Secretary Remarks

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC October 27, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on your thirty-sixth year of independence. The warm spirit of the people of your archipelago entices visitors from around the world to enjoy the golden sands of the Grenadines, your beautiful waterfalls, rugged mountains, and the musical storytelling of your Calypsonians. This year, the United States re...

Roles: Everyone: All Users

Regions: United States

Topics: Energy, Global Health

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC November 25, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Suriname on the 39 th anniversary of your independence on November 25. The United States and Suriname collaborate on issues important to both our countries and the region. We are working to enhance the security and prosperity of our citizens through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, stop the spread of HIV/AIDS through PEPFAR,...

Roles: Everyone: All Users

Regions: Suriname , United States

Topics: Global Health

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC August 5, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer best wishes to the people of Jamaica on the occasion of your 52nd anniversary of independence. The United States and Jamaica share an important and thriving partnership through our mutual commitment to strong democratic governance. Our collaboration in the areas of climate change, health, security, and trade continues to benefit both our nations and the Ca...

Roles: Everyone: All Users

Regions: Jamaica , United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Global Health

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC August 5, 2013 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I extend warm wishes to the people of Jamaica on the occasion of your 51st year of independence this August 6. The United States and Jamaica enjoy a close friendship based on common values, shared history, and a vibrant Jamaican-American community. Together, we are working to foster inclusive economic growth and expand social justice through initiatives such as th...

Roles: Everyone: All Users

Regions: Jamaica , United States

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 9, 2013 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas on your 40 th anniversary of independence. I commend this year’s Independence Day theme, “The Bridge to the Future…The Journey Continues,” which emphasizes a connection to the past while also highlighting a commitment “to pressing onward, marching together to a common loftier...

Roles: Everyone: All Users

Regions: United Kingdom , United States

Topics: Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC February 15, 2013 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate St. Lucia on the 34th anniversary of independence this February 22. The United States and St. Lucia work together on mutually important issues, including the health of our citizens through the Partnership Framework for HIV and AIDS, and the security and stability of our region through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative. We also cooperate thr...

Roles: Everyone: All Users

Regions: United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC February 5, 2013 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique on your 39th anniversary of independence this February 7. I commend your Independence Day theme this year, “Celebrating 39 Years of Achievement with Renewed Optimism.” The United States celebrates alongside Grenada our shared achievements, from the health of our citizens to the se...

Roles: Everyone: All Users

Regions: Grenada , Martinique , United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC November 26, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Barbados as you celebrate 46 years of independence this November 30. The United States and Barbados are united by shared history and strong cultural ties. Our collaboration in the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, advances our common aspir...

Roles: Everyone: All Users

Regions: Barbados , United States

Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC October 26, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Antigua and Barbuda as you celebrate 31 years of independence this November 1. The United States and Antigua and Barbuda remain united by shared history, values, and cultural ties. Our collaboration through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Rel...

Roles: Everyone: All Users

Regions: United States

Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC October 24, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes and congratulations to the people of Dominica as you celebrate 34 years of independence this November 3. The United States and Dominica remain united by shared history, values, and strong cultural ties. Our collaboration within programs such as the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative and the President’s Emerge...

Roles: Everyone: All Users

Regions: Dominica , United States

Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC October 23, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as you celebrate 33 years of independence this October 27. The United States and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have a long and close friendship based on shared values and ties of kinship. Our shared support for democracy, rule of law, and universal human rights remain...

Roles: Everyone: All Users

Regions: United States

Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC September 13, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis as you celebrate the 29th anniversary of your independence this September 19. The friendship between our two countries is rooted in a long and vibrant history. The first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton was born on the shores of Nevis. Thoma...

Roles: Everyone: All Users

Regions: United States

Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC November 25, 2011 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Barbados as you celebrate your 45th anniversary of independence this November 30. The United States and Barbados have shared a vibrant relationship since the United States recognized Barbados’ independence in 1966 and on the same day opened our Bridgetown Embassy. The partnership between our ...

Roles: Everyone: All Users

Regions: Barbados , United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC November 15, 2010 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Barbados as you celebrate 44 years of independence this November 30. The long history of friendship between Barbados and the United States is strengthened by our shared democratic values, our commitment to sustainable development, and our belief in the sanctity of human rights. I was honored to visit Barbados for the U.S...

Roles: Everyone: All Users

Regions: Barbados , United States

Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy