Calling all high school students! You are invited to attend the 4th Annual EducationUSA Bahamas Fall College Fair Saturday, October 20th at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort. Representatives from over 40 U.S. colleges and universities will be there. There will also be presentations on the student visa application process.
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U.S. Embassy Nassau is pleased to announce that we have extended the deadline for the Youth Ambassadors with the Caribbean Program – Nassau Cohort! Students and potential adult mentors from New Providence have until Monday, May 21st, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to apply. The program will take place in the United States August 7 – …
Read More» Official remarks by U.S. Charge d’Affaires James Denver Herren Good Morning. Today I am pleased and honored to mark this official presentation and handover of ballistics protective gear and other equipment to the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. This equipment is being transferred to the RBPF to …
Read More» Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane Maria Message #3 Nassau, Bahamas, September 20, 2017 The following Emergency Message is being …
Read More» Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane Maria Message #2 Nassau, Bahamas, September 19, 2017 The following Emergency Message is being transmitted to alert U.S. citizens to the development of Hurricane Maria. The National Hurricane Center (NHC; www.nhc.noaa.gov ) reports that Hurricane Maria is headed for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Hurricane Maria is now a Category Five hurricane …
Read More» Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane Maria September 18, 2017 The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the approach of Hurricane Maria, currently a Category 3 storm, and recommends U.S. citizens avoid non-essential travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The National Hurricane Center (NHC; www.nhc.noaa.gov ) reports that Hurricane Maria is headed for the Turks and …
Read More» The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the approach of Hurricane Maria, currently a Category 5 storm, and recommends U.S. citizens avoid non-essential travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The National Hurricane Center (NHC; www.nhc.noaa.gov ) reports that Hurricane Maria is headed for the Turks and Caicos Islands. U.S. citizens residing and traveling in coastal areas …
Read More» The Department of State informs U.S. citizens that it has lifted the Travel Warning for The Bahamas and the Embassy has resumed normal operations following Hurricane Irma. The ordered departure of U.S. Embassy non-emergency employees and family members stationed in Nassau and Freeport has been recinded. The Travel Warning for all of The Bahamas, including …
Read More» The US Embassy in Nassau resumed full operations on Monday, September 11th. A travel warning for The Bahamas is no longer in effect. For any emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please contact the U.S. Citizens Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section via telephone: 242-322-1181.
Read More» The State Department informs U.S. citizens that the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA) announces the resumption of international commercial flight operations at Providenciales on September 11, 2017, following the passage of Hurricane IRMA. Travelers should contact their respective commercial airline for information on individual itineraries. Please work directly with commercial airline carriers to …
Read More» The US Embassy in Nassau will be resuming full operations starting on Monday, September 11 at 8:00. For any emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please contact the U.S. Citizens Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section via telephone: 242-322-1181.
Read More» he United States Embassy will be closed on September 8-11 due to hurricane Irma. Please be advised that the Embassy plans to resume normal business operations on Tuesday, September 12 at 8:00 a.m. For any emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please contact the U.S. Citizens Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section via telephone: 242-322-1181 . General information on …
Read More» The Department of State recommends U.S. citizens avoid all travel to The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands due to Hurricane Irma, a category 5 storm. On September 6, the Department ordered the departure of non-essential U.S. government employees and their family members due to Hurricane Irma. A Hurricane Warning has been issued for Turks and …
Read More» September 6, 2017 This message is to advise U.S. citizens residing and traveling in The Bahamas that Hurricane Irma, currently a Category 5 storm, is projected to significantly impact The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands. On September 6, 2017 the Department of State approved Ordered Departure for certain Embassy staff and their family members from Nassau and Freeport in The Bahamas. …
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Remarks by US Charge d’Affaires Lisa Johnson, Royal Bahamas Police Force Headquarters Protocol having been established. Good Morning. It is a pleasure to be here with you today for the release of the National Household Drug Survey and the Rapid Situational Assessment of Drug Use and Drug Treatment in The Bahamas. These studies were conducted by …
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The United States government and the American people were saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Bernard J. Nottage. Those who had the privilege of working with him appreciated his willingness to tackle some of the thorniest issues in our countries’ bilateral relationship and his ability to do so with warmth and kindness. During his …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy’s phone lines will be out of service for a planned maintenance outage beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, but embassy phone service is expected to be restored by 7:30 p.m. that same day. For after-hours embassy emergency duty calls during that June 24 timeframe, please dial +242 422-6246. For further …
Read More» A demonstration is scheduled to take place on Sunday April 2, 2017 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm from the parking lot at Scotia Bank Cable Beach Branch (near the Melia and Breezes hotels) and proceeding to the Prime Minister’s Office (near Goodman’s Bay Park). Election season has started in The Bahamas. Demonstrations and/or protests …
Read More» As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September …
Read More» The following message is to notify U.S. citizens living in The Bahamas that a representative of the U.S. Regional Federal Benefits Office will be in Nassau on Thursday, February 23, 2017. The officer will have a live Guardian Talk Radio segment on “Morning Blend with Dwight Strachan” on Thursday, February 23, from 7:30-8:30 a.m. A …
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The following message is to notify U.S. citizens living in and travelling to the Turks & Caicos Islands that office hours and appointments for routine consular services at the U.S. Consular Agency in Providenciales have been temporarily suspended until further notice. The Embassy hopes to resume services as soon as possible, and apologizes for any …
Read More» A second planned demonstration is scheduled to take place in Nassau on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, during the Bahamas’ Majority Rule Day holiday, commencing at approximately 7:00 a.m. at Windsor Park, proceeding north on East Street, west on Bay Street, and south on Market Street terminating at the Southern Recreation Ground. Even demonstrations intended to …
