U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Lisa Johnson with Constable Sherquell Forbes from the RBPF Prosecutions Section who was formally recognized for her assistance with the U.S. Embassy’s fraud prevention programs.
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On
Tuesday, May 10, 2016, the U.S. Embassy held a reception at Harbourfront
Lounge in appreciation of its key partners who support safe and
responsible travel to the United States as well as provide
services to assist American citizens in The Bahamas. The event served
as an opportunity to recognize some of the Embassy’s most critical and
helpful contacts.
U.S.
Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Lisa Johnson hosted the reception which was
attended by Archbishop Patrick Pinder, Catholic Diocese, Mr. Harrison
Thompson, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism,
senior government officials, and many other distinguished partners.
Chargé Johnson gave remarks expressing gratitude for the hard work and
collaboration between the U.S. Embassy and its key partners in assisting
American citizens, facilitating visa services,
combatting fraud.
During the event, the U.S. Embassy formally recognized three individuals who provided exceptional service over the last year.
This year’s award recipients are
Assistant Superintendent Marlon Fulford and Constable Sherquell Forbes
from the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Prosecutions Section for
assistance with the Embassy’s fraud prevention
programs and Dr.Mishelle Grant who works as a social worker at
Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre.
With
over six million U.S. visitors to The Bahamas each year and visa
applicants from over 100 different countries, the U.S. Embassy dedicates
significant resources to providing courteous consular
services that promote the safety and welfare of American citizens and
facilitated the legitimate travel of foreign nationals to the United
States.
For information regarding American Citizen Services visit:
http://nassau.usembassy.gov/
service.html and for information on nonimmigrant and immigrant visas refer to
http://nassau.usembassy.gov/
visas.html.