This week, we mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and mourn the nearly 3,000 lives taken too soon. The attacks claimed victims not just from the United States but from countries from around the world. The people who perished in the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and Shanksville—including the heroic first responders who gave …
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My wife Haruko and I will soon be leaving our final posting in the Dutch Caribbean after two years of living on Curaçao. Along with my dedicated colleagues here at the Consulate General, we did our best to fulfill our responsibilities covering not only Curaçao but Aruba, Bonaire, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius and Saba, under …
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UNHCR Aruba and Curaçao office has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to establish a new partnership in Curaçao in the following area: Strengthening of access to non-specialized and specialized mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for undocumented Gender Based Violence (GBV) survivors and women at risk, and children in need of protection. Click here for the call for expression of interest description …
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In commemoration of 225 years of a U.S. consulate in Curaçao, the Consulate General has arranged to donate 225 trees to several institutions on the island. By planting trees, we develop sustainably, reduce pollution and threats to the environment, protect the Earth’s natural places for the next generation, and honor this year’s Earth Day theme: …
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EducationUSA Aruba is proud to announce the launch of the first official survey to measure the interest and intention of students who wish to pursue a study abroad, especially students interested in studying in the United States. EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries. The …
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On February 1, 2021, the United States of America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, with participants from the Netherlands and Aruba, Curacao, and Sint Maarten participated in a virtual seminar on strategies to better combat human trafficking led by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The seminar followed a prior training …
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The YLAI Fellowship Program is a six-week program for entrepreneurs, funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Since the initiative’s launch in 2015, more than 750 YLAI Fellows from Latin America and the Caribbean have expanded their leadership and entrepreneurial experience through fellowships at businesses and organizations across the …
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The U.S. Consulate General Curacao is proud to announce the 2021 cohort from Curacao, Sint Maarten and Aruba for the U.S. Department of State’s Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program. This program will begin in January 2021 and close in April 2021, bringing together 263 young leaders from 37 countries in Latin …
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Together with the Curacao Chamber of Commerce & Industry and in partnership with the Government of Curacao, schoolboards, and various local school officials and educators, the U.S. Consulate is proud to be supporting a program to study the development English language curriculum for Curacao schools. Earlier this year, the Curacao Chamber of Commerce & Industry …
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The U.S. Consulate is pleased announce that Spirit Airlines will operate a humanitarian flight on July 18, 2020. The flight will depart from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Sint Maarten and proceed to Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This Spirit Airlines flight has been made available to allow U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents to return to the …
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Location: Curacao Event: The security situation in Curacao continues to be unpredictable after nightfall. Unannounced demonstrations have occurred the past two nights that have included the burning and destruction of property and the blocking of traffic and bridges. U.S. government personnel and U.S. citizens are strongly advised to shelter in place before 7:00pm regardless of …
Read More» Location: Curacao: Gathering points include, but are not limited to Isla Refinery, Punda District, and routes between the points. Event: A demonstration protesting salary cuts and layoffs at Curacao’s Isla Refinery is taking place Wednesday, June 24, 2020 beginning at approximately 12:00 p.m. The demonstration was not announced beforehand nor have demonstrators announced an end time. …
Read More» The governments of Aruba and Sint Maarten have announced plans to reopen commercial airline service between those respective islands and the United States. Commercial airline flights to the United States from Aruba are set to resume on July 10, 2020. Commercial airlines flights to the United States from Sint Maarten are set to resume July …
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Dear Friends on Curacao, Aruba, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that” – M.L. King. These are troubling times for America and the world. Reports on the protests on American streets are confusing and painful. So we need to be clear: Americans support peoples’ freedom …
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IMG_1007 Aruba, Felis dia di himno i bandera! Happy Anthem and Flag day! I’m sorry can’t be in Aruba today with you. As the world is facing difficult times, I want to stress the importance of the friendship between the United Stated and your beautiful island. In the face of this adversity, as with adversity we …
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On March 12, the U.S. Consulate General on Curaçao commemorated the 70th Anniversary of Roosevelt House. In honor of this occasion, U.S. Consul General Greenberg welcomed Curaçao Governor Lucille George-Wout, Bonaire’s Governor Edison Rijna, Prime Minister Eugene Rhuggenaath, and other dignitaries and invited guests. In his speech Consul General Greenberg said: “Today the world is …
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On October 8, Consul General Allen Greenberg visited the Museo Ka’i Orgel where he viewed and experienced one of Curaçao’s traditional musical instruments. ”I enjoyed the opportunity to learn about the history of the Ka’i Orgel and saw how the instrument is made by autodidact Serapio Pinedo. I liked playing the waltz and mazurka on the Ka’i Orgel …
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United States Navy Patrol Boat USS Tornado (PC-14) visited Curacao October 3-5. Last Saturday, crew members participated in a community relations project for, and together with, non-profit foundation Fundashon Venex. With the crew provided paint and supplies, they refurbished a building and conducted landscaping of the property. Venex plans to open a Center for Education …
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The United States Consulate General in Curacao is pleased to announce the appointment of Consul General Allen Greenberg
Read More» The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized changes to fees charged by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to international students, exchange visitors and SEVP-certified schools.