Read More» As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Embassy in Nassau reminds U.S. citizens in The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos that this period has historically served as a catalyst for an increase in crime and violence. This notice is intended to provide security information to help ensure a safe holiday season. Vigilance plays a key …
Read More» A #WeMarch demonstration calling for a 12-hour occupation of Bay Street in Nassau is scheduled to take place on Friday, November 25, 2016, commencing at 1:00 p.m. at Arawak Cay (“Fish Fry”) and proceeding east on Bay Street to Rawson Square (“Parliament”). The U.S. Embassy in Nassau advises U.S. citizens to avoid areas of demonstrations, …
Read More» U.S. citizens are advised that the U.S. Embassy in Nassau has placed the Sand Trap off limits to Embassy personnel and their families due to the ongoing association with known criminal elements and the recent shooting incident that killed one person and wounded two others. The establishment also is the launching point for various jet …
Read More» November 18, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Nassau provides this update of its previous message informing U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel notice for The Bahamas regarding the Zika virus . The CDC has concluded that the Zika virus is a cause of microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Nassau has resumed normal operations following Hurricane Matthew. The authorized departure of family members of U.S. Embassy employees stationed in Nassau and Freeport has been lifted. The Travel Warning for all of The Bahamas, including Grand Bahama Island and North Andros, has been cancelled. This message replaces the Travel Warning issued …
Read More» Act now to ensure your vote counts in November! In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to participate …
Read More» U.S. citizens in Grand Bahama who need emergency assistance in returning to the U.S. should make their interest known by meeting with a consular officer on Sunday, October 9th at 2-4 PM at Grand Bahama International Airport’s international terminal. Otherwise, citizens should email 2016StormMatthewEmergencyUSC@state.gov or for those without email access, you may call 1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444. For …
Read More» The Embassy advises U.S. citizens in New Providence to avoid traveling after dark due to downed power lines and pedestrians using streets. Avoid routes around crowded gas stations unless necessary due to congestion and reports of occasional tensions due to sometimes long lines. U.S. Embassy Nassau’s communications are also restored. For emergencies involving U.S. citizens …
Read More» U.S. citizens in Grand Bahama who need emergency assistance in returning to the U.S. should make their interest known by meeting with a consular officer on Sunday, October 9th at 2-4 PM at Grand Bahama International Airport’s international terminal. Otherwise, citizens should email 2016StormMatthewEmergencyUSC@state.gov or for those without email access, you may call 1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444. For …
Read More» The State Department informs U.S. citizens that the Nassau Airport Development Company Ltd. has announced that normal operations at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau will resume on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Travelers should contact their respective airline for information on individual itineraries. For further information: See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, …
Read More» The State Department informs U.S. citizens that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) of The Bahamas has issued an “all clear.” Similarly, the U.S. Embassy in Nassau has lifted the shelter-in-place order for employees and their family members. However, there is extensive damage throughout Nassau, Freeport/Grand Bahama, and other islands. In Nassau, there are downed …
Read More» The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the approach of Hurricane Matthew and recommends U.S. citizens avoid all travel OR avoid non-essential travel to the Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands. The National Hurricane Center (NHC; www.nhc.noaa.gov) reports that Hurricane Matthew is headed for The Bahamas and a hurricane warning has been issued. Hurricane …
Read More» The following Emergency Message is being transmitted to alert U.S. citizens to the development and progress of Hurricane Matthew. The National Hurricane Center (NHC; www.nhc.noaa.gov) reports that Hurricane Matthew is headed for The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands and a hurricane warning is now in effect for Southeastern Bahamas, including the Mayaguana, Inagua, …
Read More» The following Emergency Message is being transmitted to alert U.S. citizens to the development and progress of Hurricane Matthew. The National Hurricane Center (NHC; www.nhc.noaa.gov) reports that Hurricane Matthew is headed for The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands and a hurricane watch has been issued for Southeastern Bahamas, including the Inaguas, Mayaguana, Acklins, Crooked Island, Long Cay, …
Read More» The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the approach of Hurricane Matthew and recommends U.S. citizens avoid non-essential travel to the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. The National Hurricane Center (NHC; www.nhc.noaa.gov) reports that Hurricane Matthew is headed for The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands and a hurricane watch has been issued …
Read More» The American Corner Nassau is a partnership between the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section and the College of The Bahamas. The Corner provides access to current and reliable information about the United States via book collections, the Internet, and through local programming to the general public. The American Corner serves as an information outpost similar …
Read More» The following Emergency Message is being transmitted to alert U.S. citizens in The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos. As of August 24th, a tropical wave over the Lesser Antilles and Puerto Rico is currently bringing heavy winds and significant rain to those areas. This system could become a tropical storm or tropical depression at any …
Read More» The United States Embassy in Nassau, The Bahamas informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has added the Turks and Caicos Islands to its advisories regarding the Zika Virus . For general information about Zika, please visit the CDC website . To obtain CDC travel notices , call the CDC at 1-800- CDC -INFO (1-800-232-4636) from within the United States, or 1-404-639-3534 from overseas or …
Read More» Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. It is a pleasure to welcome you to Liberty Overlook as we celebrate International Women’s Day today, and Women’s History Month the entire month of March. I want to extend a particularly special welcome to our friend and guest of honor, Ms. Marva Jervis, and her family. The …
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Good morning. Today I am delighted to officially present two 41-foot Apostle Marine Interceptors, built by SafeBoats International, to the Government of The Bahamas. These state-of-the art vessels are being transferred to the Marine Support Services Unit of the Royal Bahamas Police Force to increase its capacity for interdiction operations under Operation Bahamas, Turks and …
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