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UPDATED: 05 Feb 2010 GMT
  • U.S. Ambassador Nicole Avant, Minister of Education, The Hon. Desmond Bannister and The Hon. Charles Maynard, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture pose for a photo with the finalists in this year's essay competition. U.S. Embassy's 4th MLK Awards Ceremony a Success

    The U.S. Embassy thanked The Bahamian government and corporate sponsors who all contributed to making the event a success. A total of 65 essays were received from fourteen public and private schools in New Providence and the Family Islands.

  • Ambassador Avant, Bahamian government officials among the volunteers manning the phones at the Haiti Relief Telethon on January 25. National Telethon for Haiti Relief Efforts

    On January 25, Ambassador Nicole Avant participated in a national Haiti Relief Telethon that was held at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel. The event was broadcast live on all local television stations.

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Ambassador Avant's remarks on changes at Lynden Pindling International Airport
Ambassador Nicole Avant noted the improvements that have been made to the U.S. Departures terminal and congratulated both NAD and the Aiport Authority on their accomplishments. She said the changes meant a tremendous deal to American visitors that pass through the building each year and would leave them with a lasting impression of The Bahamas.

Ambassador Avant's remarks for Martin Luther King Essay Competition
In honor of Martin Luther King Day the U.S. Embassy holds an essay competition for high school students grades 10-12. This year we asked students to write an essay about Dr. King’s message of personal responsibility and integrity. The winners were announced Friday February 5, 2010 and Ambassador Avant inspired students with her emotive remarks.

US Government Haiti Earthquake Disaster Response Update
The U.S. Government has mobilized resources and people to aid in the relief effort in Haiti. At the direction of President Obamathis is a whole-of-government effort, and USAID has the lead in this swift, aggressive and coordinated response. Military personnel are playing an indispensable role in supporting this humanitarian effort.

Message to the Haitian Community in The Bahamas from Ambassador Nicole Avant
Our condolences and deepest sympathy go out to the Haitian and Haitian-Bahamian community in The Bahamas. We know that many of you have been unable to contact your friends and loved ones in Haiti. We are all devastated by the loss of life and property in the wake of Tuesday’s earthquake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Important Notice from the Embassy
We kindly ask that you do not submit any musical, theatrical, or literary works to the Ambassador or the U.S. Embassy for review for potential or actual commercial purposes. The Ambassador and the Embassy staff are not able to review such materials. Any such materials will not be returned, but will be destroyed.