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Speeches & Op-Eds 2012
- Remarks by US Chargé d'Affaires - USCG Cutter RESOLUTE Reception on Turks and Caicos Islands (January 17, 2012)
- Remarks - Opening of the Southern Bahamas Disaster Conference (February 14, 2012)
- Remarks - Recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Essay Contest Winner at Sunland Baptist Academy (February 16, 2012)
- Op-Ed - Honoring Women in an Age of Participation (March 7, 2012)
- Remarks - US Embassy 2012 Woman of Courage Award Presentation (March 8, 2012)
- Remarks - Human Trafficking Training Conference Opening (March 23, 2012)
- Remarks - Recognition of MLK Civil Rights Essay Contest Winner at Preston Albury High School in Eleuthera (March 27, 2012)
- Op-Ed: Shining A Spotlight on Autism (April 2, 2012)
- Remarks - State Alumni Reception (April 18, 2012)
- Op-Ed - Working To Address Climate Change (April 20, 2012)
- Remarks- Opening of the Maritime Boundaries Delimitation Discussions (April 26, 2012)
- Signing of the Amendment to the Letter of Agreement as Part of the CBSI Initiative (May 3, 2012)
- Remarks - Opening of the International Trade and Financing Seminar in Nassau (May 22, 2012)
- Remarks - Commissioners of Police Regional Conference (May 24, 2012)
- Remarks - Opening of the International Trade and Financing Seminar on Grand Bahama (May 24, 2012)
- Op-Ed: Transforming Regional Partnerships Through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (May 23, 2012)
- Remarks - Memorial Day Observance - Wreath Laying Ceremony at Clifton Pier (May 28, 2012)
- Youth Express Closing Ceremony (June 29, 2012)
- Remarks - Commemoration of the 236th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America (July 3, 2012)
- Opening Remarks to MFA - Counter Piracy Discussion (September 6, 2012)
- WTO SPS Enquiry Point and National Notification Authority Training (September 11, 2012)
- U.N. GEF Small Grants Program Workshop (September 17, 2012)
- Youth, Crime and Violence: Partnering for Social Development and Crime Prevention (September 25, 2012)
- Remarks - RBPF Anti-Gang Workshop (September 24, 2012)
- Remarks - State Alumni Event (September 26, 2012)
- Remarks - Consular Reception (September 27, 2012)
- Official Opening of U.S. Embassy Consular Agency on Turks and Caicos Islands (October 1, 2012)
- Remarks at the Opening of the Bimini Plaque Project (October 5, 2012)
- Remarks - PEPFAR World Learning Launch (October 10, 2012)
- Remarks - U.S. Embassy Official Presidential Election Night Watch Party (November 6, 2012)
- The United States and the Caribbean: Seizing the Opportunities Ahead (November 8, 2012)
- Temple Christian National HIV/AIDS Awareness Youth Speech Competition (November 16, 2012)
- Remarks - 237th United States Marine Corps Ball (November 17, 2012)
- U.S. President's Proclamation on Thanksgiving Day 2012 (November 21, 2012)
- Remarks - Opening of the Bahamas National Council for Disabilites Annual Conference (November 29, 2012)
- Remarks: Rededication of Plaque Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of JFK's Visit to The Bahamas (December 21, 2012)
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2011 Press Releases
- U.S. Embassy announces winners of the Fifth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Essay Contest (January 15, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador Avant meets new President of The College of The Bahamas (January 18, 2011)
- MLK Essay winners return from U.S. Embassy sponsored visit to Civil Rights sites in Atlanta (January 25, 2011)
- USNORTHCOM Commander Admiral James A. Winnefeld visits the Simpson Penn Center for Boys (February 9, 2011)
- The U.S. Embassy encourages visa applicants to beat the summer rush (February 10, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant visits Freeport, Grand Bahama (February 13, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant meets with 150 high achieving girls interested in Spelman College (February 22, 2011)
