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United States Completes First Maritime Vessel Upgrade in Dominica

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. ...

By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Government Offices, News, Press Releases

Antigua and Barbuda National Participates in Prestigious Fulbright Program

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. ...

By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Success Stories

Grenadian Participates in Prestigious Fulbright Program

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. ...

By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases

Apply for OneBeat Virtual

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 17 February, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, News, Press Releases

U.S. Visa Renewal Interview Waiver Extended to Antigua and Barbuda

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Visas

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