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U.S. Consul General Margaret Hawthorne hosted the visit of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green on February 18 and 19. Ambassador Green was sworn in as the 18th USAID Administrator in August 2017. Prior to joining USAID, he served as president of the International Republican Institute, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated …
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Admiral Faller attended the unveiling of the USS ERIE Memorial plaque at Koredor in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom.
Read More» On January 23, in solidarity with the Venezuelan people, and out of respect for Venezuelan democracy, the United States proudly recognized National Assembly President Juan Guaido as the interim president of Venezuela. On January 24, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo addressed the Organization of American States and called on all our partners and responsible …
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.S. Consul General Margaret Hawthorne hosted the second annual Women’s Day Event at Roosevelt House.
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On June 8, representatives of various charitable organizations met with AWC members at the United States Consulate General to receive their donations and make brief presentations about their organizations.
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On June 7, Lieutenant Colonel James E. Wells relinquished command of the United States Forward Operating Locations (USFOL) on Curaçao and Aruba to Lieutenant Colonel Joseph T. Clancy III.
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The theme for World AIDS Day 2017 is “Increasing Impact through Transparency, Accountability and Partnerships.”
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The Following is an excerpt from the Classified report on the sinking of the USS Erie by U-163; from the Commanding Officer of the USS Erie to the Secretary of the Navy, 9th of December, 1942 The USS Erie was torpedoed on the afternoon of the 12th of November, 1942, while flagship of the convoy …
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U.S. Consulate General Curacao is pleased to announce the continuation of the U.S. Department of State’s EducationUSA Academy Program
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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Avoid non-essential travel to Sint Maarten while Hurricane Irma recovery efforts are underway. On September 9, 2017, Hurricane Irma struck Sint Maarten as a Category 5 hurricane, causing catastrophic damage to the island’s infrastructure. While the Government of Sint Maarten is working to restore order and security, hotel capacity is …
Read More» The Department continues to monitor requests from U.S. citizens in Sint Maarten. Concerned citizens may contact the Department at IrmaEmergencyUSC@state.gov The Department received information that the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ship Majesty of the Seas will make a humanitarian visit to Sint Maarten to deliver supplies and board passengers seeking to depart the island. The …
Read More» Planned Flights for Wednesday, September 13: Bring your passport and travel documents to the airport if you have them. U.S. citizens may still proceed to the airport for processing if you no longer have your documents. Dutch St. Maarten: Several flights are planned to fly out of St. Maarten on Wednesday morning, September 13, by …
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On Sunday, Royal Caribbean International’s Adventure of the Seas made a humanitarian stop in St. Maarten to drop off supplies and evacuate more than 300 people following Hurricane Irma. Before reaching Puerto Rico, the final destination of the cruise, the ship docked in Curacao today, before heading to Aruba. Staff of the U.S. Consulate General …
Read More» We encourage U.S. citizens who have successfully evacuated the hurricane affected areas to update their friends and family via social media. Friends and family of U.S. citizens in hurricane affected areas should continue to monitor the social media accounts of their loved ones. You can inform the Department of State about U.S. citizens affected by …
Read More» Evacuation flights have resumed today, September 12. Proceed to the airport immediately. Expect long wait times. There is no running water at the airport. If possible, bring enough bottled water with you to last the day. Passengers may be allowed one small carry-on bag. Medications and other essential items should be carried on your person. Only service …
Read More» The Department of State is working with the Department of Defense to continue evacuation flights on September 11. U.S. citizens desiring to leave should proceed to the airport to arrive by noon on Monday carrying their U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship and identity. Passengers may be allowed carry on one small bag. …
