Nearly two and a half centuries ago, American colonists broke free of a tyrannical monarchy and rose from the shadow of oppression, creating a new Republic predicated on liberty and the rule of law. Innate to the identity of this new Nation was a revolutionary commitment to the preservation of individual rights. The Framers drafted ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 10 December, 2019 | Topics: News
Seventy-eight years ago today, the course of our Nation’s history was forever altered by the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we solemnly remember the tragic events of that morning and honor those who perished in defense of our Nation that day and in the ensuing 4 years ...
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DOWNLOAD REPORT (PDF) On the occasion of the 2019 Indo-Pacific Business Forum and the East Asia Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, the U.S. Department of State is pleased to release a progress report on the implementation of the U.S. whole-of-government strategy for the Indo-Pacific region. “A Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Advancing a Shared Vision” details two years of diplomatic, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Suva | 4 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
REMARKS
DAVID R. STILWELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS BROOKINGS INSTITUTION DECEMBER 2, 2019 As Prepared Good afternoon. Thank you to the Brookings Institution for inviting me. I’ve been asked to speak today about the People’s Republic of China, and its intentions for shaping the global order. I will do ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 3 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
The Department’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative, managed by the OES Office of Science and Technology Cooperation, is excited to partner with Microsoft to offer posts a unique opportunity to engage young local science and technology innovators and entrepreneurs through the Microsoft-GIST Imagine Cup Competition. Under this joint initiative, students globally can ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 27 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
New U.S. Ambassador to
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#Tuvalu gets sworn-in at the U.S. State Department.
#Congratulations Ambassador Joseph Cella
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 27 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, and the accompanying 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the United States is proud to reaffirm its commitment to defending the rights of women and girls around the world to live free from violence. The United States recognizes the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Suva | 26 November, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Education, Events, Featured Event, Gender Issues, Human Rights, News, Press Releases
The International Education Week (IEW) 2019 was an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchanges worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases
Now that you have your student visa, you need to start planning for your arrival in the United States. Booking your travel from your home town to your university is just one part of that process. Here are a few things to consider: Attend a Pre-Departure Orientation. EducationUSA advising centers organize live or virtual pre-departure ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 22 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases
International Education Week – Step 4: Apply for Your Student Visa Congratulations! Now that you have been admitted to a U.S. university you will need to apply for a student visa. You can watch this video to learn more about applying for your student visa: Once you are ready to apply for your visa, visit:
ustraveldocs.com/fj/ ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
By the time you have researched your options and thought of ways to finance your study, you should have a short list of institutions in which you’d like to apply. A good goal is to have 3-6 institutions on your short list, including a range of selectivity. Applying for U.S. study is a task that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases
If you want to study in the U.S., it is important to think about how you will finance your studies. This often goes hand-in-hand with Step 1: Research Your Options. At the same time you are researching universities for best overall fit, you should also be considering potential funding and scholarship opportunities. University is a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
The United States is home to more than 4,000 universities. With so many options to choose from, deciding where to start can be overwhelming. The first step is to research your opportunities and learn more about the U.S. higher education system. It is important to find a school that fits your needs, priorities, and long-term ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Fiji | Tags: Community College, Graduate school, IEW, IEW2019, International Education Week, Research your Options, Undergraduate degree, universities
SPECIAL BRIEFING
NATHAN A. SALES, ACTING UNDER SECRETARY FOR CIVILIAN SECURITY, DEMOCRACY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS PRESS BRIEFING ROOM WASHINGTON, DC NOVEMBER 1, 2019 MS ORTAGUS: Happy Friday. Good afternoon. Okay. The State Department is releasing its
Annual Country Reports on Terrorism , which describes the global counterterrorism landscape in 2017 and fulfills a congressional mandate. The report allows us to highlight significant terrorist trends and to take stock of how effective U.S. and international ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 20 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
FOREIGN NATIONAL STUDENT INTERN PROGRAM AMERICAN CENTER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: The program provides university students with exposure and work experience contributing to acquisition of new employment skills in preparation for the 21st century work force environment. The Public Diplomacy Office (PDO) Student Internship benefits both the U.S. Embassy Suva and students by providing ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 19 November, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces
Over 1,000 business and government leaders from the United States and across the Indo-Pacific region gathered on November 4 in Bangkok for the Indo-Pacific Business Forum to promote the value of high-standard investment, transparency, rule of law, and private-sector-led economic development. The nearly 200 U.S. business executives in attendance represented some of the world’s most innovative, influential, and trustworthy companies—with a collective annual revenue of over $2.8 trillion. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 18 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The crews of the USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) and the RKS Teanoai (301) conducted a passenger and training exchange in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 7. “The U.S. and its allies are trusted partners in the region, and we were pleased to work with them building familiarity and experience,” said Capt. Bob Little, commanding officer of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 18 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
FACT SHEET
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 3, 2019 The Indo Pacific Transparency Initiative was announced by Vice President Pence in November 2018 at the APEC CEO Summit in Papua New Guinea. The Transparency Initiative encompasses more than $600 million in programs that have been funded since the beginning of the Trump Administration. These programs promote civil society, rule ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 5 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. engagement with the ten member states of ASEAN has never been stronger. The United States welcomed ASEAN’s Indo-Pacific Outlook, and its close complementarity with America’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, as well as the regional approaches of our allies and partners. The United States aims to uphold sovereignty, transparency, good governance, ASEAN centrality, and a rules-based order, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 5 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
On the occasion of the 2019 Indo-Pacific Business Forum and the East Asia Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, the U.S. Department of State released a progress report on the implementation of whole-of-government strategy for the Indo-Pacific region. “
A Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Advancing a Shared Vision ” details two years of diplomatic, economic, governance, and security initiatives that show the United States’ continuing commitment ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 4 November, 2019 | Topics: News
MEDIA NOTE
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 28, 2019 This week, 50 international women leaders in science and technology arrived in the United States for the third-annual Hidden No More
International Visitor Leadership Program . Inspired by
screenings of the award-winning film Hidden Figures at more than 120 U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide, this exchange program began in 2017 to highlight and develop the important contributions of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 1 November, 2019 | Topics: News
By U.S. Embassy Suva | 1 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
Speech
