General John Kelly’s Visit to T&T
U.S. Marine Corps General John Kelly, Commander of the U.S Southern Command visited Port of Spain on February 3, 2013.
Welcome Message by CDA Thomas Smitham
View Chargé d'Affaires Thomas Smitham's welcome video
Inauguration Viewing Party
An inauguration viewing party was hosted on January 21, 2013 to view the second term inauguration of President Barack Obama.
CDA Welcome Reception
Chargé d'Affaires Thomas Smitham hosted a welcome reception at his Flagstaff residence on January 17, 2013 to meet and greet members of the T&T community.
U.S. Musicians perform at Lydians Concert
U.S. Musicians perform alongside brass musicians from the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) at the Lydians Concert "Rejoice and be Glad" at Queen's Hall, Port of Spain on December 13, 2012.
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2011 Annual Report on Human Rights -- Trinidad and Tobago
The 2011 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – the Human Rights Reports – was rolled out by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on May 24, 2012. The reports cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements.
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U.S. – Caribbean Regional HIV/AIDS Partnership Framework
The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is a worldwide program launched in 2003 to combat and limit the spread of the HIV/AIDS disease. PEPFAR represents the largest commitment in history made by a nation to a single disease and since its inception has treated over 2 million HIV-infected persons, provided care for over 10 million and prevented 7 million new infections.
More News from the Embassy
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Regional CBSI Fact Sheet
Working together through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI), the United States and the nations of the Caribbean are combating the drug trade and other transnational crimes that threaten regional security. This partnership fulfills the commitment to deepen regional security cooperation that President Barack Obama made at the Fifth Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago in April 2009. CBSI is one piece in an integrated effort that includes the other security initiatives in the Hemisphere. The United States, CARICOM member nations, and the Dominican Republic are improving citizen safety throughout the Caribbean by working to: Substaintially reduce illicit trafficking; Increase public safety and security and Promote social justice.
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U.S. Ambassador Affirms Visa Policy
U.S. visas processes seem to be of great interest to many here in the Caribbean. As a sovereign country, the U.S.A. is committed to balancing border security needs with welcoming and encouraging travel to the United States.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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EMBASSY CLOSURE
Please note the Embassy will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2013 for the President's Day U.S. holiday.
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Doing Business in T&T: Islands of Opportunity
Learn about doing business in Trinidad and Tobago: Islands of Opportunity on February 19, 2013 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST (3:00 - 4:00 p.m. AST) (-4) hosted by Charge d'Affaires Thomas Smitham. Make sure to RSVP your attendance. -
Scholarships to 2013 National Youth Science Camp
Applications are being invited from sixth form Science students from schools in the North-Eastern and South-Eastern education districts to participate in the 2013 National Youth Science Camp.
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How to Apply for a U.S. Visa
How to apply for a U.S. Visa? Check the video on the Non-Immigrant Visa application process at U.S. Embassy Port of Spain.