- Education Reformer Geoffrey Canada shares insights from the Harlem Children's Zone with Bahamian Leaders (February 23, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant hosts top Bahamian Female Leaders in honor of Spelman President (February 24, 2011)
- Woodcock Primary students gain insights on the African-American Civil Rights Movement (February 25, 2011)
- Consular Official gives step-by-step instructions on the Student Visa application process (February 26, 2011)
- U.S. Coast Guard spearheads weekly beach clean-ups (February 26, 2011)
- The Bahamas joins the U.S., Canada and 30 Caribbean and Latin American Nations for Tradewinds 2011 (March 2, 2011)
- U.S. Embassy and Urban Riders host a "Bridging The Gap" retreat for Willie Mae Pratt residents (March 10, 2011)
- Ambassador Fund for Prevention Small Grants Program (March 14, 2011)
- The U.S. Embassy warns Bahamians to beware of Diversity Visa scams on the Internet (March 14, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador Nicole Avant Addresses the Caribbean HIV Prevention Summit (March 14, 2011)
- U.S. Marines deliver donated supplies to the AIDS Foundation (March 15, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador Nicole Avant meets with Senator Allyson Maynard-Gibson to discuss issues facing Bahamian women (March 22, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant hosts St. John's University Reception (March 22, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador challenges young women to become leaders of tomorrow at annual STRAW Conference (March 24, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador Nicole Avant visits Governor's Harbour historic Haynes Library (March 25, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador Nicole Avant ends two-day visit to Eleuthera with keynote address to the Island School (March 28, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador hosts Civil Rights Icon Ambassador Andrew Young and the Trumpet Awards delegation (April 4, 2011)
- U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist Annia Hatch pays courtesy call on Ambassador Avant (April 4, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador presents award to Dr. Sandra Dean Patterson for Advancing and Protecting Women's Rights throughout The Bahamas (April 5, 2011)
- U.S. Embassy official donates books to the United Estates Primary School in San Salvador (April 6, 2011)
- U.S. Embassy Nassau celebrates Black History Month (April 7, 2011)
- U.S. State Department released the Annual Human Rights Report (April 8, 2011)
- U.S. Consul to visit Abaco April 14-15, 2011 (April 12, 2011)
- USCG and TCI Waste Disposal representatives participate in a beach clean-up (April 15, 2011)
- US Embassy observes Earth Day 2011 (April 15, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant provides 25 scholarships for students to participate in Women's Empowerment Summit (April 30, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant meets BTYO Contestants (May 4, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador presents $20,000 in scholarships on behalf of the Grand Bahama American Women's Club (May 10, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador Avant pledges the U.S. Embassy's continued support in "Building Disaster Resilient Communities" throughout The Bahamas (May 10, 2011)
- U.S. Embassy to host Town Hall Meeting for U.S. Citizens (May 13, 2011)
- The Bahamas Red Cross purchases five new digital radios thanks to a $10,000 grant from the U.S. Government (May 16, 2011)
- "One Voice" U.S.-Bahamian Music Gala opens May 21 at Christ Church Cathedral (May 19, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant encourages American families to prepare for the Hurricane season (May 19, 2011)
- U.S. Coast Guard rescues, repatriates 35 Haitian Migrants (May 21, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant gives Keynote at "Bahamas In Atlanta" Event at Tyler Perry Studios (May 23, 2011)
- Discovery Club Green Video Challenge Winners experience the Everglades National Park (May 23, 2011)
- Official Statement on Wikileaks (May 24, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant opens the One Voice Musical Gala (May 24, 2011)
