Beyond the Horizons 2009, which provides free engineering renovations and free medical treatment at various locations, is being conducted until August 20 by the combined partner forces of the Trinidad and Tobago government, T&T Defence Force and Regiment, civic organizations, local communities, and the United States Army South with units from different regions of the U.S. 300 public servants and volunteers are working together for the people of Trinidad and Tobago (click here)

A New Beginning: Engaging with Muslims Worldwide
Remarks by President on A New Beginning at Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt (click here)

Welcome to the President Obama Cairo Speech SMS / Text Messaging Service (click here)

On-The-Record Briefing
Acting Coordinator of Counterterrorism Ronald L. Schlicher and Deputy Director for Information Sharing and Knowledge Development of the National Counterterrorism Center Russell Travers on the Release of the Country Reports on Terrorism 2008 (click here)

Scam IRS E-mails
Recently, residents of Trinidad and Tobago have reported receiving suspicious unsolicited e-mails purporting to be from the United States Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and asking for personal information. These e-mails are not legitimate, and recipients should not to respond to them. (click here)

Dr. Robert Koch        Nobel Laureate, 1905

The United States Supports TB Prevention in T&T
The United States Embassy joins Trinidad and Tobago in commemorating the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB). The United States, and countries around the world will commemorate this day by celebrating the lives and stories of people affected by TB: women, men and children who have taken TB treatment, medical professionals, researchers, and community workers are all essential team members in the global fight against TB. The US Embassy would like to take this opportunity to commend Trinidad and Tobago for its ongoing commitment to prevent and control the spread of this major public health problem. (click here)

On June 5, 2009 Duke University volunteers and supervisory staff from the DukeEngage Program of civic service received a briefing from Embassy officers at the Information Resource Center 

On June 10, the 2009 Fulbright grantees attended a pre-departure orientation program in the Embassy's Information Resource Center

Celebrating International Women's Day
by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
On a trip to China eleven years ago, I met with women activists who told me about their efforts to advance conditions for women in their country. They offered a vivid portrait of the challenges women faced: employment discrimination, inadequate health care, domestic violence, antiquated laws that hindered women’s progress. (click here)

Visit by Students of University of Mary Washington
Students from the University of Mary Washington, Virginia, visited the Information Resource Center. Students were briefed by Public Affairs Officer Michelle Jones, Economic Section Chief John Ries, and Economic Officer Ebony Custis. (click here)

The Role of Education in Promoting Prosperity and Controlling Crime
Leon Daniel is the Ambassador’s Song and Verse Competition champion for 2009. The eleven-year-old student of Diamond Vale Government Primary School topped the finals at the Queen’s Park Savannah on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. (click here)

Remarks by the President at a Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration
THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you.  Pease, be seated.  Thank you very much.  Madam Speaker, Leader Reid, members of Congress, dear friends, former colleagues, it is a great honor to be here -- a place where Lincoln served, was inaugurated, and where the nation he saved bid him a last farewell.  As we mark the bicentennial of our 16th President's birth, I cannot claim to know as much about his life and works as many who are also speaking today, but I can say that I feel a special gratitude to this singular figure who in so many ways made my own story possible -- and in so many ways made America's story possible. (click here)

Press Conference by the President
THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. Please be seated. Before I take your questions tonight, I'd like to speak briefly about the state of our economy and why I believe we need to put this recovery plan in motion as soon as possible. I took a trip to Elkhart, Indiana today. Elkhart is a place that has lost jobs faster than anywhere else in America. In one year, the unemployment rate went from 4.7 percent to 15.3 percent. Companies that have sustained this community for years are shedding jobs at an alarming speed, and the people who've lost them have no idea what to do or who to turn to. They can't pay their bills and they've stopped spending money. (click here)

First 100 Days
America.gov introduces its new blog, which will chronicle the early actions of the new Obama administration – executive orders, economic policies, initiatives on alternative energy, diplomatic outreach and use of new media. Readers can review the new president's progress, find out about his governing style and look at the challenges of leading the United States. We encourage you to participate in the discussion. (click here)

Welcome Remarks to Employees
SECRETARY CLINTON:  Thank you.  Thank you all so much.  Well, I am absolutely honored and thrilled beyond words to be here with you as our nation’s 67^th Secretary of State.  And I believe, with all of my heart, that this is a new era for America.  President Obama set the tone with his inaugural address.  And the work of the Obama-Biden Administration is committed to advancing America’s national security, furthering America’s interests, and respecting and exemplifying America’s values around the world. (click here)