United States Embassy Nassau, The Bahamas

29/08/2026

Partners in maritime security. 🇺🇸🇧🇸

A great visit to HMBS Coral Harbour with U.S. Coast Guard Southeast

28/08/2026

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Duke stopped by the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas for a little pre-inspection ahead of an upcoming event. He may have even given his paw of approval.

28/08/2026

Today, I met with Dr. Sidney A. McPhee and Dr. Cheryl Cardell. I am so pleased to welcome MTSU's continued partnership with The Bahamas, from supporting the University of The Bahamas' journey toward accreditation to our newly signed agreement on aviation development. This collaboration reflects the strength of the U.S.-Bahamas relationship in education and innovation. -HW

28/08/2026

| Keeping Our Mission Connected 📬📦

Meet Mark Ritchie, our Senior Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) Supervisor, who has dedicated an incredible 34 years to serving the U.S. Government.

Mark manages secure diplomatic mail and postal logistics for U.S. personnel assigned to our overseas mission. While the work may happen behind the scenes, its impact is felt throughout our diplomatic community. DPO services serve as a critical lifeline, helping maintain connections to home while supporting workforce morale, quality of life, and overall well-being.

For Mark, the most rewarding part of the job is seeing the impact those connections have on his colleagues.
“There is nothing quite like the joy of watching a colleague pick up a highly anticipated package or delivery during a busy workday. It is incredibly rewarding to know that our daily mail operations bring a smile to our colleagues’ faces, boost morale, and make their time living and working in a host country feel a little more comfortable.”
After 34 years of service, Mark continues to take pride in knowing that every package delivered and every piece of mail processed helps bring a little piece of home to our colleagues abroad.

Join us in celebrating Mark and the dedication he brings to our mission every day!

28/08/2026

📞Phone Line Interruption Notice📞

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 8:00am to 8:00pm the U.S. Embassy Nassau will experience a scheduled phone line interruption.

🚨U.S. Citizens with emergencies during this time should call our temporary line: +1 (242) 424-5748 .

Our normal number will resume once this interruption ends.

27/08/2026

Meet one of our Fulbright Foreign Student's for 2026 - 2027 Crajia Sears-Bastian!

Crajia was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to pursue a MBA with a concentration in Finance at Fairleigh Dickinson University! Ambassador Walker wishes Crajia a wonderful experience and invites all students seeking a master’s degree to apply for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program. The application deadline is tomorrow at 11:59 p.m.!

For more information about the program and how you can apply, visit https://bs.usembassy.gov/fulbright-the-bahamas/

27/08/2026

BAHAMIAN BUSINESSES - CHICAGO IS CALLING! 🇺🇸

The U.S. Embassy Nassau is recruiting Bahamian companies to join our official delegation to PACK EXPO Chicago 2026, October 18–21 at McCormick Place!
PACK EXPO brings together 40,000+ attendees, 2,500+ exhibitors and participants from 45+ countries giving your company an opportunity to discover the latest packaging and processing solutions, connect with global industry leaders and explore new opportunities to grow your business.

🎟️ FREE REGISTRATION is available for qualifying companies joining the U.S. Embassy Nassau delegation.
Interested in joining us? Email [email protected] on or before September 4, 2026 to express your interest.

Limited spaces are available: secure your spot and take your business further!

27/08/2026

🌀 Hurricane Season Is Here — Are You Ready?

The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs through November 30, and NOAA predicts 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and 1–3 major hurricanes this year. It only takes one storm to change everything - the time to prepare is now.

✅ Enroll in STEP (step.state.gov) to get real-time alerts
✅ Build an emergency kit: water, food, meds, flashlight, phone charger, and copies of your passport in a waterproof container
✅ Have a plan — you may need to shelter in place for 24–48+ hours if roads, airports, or communications are disrupted
✅ Follow trusted sources: NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center, DRM Authority, and the TCI Press Office https://gov.tc/pressoffice/

📍 In The Bahamas or Turks & Caicos? U.S. Embassy Nassau is here to help: 📞 +1 (242) 461-5025 | 📧 [email protected]

🔗 More tips: Crisis and Disaster Abroad: Be Ready - travel.state.gov https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/help-abroad/crisis-response.html

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

Congratulations to U.S. and Bahamian Law Enforcement for teaming up to fight cross-border crime! Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Royal Bahamas Defence Force coordinated the search and seizure at the Miami River of two cargo ships tracked through the Bahamas during the week of August 17, 2026. Members of RBPF’s DEU actively participated in the search and seizure operation, resulting in the arrests of a Mexican and a Venezuelan national, tied to transnational organized crime. Well done team!