- The U.S. Coast Guard rescues, repatriates 50 Haitian Migrants (May 26, 2011)
- Award-winning Television Journalist Carlos Mackey pays courtesy call on Ambassador Avant (May 28, 2011)
- U.S. Judge shares insights on Gangs with Police and Community Leaders (May 31, 2011)
- U.S. Embassy Donates Law Books to The College of The Bahamas (June 2, 2011)
- U.S. Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation Sponsors Disaster Training in LA (June 2, 2011)
- U.S. Embassy Volunteers Host Eats and Treats for Woodcock Primary Students (June 9, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador Avant meets American Girl Scouts Visiting The Bahamas (June 15, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador Avant Donates Life Jackets to Abaco Students as Part of The Bahamas Youth Safe Boating Campaign (June 16, 2011)
- Supt. Dean and Paco Nunez Return From U.S. Embassy Sponsored Leadership Programs in the U.S. (June 17,2011)
- U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Visits The Bahamas (June 22, 2011)
- Joint Press Release on the U.S. Caribbean Ministerial Meeting in Montego Bay, Jamaica (June 23, 2011)
- 2011 Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Report (June 27, 2011)
- U.S. Embassy and USNORTHCOM Celebrate Fourth of July on Board the USS VICKSBURG (June 30, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador Avant Marks the United States 235th Anniversary of Independence with a Salute To California (July 3, 2011)
- Statement by Secretary Clinton - Bahamas Independence Day (July 9, 2011)
- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Visit Highlights Longstanding Partnership with the Turks and Caicos (July 12, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador Avant Meets With New Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas (July 15, 2011)
- The Royal Bahamas Police Force receives Equipment and Training from the U.S. State Department (July 18, 2011)
- Project Reentry Conference Facilitators Pay Courtesy Call on Ambassador Avant (July 20, 2011)
- The U.S. Embassy Outlines Temporary Visa Application Procedures for the Peak Summer Period (July 21, 2011)
- U.S. Ambassador Avant Visits Cat Island to Walk in Sir Sidney Poitier's Footsteps (July 21, 2011)
- U.S. Marine Corps and Sunshine Pilot Club Host Fun-Day for Residents of the Bilney Lane Children's Home (July 22, 2011)
- BASH receives $10K in U.S. Embassy Funding for Critical Roof Repairs (July 25, 2011)
- U.S. State Department and Regional Prison officials visit Federal Corrections Facilities in Florida (July 27, 2011)
- USNORTHCOM Exchange with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Highlights Social Media Opportunities (August 3, 2011)
- Twenty-Four Countries Participate in the First Regional Community Based Policing Conference (August 18, 2011)
- Limited U.S. Embassy Operations in Response to Hurricane Irene (August 23, 2011)
- Update on U.S. Pre-Clearance Operations in Nassau and Freeport (August 31, 2011)
- U.S. Embassy Donates Life Jackets on Grand Bahama as Part of the Bahamas Youth Safe Boating Campaign (September 1, 2011)
- The U.S. Embassy Provides $50,000 in Emergency Assistance to NEMA and The Red Cross (September 2, 2011)
- United States Coast Guard, BASRA Strengthen Partnership (September 6, 2011)
- U.S. Embassy Donates Baseball Equipment to the Ed Armbrister Baseball League (September 7, 2011)
- The U.S. Embassy Marks the Tenth Anniversary of September 11 with Two Community Service Projects (September 9, 2011)
- Former USNORTHCOM Commander Takes Over as Vice Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff (September 20, 2011)
- US Ambassador Presents Grants Totaling Over $48,000 to Local HIV/AIDS Organizations (September 21, 2011)
- United States Embassy Presents $100,000 CBSI Grant to The Bahamas National Drug Council (September 26, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant Welcomes New Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. John Dinkelman (September 28, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant Meets with Caribbean Youth Leaders (September 30, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant Announces The Launch of Master Artists of The Bahamas Exhibit (October 6, 2011)
- The US Embassy and Special Olympics Bahamas Team Up to Celebrate EKS Day (October 12, 2011)
- US Delegation Arrives in Guyana for CBSI Commission Meeting (October 13, 2011)
- US Coast Guard Cutter Resolute Returns to TCI (October 24, 2011)
- Funding Opportunity Announcement - International Programs to Combat Trafficking in Persons (October 24, 2011)
- The US Embassy Invests In Bahamian Female Leaders Through Two Professional Exchanges (October 25, 2011)
- US Ambassador to The Bahamas Nicole A. Avant Announces The Conclusion of her Tenure (October 27, 2011)
- The United States and The Bahamas Renew the AUTEC Agreement Ensuring Continued Operations on Andros (November 2, 2011)
- US Embassy's Consular Section Closed for Visa and ACS Services (November 4, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant Hosts Event To Launch The Bahamas Energy Conference and Home Builders Show (November 4, 2011)
- Statement by Press Secretary Matt Chandler on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit To The Bahamas (November 8, 2011)
- US Secretary Napolitano Provides Keynote Address at CBSI Caribbean US Security Cooperation Dialogue (November 10, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant Holds Final Press Conference (November 17, 2011)
- Ambassador Avant honors Ansil Saunders for Keeping Dr. King's Legacy Alive in The Bahamas (November 21, 2011)
- US Coast Guard Interdicts and Repatriates 172 Haitian Migrants (November 25, 2011)
- US Embassy Red Ribbon Event Encourages Youth to Embrace a Drug-Free Life (November 25, 2011)
- US Embassy Joins Volunteer Readers Nationwide as Part of the World AIDS Day Initiative (November 30, 2011)
- The U.S. Embassy Joins the BNCD in Observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 2, 2011)
- 2012 Study for the United States Institute for Scholars and Secondary School Educators (December 5, 2011)
- Consular Officer Demystifies the Student Visa Process at Nassau Christian Academy (December 6, 2011)
- Regional Forum to Discuss Offshore Oil Drilling Safety in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (December 6, 2011)
- US Embassy Announces 2012 Small Grants Program to Promote HIV/AIDS Awareness (December 9, 2011)
- U.S. Embassy Donates Vehicles to RBPF Valued at $350,000 (December 15, 2011)
- U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Four Fishermen Stranded In Bahamian Waters (December 16, 2011)
- U.S. Embassy Staff Celebrate Christmas with the Children of the Nazareth Centre (December 20, 2011)
- Condolences Following the Passing of Sir Clifford Darling (December 30, 2011)
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2012 Press Releases
- US Embassy announces the launch of the 2012 World Wetlands Photo Contest (January 3, 2012)
- US Embassy Announces 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest (January 4, 2012)
- US Embassy Marks Human Trafficking Month by Recognizing the Work of The Bahamas Crisis Centre (January 12, 2012)
- The USCG, RBDF and BASRA Team Up to Inspire and Educate Bahamian Youth (January 13, 2012)
- U.S. Chargè d’Affaires John Dinkelman Makes First Official Visit to Turks and Caicos Islands (January 20, 2012)
- US Embassy Partners with Ben & Jerrys to Beautify Two Inner City Communities (January 30, 2012)
- Bahamian Youth Expression Against Drugs Essay, Rap and Poetry Competition (January 31, 2012)
- Chargé Dinkelman Meets the American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows (February 1, 2012)
- Consular Officer Encourages High School Students to Invest in Their Future (February 1, 2012)
- The US Embassy Co-sponsors Friends of The Environment Photography Competition (February 3, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy announces the four winners of the 2012 Dr. King Civil Rights Essay Contest (February 15, 2012)
- US Embassy cosponsors Martin Luther King Jr. A View From The Mountaintop (February 17, 2012)
- US Embassy Supports Women's Empowerment Through Two Exchanges (February 23, 2012)
