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Incorporated (COSCAP) and the U.S. Embassy in Barbados hosted a free online program entitled “Intellectual Property Rights – Protecting Caribbean Creativity.”  Convened ahead of World Intellectual Property Day, April 26, the hour-long lecture and discussion featured Erica Smith, CEO of COSCAP Barbados, and Kevin …

Like you, I miss getting out of the house and visiting with friends and colleagues.  As the longest serving ambassador in Barbados, I missed the kites this Easter and the festival in Oistins, which I’ve come to love. My thoughts are also with my brothers and sister in the United States, where the epidemic has ravaged …

The United States is mobilizing all necessary resources to respond rapidly to the COVID-19 pandemic, both at home and abroad.  A total of US$1.7 million will be made available to governments in the Eastern Caribbean, which will assist countries in the region to scale up their risk communication efforts, water and sanitation, prevent and control …

The U.S. Embassy in Grenada has worked with Delta airlines to arrange a commercial U.S. repatriation flight from Grenada to Atlanta on April 4 to return U.S. citizens in Grenada to the United States.  American citizens wishing to reserve and pay for seats on this flight are advised to visit delta.com or call 1 (800) …

March 2, 2020 For Immediate Release St. Kitts and Nevis Foreign Service Officer participates in U.S. Sponsored Leadership Program Sheldon Henry, a Foreign Service Officer with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis, is currently in the United States participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).  The …

The U.S. Embassy to Barbados collaborated with the International Law Enforcement Academy in Roswell, New Mexico to gather regional Eastern Caribbean law enforcement officials for the first alumni program. The workshop brought together 30 law enforcement and criminal justice executives from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent and …

Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean (Peace Corps EC) began its series of stakeholder meetings in Saint Lucia on Thursday, November 7th at the Finance Administrative Centre at Pointe Seraphine. The meeting brought together senior members of the Ministry of Education, along with District Officers, Principals, Teachers, Peace Corps Volunteers and members of the advisory committee, to …

The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS was pleased to host National Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the U.S. Victim Rights Law Center, Jessica Mindlin, in Barbados as she delivered a free public lecture on “Justice Is More Than Jail: An Integrated and Collaborative Response to Gender-based Violence.” on …

The United States Government, in collaboration with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, today launched a Police Records Management Information System (PRMIS). The PRMIS is designed to help the Police Force to improve data management and analysis and will be piloted in two police stations – the Dockyard, and St. Johns Police Stations.  It will …

Ambassador Linda Taglialatela hosted a reception in honor of the participants of the U.S. Department of State’s Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program. During the event, the thirty (30) female entrepreneurs discussed their experience and future business plans with government and business leaders, non-governmental organization representatives, and alumni of the embassy’s international exchange programs.  The …

On September 18, the United States Government, in collaboration with the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, launched a Police Records Management Information System (PRMIS). The PRMIS will help the Police Force to improve data management and analysis and will be piloted at the Stapleton and Frigate Bay Police Stations in St. Kitts, and at …

St. George’s, GRENADA – Senior leadership from the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) alongside partner and host nation representatives attended an opening ceremony to mark the beginning of the ship’s seventh medical mission stop in Grenada, September 15. The purpose of this mission is for U.S. service members and medical professionals to work alongside …

Theresa Gordon-Goodwin, a senior journalist and radio news producer at NewsCo Limited (OBSERVER) in Antigua and Barbuda, 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 “Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists” from August 26 to September …

 Oslyn Crosby, Public Relations and Education Officer with the National Disaster Management Agency in Grenada (NaDMA), 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 “Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management” from August 26 to September 13. The …

On Monday August 26, the U.S. Embassy hosted a Grant Proposal Writing Workshop for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Luisa Boyarski, the Associate Director of Georgetown University’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership (CPNL) and Assistant Research Professor at the McCourt …

August 27, 2019 For Immediate Release On Thursday, August 22, 2019, the Dominica Public Library in Roseau got a boost to its library when it received a donation of books and children’s activity materials from the United States Embassy Bridgetown.  The donation was made possible through a grant funded by the J. Kirby Simon Foreign …

The Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness has received additional support in controlling the spread of the Zika virus. On July 24, the United States Government handed over a mosquito insectary to the Ministry to facilitate the study and control of disease causing insects, particularly the Zika carrying Aedes Aegypti species. The support is part …

On July 15, the Barbados Ministry of Environment and National Beautification in cooperation with the United States Government broke ground on infrastructure repair work to address flood management and drainage control in the Holetown / Trents area. The ground breaking, represents the start of phase two of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s …

On June 27, the United States Government, in collaboration with the Government of Barbados, launched a Police Records Management Information System (PRMIS) that will help the Royal Barbados Police Force to improve citizen security data management, analysis, and monitoring. The PRMIS system, which will initially be piloted at two police stations and at the Central …

The United States Government, in collaboration with the Government of Barbados, observed Regional HIV Testing Day on June 27, with the launch of an essential package of HIV prevention and treatment services and a corresponding service directory. Five hundred copies will be distributed to health and social service providers and members of the public to …

The U.S. Embassy in Barbados conducted a series of seminars during the Pinelands Creative Workshop’s annual 10-day Career and Life Management (CALM) Program. The seminars, which focused on Professional Social Media Etiquette, Interview Skills, and U.S. Higher Education Opportunities available through EducationUSA, took place on June 21, June 24 and June 25. Embassy staff, including …

June 13, 2019 For Immediate Release Stacey Bascus 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 “The Digital Economy – Transformative Technology for the Social Good” from June 10 to June 28. Bascus has 15 years’ …

May 21, 2019  USAID ZIKA MATERNAL AND CHILD SURVIVAL PROGRAM LAUDED Thanks to a meaningful partnership between the government of St. Lucia and the United States Government, St. Lucia has seen a reduction in Zika cases.  Addressing a close-out ceremony for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supported, Zika Maternal and Child Survival …

April 30, 2019 For Immediate Release    On April 30 and May 1, 2019, the United States and the Caribbean Community Implementing Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS) will co-host a Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting in Barbados to discuss efforts to increase public safety and security in the Caribbean. The Caribbean-United States Security …

April 15, 2019 Vincentian Participates in U.S. Government-Sponsored Program to Combat Transnational Crime Carla James 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 multi-regional project “Towards a More Safe and Secure World – Cooperative Efforts in Combating Transnational Crime” …

April 15, 2019 U.S. Embassy partners with Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT) to launch Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program The U.S. Embassy in Barbados will partner with the Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT) to implement the U.S. Department of State’s Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program. The partnership was officially launched on April 12, …

March 6, 2019 For Immediate Release  Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Julie Chung Visits Barbados Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS), Julie Chung of the U.S. Department of State visited Barbados from March 5 to 6. PDAS Chung’s visit sought to promote the U.S.-Caribbean 2020 Strategy – a multi-year strategy to increase …

At a visit to the Nature Fun Ranch in Bruce Vale, St. Andrew, Public Affairs Officer James Rodriguez donated office equipment to assist the Ranch in its administrative functions. The Nature Fun Ranch is a community youth group founded by Corey Lane, which uses agriculture, adventure, equestrian and other activities to bring about and maintain …

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) is the preeminent annual gathering that convenes entrepreneurs, investors, and their supporters globally. An estimated 20,000 emerging leaders have participated in Global Entrepreneurship Summits since 2010. At previous GES summits, governments and the private sector have committed to provide over $1 billion in new capital to entrepreneurs worldwide. On November …

The United States Government, the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding today signaling their continued commitment to the successful rehabilitation and reintegration of youth in trouble with the law.  The agreement falls under the United States Agency for International Development‘s …

The Atlantis Women Rugby Team hosted a free rugby clinic for local rugby players on Friday December 7, 2018 at the Lodge School, Society, St. John, Barbados. The session was conducted by Coach Chris Ryan and members of the team.  The clinic was coordinated by the United States Embassy Bridgetown, which partnered with the Barbados …

In keeping with efforts to strengthen the region’s capacity to mitigate the impact of natural hazards, the United States Government delivered a US$2 million Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) System to the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5Cs) for use throughout the Eastern and Southern Caribbean. This initiative is part of the U.S. Agency for …