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE New York City, New York Hudson Institute’s Herman Kahn Award Gala October 30, 2019 MR MURDOCH: Ladies and gentlemen, I’m delighted to be here with you tonight to honor a man of many, many achievements and titles: Captain Pompeo, Editor Pompeo, Chief Executive Pompeo, Representative Pompeo, Director Pompeo, Secretary Pompeo, Senator Pompeo. (Laughter and applause.) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 1 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
The USNS MATTHEW PERRY (T-AKE-9) is a Lewis and Clark class dry cargo ship of the United States Navy, named in honor of Commodore Matthew C. Perry, who led the effort to open Japan to trade with the West. The ship is expected anchor in the Suva Harbor October 25-27 for a routine port visit ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 24 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Suva – The U.S. Embassy today announced a new partnership between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). The new partnership signals the U.S. government’s continued commitment to bolster the capacity of Pacific Islands countries to lead their countries to stable, prosperous futures. “The United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Remarks by Director Brent Christensen at The Forum on International High-Tech Education Exchange Oct. 8, 2019 Deputy Minister Liu, Director General Chiu, Chancellor Block, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, wu an! It is my pleasure to welcome all of you to this important event, which touches upon the very foundations of the U.S-Taiwan relationship – ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 9 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
Remarks by Sandra Oudkirk Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands U.S.-Taiwan Pacific Islands Dialogue October 7, 2019 Thank you very much. Foreign Minister Wu, Director Christensen, and esteemed ambassadors and representatives: It is my pleasure to be here today. I’m thrilled that on my first trip here as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 9 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
On October 7, 2019, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened the inaugural Pacific Islands Dialogue. This important new forum will serve as a mechanism for the United States, Taiwan, and our likeminded partners in the Pacific to explore ways to increase our cooperation to meet the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 9 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
FACT SHEET
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON On September 27, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced $65 million in new assistance at a meeting with Pacific Island leaders in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly. This new assistance is in addition to $36.5 million announced at the
50th Pacific Islands Forum in August, as well as approximately $350 million that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 7 October, 2019 | Topics: News
PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my sincerest congratulations to the people of Tuvalu in recognition of the 41st anniversary of your independence on October 1. The United States has been a friend of Tuvalu since your independence in 1978, and our close ties extend back ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. State Department enlists 49ers EDU director Jesse Lovejoy as a Sports Envoy to develop and deliver innovative STEAM education lessons with Fijian teachers and youth SANTA CLARA, Calif., –The Sports Diplomacy Division of the United States Department of State has called on the San Francisco 49ers Foundation’s 49ers EDU program and its director Jesse ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 25 September, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to the people of Tonga on the passing of Prime Minister Samiuela ‘Akilisi Pōhiva on September 12. Prime Minister Pōhiva was a respected leader in the Pacific long before he was elected to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 16 September, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Suva – Today, U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affaires (CDA) Michael Goldman launched a Project Management course for Fijian leaders as part of the U.S. government’s commitment to boost the resilience of Fiji against extreme weather events and natural disasters. The course is part of the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) partnership with the University ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 16 September, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
During these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we come together to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 men, women, and children who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The passage of time will never diminish the magnitude of the loss or the courage, compassion, strength, and unity displayed during one ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, Speeches
Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) for the U.S. Embassy in Suva, Michael Goldman, visited the 32 Peace Corps Trainees who arrived in Tonga two weeks ago. He visited community-based training site for group 84 in Malapo. Currently in the second week of their nine week pre-service training, CDA Goldman welcomed the 84th group of Peace Corps Trainees ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
FACT SHEET
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 17, 2019 The United States has long been committed to Pacific friends and neighbors in promoting a peaceful, free and open Indo-Pacific region. The United States is committed to the Pacific Islands’ future security and prosperity. On the occasion of the 50th Pacific Islands Forum, the United States is increasing contributions to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 26 August, 2019 | Topics: News
Senior telecommunications and cyber policy makers from six countries across the Pacific attended a two-day conference in Nadi to discuss best practices in establishing long-term national cyber strategies and implementing cybersecurity best practices. The conference, held August 19-20 at the Sheraton Fiji Resort, was sponsored under the United States’ Digital Connectivity and Cyber Partnership (Digital ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 20 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
SUVA – The United States Embassy in Suva organized a four-day regional workshop focused on ‘New Media and Multimedia Reporting’ from August 13-16. The Embassy brought U.S. expert Dr. Debora Wenger who ran the workshop that included about thirty journalists, editors and media administrators from Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu. Dr. Wenger has extensive experience ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 16 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
On the southern peninsula of Vanua Levu, U.S. and Fijian Soldiers performed a military tactics display during a cadet graduation at the Napuka Secondary School, Aug. 7, 2019. The display showcased a culmination of training both armies have engaged in over a two-week period during Pacific Pathways’ Exercise Cartwheel 2019. Three platoons from 1st Battalion, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 9 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Suva – Today the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy, Fiji, Mr. Ron Perkel, launched the Project Preparation training conducted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Fiji. This Project Preparation training is designed to further develop the skills of government and non-government stakeholders from Fiji in prioritizing areas that align with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 5 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Tarawa – As part of its commitment to strengthen the resilience of Kiribati communities against the effects of extreme weather events and natural disasters, the U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), formally launched its Project Preparation Training together with partners from the Government of Kiribati this week. The training, which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 2 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
LABASA, Fiji – Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Inf. Combat Brigade, 25th Inf. Division from, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, arrived at Nadi International Airport July 27, 2019 to partner with the 3rd Fijian Infantry Regiment (RFMF) for a series of bilateral military-to-military exercises, collectively named Exercise Cartwheel 2019. The U.S. Army Pacific Command ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 29 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 10, 2019 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of the Republic of Kiribati as you celebrate the 40th year of your nation’s independence this July 12. The deep ties our two nations forged during the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 12 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Ni Sabula Vinaka, Namaste, and a very good evening. Thank you for joining us this evening to celebrate the United States’ 243rd Independence Day! I’d like to acknowledge warmly our Chief Guest, the Honorable Minister for Foreign Affairs, Defense, and National Security Inia Seruiratu. I’d also like to welcome the Honorable Acting Chief Justice Kamal ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 4 July, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Press Releases
