On July 12, 2026, Ambassador Jones traveled to New York as part of the 53rd Anniversary of The Bahamas Independence. Ambassador Jones attended a Church service at the Times Square church, along with the New York Consulate staffers. The service united worshipper from 66 countries and 45 U.S states through its online broadcast. During… Read more »
On Friday 2nd July 2026, The Embassy of The Bahamas was pleased to welcome Alex MacFarlane the new political and economic chief assigned to The Bahamas, for a courtesy call with the Ambassador of The Bahamas to the United States. They discussed a number of key economic and political issues relevant to The Bahamas and… Read more »
On 30 June 2026, the Office of Foreign Missions hosted its Diplomacy Factory Speaker Series featuring Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Michael J. Rigas. Deputy Secretary Rigas shared insights on the U.S. Department of State’s “The Year of Reciprocity” initiative, the modernization of diplomatic operations, strengthening international partnerships, and the effective… Read more »
On June 24, 2026, members from the Grand Bahama Museum, Margaret Groves, Graham Groves and Cameron Groves, visited the Embassy to meet with His Excellency Wendall K. Jones, Ambassador of The Bahamas to the United States, and showcase their digital museum, the first and only of its kind in the Caribbean. The site encompasses rich history,… Read more »
On 26 June 2026, the Embassy was delighted to host the Nassau Rowing Club during their visit to Washington, D.C. The group was in D.C. participating in the Robert E Day Capital Springs on Saturday, 27 June 2026 and the Occoquan Memorial Sprints on Sunday, 28 June 2026. While this is their second visit… Read more »
The Embassy is proud to unveil the official logo for the 53rd Independence Anniversary of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas! Under the theme, “Celebrating Our Heritage, Shaping Our Tomorrow,” this year’s logo reflects the pride we have in our history, culture, traditions, and achievements, while inspiring us to continue building a stronger future for… Read more »
On June 23, 2026, His Excellency Wendall K. Jones, Ambassador of The Bahamas to the United States, was interviewed by Daniel I. Pedreira, PhD., Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University. The interview covered overall governance of The Bahamas as well as the longstanding history between the state… Read more »
On the 13 June 2026, the Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in Washington D.C., hosted “An Evening of Harmony” a musical celebration held under the patronage of the Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, that took place at the Millennium Stage, John F. Kennedy Center… Read more »
The Leadership of the General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist Church World Headquarters and officers of the Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Department paid a courtesy call on H.E. Wendall Jones, Ambassador of The Bahamas in Washington D.C. on Monday 8th June. The visit to the Embassy was organized by Dr. Leonard Johnson, General Vice President,… Read more »
On 3 June 2026, the Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas welcomed a delegation from Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) to discuss shared priorities in marine conservation, sustainable fisheries management, coastal stewardship, and ecotourism. Ambassador Wendall K. Jones was joined by Ashley Munroe-Cargill, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, and Sonia Rose, Executive Manager… Read more »
