WASHINGTON, D.C., June 13, 2023 – His Excellency Wendall Jones, The Bahamas Ambassador to The United States, and current Chairman of the CARICOM Caucus of Ambassadors in Washington, D.C., led a Subcommittee to Capitol Hill to discuss gun trafficking in the Caribbean. During the meeting with Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), the Ambassadors called for the… Read more »
On June 1, 2023, Wes Underwood, 13, his family, and the Bahamas National Spelling Bee Delegation paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Wendall K. Jones, The Bahamas Ambassador to the United States. Wes was in Washington, D.C., attending the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee Competition held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in… Read more »
On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, His Excellency Wendall K. Jones, The Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, in his capacity as the Coordinator of the CARICOM Caucus of Ambassadors in Washington, D.C., coordinated a meeting with officials of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for CARICOM countries.
From May 25-27, 2023, The Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Wendall K. Jones, met with leaders in the public and private sectors during his first official trip to Chicago. The Honorable Michael C. Fountain, Bahamas Honorary Consul to Chicago, facilitated the engagements during the Ambassador’s trip. While in Chicago, Ambassador Jones engaged… Read more »
On June 1st, 2023, at 10:00 am EDT, National Caribbean-American Heritage Month Celebrations will open with an Official Ceremony. H.E. Wendall Jones, Ambassador of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas to the USA and Chair of the CARICOM Caucus of Ambassadors in Washington, D.C., delivered remarks on behalf of the CARICOM Caucus in Washington, D.C. for… Read more »
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, Ms. Sandiria Hall paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Wendall Jones, The Bahamas Ambassador to the United States. Ambassador Jones and Ms. Hall took the opportunity to discuss areas for future collaboration between The Bahamas and the United States, specifically in the areas of trade and investment. Ms. Hall also… Read more »
On Sunday, May 15, 2023, Bahamians assembled at the residence of His Excellency Wendall Jones, The Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, for a Mothers’ Day luncheon. Ambassador Jones paid tribute to the hard-working mothers who work in the Embassy and the Consulate and thanked them for their services. The Ambassador is seen in the… Read more »
On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, Ambassador Wendall Jones, The Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, delivered remarks at the Caribbean Reception on the Hill at the Rayburn House Office Building. Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Congressman Joaquin Castro, and the Caribbean Initiative at the Atlantic Council also provided brief remarks. The reception provided an opportunity for officers… Read more »
On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, Access Accelerator, Small Business Development Centre, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Wendall Jones, The Bahamas Ambassador to the United States. Access Accelerator shared its mission, vision, structure and hope for future collaboration in the District with Ambassador Jones. Access Accelerator provides business owners and potential business owners with consultation,… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, the Honourable Clay Sweeting, paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador of The Bahamas to the United States, Wendall K. Jones. Ambassador Jones and Minister Sweeting had the opportunity to discuss the current agricultural priority areas, needs,… Read more »