Nukualofa, Tonga – Today the United States government launched a training program that will strengthen the skills of local government and NGO managers to better monitor and evaluate activities associated with the second Joint National Action Plan for Climate Change and Disaster Management (JNAP2). The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Ready ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 1 July, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Remarks by Helene Tuling Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Suva Deputy Prime Minister, Honorable Speaker of the House, Nobles of the Realm, Ministers of the Crow, High Commissioners, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome and thank you for joining us this evening. While our most visible representation here ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 1 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
Sainimere Boladuadua, Project Lead for the Rheumatic Heart Disease Prevention and Control Program with the Fiji Ministry of Health, gained confidence and new insights on effective ways to address public health issues during an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to the United States focused on ‘Global Health Security.’ Upon her return to Fiji, she has ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 17 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Global Health Security, IVLP, One Health
Source: The University of the South Pacific Wansolwara Staff Two USP staff are among a group of international recipients of the prestigious Study of the U.S. Institute for Scholars (SUSI) fellowship this year. USP Journalism Program coordinator Dr. Shailendra Singh and USP counsellor Mr. Saimone Tuni will participate in separate six-week fellowships in the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 7 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
SUVA – For more than a week, the U.S. Embassy has been closely working with the Fiji government, police, and health officials in their investigation into the tragic deaths of two U.S. citizens while on holiday in Fiji. The Embassy has facilitated contact between the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Fiji’s Ministry of Health to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases
The United States of America, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia, as Pacific nations, jointly reaffirm our interest in a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. We recognize our unique, historic, and special relationships, and reaffirm our countries’ commitments to the Compacts of Free Association, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 22 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
The contributions of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent are firmly woven into the diverse fabric of our Nation. During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage that have enriched our great country and helped define our history. These Americans bolster ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 2 May, 2019 | Topics: News
“Fiji is an important partner in the South Pacific, and it was important for me to come here to see the region first-hand, meet with my counterparts – specifically Admiral Naupoto and Captain Tawake – and discuss areas for mutual cooperation. I was also honored to spend time with the Prime Minister today as well. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 2 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
By Commander, Task Force 70 Public Affairs SUVA, Fiji – The guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) arrived in Suva Fiji, April 30, for a scheduled port visit. The visit provides Sailors the opportunity to explore Fiji and deepen relationships with its people. “Stockdale is looking forward to visiting Fiji and exploring this beautiful island,” ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 1 May, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
SUVA – The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sent personnel to Fiji during the week of April 8, 2019 to engage with Fiji regarding the FBI’s perspective on modern cyber threats. The representatives provided an overview of the current cyber threat landscape during the Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association annual meeting and discussed the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 12 April, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Cyber Threats, FBI
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 25, 2019 Women leaders from 15 countries arrived in the United States this week for the
Fortune-U.S. Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership . The 19 participants will spend a month working with executives from the Fortune Most Powerful Women community to enhance their business and leadership skills. The partnership leverages the expertise ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 26 March, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Fiji, Women Leadership
U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown The horror of the senseless terrorist attacks perpetrated in Christchurch cannot be overstated. The innocent victims (may peace be upon them), who were doing nothing more than exercising their freedom to worship, will never be forgotten. The murderers who assaulted these houses of faith in Christchurch attacked all of us – ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 18 March, 2019 | Topics: News
Good evening and thank you all for joining us as we start our 6th annual Young Pacific Leaders conference. I have the great honor and privilege to be here all the way from Washington D.C. on behalf of the U.S. Department of State to share a few brief words with you. I want to welcome ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 7 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
By Sgt. Walter H. Lowell Nevada National Guard Public Affairs CARSON CITY – The Nevada National Guard and the Republic of Fiji are set to host a signing ceremony Thursday at the country’s capital of Suva to officially enter the island country into the state’s partnership program. This new partnership was formally announced by U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 28 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Suva congratulates Glenis Yee from Fiji, selected to be part of the Fortune – U.S. Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership. Yee is a Partner at Munro Leys, Suva, Fiji. She has approximately fifteen years’ experience working in Fiji’s legal sector with a focus on commercial/corporate law and capital markets. She leads ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: News
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 25, 2019 Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Patrick Murphy will travel to the Philippines, New Zealand, and Fiji February 26-March 7. PDAS Murphy will visit Manila, Philippines February 26-March 1 to support Secretary Pompeo’s visit and meet with Filipino counterparts ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 26 February, 2019 | Topics: News
HONOLULU — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Mellon (WHEC 717) continues their patrol of the South Pacific with partners from several nations in January and into February. “The U.S. is advancing a vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific that excludes no nation. We are redoubling our commitment to establish alliances and partnerships ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 25 February, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Fiji, fisheries, IUU, Partnerships, Tuvalu
President Remengesau, President Christian, President Heine, President Waqa, President Mamau, and other honorable guests. My warm greetings from Washington. First, I would like to express my gratitude to President Remengesau for the invitation to participate in the Micronesia Presidents’ Summit. I greatly value the opportunity for the United States to participate in this important event. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 19 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches
SUVA – Building on five years of success in collaboration with emerging leaders in the Pacific, the U.S. Department of State, in partnership with Cultural Vistas, is pleased to announce the 46 leaders from 20 Pacific countries and territories chosen to attend the 2019 Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Conference taking place in Suva, Fiji from March ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 14 February, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, Tuvalu, Young Pacific Leaders
Weather Alert – Tropical Disturbance Approaching Tonga – U.S. Embassy Suva, Fiji (February 7, 2019) Location: Tonga Event: The Tonga Meteorological Service advises that a tropical depression is approaching Tonga. The storm may intensify to a tropical cyclone and pass near Tonga Friday and Saturday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Actions to take: • ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 7 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
On February 5, President Donald J. Trump delivered his second State of the Union Address. You can read the address here:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trumps-state-union-address-2/ Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: News
Kinaai Kairo is the Director of the Agriculture and Livestock Division, Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development in Kiribati. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture as a U.S. South Pacific (USSP) scholarship recipient which prepared her well for her graduate studies. Following her USSP scholarship she obtained an AusAID scholarship for Master’s degree ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 31 January, 2019 | Topics: News
