Travel Warning for The Bahamas Cancelled
The U.S. Embassy in Nassau has resumed normal operations following Hurricane Matthew. The authorized departure of family members of U.S. Embassy employees stationed in Nassau…
Check Out Our New Website
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest…
Voting in 2016 U.S. Elections
Act now to ensure your vote counts in November! In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have…
Zika Virus Reported in New Providence and The Bahamas
The U.S. Embassy in Nassau informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel notice regarding the Zika…
Bahamian Media Personality Participates in U.S. Exchange Focused on Social Change Through the Arts
On Monday, August 22, recent International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participant Tracy Ann Perpall, better known as "Tap," met with U.S. Charge d'Affaires Lisa Johnson…
COB Student Participates in IVLP Exchange for Young Political Leaders
On August 22, Mr.Travis Robinson paid a courtesy call on US Charge d'Affaires Lisa Johnson to discuss his recent participation in the U.S. State Department…
US Charge Meets with The Bahamas’ CEDAW Representative Marion Bethel
On August 17, Marion Bethel, paid a courtesy call to the U.S. Charge d’Affaires Lisa Johnson at the U.S. Embassy to discuss her recent appointment…
Bahamian Participates in IVLP Exchange Focused on Youth and Community Conflict Resolution
On Friday, June 24th, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Lisa Johnson met at the U.S. Embassy with Ms. Kendra Bowe, a recent participant in the U.S.…
US Embassy Donates Computers to the Attorney General’s Court Reporting Unit
The U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Section presented the Attorney General’s Court Reporting Unit with 28 computers on July 15th in…
Ministry of National Security Official Honored as a 2016 TIP Hero
This year, Ms. Karen Rigby, Under Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, was recognized as a 2016 TIP Report Hero. In her position, Ms.…
U.S. Embassy and USNORTHCOM Celebrate 4th of July with a Tribute to Motown
n Friday, July 1, the United States Embassy commemorated the 240th Anniversary of Independence of the United States of America by hosting a celebration in…
Cat Island Students to Participate in the 2016 Youth Ambassadors Program in the U.S.
U.S. Embassy Nassau is pleased to announce that six students from Cat Island have been selected to participate in the 2016 Youth Ambassadors Exchange Program…
Personal Security Awareness
This message is to remind U.S. Citizens resident and visiting New Providence Island (Nassau) and Paradise Island to be mindful of their surroundings at all…
Statement by Chargé d’ Affaires Lisa Johnson on the Passing of Cassandra Q. Butts
On behalf of U.S. Embassy Nassau, I extend our deepest condolences to the family of Cassandra Butts, who passed away on May 24, 2016.
DAS for Western Hemisphere Affairs Juan Gonzalez Makes Official Visit to The Bahamas
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Juan Gonzalez made an official two-day visit to The Bahamas April 18-19, 2016. His trip served…
Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens – Hurricane Season 2016
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of…
Two Bahamians Participate in IVLP Exchange Focused on Combating Corruption
The U.S. Embassy, through the U.S. Department of State sponsored a sub‑regional International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) professional exchange program focused on “Combating Corruption” from…
U.S. Embassy Nassau Celebrates Women’s History Month
Featuring Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Embassy Nassau marked Women’s History Month with a three-day series of…