During Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we celebrate the achievements and dreams of the millions of people of Caribbean origin now living in the United States while honoring the shared history of joy and perseverance that has united and enriched life across our region for centuries. There is no single Caribbean American identity. The mix of cultures, ... Read More»
Weather Alert for U.S. Citizens – Hurricane Season 2023
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane Season which lasts through November 2023. Hurricane Season in the Atlantic begins June 1 and runs through November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects the 2023 season to be near-normal or average. NOAA predicts that the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season will produce: 12 to 17 storms 5 to 9 ... Read More»
Travel Advisory: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information and increased insecurity. Do not travel to Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and poor health care infrastructure. U.S. citizens in Haiti should consider departing Haiti now by commercial or other privately available transportation options, in light of the current security situation and infrastructure challenges. U.S. ... Read More»
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Location: Cap Haitien Events: The United States Embassy in Port-au-Prince is suspending employee travel to Cap Haitien from May 17-21. This is in response to multiple credible reports of potential protests and roadblocks by groups who wish to protest the Government of Haiti’s official Flag Day ceremony in Cap Haitien on May 18. Protestors have ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Celebrates World Press Freedom Day with Newly Trained Journalists from Voice of American Program
May 3rd, 2023 As a prelude to the celebration of World Press Freedom Day (May 3), the United States Embassy welcomed 24 journalists to its premises in Tabarre on Friday, April 28, 2023. These journalists recently participated in a two-part training program sponsored by the Public Affairs Section in conjunction with the Creole Service of ... Read More»