La Casa Blanca Washington, D.C. 20 de enero de 2021 11:52 horas (hora de Washington D. C.) Discurso de Toma de Posesión del Presidente Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Capitolio de los Estados Unidos de América Juez presidente del Tribunal Supremo Roberts, vicepresidenta Harris, presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes Pelosi, líder Schumer, líder McConnell, vicepresidente …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
Call for Proposals: Julia Taft Refugee Fund for FY 2021 Minimum Award Amount: $5,000 Maximum Award Amount: $25,000 Background and funding opportunity description The U.S. Embassy in Dakar in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is pleased to welcome proposals for the Julia Taft Refugee Fund from potential partners working to assist …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Events
Statement of Congratulations to New President of Guinea-Bissau The Embassy of the United States of America congratulates Umaro Sissoco Embalo on his election as President of Guinea-Bissau. As a friend and partner of Guinea-Bissau, the United States of America looks forward to working with President Embalo to help the country advance peace and …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 21 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
PRESS RELEASE Congratulatory Message on the Second Round of Presidential Elections in Guinea-Bissau The Embassy of the United States of America congratulates the people, political parties, and government of Guinea-Bissau for the successful second round of presidential elections that took place on Sunday, December 29. We commend the Bissau-Guinean civil society, National Election Commission, and …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 31 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: JULIA TAFT REFUGEE FUND FOR FY2020 The US Embassy Dakar, in collaboration with the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is pleased to welcome proposals for the Julia Taft Refugee Fund from potential partners working in the area of refugee assistance and protection in Guinea-Bissau. Successful projects under the Julia Taft …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 16 December, 2019 | Topics: Events
PRESS RELEASE Congratulatory Message on the First Round of Presidential Elections in Guinea-Bissau The Embassy of the United States of America congratulates the people, political parties, and government of Guinea-Bissau for the successful first round of presidential elections that took place on Sunday, November 24. We commend the Bissau-Guinean civil society, National Election Commission, and …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
Ambassador’s Remarks on Presidential Elections, Tchico Té Teachers College, Guinea-Bissau November 5, 2019 (As prepared) Ladies and gentlemen, Students Good afternoon, Thank you for coming today to engage with us at this critical time in the history of Guinea-Bissau. This is my 12th trip to the country. It is great to be here again. …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 6 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
Statements & Releases The White House Presidential Message on Eid al-Fitr, 2019 Melania joins me in sending our warmest greetings on Eid al-Fitr. At the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate the day of Eid through prayer and reflection. This sacred day provides Muslims, both in the United States and around the …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: Events
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO June 3, 2019 On the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr On behalf of the United States Department of State, I would like to wish all Muslims a blessed Eid al-Fitr. This holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is a time for celebration across Muslim communities worldwide. It is a culmination …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: Events
United States Agency for International Development Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release April 25, 2019 Statement from USAID Administrator Mark Green on World Malaria Day On World Malaria Day, I reflect on my time as a teacher in Africa 30 years ago, when my students routinely fell ill with malaria and died. I lost students, …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 29 April, 2019 | Topics: Events
PRESS RELEASE Congratulatory Message on National Assembly Elections in Guinea-Bissau The Bissau Liaison Office of the Embassy of the United States of America commends the people, political parties, and government of Guinea-Bissau for the successful National Assembly elections that took place on Sunday. We would like to highlight the roles played by Bissau-Guinean civil society …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 12 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
The United States Coast Guard, through its International Port Security Program, held a training for officials of the Port Authority of Guinea-Bissau on Port Facilities Security Assessment and Security Plans. There were 13 participants including police and employees of the Ports of Bissau.
