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Patrick Ewing, U.S. Chargé Bowers Dare Bahamian Youth to Dream Big

On August 13, 2019, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Stephanie Bowers witnessed the power of sports to inspire young people, at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium in Nassau. The renowned Georgetown University men’s basketball team, the Georgetown Hoyas and their coach, Patrick Ewing, are in Nassau until August 17 for a week-long summer training camp, which included ...

By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 14 August, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases

U.S. and The Bahamas Celebrate Shared Law Enforcement Successes

On July 31, 2019, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Stephanie Bowers hosted the Sixth Annual U.S.-Bahamas Law Enforcement and Judicial Partners reception at Altitude Restaurant at the Fusion Superplex in Nassau, celebrating a year of shared accomplishments by one of the world’s most enduring bilateral law enforcement partnerships. The over 100 distinguished guests included the Honorable Chief ...

By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases

U.S. State Department Launches the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) launched AWE a new initiative supporting women entrepreneurs around the world. The Academy, in support of the White House-led Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative, will equip women with the practical skills needed to create sustainable businesses and enterprises. AWE is built around three ...

By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 9 July, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases

Bahamian Independence Day: Message from U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo

On behalf of the people of the United States, allow me to extend my warmest wishes to the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas on the 46th anniversary of your independence on July 10, 2019. The Bahamas and the United States share a long history of close cultural, social, and economic ties, as well ...

By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 9 July, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases

Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Press Conference

Good morning. I am delighted to be here today to recognize the great work of The Bahamas’ Committee on Trafficking In Persons – commonly known as TIP. We recognize the Committee’s tireless efforts which enabled The Bahamas to retain a Tier 1 placement in the U.S. Department of State’s annual TIP Report released last week.

By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 26 June, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases

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