U.S. Embassy in Barbados,
the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS

Thank you for your interest in employment with the U.S. Mission in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS.  To view a current list of…

Due to changes in Barbados’s general COVID-19 posture, the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown has canceled all visa appointments from Wednesday, January 6 to Friday, January 15,…

Location:  St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Event:  There is increased seismic activity at the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent.  The government warned people to…

The First Lady and I send our best wishes to all those observing Kwanzaa. For many, today marks the first day in a weeklong celebration…

The First Lady and I send our warmest wishes to all Americans as we celebrate Christmas.  While our gatherings might look different than in years…

The Department of State has increased the Travel Advisory Level for the French West Indies, which includes the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Saint Martin, and…

Having successfully launched our Instagram page in 2018 and our WhatsApp channel in 2020, the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is excited to invite you to follow…

Members of the Royal Grenada Police Force at a training session for the Police Incident Form which was developed under the CariSECURE project. The United…

Wednesday, December 16, marks the completion of the United States government’s year-long US$1 million upgrade of the Royal Grenada Police Force Coast Guard’s two nearshore…

The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States is pleased to announce that two Vincentians, Kayanna Burke…

We are proud to announce the 2021 cohort from Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean for the U.S. Department of State’s Young Leaders of the Americas…

On December 11, Barbadian entrepreneur Tirshatha Jeffrey met with U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela to discuss her completion of the prestigious U.S.-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program…

On December 7, Barbados Minister of Health and Wellness Jeffrey Bostic joined U.S. Ambassador to Barbados Linda Taglialatela to mark the successful completion of the…

The Department of State has increased the Travel Advisory Level for Saint Lucia to Level 3 – Reconsider travel to Saint Lucia due to health and…

Every year on December 1 the world marks AIDS Day in remembrance of the millions of lives that have been lost to HIV/AIDS and pledge…

The U.S. Embassy in Barbados has pledged $20,000 to support the new faculty at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus through…

On Wednesday, November 25, local NGO Raya34Sports launched its “More than Boots” football clinic for more than 65 girls in 7 primary schools across Barbados.…

Travel Advisory – Traveling By Sea Near the British Virgin Islands U.S. Embassy Bridgetown advises travelers to exercise caution when traveling by sea near the…

The Department of State has lowered the Travel Advisory Level for Barbados to Level 2 – Exercise increased caution in Barbados due to health and safety measures and COVID-related…