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC January 28, 2019 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to extend our congratulations to the people of the Republic of Nauru for the 51 years of your nation’s independence. The United States values the partnership and collaboration ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 31 January, 2019 | Topics: News
Tony Siamomua received a Master’s degree in Public Administration at the University of Hawaii under the U.S. South Pacific (USSP) Scholarship Program from August 2005 to May 2008. After graduating, Tony worked in Tonga for a few private sector firms, mostly carrying out management, marketing and policy work. Tony then worked with a University in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 30 January, 2019 | Topics: News
For Lionel Rogers, returning home to Fiji after a four-month exchange program in the United States has invigorated him to help address mental health challenges for Fiji’s youth. Lionel’s long history of work and deep passion to improve mental health and prevent suicide led him to apply for the Community Solutions Program (CSP), a four-month ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 29 January, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Kiti Bogidrau was a U.S. South Pacific Scholarship (USSP) recipient and earned her degree at the University of Hawaii in 2004. Now she is the Business Transformation Manager with the Fiji National Provident Fund. She is a director of the iTaukei Native Lands Trust Board and state-nominee to the Kadavu Provincial Council. Kiti is an ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 29 January, 2019 | Topics: News
Gina Mahe is an ICT Assistant Engineer at one of the Internet Service Providers (ISP) in Tonga after she gained her Bachelors from the University of Hawaii in IT Management. Gina manages the efficient operations and maintenance of the internet network and services including internet faults, troubleshooting as well as documenting internet network services and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 28 January, 2019 | Topics: News
Location: Fiji Islands Event: The Fiji Meteorological Service advises that Tropical Cyclone Mona is approaching Fiji and may strengthen to a category 2 cyclone by Saturday. In affected areas, forecasters predict the storm will bring heavy rain and strong, damaging winds. Actions to take: Monitor local media and weather forecasts. Be aware that the storm path ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 3 January, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
Event: The Fiji Meterological Service advises that a tropical disturbance is approaching the Fiji Islands. The storm is expected to intensify, possibly becoming a tropical cyclone. The storm is expected to affect Fiji starting Monday evening, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Heavy rain warnings are in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 30 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Alissa Dean completed her Bachelor’s Degree in accounting in 2010 with the help of the U.S. South Pacific (USSP) Scholarship program. She went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Applied Finance from Auckland University of Technology. She is now a Senior Examiner at the Reserve Bank of Fiji. Her former positions include Compliance Officer ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 21 December, 2018 | Topics: News
As a Chief Executive Officer at the Citizens’ Constitutional Forum (CCF), Sara Mataitawakilai has been a tireless advocate for human rights as well as democratic, electoral process, and constitutional reforms. As such, he was a natural candidate for an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on the topic of the U.S. Electoral Process. During his three-week ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 20 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
In 2009, Bindiya was nominated by U.S. Embassy Suva to attend the Study of the United States Institutes (SUSIs) for Foreign Undergraduate Students Program on Environmental Movement in the United States. “SUSIs for Foreign Undergraduate Students Program was a stepping-stone for my career as an environmental scientist. It gave me the exposure to environmental problems, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 18 December, 2018 | Topics: News
SUVA, Fiji – The Nevada National Guard will team with the Republic of Fiji in the National Guard’s State Partnership Program in 2019, said U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Randall Schriver Friday. Fiji is the second country currently teaming with the Nevada Guard under the auspice of the State ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 17 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Mitieli Cama, an alumnus from the U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program (USSP) who graduated with a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Hawaii, Manoa in 2017, is now the Chief Statistician at the Fiji Bureau of Statistics. His work focuses on leading and managing the Household Survey Unit (HSU) to meet its operational ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 13 December, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: USSP
On December 11, the United States joined the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the governments of Australia, New Zealand and Japan, the European Union, the European Investment Bank, and the World Bank Group in supporting the Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility (PRIF), which aims to improve infrastructure and services in the Pacific Islands region. Representatives from the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 12 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
SUVA, FIJI – The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy Suva and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) crew took part in two community service events while docked in Suva on December 7 and 8, 2018. The first activity on Friday December 7, 2018 took place at St. Christopher’s Home in Nakasi, an ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 11 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: coast guard, community service
From December 7-9, 2018 29 alumni from the U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program (USSP) attended a conference entitled ‘Connecting the Dots: Using your USSP Experience as a Path to Professional Opportunities.’ The conference held at the Outrigger Resort in Sigatoka gathered alumni from eight of the 11 countries where scholarships are awarded. The participants learned ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: USSP
SUVA, FIJI 12.08.2018 Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew West U.S. Coast Guard District 14 Hawaii Pacific SUVA, Fiji — A Fijian navy shiprider flew with an Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules aircrew on patrol over the Fijian Islands, Saturday. “What we were tasked to do is to make sure we can conduct ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: fisheries, Pacific
FIJI 12.06.2018 Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew West U.S. Coast Guard District 14 Hawaii Pacific SUVA, Fiji — Representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard and the Fijian navy spoke at a press conference, Friday, celebrating the first Fijian shiprider to ride on a U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The visit by the U.S. Coast ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: fishing, shiprider
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: By this Message, I officially inform you of the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, the forty-first President of the United States. President George H.W. Bush led a life that exemplified what is truly great about America. As with so many of his generation, the Greatest Generation, President ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 6 December, 2018 | Topics: News
The Embassy will close Wednesday, December 5, 2018, for a National Day of Mourning for the passing of President George H.W. Bush. All non-emergency consular appointments have been canceled. If you are an American citizen with an emergency that requires Embassy assistance, please call the Embassy at (679) 772-8049 and the on-call duty officer will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
National Day of Mourning for President George H. W. Bush As the United States mourns the loss of President George H. W. Bush, U.S. President Trump has taken official action to allow Federal employees to join U.S. citizens in remembering our forty-first President of the United States. The President has issued an Executive Order to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: News
United States Naval Academy International Students’ Entrance [Deadline: January 31, 2019] UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ELIGIBILITY. Under the authority of the President of the United States, the Secretary of the Navy may authorize up to 60 men and women from other nations to attend the United States Naval Academy (USNA) at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: News
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 27, 2018 Today, in advance of World AIDS Day 2018, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo announced the latest results achieved by American leadership and partnerships through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which has now saved more than 17 million lives. As ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 28 November, 2018 | Topics: News