On Monday, December 3, the United States Government handed over approximately US$500,000 in equipment, including a state-of-the-art server; computer work stations; relevant software, and other equipment, to the Belize-based Caribbean Community Climate Change Center (5Cs). The information systems store and process climate related data will be used by decision makers; government policy makers; members of …

Jameela Hollingsworth is currently in the United Sates participating on the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She is taking part in a three-week project on “Women in Entrepreneurship” from December 2 to December 22. Jameela is the owner of HR Boss, a Caribbean millennial career consultancy firm, based in Barbados. Hollingsworth founded …

On November 28, U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, through its Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), participated in an official handover ceremony to commemorate the Government of the United States of America’s U.S. $1 million computer equipment donation to the CARICOM IMPACS/Joint Regional Communication Centre (JRCC). The support received from INL included technical assistance …

The United States Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS recently concluded its Dream Big: Inspiring Women Collage Competition. Using Mattel’s® “Inspiring Women” Barbie Doll series as the inspiration, the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown invited Girl Guides and Brownies from Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis and St. Vincent and the Grenadines …

As part of ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of natural hazards in the region, the United States Government has procured US$105,000 worth of climate and marine monitoring equipment for the Government and people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The initiative is part of a US$10 million United States Agency for International Development (USAID) …

As part of ongoing efforts in the Caribbean region to combat the spread of the Zika virus, the United States Government is supporting the opening of a Barbados-based Regional Headquarters for the Zika AIRS Project (ZAP). The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-supported initiative focuses on vector control to strengthen the region’s capacity to …

On 16 and 17 October, 2018, the United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), hosted an advanced Mutual Legal Assistance Workshop for regional attorneys in Barbados. This workshop follows the first Mutual Legal Assistance Seminar, held in Barbados in April 2018. Building effective central authorities for mutual legal …

St. Lucian students from four schools participated in a two-day hackathon event to showcase their new skills as part of a United States Government-supported Robotics and Coding pilot program. The program relates to a branch of engineering and science that allows students to design and use robots through computer programming. The Robotics and Coding initiative …

The U.S. Embassy Bridgetown celebrated International Day of the Girl Child by joining the global drive to empower and invest in girls. The Embassy donated over USD$4,400 to the Non-Governmental Organization, I AM A GIRL BARBADOS. Public Affairs Officer of the U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS, James Rodriguez, presented the …

On Saturday, September 8, in honor of International Literacy Day, the Public Affairs Officer of the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, James Rodriguez, along with the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché, Commander Elizabeth Booker, visited the Barbados National Library Service for a “Saturday Story Hour” and book donation. This outreach stemmed from the Embassy’s goal of reducing youth …

September 18, 2018 The United States Embassy, through its Military Liaison Office, will partially fund the development of an Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Level 2 Capability Project within the Barbados Defense Force as part of a Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization proposal. EMT Level 2 Capability will afford the Barbados Defense Force …

September 13, 2018 United States Marine Forces South Marksmanship Training with Regional Security System United States Ambassador Taglialatela visited the Regional Security System firing range where a Mobile Training Team of eight Marines from Marine Forces-South conducted a ten- day marksmanship instruction course for 45 participants from Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. The event familiarized …

September 11, 2018   Corey Lane is currently in the United Sates participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). He is taking part in a three-week project on “Non-governmental Organizations (NGO) Management” from September 10 to September 28.   Corey is the founder of the NGO, Nature Fun Ranch, which …

Farmala Jacobs 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 “U.S. State and Local Government” from September 10 to September 28. Farmala is the Executive Director of the Directorate of Gender Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda. …

As part of the United States Government’s continuing efforts to improve customer service and streamline the visa process, the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the implementation of interview visa waivers in Barbados for qualified applicants wishing to renew their U.S. visas, effective September 10. Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders, with the exception of …

August 30, 2018 The United States Government is supporting the opening of an Early Identification Centre for Children with Autism in St. Kitts and Nevis on Tuesday September 4, 2018. A US military flight containing supplies, worth approximately US$4,245.00, arrived today in St. Kitts under the Denton program. The USG program delivers humanitarian goods to …

