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  • Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano gives keynote address at the opening of the CBSI Caribbean-US Security Cooperation Dialogue. (Photo State Dept.)

    Secretary Napolitano Gives Keynote Address at CBSI Conference

  • A Crewmember of US Coast Guard Airstation Clearwater, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, His Excellency Damian Roderick Todd, U.S. Chargè d’Affaires John Dinkelman and Commissioner of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) Colin Farquhar. (Photo State Dept.)

    Chargè d’Affaires John Dinkelman Makes First Official Visit to TCI

  • US Chargè d’Affaires John Dinkelman, with RBDF Sub Lt. Origin Deleveaux, RBDF Rangers and crewmembers of the US Coast Guard Cutter Pea Island following a tour of the ship. (Photo State Dept.)

    The USCG, RBDF and BASRA Team Up to Inspire and Educate Bahamian Youth

  • US Embassy volunteer reads to grade 4 students at Woodcock Primary School. (Photo US State Dept.)

    US Embassy Joins Volunteer Readers Nationwide as Part of a World AIDS Day Initiative

Embassy News

  • US State Dept. Seal (Photo State Dept.)
    US Embassy Auction scheduled for February 3, 2012

    The general public is invited to participate in the U.S. Embassy's auction scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Auction items include office furniture, computer equipment, vehicles and other miscellaneous supplies. 

  • Dr. Sandra-Dean Patterson and Economic Officer Kyle Hatcher. (Photo State Dept.)
    US Embassy Marks Human Trafficking Month

    In observance of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Month in the United States the U.S. Embassy’s Political Officer, Kyle Hatcher, visited the Bahamas Crisis Center on November 9 to recognize the organization’s dedication to combating human trafficking in the region through a donation of a collection of books, DVD’s, and brochures. Mr. Hatcher also received an update on the Center’s recent community outreach efforts that were funded in part by a U.S. Embassy small grant.  

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (File Photo)
    US Embassy Announces 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Essay Contest

    The US Embassy is pleased to announce our annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Essay Contest. The purpose of this contest is to encourage students to explore the life of Dr. King and reflect on how civil rights and diversity affect their lives today. 

  • Photo of Mangroves (File Photo)
    US Embassy Announces the Launch of the 2012 World Wetlands Photo Contest

    The Embassy is pleased to announce the launch of the 2012 World Wetlands Photo Contest in commemoration of the Convention of The Wetlands. To highlight the theme of the 2012 World Wetlands Day - “Wetlands Tourism: A Great Experience”- U.S. Embassies around the world are inviting local conservation activists and photographers to submit photos for this global contest.  

  • Robert Sherman-Young, Director of the Drug Enforcement Unit, David Jea, US Embassy Narcotics Affairs Officer, and Anthony Ferguson, Assistant Commissioner of Crime Management. (Photo State Dept.)
    U.S. Embassy Donates Vehicles to RBPF Valued at $350,000

    Continuing a long tradition of partnership in law enforcement and public security, the U.S. Embassy in a ceremony on December 14 donated six sport utility vehicles valued at nearly $350,000 to the Royal Bahamian Police Force (RBPF). These vehicles will be used to improve the RBPF’s ability to gather law enforcement information, conduct investigations, and interdict illicit trafficking through The Bahamas. 

  • Sally Sternal,Non-immigrant Visa Unit Chief outlines the student visa process at Nassau Christian Academy. (Photo State Dept.)
    Consular Officer Outlines Student Visa Application Process at Nassau Christian Academy

    Nassau Christian Academy twelfth graders with an interest in pursuing higher education opportunities in the United States, gained critical insights into the U.S. visa application process as part of a U.S. Embassy presentation held at the school on December 2. More than sixty students participated in the one-hour interactive session led by Mrs. Sally Sternal, Chief of the Non-immigrant Visa Unit at U.S. Embassy, Nassau who demystified the student visa process and encouraged the high school seniors to consider studying in the United States.  

  • PEPFAR Logo (Photo State Dept.)
    US Embassy Announces 2012 Small Grants Program to Promote HIV/AIDS Awareness

    The U.S. Embassy in Nassau is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the 2012 President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Small Grants Program. The U.S. Embassy invites community based organizations, non-government organizations, faith-based organizations, businesses, clubs, schools, and individuals to submit proposals for a one-time grant between $5,000 and $10,000 for projects that promote HIV/AIDS awareness. Project proposals are being accepted now through March 15, 2012.  

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State of The Union Address

  • US President Obama to deliver State of The Union Address live on Tuesday, January 24 at 9:00 PM EST. (State Dept.)

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Travel and Visas

Apply Now for a US Visa!

  • Planning on visiting the United States in 2012 for shopping or pleasure?  Planning to apply for a U.S. visa?  Now is a great time to submit your visa application at Embassy Nassau.  The wait time for an appointment is less than one week.  The link below has information on forms, payment and instructions on how to schedule an appointment.

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