Honorable President and First Lady; ministers, members of parliament , and government representatives; High Commissioners and representatives of the diplomatic corps, including my good friend Tsuguyoshi Hada from the Embassy of Japan in Suva; General Salene and Admiral Kreitz; Marines, soldiers, and sailors; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen: Mauri, and a very good morning to you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: Speeches
Opinions by: Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States Last year in Vietnam, President Trump laid out the United States’ vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. This week, on the president’s behalf, I will lead a delegation to that region to discuss our progress on making this vision a reality. Our message is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: News
On November 12, Michael Goldman, Charge d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Suva, along with Fiji’s Minister of Defence Ratu Inoke Kubuabola signed a Shiprider agreement which allows Fijian defense and law enforcement officers to embark on U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy vessels to observe, protect, board, and search vessels suspected of violating laws or ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 12 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
On Tuesday, November 6, at Vakaloa Beach Resort in Kanokupolu at 10:00 AM, 25 Peace Corps Trainees from Group 83 will be inducted as Peace Corps Volunteers and begin their two years of service in Tonga. The guest of honor for the ceremony, the Honorable Minister of Education, Penisimani Fifita, will accept the Volunteers on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 8 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Tonga
On November 14, Fijians will go to the polls in the 2018 General Election. The United States celebrates Fiji’s successes in embracing a free, fair, and transparent electoral process. As a longstanding friend and partner, the United States encourages all Fijians to vote and participate in the democratic process—before, on, and after Election Day—to build ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 6 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
On behalf of the government of the United States, the U.S. Department of State, and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, let me say thank you to Commissioner Qiliho and our good friends up at the Police Special Response Unit, the Fiji Police Force, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 6 November, 2018 | Topics: Speeches
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 1, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the Kingdom of Tonga as you celebrate your National Day on November 4. The United States is proud to call Tonga a friend and partner. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 5 November, 2018 | Topics: News
The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy Suva is hosting Regional English Language Officer Harold Samuels in Fiji for several days. While here he conducted a workshop for English language teachers entitled, ‘Getting off to a Good Start: Ice Breaker and Warm Activities Workshop,’ which explored attention activities in classroom development and shared digital ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 2 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: English Language, Fiji, Teachers
On Thursday, November 1, at 3:00 pm, the 95th group of Peace Corps Trainees will be inducted as Peace Corps Volunteers and begin their two years of service in Fiji. This ceremony will take place at the ICT center on the University of the South Pacific campus. The event marks the successful completion of 8 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 29 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Peace Corps
By U.S. Embassy Suva | 25 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Media Literacy
By U.S. Embassy Suva | 25 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Fact Checking, News
In 1990, Samisoni was awarded the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in Communications. “We did seminars in DC and the University of Kansas in addition to touring newsrooms of the VOA, Public Radio and the NBC in New York. Interactive media through radio talk shows made a huge impression in my ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 19 October, 2018 | Topics: News
SUVA, Fiji – Guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) departed from Suva, Fiji, October 17 following a port visit that celebrated decades of Fiji-American naval partnership. “The U.S. Navy maintains a presence in the Indo-Pacific region to help preserve peace and security, and further partnerships with friends and allies like Fiji,” said Cmdr. Andy Strickland, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 18 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
BULA VINAKA. My name is Commander Andy Strickland, and I am the Commanding Officer of USS Shoup (DDG 86). Firstly, thank you to the city of Suva for the heartfelt welcome back – this is Shoup’s second visit to Fiji after a short ten-day patrol of the Pacific Ocean waters, and the crew and I ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 16 October, 2018 | Topics: Speeches
SUVA, Fiji (NNS) — Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) hosted more than 150 military and civilian dignitaries from the United States, Fiji, Australia, United Kingdom, Spain, New Zealand and Japan during a reception on the flight deck October 15. The ship arrived to the port of Suva, Fiji October 14 to celebrate ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 16 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
SUVA, FIJI – Guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) will arrive in Suva on Oct. 14 as part of the ship’s Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) deployment. While in Suva, USS Shoup will host a formal reception, highlighting the partnership between the U.S. Navy and country of Fiji, as well as Shoup’s OMSI mission. Shoup ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 15 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
The Professional Fellows Program is pleased to announce the recipients of the fall 2018 Pacific Islands Tourism Professional Fellows Program. This year, there are three Fijian and two i-Kiribati recipients among the emerging leaders from around the world participating in this program. The selected participants from the tourism industry will go to Honolulu, Hawai‘i for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 2 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
“The Pacific Islands are an essential part of a free and open Indo-Pacific policy and the United States is committed to the security and prosperity of our friends and neighbors there,” U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. Secretary Zinke talks about the United States commitment to the Pacific Islands in this short video
here ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 2 October, 2018 | Topics: News
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC September 27, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Tuvalu on their Independence Day. The U.S.-Tuvalu bilateral relationship is strong and growing. Together, we are working on matters of regional and global importance, such as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 1 October, 2018 | Topics: News
Remarks by Under Secretary of the Navy Mr. Thomas Modly Press Briefing: 9/27/18 I’m Tom Modly the Undersecretary of the United States Navy. My responsibilities as the number two official in the Navy are basically for chief management and CIO functions of the Navy. But I am also here as part of the implementation of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 28 September, 2018 | Topics: News
Embassy Suva Consular Section including the U.S. Citizens’ Services Unit will be closed on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The consular section will resume normal operations on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 08:00am. Please call +679-331-4466 for emergency American citizen services (lost passports, accidents/emergency travel, crime victims and/or arrests, or email suvaacs@state.gov
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 24 September, 2018 | Topics: News
Ni Sa Bula Vinaka. Good morning. I am so pleased to be here with the Police Commissioner, our trainers from the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, and all of the police and customs officers who will be participating in this training. We are honored to be hosting this training which will make Fiji much more ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: Speeches
On September 10, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Michael Goldman joined Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho in opening a two-week training to combat methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs. Sponsored by the U.S. Embassy Regional Security Office, trainers from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will train 40 police and customs officers at the Fiji Revenue and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Suva, Fiji – The American Center Suva, administered by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Suva, has started accepting applications for membership, which is free. With this new no-cost membership, patrons will be able to access the American Center, located inside the U.S. Embassy Suva, without an appointment during open hours. This membership ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 6 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Good morning Excellencies. I’m honored to represent the United States on behalf of President Trump, who sends his personal greetings and warm wishes, in recognition of the importance the United States places on the Pacific Islands Forum and the countries represented here. Thank you President Waqa for your warm hospitality. Thanks also to Secretary General ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: News