As part of hurricane and general disaster preparedness efforts in the Caribbean, the United States Agency of International Development’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) is training national disaster managers in the effective use of the Agency’s reinforced plastic sheeting for temporary roofs and shelters. On August 24, USAID/OFDA, in collaboration with the Barbados …

Participation in sports teaches leadership, teamwork, and communication skills that help young people succeed in all areas of their lives. As such, the United States Embassy has donated sporting equipment to the Pinelands Sports Club. The donation included basketballs, soccer balls, nets, a scoreboard, countdown timer, t-shirts and trophies. This equipment will be used by …

The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce that Antiguan, Sarah-Anne Gresham, will head to the United States to complete her graduate studies, funded by the U.S. Government. Gresham is part of the Fulbright Foreign Student scholarship cohort for the academic year 2018-19. …

Meshia Clarke, 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 “Renewable Energy and Sustainability,” from August 13 to August 31. Meshia, is the Executive Director of the Barbados Renewable Energy Association. In this role, which she …

The United Stated Embassy, through its Military Liaison Office, recently coordinated a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) subject matter expert exchange between members of the United States Special Operations Forces and Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) Special Services Unit (SSU) personnel. The week-long professional engagement was focused on exchanging tactics, techniques, and procedures for countering …

The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce that Grenadian,Walt Williams, will travel to the United States to compzletehis graduate studies in Public Affairs at the University of Missouri-Columbia,funded by the U.S. Government. Williams is part of the Fulbright Foreign Student scholarship cohort …

Members of the Barbados Defense Force attended the Distinguished Visitors Program at Fuerzas Commando 2018 held in Panama in July. The annual exercise, sponsored by United States Southern Command,consists of a skills competition between military and police Special Operations teams from around the Western Hemisphere. The event was hosted by Panama July 16 – 26. About 700 …

Three weeks after Antigua and Barbuda took similar steps, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with the United States Government, launched its own National Task Force and endorsed the Caribbean Citizen Security Toolkit to strengthen evidence-based programming and policy-making for crime prevention under the aegis of the United States Agency for International …

July 12, 2018 On July 10 and 11, the United States William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies co-hosted a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response Seminar with U.S. Southern Command and the Caribbean Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) at the Hilton Barbados. The event brought together participants from 18 Caribbean and South American …

June 19, 2018 Today, Grenada became the sixth country in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean to establish a National Task Force to drive implementation of the United States Government-supported CariSECURE Project.  Since 2016, CariSECURE, which is being implemented by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been promoting the use of evidence-based decision-making and fosters a …

U.S. forces, along with more than 20 Caribbean nation partners, took part in Exercise Tradewinds 2018, which kicked off in St. Kitts on June 4, 2018, to conduct joint, combined, and interagency partner-nation capacity building. The international exercise has been taking place in the Caribbean for over 30 years. U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Cherrington, …

The United States Coast Guard Cutter EAGLE visited Barbados from June 1 to 4. The 295-foot Barque EAGLE is the flagship of the U.S. Coast Guard. She serves as a training vessel for Cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. EAGLE is the only active U.S. military sailing vessel. The Cadets of the EAGLE, under …

Alicia Brewster, sergeant in the Royal Barbados Police Force, 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 “Promoting Cyber-Security” from June 4 to June 22. Alicia, an experienced officer, has been employed by the Government of …

June 1, 2018 For Immediate Release Countries Request USAID/OFDA Shelter Management Training ahead of Hurricane Season As Caribbean countries prepare for the 2018 hurricane season, the United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development’s Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), is supporting the region’s response capacity as it relates to effective …

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. Vincent and the Grenadines from Tuesday, May 29th to Friday, June 1st, 2018.  The officer will provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular …

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 Nevis on Monday, May 14 and St. Kitts from Tuesday, May 15, to Thursday, May 17, 2018, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. …

Michael Joseph, president of the Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society, 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 a three-week project on “Foreign Policy and Human Rights” from April 23 to May 12. Michael, a trained pharmacist, has been …

Image: Deputy Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy, Gaina Davila (kneeling) prepares to start the Educational Garden at the Gordon Walters Primary, surrounded by some of the Class 2 and 3 students, and Julie Hooper-McNeel of Slow Food Barbados. (standing third left) To celebrate Earth Day 2018, U.S. Embassy Bridgetown partnered with Slow Food …

