2013 Cohort of Youth Ambassadors
Youth Ambassador Alumni, Andre Bromley shares his 2011 experience of the program with the outgoing group of students who are the will participate in the program this year.
American Astrophysicist wows Jamaican audiences
Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson, greets Jamaican business and pharmaceutical tycoon Lascelles Chin at the end of his presentation at the Ambassador’s residence.(Photogallery)
"Toys for Tots"
T’s the season for giving, and the United States Marine Corps presented gifts to the children at the Glenhope Nursery. Joined by U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica, Pamela Bridgewater, the Marine Detachment of the United States Embassy in Kingston shared Christmas cheer, through their annual U.S. Marine Corps 'Toys for Tots' Program.
Human Rights Linked to Economic Growth
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said religious freedom, the right to free use of the Internet, the ability to participate in civil society groups and the need to respect and protect the rights of women and girls are four “frontlines” in the modern struggle to expand human rights around the world.
WHA/Caribbean Affairs Director visits Jamaica
Members of the local Government of Jamaica, the Opposition and NGOs attended a reception at the home of U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica, Pamela Bridgewater on October 16, 2012 to welcome Director of the Office of Caribbean Affairs in WHA of the Department of State, Mr. Juan Alsace.
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U.S. Embassy Kingston welcomes Dr. Mae C. Jemison for Black History Month
The Embassy of the United States of America in Kingston will commence its Black History Month celebrations with former NASA Astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison, on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. While in Jamaica, Dr. Jemison will participate in a science diplomacy lecture at the Embassy, designed for practicing scientists, students, and educators of science and an official evening reception hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica, Pamela E. Bridgewater.
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Regional Federal Benefits Officer to Visit Jamaica, Feb 20-22nd
Do you have questions about your Social Security benefits? If so, Jane McEntee, the Regional Federal Benefits Officer, will be visiting Jamaica from February 20 – 22nd. Jane will host a town hall meeting at the Mandeville Hotel at 10:00AM on February 20th and at the Embassy in Kingston at 10:00AM on February 21st.
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USCIS to Close its Office in Kingston, Jamaica, on March 1
On March 1, 2013, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will permanently close its field office in Kingston, Jamaica and the USCIS Field Office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic will assume Kingston’s former jurisdiction.
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The 2014/2015 Fulbright Graduate Student Program
The Fulbright Graduate Student Program fellowships are awarded to qualified graduates with a first class honors or upper second class honors Bachelor's degree who wish to continue their studies for either a Master's or Ph.D. degree in the humanities, social sciences or other specified disciplines, in the United States.
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Op-Ed --The United States and the Caribbean: Seizing the Opportunities Ahead
In 2011, St. Kitts and Nevis faced spiraling crime and one of the world’s highest per capita homicide rates. Working with U.S. government-sponsored legal advisors, the Kittitian government, police, and prosecutors put in place new policies and practices that led to a double-digit drop in the rate of violent crime, making communities safer. This is one example of the strong U.S. commitment to working hand in hand with the nations of the Caribbean to address shared challenges.
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World Wide Caution
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.
