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2006 Press Releases

  1. Two College of The Bahamas students to participate in the University of Rhode Island's State Partnership Program (December 29, 2006)
  2. U.S. Embassy sponsors Anti-Terrorism training (December 28, 2006)
  3. Cuba's Future (December 22, 2006)
  4. The Diplomacy of Deeds (December 18, 2006)
  5. U.S./Bahamas Counternarcotics Joint Task Force Conference (December 14, 2006)
  6. U.S. Government encourages Americans to get passports (December 8, 2006)
  7. U.S. Embassy announces Martin Luther King Eassy Competition (November 29, 2006)
  8. Application deadline for Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery is December 3, 2006 (November 27, 2006)
  9. U.S. Ambassador Rood announces departure in the New Year (November 24, 2006)
  10. HIV/AIDS Quilt unveiled by U.S. Ambassador at the national Art Gallery of The Bahamas (November 22, 2006)
  11. New U.S. Passport Requirement to take effect January 2007 (November 22, 2006)
  12. U.S. Ambassador reads at C.W. Sawyer and Carmichael Primary Schools (November 20,2006)
  13. U.S. Coast Guard assists with another successful interception of illegal Haitian nationals (November 15, 2006)
  14. U.S. Embassy supports "No Excuse Bahamas" campaign against domestic violence and sexual abuse (November 9, 2006)
  15. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance aims to reduce impact of disasters in The Bahamas (November 8, 2006)
  16. U.S. Embassy donates $25,000 to assist in the fight against HIV/AIDS in The Bahamas (November 6, 2006)
  17. African-American author Sharon Flake participates in Celebrity Reader Initiative (November 2, 2006)
  18. Ambassador Rood says thanks to supporters of his Reading Initiative Program (October 30, 2006)
  19. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter assists with the interception and repatriation of illegal Haitian Nationals (October 26, 2006)
  20. Embassy supports 6th annual Bahamas Home & Builders Show (October 23, 2006)
  21. U.S. Embassy sponsors Anti-Terrorism Training for local RBDF Officer (October 23, 2006)
  22. High ranking U.S. Defense Official reviews OPBAT Operations (October 19, 2006)
  23. Diversity Visa Lottery for Immigration to the U.S. now open (October 18, 2006)
  24. Crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter DECISIVE participate in clean up of Yamacraw Beach (October 18, 2006)
  25. U.S. Embassy expresses sympathy on the loss of Atlantis CEO Howard "Butch" Kerzner (October 12, 2006)
  26. Electronic Visa Application Form mandatory as of November 1, 2006 (October 10, 2006)
  27. Ambassador Rood reads at Xavier's Lower School (October 6, 2006)
  28. U.S. Pre-Clearance facility to continue operations on Grand Bahama (October 3, 2006)
  29. TSA officials train baggage screeners in the use of CTX Explosives Detection equipment (October 2, 2006)
  30. U.S. Secretary of State meets with Bahamian Foreign Minister during 61st UNGA in NY (September 26, 2006)
  31. Embassy announces new Consular Chief (September 26, 2006)
  32. Embassy announces new Management Officer (September 26, 2006)
  33. Embassy announces new Political/Economic/Public Affairs Chief (September 26, 2006)
  34. Bahamas 'fully cooperates' with U.S. in war on drugs (September 18, 2006)
  35. Embassy honors victims of 9/11 with Tree Planting Ceremony (September 15, 2006)
  36. Embassy organizes another successful blood drive (September 15, 2006)
  37. UNGA International Migration and Development (September 13, 2006)
  38. U.S. Coast Guard trainers participate in Ion Scan Narcotics Detection Course (August 31, 2006)
  39. U.S. Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs on U.S. Policy toward Cuba (August 25, 2006)
  40. U.S. Ambassador makes special presentation to the Bahamas National Council for Disability (August 24, 2006)
  41. President Bush unveils National Strategy to combat Kleptocracy (August 23, 2006)
  42. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administrator visits The Bahamas (August 21, 2006)
  43. AUTEC hosts outreach meeting for Andros residents (August 18, 2006)
  44. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Extended (August 14, 2006)
  45. New air travel procedures announced by U.S. Embassy (August 10, 2006)
  46. The Bahamas to participate in the Container Security Initiative (August 4, 2006)
  47. New visa system will improve process for applicants (August 2, 2006)
  48. U.S. Embassy reminds travelers to plan ahead when applying for visas (August 1, 2006)
  49. Florida Health Officials have productive meetings with Bahamian counterparts (July 29, 2006)
  50. Florida Secretary of Health tours HIV/AIDS Center (July 28, 2006)
  51. Florida Secretary of Health Dr. M. Rony Francois to visit The Bahamas (July 21, 2006)
  52. Yale University Eye Doctor recognized for outstanding service to Bahamians (July 19, 2006)
  53. U.S. Ambassador promotes the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative and Bahamian Tourism (June 28, 2006)
  54. U.S., Bahamas strengthen partnership to preserve environmental protection (June 22, 2006)
  55. Ambassador Reaffirms U.S. Support for The Bahamas (June 22, 2006)
  56. Bush's Caribbean-American Heritage Month Proclamation (June 21, 2006)
  57. U.S./Bahamas Counternarcotics Joint Task Force Conference Joint Communique (June 19, 2006)
  58. 2006 U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report (June 6, 2006)
  59. Ambassador tours Andros (May 9, 2006)
  60. Junkanoo Celebrities Read at Woodcock Primary School (May 3, 2006)
  61. Bahamian boat captain indicted in smuggling death (May 2, 2006)
  62. Ministerial visit continues dialog on AUTEC (May 1, 2006)
  63. Sir Sean Connery participates as Celebrity Reader at Woodcock Primary School (April 26, 2006)
  64. Ambassador Rood visits Amy Roberts All Age School in Abaco (April 19, 2006)
  65. U.S. Ambassador Continues Reading Initiative at Centerville Primary School (April 6, 2006)
  66. Special Unit Cracks Down On Human Smuggling (March 29, 2006)
  67. Bomb Squad receives training and equipment from the U.S. (March 28, 2006)
  68. Dr. Rice Receives Special Bahamian Welcome (March 22, 2006)
  69. U.S. Secretary of State Makes First Official Visit to The Bahamas (March 21, 2006)
  70. Embassy Welcomes Release of Cuban Dentists (March 14, 2006)
  71. Human Rights Report Released (March 8, 2006)
  72. Ambassador Rood Celebrates Reading Initiative Partners (March 4, 2006)
  73. Classroom Connections Launches Education Partnership (February 20, 2006)
  74. Florida Governor Jeb Bush Makes Official Visit to The Bahamas (February 20, 2006)
  75. New OPBAT Housing Officially Commissioned in Exuma (February 17, 2006)
  76. American Organization Helps Schools in Eleuthera (February 16, 2006)
  77. Woodcock Primary School Receives Book Donation From Embassy Families (February 3, 2006)
  78. U.S. Ambassador Recognizes Efforts of Local Environmentalists (February 2, 2006)
  79. The College of The Bahamas Assists Victims of Hurricane Katrina (January 4, 2006)
  80. U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Crew Aboard the M/V Our Jay (January 27, 2006)
  81. Legendary Bahamian Entertainer Participates in U.S. Embassy Reading Initiative (January 25, 2006)
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