A high-level U.S. government delegation comprised of senior officials from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Agency for International Development will attend the 30th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Session with Forum Dialogue Partners on September 4, 2018 in Nauru. The delegation will be led by ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 27 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Admiral Phil Davidson, the 25th Commander of United States Pacific Command, will visit Suva on Thursday, August 16th, as the first stop on a tour of several Pacific nations. The Admiral will meet with senior government and military officials to discuss the important strategic partnership between Fiji and the United States and to identify new ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 15 August, 2018 | Topics: News
On Monday, July 23, at 12:00 p.m. at the USP Tonga Campus Lopaukamea II Hall, U.S. Embassy Political and Economic Chief Helene Tuling will launch the final two modules of the Project Management course conducted by the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) in Tonga. The course is part of USAID’s partnership with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 20 July, 2018 | Topics: News
Please download the Regional Environment Office Grant Application Package
here .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 13 July, 2018 | Topics: News
Read the Remarks by the Secretary of State
here .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 11 July, 2018 | Topics: News
The Trafficking in Persons Report 2018 is available on the
U.S. Department of State website.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 5 July, 2018 | Topics: News
Ba, Fiji – The United States Government, in partnership with the Fiji Business Disaster Resilience Council and the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation will launch a training program that will help businesses in Ba better prepare for natural disasters. The training is part of the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Ready project, which is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Suva, Fiji – On May 9 at 8:15 at the Yaroi Village Hall, Savusavu, Fiji, the United States, in partnership with the Fiji Business Disaster Resilience Council and the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation, will launch a training program that will help businesses in Savusavu better prepare for natural disasters. The training is part of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 7 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have contributed immeasurably to our Nation’s development and diversity as a people. During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize their tremendous contributions, which have helped strengthen our communities, industries, Armed Forces, national security, and institutions of governance. Through their industriousness and love of country, our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: News
On behalf of the United States Government and the U.S. Embassy in Suva, let me say thank you to Commissioner Qiliho and our good friends in the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Foreign Affairs for making this occasion possible. Thank you too to our Regional Security Officer, Shawn Gray, who has proven himself to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: Speeches
Suva, Fiji – On Friday, April 27, 2018 at 10:30 at the Police Headquarters at Vinod Patel Building, Chargé d’Affaires Michael Goldman and Fiji Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho will sign a Letter of Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of Fiji to assist the training and deployment of Fijian police peacekeepers to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
I am delighted to be here at the opening of this exciting event. I know, we often say “exciting” about our events – and usually for a good reason. But this time we are talking about something REALLY exciting: a technology that has a potential to revolutionize the way we operate – in governance, finance, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 12 April, 2018 | Topics: Speeches
Location: Fiji, Tonga Event: Fiji: Tropical Cyclone Keni is forecast to pass by Fiji on Tuesday, April 10 as a Category 2 or Category 3 cyclone, causing destructive winds, waves, and flooding. A tropical cyclone warning is in force for the western half of Viti Levu, the Yasawa and Mamanuca islands, Kadavu and smaller islands. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 10 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Nukualofa, Tonga – On Friday, April 13, the United States represented by Mr. Shawn Gray, U.S. Embassy Suva’s Senior Regional Security Officer, will launch an accredited course for Tongan leaders to manage projects that prevent and mitigate the impacts of natural disasters in the country. The course is part of the United States Agency for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 9 April, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Suva, Fiji – On Monday, April 9, 2018 at 14:45 at the ICT Japan Pacific Center of the University of South Pacific, the U.S. Embassy Suva will open a three-day interactive TechCamp workshop on blockchain technology. The U.S. Embassy organized TechCamp in collaboration with TraSeable Solutions, a Fijian tech start-up company, and the University of South ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 5 April, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
This is a very special day, and I am honored to be here for the unveiling of a special run of commemorative stamps celebrating 50 years of the Peace Corps in Fiji. Before I begin, I’d like to express my sincere thanks to the Philatelic Bureau and Post Office Fiji for their partnership and collaboration ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 28 March, 2018 | Topics: Speeches
Suva, Fiji – On Wednesday, March 28, at 10.30 AM at the General Post Office on 10 Edward Street, Suva, the U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with Post Fiji Limited, will unveil a special run of commemorative postal stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Peace Corps in Fiji. The set includes four stamps ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Customers applying with the DS-11 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 14 March, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: New Caledonia Event: Tropical Cyclone Gita is forecast to pass near the Isle of Pines on Thursday, February 15, as a Category 4 cyclone, causing hurricane-force winds, waves, and possibly flooding. Actions to Take: · Avoid travel to low-lying areas until the storms have dissipated and flood waters have receded. · Monitor the local ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Suva, Fiji – The U.S. Embassy expresses our sincere condolences to all those impacted by the devastation wrought by Tropical Cyclone Gita in the Kingdom of Tonga on February 12-13. We are pleased to announce that the United States will provide $100,000 USD in initial assistance toward the relief efforts in Tonga. This support, provided ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 14 February, 2018 | Topics: News
Location: Tonga and Fiji (Lau group) Event: Tropical Cyclone Gita is forecast to pass over the main islands of Tonga on Monday, February 12, and Tuesday, February 13, as a Category 4 or 5 cyclone, causing very destructive hurricane-force winds, waves, and possibly flooding. The Tongan government has declared a state of emergency and has ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 12 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Location: Tonga Event: Tropical Cyclone Gita is forecast to pass over the main islands of Tonga on Monday, February 12, and Tuesday, February 13, causing destructive winds, waves, and possibly flooding. Actions to Take: • Avoid travel to low-lying areas until the storms have dissipated and flood waters have receded. • Monitor the local news ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 12 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert
February 2, 2018 Location: Fiji and Tonga Event: There are a series of three weather systems with the potential to pass over Fiji and Tonga over the next seven days, causing widespread heavy rain and possible flooding. There is a possibility that one or more of the systems could develop into a tropical cyclone with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 2 February, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
January 4, 2018 On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 4 January, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Call for Proposals – Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2020 Large Grants Program (DEADLINES: Round 1: December 13, 2019; Round 2: February 9, 2020) Email application:
PDSuva@state.gov Summary: The Cultural Heritage Center (“the Center”) in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is accepting project applications for the 2020 Large Grants Program of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 2 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, News