- Chargé Dinkelman Visits Doris Johnson High to Recognize the New Providence Winner of the Dr. King Civil Rights Essay Contest (February 28, 2012)
- Caribbean Idea Marketplace Initiative Officially Launched (March 1, 2012)
- US Chargé Recognizes the Hon. Janet G. Bostwick, with International Woman of Courage Award (March 6, 2012)
- The US Embassy Partners with S.T.R.A.W. Inc., on 8th Annual Girls Leadership Conference (March 16, 2012)
- The US Embassy Partners with The Bahamas and TCI to Combat Human Trafficking (March 23, 2012)
- First Youth Express Anti Drug Awareness Contest Showcases Talents of Bahamian Youth (March 26, 2012)
- USNORTHCOM Provides Bahamian First Responders with Training and Equipment For Life-Saving Missions (March 27, 2012)
- Two Bahamian Journalists Return From US State Department Media Tour (March 29, 2012)
- St. Andrew’s Students Gain Insights on U.S. Study Options (March 30, 2012)
- U.S. Chargè d’Affaires John Dinkelman Makes First Official Visit to Eleuthera (March 30, 2012)
- US Coast Guard Cutter Ocracoke Visits Freeport (April 3, 2012)
- US State Department Honors Christine Campbell as State Alumni Member of the Month (April 3, 2012)
- Us Embassy Announces Family Island Wednesdays for Visa Applicants (April 4, 2012)
- US Embassy Officer Visits Moore's Island to Recognize Winner of the 2012 Dr. King Civil Rights Essay Contest (April 4, 2012)
- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant, Other Agencies Seize Drugs in Great Inagua (April 15, 2012)
- 2012 Summit of The Americas (April 17, 2012)
- Obama Administration Releases 21st Century Drug Policy Strategy (April 17, 2012)
- Bahamian US State Alumni Recognized by the US Embassy (April 20, 2012)
- Volunteers from the USS Gettysburg participate in a Clean-Up Project at the Willie Mae Pratt Center (April 23, 2012)
- US and Bahamas Officials Engage in Maritime Delimitation Boundary Discussions (April 26, 2012)
- The US Embassy Celebrates Earth Day in The Abacos (April 27, 2012)
- U.S. State Department Alumni 2012 Youth Outreach Small Grants Program (April 30, 2012)
- Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas Grant Competition (May 2, 2012)
- US Embassy: Limited Consular Hours May 7-8, 2012 (May 2, 2012)
- The U.S. Embassy Provides The Bahamas Government with close to $2.5M in CBSI Funding to Combat Drug Trafficking (May 7, 2012)
- Bahamas Election (May 8, 2012)
- US Chargé Dinkelman Lends Support to the International Trade and Financing Seminar in Nassau and Freeport (May 10, 2012)
- The US Coast Guard to Support Abaco's First Annual Special Olympics Torch Run (May 10, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy and The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Announce International Trade and Financing Seminars (May 17, 2012)
- US Embassy and The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Partner to Promote Bahamian Entrepreneurship (May 22, 2012)
- US Chargé d’Affaires Hosts Caribbean Commissioners of Police (May 23, 2012)
- Statement on the 2011 State Department Human Rights Report (May 24, 2012)
- US Embassy Reaffirms Support of HIV/AIDS Awareness providing $12,000 in Grants to Bahamian Organizations (May 25, 2012)
- U.S. and The Bahamas Commemorate Memorial Day and Pay Tribute to Fallen Heroes (May 28, 2012)
- The U.S. Embassy Hosts Session for American citizens on Voting in the 2012 U.S. Elections and Hurricane Preparedness (June 6, 2012)
- U.S. Coast Guard Promotes Hurricane Preparedness at PLAN!T NOW Youth Event (June 11, 2012)
- The Dance Theatre of Harlem Comes to Nassau June 19-24, 2012 (June 13, 2012)
- Read to Lead Volunteers Celebrate the End of the Academic Year with Woodcock Primary Students (June 15, 2012)
- Three Bahamian Track and Field Youth Ambassadors Depart for the U.S. (June 19, 2012)
- Acting U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Attends Welcome Reception for Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble (June 19, 2012)
- 2012 Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Report Released by U.S. Secretary of State Clinton (June 19, 2012)