At-risk youth in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are poised to benefit from improved services at the newly-renovated Liberty Lodge Boys Training Center. With the support of the United States Government, the facility, which had been closed since 2015, re-opened on Thursday, March 1, offering services in fully upgraded facilities. On Monday, March 19, the …

U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to announce that the winner of its inaugural Black History Month Secondary School Speech Competition is the Alleyne School. Fourth-form student Shamera King-Charles brought it home for her school, as she spoke about the value in continuing to observe the achievements of various ethnic groups in prescribed months. Second place …

The U.S. Embassy, through its Military Liaison Office, facilitated a medical first responder subject matter expert exchange between Florida National Guard personnel and Royal St. Vincent Police Force (RSVPF) members from February 20-23. The purpose of this exchange was to enhance the Florida National Guard and RSVPF’s medical response capabilities through discussion and demonstration of …

After receiving training from the A Ganar Barbados Program, a program supported by the United States Government, more than 100 additional at-risk youth between the ages of 16 and 24 years graduated equipped with the requisite academic, technical, and life skills to successfully navigate the job market, pursue further studies, or start their own businesses. …

Barbadian Kevin Devonish is in Hyderabad, India to attend the prestigious eighth annual Global Entrepreneurs Summit. Barbadian Kevin Devonish has been selected to attend the Global Entrepreneurs Summit (GES) in Hyderabad, India from November 28-30, 2017. Kevin, a social and civil society entrepreneur, left the island on November 25 for the Summit. His company, AES …

The United States Government team members offload supplies in Dominica. The U.S. Government provided nearly $18.7 million to date in humanitarian assistance to Caribbean countries devastated by hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Maria through the United States Agency for International Development’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA). The office remains focused on supporting national governments …

Front row (l-r) : Gloria Augustus, Technical Specialist, JJRP2, OECS Commission; Simone Brown, Education Development Officer, USAID ESC; Her Ladyship Honorable Gertel Thom, Justice of Appeal and Chairman of Judicial Education Institute of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Also pictured are High Court Judges, and administrative representatives of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Magistrates of …

Candidates pose with U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS Linda S. Taglialatela Deputy before departing on the U.S. Department of State’s YLAI program. Pictured from left to right: Elijah James, Michelle Samuel, Carlene Perryman, Sacha Harris, Tamara Prosper, Ambassador Linda S. Taglialatela, Paul Husbands, Janese Henderson, Jeneille Lewis. YLAI empowers entrepreneurs …

Embassy Bridgetown arranged a press tour to Dominica for three prominent regional TV stations (Antigua’s ABS, Barbados’s CBC, and St Lucia’s HTS). The journalists had the opportunity to see firsthand the range of USG efforts. They were given a briefing by USAID regarding their work on the ground in Dominica, which highlighted how they coordinated …

On the night of September 18, Hurricane Maria struck the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica as a Category 5 storm.  Maria’s relentless rains and winds devastated the country, killing at least 27 people and affecting all 71,000 island residents. In the northern village of Calibishie, winds exceeding 160 miles per hour ripped the roof off …

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 …

Statement by Clayton M. McCleskey, Acting Spokesperson Four flights are delivering relief supplies from USAID’s emergency warehouse in Miami, Florida, to the Caribbean. Two flights landed yesterday, and another two flights are scheduled to arrive today. USAID previously delivered relief supplies to hard-hit Antigua and Barbuda, as well as The Bahamas. With this week’s flights, …

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 Tuesday, December 20 to Friday, December 23, 2016 to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA).  Unfortunately, we are not able …

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Barbados on your Independence Golden Jubilee.   On this special day in this special year, my government joins with all of you in celebrating Barbados’ 50 years of independence and your beautiful country’s many accomplishments in democratic governance, environmental …

The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS is pleased to announce that Dale Trotman of Barbados, Malikca Cummings of Barbados, and Anastasha Elliott of St. Kitts and Nevis will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24, 2016, in Palo Alto, California. The trio will be joining …