Ambassador Nyhus presented hand-blown glass candle votives to Antigua and Barbuda Governor General Rodney Williams, a gesture of our enduring friendship and collaboration. Crafted by glassybaby, a Seattle company, and personally selected in hues reflecting the Antigua and…

Join us in celebrating the bond between the United States and Antigua and Barbuda with the gift of a diplomatic feather! This week marked a moment of cultural exchange and partnership as Ambassador Nyhus presented Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda with a…

Sincere thanks to Ministers Chet Greene, Max Fernandez, and Melford Nicholas for the insightful discussions this week on ways to deepen the relationship between Antigua and Barbuda and the United States. Thank you for your warm hospitality and commitment to our shared goals.…

🎶 Calling all music lovers in Saint Lucia! 🎶 Join us for an unforgettable performance by the Matthew Whitaker Quintet on Friday, May 10th at Derek Walcott Square. Don't miss this FREE live music event! 🎹🎵
As part of the U.S. State Department's cultural diplomacy efforts, the…

Happy Earth Day! #earthday2024 #caribbeanvsplastics

Our planet is in a fierce battle against plastics. Will you step into the ring, or remain on the sidelines?

Discover how plastics are harming our planet and learn how you can fight back at earthday.org.

We are excited to announce the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the USAID LAC Regional Fund to Expand Inclusive Access to Quality Basic Education! Read about the opportunity at: grants.gov/search-results…
🗓️Deadline for concept notes: May 13 at 11:59pm EDT

🤝 Collaboration is the key to success! The United States Air Force, alongside Ministries of Health in Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Saint Kitts and Nevis, recently wrapped up a medical mission across all three countries. Together, we served thousands of…

Thank you to former Ambassador to the United States Lionel Hurst for sharing his book Democracy by Diplomacy with Ambassador Nyhus in #AntiguaAndBarbuda !

Ambassador Nyhus and Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda discussed ways to continue advancing regional security, economic prosperity for all, and climate action. Top of the agenda was cooperation for the upcoming United Nations Small Island Developing States…

Ambassador Nyhus met with the dedicated crew of the NOAA Hurricane Hunters who fearlessly navigate the dangers of hurricanes - flying directly through the storms and into the eye to collect crucial data. Their courageous efforts ensure that communities across the Caribbean Basin…

Congratulations to Grenada 🇬🇩 on becoming the 72nd State Party to #BudapestConvention on cybercrime, and the first @CARICOM and Regional Security System member state to accede to the Treaty @COE USEmbassy Bridgetown

Labs are crucial for screening, diagnosing, and monitoring diseases. Learn how CDC, through PEPFAR, supported the Caribbean in transforming the lab landscape and helped make labs a priority: bit.ly/3QffwIm. #WorldLabDay

From extreme weather to rising sea levels, environmental issues affect us all.
Here’s how satellite imagery is being used to measure, inform, and combat harmful climate effects and protect the planet for generations to come. 🌍🌱☀️ #EarthWeek #ClimateAction

Happy Passover to all who are celebrating, including Jewish communities in the Eastern Caribbean and in the United States. Chag Pesach sameach!

Join us for a magical evening of jazz on International Jazz Day, April 30, 2024, as The Barbados Jazz Society and the US Embassy Bridgetown present Jazz in the Springtime! Let the legendary American Saxophonist, Ellis Hamilton, transport you with his enchanting melodies.
Don't…

From February to March 2024, active duty and reserve U.S. Air Force medics, including doctors, nurses and technicians, traveled to four countries in South America and the Caribbean to deliver medical assistance to populations in need. The Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team…

About 80% of ocean plastic pollution comes from land-based sources. Minimize waste by using reusable bags, bottles, and containers, avoid single-use plastics, and recycle the plastic you do use. Make sustainable choices every day to protect our planet for future generations.…

Why does the U.S. care about the ocean? Our ocean feeds us, sustains us, protects us — and it's at risk. Learn how the United States is addressing the challenges facing our ocean today. state.gov/our-ocean-conf…

Following the #OurOcean Conference in Greece, the U.S. is turning ambition into action, announcing more than $508 million to protect our ocean and help accomplish the goals we outlined on this thread. Want to know more? Visit: state.gov/our-ocean-conf…

Happy Passover to all who are celebrating, including our Jewish colleagues serving at home and around the world. Chag Pesach sameach!