On April 17, U.S. and Bahamian government officials traveled to Matthew Town, Inagua for the commissioning of a $2M, state-of-the-art, Long-Range Coastal Radar System, made possible United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). Among those on hand for the ceremony, the Most Honourable Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis; General O’Shaughnessy, Commander of the U.S. Northern Command; U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 25 April, 2019 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Stephanie Bowers recently hosted Congressman Sean Maloney representing New York’s 18th congressional district, and Commandant of the US Coast Guard
Admiral Karl Schultz They experienced first hand the challenges our joint US Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and DEA operations face trying to bring down traffickers in 100,000 square miles of ocean over 700 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 24 April, 2019 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
The White House Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2019 Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit with Caribbean Leaders President Donald J. Trump will welcome the leaders of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, the Republic of Haiti, Jamaica, and Saint Lucia on Friday, March 22, 2019, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 20 March, 2019 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & The Bahamas
Please be advised that a new vendor has been chosen for fee collection for the processing of the Visa Applications for U.S. Embassy Nassau. The new vendor as of August 1, 2018, will be Scotiabank Bahamas, please see branch listing below for contacts and hours. Scotiabank Bahamas # Branch Location Telephone Opening Hours 1 Nicholls Town ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 2 August, 2018 | Topics:
News, Visas
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) and its counterparts in regional and international law enforcement held a joint press conference a the RBDF base on June 7 to announce that The Bahamas will host the second phase of Tradewinds 2018 June 14th – 21st. Tradewinds 2018 is an annual regional military training exercise this year’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 13 June, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Featured Event, News
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations’ Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women’s Issues, traveled to the Bahamas on May 2, where he met with Prime Minister Hubert Minnis to discuss bilateral relations, and thank the Bahamas for their leadership in working with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 3 May, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Key Officials, News
On April 26-27, US Charge d’Affaires Stephanie Bowers made her first official visit to Freeport, Grand Bahama. During the visit she met with Sen. The Hon. Kwasi Thompson, Minister of State for Grand Bahama, Officer in Charge of Grand Bahama (Royal Bahamas Police Force), Assistant Commissioner of Police Samuel Butler. The Charge also met with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 29 April, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
The Embassy of the United States of America congratulates the people of The Bahamas on a successful election. Citizens throughout The Bahamas exercised their constitutional right and civic responsibility, further strengthening The Bahamas’ robust democratic traditions. The U.S. government looks forward to working with the newly elected representatives. Earlier this spring, the Governor General invited ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 11 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: elections
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are:
Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions.
U.S. Citizen Services – ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 5 January, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: nassau, website
On August 22, Mr.Travis Robinson paid a courtesy call on US Charge d'Affaires Lisa Johnson to discuss his recent participation in the U.S. State Department funded International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), titled: U.S. Elections: A Project for Young Political Leaders held from July 9-30th in the U.S.
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By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 23 August, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Ambassador, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
| Tags: alumni, IVLP
The U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Section presented the Attorney General’s Court Reporting Unit with 28 computers on July 15th in support of The Bahamas’ efforts to strengthen the justice sector. The donation is the latest in a series of donations designed to increase the Unit’s ability to deliver accurate and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 27 July, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: INL
On behalf of U.S. Embassy Nassau, I extend our deepest condolences to the family of Cassandra Butts, who passed away on May 24, 2016.
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By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 15 June, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador, Cassandra Butts
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Juan Gonzalez made an official two-day visit to The Bahamas April 18-19, 2016. His trip served as an opportunity to meet with senior government officials and highlight the U.S. commitment to The Bahamas and the region.
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By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 15 June, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Operation Bahamas Turks and Caicos, renewable energy
