On June 21, eight members from the U.S. Forward Operating Location (USFOL) Curacao supported a community outreach event at the Fundashon Sentro di Dama (SEDA) Women’s Center. Read More»
U.S. Consul General Hawthorne Hosts Visit of U.S. Admiral Kurt Tidd
U.S. Consul General Margaret Hawthorne hosted the visit of Commander U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Admiral Kurt W. Tidd, June 15-16, 2016. This is Admiral Tidd’s first visit to the Dutch Caribbean since becoming Commander of USSOUTHCOM. Read More»
Curacao Film Institute Working to Develop Film and TV industry in Curacao
Yesterday, the United States Consul General Margaret D. Hawthorne hosted a gathering for members and supporters of the Curacao Film Institute, which presented its plans for the development of the Curacao film and television industry in the presence of the Dutch Minister of Kingdom Relations, His Excellency Ronald Plasterk and Economic Development Minister, His Excellency ... Read More»
USFOL Volunteers Continue Their Support of Siloam
Ten members from U.S. Forward Operating Location (USFOL) Curacao supported a community outreach event at the Siloam Christian Children’s Convalescent Home on June 1, 2016. The USFOL members helped the Siloam Director and Staff with landscaping, yard work, and beautification projects on the property. Additionally, the members spent some time playing football and interacting with ... Read More»
Presidential Proclamation — National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2016
The dynamism and diversity of Caribbean Americans have contributed to our Nation's story in extraordinary ways. Millions of people in the United States are connected to our Caribbean neighbors through ties of commerce and family -- a relationship reinforced by the values and history we hold in common. During National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we celebrate ... Read More»