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 8 November, 2018 | Topics: Events
Between September 25 and 28, the U.S. Embassy in Senegal, in partnership with Cobiana Communications, provided training on election reporting to 35 journalists in the cities of Bafata and Canchungo. The workshop was led by international journalist Bill Hinchberger, who has worked in several countries around the world, including Brazil, Mozambique and Cape Verde. …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 1 October, 2018 | Topics: Events
Ambassador Mushingi’s Remarks for Press Conference Guinea Bissau: Press Conference April 20 2018 (As prepared) Thank you for coming. It is a pleasure to be back in Bissau. Over the past few days, I have met with political leaders from different parties – including the new prime minister and the president, diplomats, religious figures, …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 23 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
Joint Press Release January 24, 2018 Ministry of Education and WFP Welcome the US Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau to a school visit in Canchungo Canchungo – The Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed the Ambassador of the United States to Guinea-Bissau, Mr. Tulinabo Mushingi, and his delegation on …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 30 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
Remarks by President Trump on the Administration’s National Security Strategy National Security & Defense December 18, 2017 Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Washington, D.C. 2:03 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. Please. I want to thank Vice President Pence, along with the many members of my Cabinet …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 5 January, 2018 | Topics: Events, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Ambassador Tulinabo S. Mushingi Press Conference and Opening Remarks in Bissau September 26, 2017; BLO Good morning and thank you for coming. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak to you following my second visit to Guinea-Bissau since I was accredited as the Ambassador last month. First and foremost, I came to …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 26 September, 2017 | Topics: Events
Ambassador Tulinabo S. Mushingi Press Conference and Opening Remarks in Bissau August 22, 2017; BLO Good afternoon and thank you for coming. I am honored to be here as the new U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. While this is a brief visit and my remarks will also be short, I wanted to …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 23 August, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
The English Teaching Association of Guinea Bissau (ELTA) held its first-ever national English teacher convention with the help of an Embassy grant, the English Language Fellow and the new American Corner. One hundred and fifty teachers from all regions of Guinea Bissau attended the two-day convention, which consisted of presentations by the RELO, the Senegalese …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 7 August, 2017 | Topics: Events
July 31, 2017 PRESS RELEASE Improvements to Former U.S. Embassy Site in Penha, Bissau The U.S. Embassy in Dakar will begin work on July 31 to remove three remaining structures located on the compound of the former U.S. Embassy in the Penha neighborhood of Bissau. The objective is to prevent further deterioration of the buildings …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 31 July, 2017 | Topics: Events
On June 27, 2017, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released the seventeenth annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. The U.S. Congress mandates the report to measure annual progress made by countries around the world on combatting trafficking in persons. Guinea-Bissau is one of 187 countries, including the United States, evaluated in the report. Link to 2017 …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 27 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Martina Boustani Remarks U.S. Independence Day Reception, Hotel Ledger, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau June 8, 2017 (AS PREPARED) Distinguished Representative of the President of the Republic of the Guinea-Bissau, Distinguished Representative of the President of the National Assembly, Distinguished President of the Supreme Court of Justice, Paulo Sanha Distinguished representative of the …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 9 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
President Donald J. Trump wished all Muslims “a joyful Ramadan” upon the start of the Muslim holy month. “During this month of fasting from dawn to dusk, many Muslims in America and around the world will find meaning and inspiration in acts of charity and meditation that strengthen our communities,” President Trump said in a …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Rex Tillerson
The U.S. does not have an Embassy or any other diplomatic presence in Guinea-Bissau. The U.S. Embassy in Bissau suspended operations on June 14, 1998. The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau is based in Dakar, Senegal.
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 17 May, 2017 | Topics: Events
“What an impressive group of engaged and active people! These three young leaders are can-do people determined to improve their society. That was my feeling earlier this week as I hosted William Na Lamba, Lizandra Mariza Gomes Cabral Dos Reis and Ilsa de Fatima Cá Sáto lunch at my house to welcome them to the …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 18 May, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
The Honorable James P. Zumwalt, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, presented his letter of credence to H.E. José Mário Vaz, President of Guinea-Bissau, at Guinea-Bissau’s Presidential Palace on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Ambassador Zumwalt and President Vaz expressed the desire of both countries to increase bilateral …
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By U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau | 17 March, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Events