Read More» “The U.S. Consulate in Curacao wishes to remind U.S. citizens to continue to shelter in place if in overseas area impacted by Hurricane Irma & Hurricane Jose unless you have confirmed evacuation plans. If you have not already done so, please provide your location information to the U.S. Department of State by visiting tfa.state.gov or calling …
Read More» The safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas is our top priority. Over the last 24 hours, Department of State has worked in close coordination with the Department of Defense to assist over 500 American citizens with air evacuations from St. Martin, beginning with those needing urgent medical care. These operations will expand as weather …
Read More» We are considering every option to assist U.S. citizens in St. Martin, in close coordination with Dutch and French partners. Hurricane Jose is predicted to pass near St. Martin on Saturday, which has severely limited the window for safe departures. The airport remains closed to commercial traffic. U.S. citizens in St. Martin should not go …
Read More» Please visit https://travel.state.gov/…/travel/en/news/HurricaneIrma.html for the latest updates on the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. If you receive an error registering at https://tfa.state.gov/ , please send an email to IrmaEmergencyUSC@state.gov. To alert us to U.S. citizens affected by Hurricanes Irma and Jose, including yourself, visit travel.state.gov and click Task Force Alert. For further inquiries about U.S. citizens, you can email …
Read More» The Consulate is closely monitoring the situation in Sint Maarten, St. Eustatius, and Saba. Hurricane Irma struck yesterday morning as a Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 185 mph (295 km/h) with higher gusts. Initial reports indicate widespread damage, flooding, and power outages in Sint Maarten. Princess Juliana International Airport is closed and …
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U.S. Consul General Margaret Hawthorne and Acting ADC Director Liane Virginia-Cova donated 30 king size mosquito nets for the Sehos Hospital maternity ward.
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On June 27, U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson released the 2017 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report.
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For the month of June, 29 volunteers participated in 3 local non-profit events totaling 78 hours.
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The United States Consulate General, in coordination with the Curaçao Sea Turtle Conservation, RAC/REMPEITC Caribbean, and the International Maritime Organization, is proud to do its part today in keeping Curaçao clean, green, and pristine for the people of today and children of tomorrow. Toward that end, on June 2, consulate employees volunteered to assist with …
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U.S. Consul General Margaret Hawthorne was interviewed live at the studio of Nos Pais TV. During the interview she spoke about the International Women’s Day event that took place at the U.S. Consulate General earlier this week. “The best outcome of the women’s movement was that is gave women the right to choose,” CG Hawthorne said. …
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On Tuesday, March 28, U.S. Consul General Margaret Hawthorne organized a panel discussion at Roosevelt House to highlight the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. After all, the world celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, which was the day that also marked a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The panel …
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Consul General Margaret Hawthorne and the staff of U.S. Consulate General Curacao are excited about the release of its newly redesigned website, which improves user experience and accessibility.
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On February 2, 2017, seven members from the U.S. Forward Operating Location (USFOL) supported Fundashon Amigunan di Cristo (FUIK) with loading and transporting 17 mattresses, bedframes, headboards, box springs, 34 pillows, and 2 mini-fridges donated by a local hotel.
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On January 13, 2017, twelve members from the U.S. Forward Operating Location (USFOL) supported a community event with FUIK (Fundashon Amigunan di Cristo). The USFOL members organized games, music and shared refreshments with 120 children. Since 2000, the USFOL has built strong partnerships with local community-based organizations to express their appreciation for the hospitality they …
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