Call for Proposals – Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation: 2020 Small Grants Program Application Deadline: December 13, 2019 Email application:
PDSuva@state.gov Summary: The Cultural Heritage Center (“the Center”) in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is accepting project applications for the 2020 Small Grants Competition of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 2 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, News
The United States of America and the Republic of India are proud to announce the eighth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Hyderabad, India on 28-30 November, 2017. This year’s Summit will highlight the theme Women First, Prosperity for All and will focus on supporting women entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth globally. President Donald J. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 20 November, 2017 | Topics: Events, Gender Issues, News
U.S. Embassy Suva Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Goldman represented the United States at the 6th Meeting of Pacific Ministers for Women, where he highlighted U.S. support for gender equality in the Pacific and recognized the Pacific Community (SPC) for its ongoing gender work in the region. The United States applauds the commitment that the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 5 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States. Effective October 1, 2017, individuals residing in Embassy Suva’s consular district (Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Nauru, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis and Futuna) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. Citizen Services
Suva, Fiji – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a new course titled “Understanding and Accessing Climate Finance.” This course is a joint undertaking between the University of the South Pacific and USAID’s Ready and Adapt Asia-Pacific projects. The two-week training course will help participants to access and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 26 June, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Ambassador Judith Cefkin hosted a reception to mark the 241th anniversary of the independence of the United States at her residence. In her remarks, Ambassador Cefkin emphasized the multifaceted cooperation between the United States and the South Pacific region – from environmental issues to defense, economic, educational and cultural programs. The Ambassador said ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 23 June, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
U.S. Marines and sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 17 pick up trash, Tarawa, Kiribati. June 16, 2017
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 23 June, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Pictured: Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama with Acting Assistant Secretary Thornton and other senior U.S. Government officials in Washington, D.C. On Monday, June 12, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama met with Acting Assistant Secretary Thornton and other senior U.S. Government officials in Washington, D.C. in the course of the first bilateral dialogue to take place in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 14 June, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Fiji, U.S. Agencies
The U.S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji, informs U.S. citizens residing in or visiting Fiji that the Fiji government has issued a public advisory to avoid the area surrounding the Suva Civic Center. This follows the discovery of asbestos material during construction work on the site of the Civic Center. For further information, please visit local ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 2 June, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Please complete the attached grant application, answering all questions in full. This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity, Regional Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) Grants for Pacific Island States Application Deadline: July 17, 2017 A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The U.S. Department of State Bureau of East Asia Pacific Affairs (EAP) announces an open ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 30 May, 2017 | Topics: Environment, Grants
ATTENTION TO ALL TRAVELERS: On March 6, 2017 State Department issued a worldwide travel caution. Click on the link below:
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/worldwide-caution.html Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 31 March, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Pictured: Fulbright Alumnus, Soseala Tinilau at California State University Northridge with his Supervisor, Dr. Curtis B. Daniel. Below is a short summary of Mr. Tinilau’s experience in the United States. “When I left my house for the airport, I was excited, and looking forward to experience a new study environment but I was also nervous. As ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 9 March, 2017 | Topics: News
U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Fiji, Kiribati, French Polynesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Wallis & Futuna are advised to take precautions against dengue fever. An outbreak of dengue fever has been declared by the Ministry of Health in New Caledonia. In Fiji, a total of 155 cases of dengue have been ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 7 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy Suva Consul will be in Noumea, New Caledonia on March 10 to12, 2017 to take applications for U.S. reports of birth, passports, and to notarize documents that will be used in the United States. Please note that the Consul will not accept petitions for immigrant visas nor will the officer be available ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 3 March, 2017 | Topics: Political Affairs
The
USAID/ASHA Annual Program Statement (APS) for Fiscal Year 2017 is now open on
grants.gov for applications to assist schools, libraries, and medical centers outside the United States serving as study and demonstration centers for U.S. ideas and practices. Questions about this APS must be submitted by email to
ASHAapplications@usaid.gov . Questions that pertain to issues that may be relevant to all applicants will be answered publicly via amendments ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 28 February, 2017 | Topics: Grants, News
U.S. citizens living in or traveling to New Caledonia are advised that a public health emergency has been declared in Noumea, the capital, due to a worsening outbreak of Dengue Government officials have indicated that all neighborhoods in the city have been affected, and a 25-year-old woman died last week of Dengue Type 1. Dengue ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 23 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji, informs U.S. citizens residing in or visiting our consular district (Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, Tuvalu, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis & Futuna) of a pair of weather systems that are forecast to continue affecting the whole of Fiji. Tropical Disturbance 09F situated southeast of Kadavu is forecast to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 8 February, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a new project that will help make the health systems of Pacific Island communities more adaptive to climate change. Through its Pacific-American Climate Fund (PACAM), USAID awarded a US $250,000 grant to the Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific International (FSPI). ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 31 January, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) arrived in Suva, Fiji, for a routine port visit on January 27, 2017. Ship visits provide excellent opportunities for the United States and Pacific Island nations to strengthen security cooperation and help to ensure a safer and more prosperous future for the region. While in Suva, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 31 January, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Suva, Fiji – On Wednesday, January 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Commissioner Eastern Division Office, 1 Knolly Street, Suva, Ambassador of the United States to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu Judith Cefkin officially handed over humanitarian assistance tools and equipment to the government of Fiji. In February of 2016, the Commander of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 11 January, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Suva, Fiji – U.S. Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu Judith Cefkin inaugurated the newly-renovated Navolau District Primary School in Ra Province on November 29, 2016 as part of the U.S. government’s support to help Fiji recover from the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Winston. The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 29 November, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
South Tarawa, Kiribati –Working in partnership with the U.S. Government, the people of Buariki have taken great strides to reduce their climate change vulnerability through construction of a climate-resilient health clinic in their village. U.S. Ambassador to Kiribati, Fiji, Tonga, Nauru and Tuvalu Judith Cefkin led the inauguration of the health clinic on October 19th. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 24 October, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are:
Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions.
