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Seven pivotal leaders did extraordinary things to create the United States: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay. On America’s 250th anniversary, test your knowledge of the Founding Fathers who 
Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸 Today we honor the enduring symbol of freedom, resilience, and unity first adopted on June 14, 1777. As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we’re proud to launch our Freedom250 Flag Day series exploring the stories, history, and shared values behind the
00:00- Cheering on Team USA! We hosted a watch party for the world’s biggest soccer tournament. It was great to see so many fans—including Chargé d’Affaires Karin Sullivan—come together to celebrate the USA’s first win of the tournament. #Freedom250 #TeamUSA.
- The U.S. Military Group hosted a live demonstration of the Skyfront drone in Barbados for regional defense leaders. The event, attended by U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Karin Sullivan, showcased how drone technology can boost maritime security, counter illicit trafficking, and
- Chargé d'Affaires Karin Sullivan met with Central Bank of Barbados Governor Dr. Kevin Greenidge to discuss shared economic and security priorities. They spoke about digital innovation, including initiatives like BiMPay, and explored opportunities to drive economic growth. The
- The world’s biggest football tournament starts this weekend, and we’re cheering on Team USA as they face Paraguay in their opening match! ⚽🇺🇸 Hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this historic tournament will bring together 48 teams from around the world. Who do you
00:00 - Chargé d'Affaires Karin Sullivan welcomed a remarkable group of U.S. Government exchange alumni to her residence for a luncheon. These alumni represent what people-to-people diplomacy can achieve – carrying the values of leadership, collaboration, and mutual understanding back to
- The United States is helping to build resilience for hurricane season. At Dominica’s Office of Disaster Management, U.S. Embassy official Brett Hernandez delivered first aid kits while the U.S. Army's Civil Affairs Team provided casualty care training. Through this collaboration,
- Before he was America’s first president, George Washington was a 19-year-old visitor to Barbados. In this 3-part series, we follow his footsteps and uncover how this island played a role in the American story. At Bridgetown’s Garrison we look at how a young George’s time in
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In addition to checking your passport expiration date, make sure you also have enough blank pages (for visas, entry stamps, etc.) to travel. Some countries require that your passport have two to four blank pages and some airlines will not allow you to board if you do not meet
- U.S. Embassy Bridgetown repostedJune marks the beginning of storm season. Peak season varies by location and storm type, so always do your research before booking travel and follow these tips!