- Two Female Entrepreneurs Represent The Bahamas in the Caribbean Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum (June 25, 2012)
- U.S./Bahamas Law Enforcement Cooperation Leads to $40M Drug Bust on Grand Bahama (June 26, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy and BNDC’s “Youth Express” Peer Leadership Campers Participate in OPBAT Helicopter Demonstration (June 27, 2012)
- U.S. Chargé’s Courtesy Call with Prime Minister Christie and Minister Mitchell (June 29, 2012)
- The U.S. Embassy Donates Rescue Equipment to Assist First Responders on New Providence, Grand Bahama and Abaco (July 3, 2012)
- The U.S. Embassy and USNORTHCOM Celebrate 4th of July Aboard the USS ANZIO in Beautiful Nassau Harbour (July 3, 2012)
- Scout Association Tours USS ANZIO Naval Ship to Mark 100th Anniversary and the 4th of July (July 5, 2012)
- Statement by Secratary Clinton - Bahamas Independence Day
- U.S. Embassy Donates State of the Art Contraband Detection Equipment to Her Majesty's Prison (August 27, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Recognizes Mariners with AMVER Awards (August 29, 2012)
- The U.S. Embassy Invests in Environmental Awareness Among Youth through Three-Week Exchange (September 6, 2012)
- The U.S. and The Bahamas Work Together to Advance Counter-Piracy Coordination (September 6, 2012)
- U.S. Chargé Encourages Americans Living in The Bahamas to Vote in the U.S. Presidential Elections (September 7, 2012)
- The U.S. Embassy Partners with C.O.B. through Media and Journalism Training (September 7, 2012)
- Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance (September 10, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Supports The Bahamas' WTO Accession Efforts (September 11, 2012)
- Statement by U.S. Secretary of State Clinton on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya (September 12, 2012)
- Statement by U.S. President Barack Obama on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya (September 12, 2012)
- U.S. and Bahamian Officials Promote Educational Partnerships (September 17, 2012)
- Release of the 2012 U.S. Major's List for Major Drug Producing and Transit Countries (September 18, 2012)
- U.S. and Bahamian Officials Address Opening of the Training Workshop for Civil Society Leaders (September 19, 2012)
- Condolences from the United States Mission on the Passing of The Hon Paul L. Adderley (September 19, 2012)
- St. Andrew's Students Hold Dialogue on Global Women's Issues with Senior U.S. Official (September 19, 2012)
- U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Discusses Potential Partnerships with the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture (September 20, 2012)
- U.S. Chargé Meets with BNYC President in Advance of Caribbean Youth Day (September 24, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Provides $25K in Small Grants to Community-based Programs Engaging At-Risk Youth (September 28, 2012)
- The U.S. Embassy and Special Olympics Bahamas Team Up to Celebrate Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) Day (September 28, 2012)
- PEPFAR Small Grants Program -2012 Call for Proposals (October 1, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Hosts Warden Conference (October 1, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Opens Consular Agency Office on TCI (October 3, 2012)
- Sojourner-Douglass College Hosts Forum on the U.S. Elections on October 30 (October 10, 2012)
- PEPFAR Launches New Training Initiative in The Bahamas (October 10, 2012)
- The U.S. Embassy Presents Critical Equipment to the Ministry of Health to Assist in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS (October 11, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Supports National Youth Speech Contest to Promote HIV/AIDS Awareness (October 24, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Including Consular Section Temporarily Closed (October 25, 2012)
- The U.S. Embassy Co-Hosts a Dynamic Forum on 2012 U.S. Elections (October 31, 2012)
- U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Hosts Official U.S. Election Night Watch Party (November 7, 2012)