U.S. Citizen Services – ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 12 October, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: new website
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to the South Pacific Tropical Cyclone Season, which begins November 1, 2016, and ends April 30, 2017. This Travel Alert expires on April 30, 2017. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that people living or traveling in regions prone to tropical storms and tropical cyclones be prepared. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 11 October, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Approximately 200 Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen from I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF), U.S. Navy 7th Fleet, and U.S. Coast Guard’s 14th District enforcement staff and Maritime Safety and Security Team, Honolulu personnel will participate in Exercise Koa Moana 16-2 and 16-4 scheduled from May to December. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 28 June, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
As a testament to the urgent need for effectively tackling the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) crisis in the Pacific, the United States sent two high level speakers to this week’s inaugural Pacific NCD Summit in Tonga. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Thomas Novotny, who is leading the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 21 June, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Navy sent a P-8A Poseidon, operated by the ‘Mad Foxes’ of Patrol Squadron FIVE (VP-5), to Nadi, Fiji to support the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) operation Tui Moana in late June. Tui Moana is one of a series of multinational events monitoring the health and use of tuna fisheries in the Southwest Pacific. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 15 June, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Department of State’s third annual Fishackathon begins today on Earth Day in 40 cities around the world, including at the University of South Pacific in Suva. Fishackathon, organized by the Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships, is a public- private partnership that brings together the U.S. government with the private sector and civil society to answer Secretary Kerry’s call ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 22 April, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Suva informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel notice for Fiji regarding the
Zika virus . There is growing evidence that Zika virus infection during pregnancy is linked to a serious birth defect called
microcephaly and other birth defects in fetuses and babies born to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 5 April, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy announces an additional $1 million USD grant to UN World Food program in support of its emergency food assistance to the victims of cyclone Winston. The funds are provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace (FFP). Previously, the United States provided $500,000 USD to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 24 March, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Suva informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel notice for New Caledonia
regarding the Zika virus . There is evidence that Zika is linked to birth defects in the fetuses of infected pregnant women and Guillain-Barre syndrome in infected individuals of any age or gender. Zika ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 10 March, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy announces that the United States will provide additional assistance toward the relief efforts following devastating Cyclone Winston. The United States will provide 500,000 USD to sustain displaced families with water, sanitation and hygiene assistance, as well as another 200,000 USD to support humanitarian coordination. These efforts add to the 100,000 USD provided ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 2 March, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Popua, Tonga – The United States Government has made the Pacific region a strategic focus by expanding climate change related assistance to the region. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel traveled February 22-24 to the Kingdom of Tonga where he witnessed one of the fruits of the renewed focus on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 23 February, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy would like to make you aware that there is a recent significant increase in the number of reported credit card fraud incidents in Fiji. The U.S. Embassy recorded dozens of incidents over the past few months compared to just two incidents over the prior two years. The U.S. Embassy confirmed that some ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 1 February, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
On October 2, Sustainable Mahogany Industries Limited and Pacific Western Timbers (Fiji) Limited, both U.S. owned companies donated a total of FJ$50,000 to the Fiji Women’s Crisis Center (FWCC) and FJ$50,000 to the Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital Children’s Ward. The funds for the Fiji Women’s Crisis Center will go towards strengthening its program for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 2 October, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
October 1, 2015 US Ambassador Judith Cefkin visited the Village of Daku, Tai Levu, Fiji to inaugurate a rehabilitated floodgate system—a project that will offer the community immediate relief against flood waters that inundate the village thus mitigating the threat to property and livelihoods from the adverse effects brought about by climate change. The project ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 1 October, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
June 16, 2015 The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently experiencing technical problems with its visa system that performs national security checks. This issue is not specific to any particular country or visa category. Security measures prevent consular officers from printing a visa until the case completes the required national security checks. Currently, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 16 June, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
June 15, 2015 Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet will be visiting Fiji from June 15-June 22. While in Fiji, Director Hessler-Radelet will be meeting with Government of Fiji officials and visiting Peace Corps projects around the country to witness how the Peace Corps program strengthens the ties between the United States and Fiji. Upon her ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 15 June, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
May 22, 2015 U.S. Ambassador Judith Cefkin visited the Village of Buretu in Rewa, Viti Levu, Fiji to inaugurate a riverbank stabilization project on the Navolau River. Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development through its Coastal Community Adaptation Project (C-CAP), the project will offer the community immediate relief against the adverse effects brought ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 22 May, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Embassy Suva will not be releasing a Health Insurance Solicitation Package at this time. Please continue to watch this site for further Business Opportunities.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 30 April, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Lautoka, Fiji – The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Pacific American Climate Fund (PACAM) has awarded a grant to the University of Fiji to conduct the mapping and monitoring of the reefs surrounding Votua Ba and the Maui Bay on the Fijian island of Viti Levu. The University of Fiji project, Developing Base Maps ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 13 April, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
As part of her first official trip to Kiribati last week, US Ambassador Judith Cefkin visited the village of Buariki in North Tarawa to break ground for a new medical aid clinic—a facility that will provide medical services to over 700 villagers who face health issues exacerbated by climate change, particularly water borne diseases such ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Suva | 3 March, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