- The U.S. Embassy Launches New Webpage for Bahamian Civil Society Organizations (November 9, 2012)
- U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Donates Over $100K in Security Upgrades and Educational Supplies To Schools on Grand Bahama (November 17, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Supports National Youth Speech Contest to Promote HIV/AIDS Awareness (November 20, 2012)
- Youth in The Bahamas Win Chance to Learn from National Geographic Photographer During National Geographic Photo Camp (November 23, 2012)
- The 2013 Study for the United States Institute for Scholars and Secondary School Educators (November 26, 2012)
- U.S. Chargé Challenges Nat-Geo Photo Camp Contest Winners to Use Talents to Inspire a Generation (November 27, 2012)
- Chargé Dinkelman Attends Opening of BNCD’s Annual Conference (November 30, 2012)
- United States Launches Initiative to Combat Illicit Firearms Trafficking in Caribbean Region (Dcember 4, 2012)
- The Bahamas Government Receives Over $2M in U.S. Funding to Strengthen Counternarcotics and Drug Demand Reduction Efforts (December 18, 2012)
- Bahamian Government Officials Attend the Caribbean Dialogue on Rule of Law and Gender Based Violence (December 27, 2012)
- Rededication of Plaque in Honor of Former U.S. President John F. Kennedy (December 27, 2012)
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2011 Press Releases
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Embassy Events
- Minister of Culture participates as the "Celebrity Reader" in ongoing Reading Program (March 25, 2009)
- U.S. Charge addresses Business Development Seminar (March 31, 2009)
- US Air Force Hurricane Hunter Aircraft visits Nassau (March 31, 2009)
- A Consular Representative to visit Freeport on Friday, May 22 (May 13, 2009)
- VIP Tactical Training Course Graduation Ceremony (May 22, 2009)
- U.S. Embassy volunteer readers provide treats for Woodcock Primary School students (June 11, 2009)
- U.S. Embassy sponsors Press Freedom Media Seminar (June 16, 2009)
- 4th of July message from U.S. President Barack Obama (July 4, 2009)
- The U.S. Embassy to observe the United States of America's 233rd Anninversary of Independence (June 25, 2009)
- The U.S. Embassy celebrates 4th of July with official events on Grand Bahama (July 6th, 2009)
- Abraham and Mrs. Lincoln re-enactors celebrate 4th of July in The Bahamas (July 6, 2009)
- The U.S. Embassy celebrates 4th of July at Liberty Overlook (July 6, 2009)
- Ambassador's 2009 HIV Prevention Program - Call for Funding Proposals (July 7, 2009)
- United States Coast Guard celebrates 219th Birthday (August 4, 2009)
- Important Information: Suspicious Person/Vehicle (September 2, 2009)
- Consular representative to visit Freeport on September 25, 2009 (September 3, 2009)
- Workshop on Electronic Evidence in Criminal Investigations (September 24, 2009)
- IRS Notice - Deadline for Voluntary Disclosures (September 30, 2009)
- President Barack Obama 2009 Nobel Peace Prize Winner (October 9, 2009)
- Embassy staff given a tour of USS MESA VERDE (October 15, 2009)
- U.S. Ambassador-designate Nicole Avant arrives in The Bahamas (October 19, 2009)
- Ambassador Avant tours new LPIA U.S. Departure Terminal (February 19, 2010)
- U.S. Government donates two patrol boats to the RBDF (March 5, 2010)
- Special Olympians pay courtesy call on Ambassador Avant (March 17, 2010)
- Ambassador Avant meets with executives of the Cancer Society (April 7, 2010)
- Ambassador Avant meets with executives of the Bahamas Humane Society (April 8, 2010)
- U.S. Ambassador attends Reading Fair and donates books (April 8, 2010)
- Rhode Island officials visit The Bahamas (April 12, 2010)
- Ambassador Avant attends Swearing-In Ceremony for Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes (April 15, 2010)
- Economic-Commercial Section hosts Digital Video Conference (DVC) on Secured Transactions with Ambassador Shapiro (April 16, 2010)
- U.S. Embassy representative attends opening of Bonefish Pond Nat'l Park Boardwalk (April 22, 2010)
- Ambassador Avant attends red carpet premiere of "Oceans" Documentary (May 14, 2010)
- Twenty-five police officers and fire fighters complete CBRN Refresher Course (May 15, 2010)
- Ambassador Avant delivers Commencement Address to 2010 Graduating Class of the Lyford Cay Int'l School (June 16, 2010)
- U.S. Embassy commemorates 2010 Memorial day with a Wreath Laying Ceremony (June 16, 2010)
- U.S. Embassy press conference on the release of the 2010 Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Report (June 17, 2010)
- AUTEC Scientists present to U.S. and Bahamian Government officials a report on Coral Reefs (June 25, 2010)
- US and Bahamian Government officials participate in PEPFAR II Signing Ceremony (June 25, 2010)
- Winners of the 2009 High School Alternative Energy Contest Visit Andros (July 22, 2010)
- Embassy closure - Tropical Storm Nicole
- 2011 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest
- Consular Officers give presentation about U.S. student visas at C.R. Walker High School (October 28, 2010)
- Embassy officials visit Bimini (November 12, 2010)
- U.S. Embassy officers participate in 2010 Special Olympics-Bahamas Torch Run (November 12, 2010)
- U.S. Embassy Commemorates Memorial Day with a Wreath Laying Ceremony (May 30, 2011)
- Limited U.S. Embassy operations in response to Hurricane Irene (August 23,2011)
- The Island School recognizes Ambassador Avant's support and showcases the future leaders of The Bahamas (November 21, 2011)
- Embassy volunteers partner with the NDC in Junior Junkanoo Rush (December 9, 2011)
- US Embassy Staff Tour the Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship (December 27, 2011)
- US Embassy Nassau Auction (January 17, 2012)
- US Embassy Supports Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure (February 2, 2012)
- U.S. Chargé d’Affaires John Dinkelman Meets with the Minister of Education (February 9, 2012)
- Chargè Dinkelman Visits GB to Announce the Winner of the MLK Civil Rights Essay Contest (February 17, 2012)
- US Embassy Partners with NEMA to host the Southern Bahamas Disaster Conference aimed at Building Disaster Resilient Communities (February 15, 2012)
- American Library Association President Gives Keynote at COB Library Symposium (February 28, 2012)
- US Embassy Hosts Reception for Bloom Officials (March 6, 2012)
- Embassy Volunteers Celebrate Black History Month with Woodcock Primary Students (March 6, 2012)
- Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (March 7, 2012)
- US Embassy Hosts DVC Dialogue on Elections with Civil Society Leaders (March 8,2012)
- US Embassy Partners with Friends of The Environment to Promote Environmental Stewardship in Abaco (March 13, 2012)
- The US Embassy Hosts Three Election-Focused DVC Dialogues (March 16, 2012)
- US Embassy Partners with REACH on Light It Up Blue Bahamas Autism Awareness Campaign (March 30, 2012)
- U.S. Speakers Share Best Practices on Sustainable and Equitable Development (June 9, 2012)
- U.S. Chargé d’Affaires John Dinkelman Visits Every Child Counts on Abaco (June 20, 2012)
- Notable Bahamian-Americans (June 29, 2012)
- The U.S. Embassy to Host Voting Day on September 27, 2012 (Sept. 25, 2012)
- U.S. Citizens Participate in Vote Day at Embassy Nassau (September 28, 2012)
- Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell Meets with U.S. President Obama in New York (October 1, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Speaker Promotes President Obama's 100K Initiative (October 11, 2012)
- U.S. Speaker Conducts Strategic Planning Workships with NGO's (October 12, 2012)
- U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Participates in Remembrance Day Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony (November 12, 2012)
- The U.S. Embassy Attends Nassau College Fair to Encourage Bahamian Students to Study Abroad (November 28, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Recognized by the BNYC in Recognition for its Ongoing Support of Bahamian Youth (November 29, 2012)
- U.S. Chargé Meets with BNN+ Officials to Commemorate World AIDS Day (November 29, 2012)
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