Honorable Minister of Health Lizzie Nkhosi Joined by her team from the Ministry of Health: Dr. Okello, Deputy Director Clinical Services, Rejoice Nkambule, Deputy Director Public Health, Gcinile Buthelezi, MOH Cooperative Agreement Chief of Party, Themba Motsa, Assistant Director, Central Medical Store Members of the media, All protocols observed. Welcome, and Sanibonani! We are here …
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Mantenga Cultural Village Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:00-1:00pm (AMB Speech 12:25pm) Honorable Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs Moses Vilakati UN Resident Coordinator Nathalie Ndongo-Seh EU Ambassador Esmeralda Hernandez Indian High Commission Radha Venkataraman Mayor of Ezulwini Bongile Mbingo Country Coordinator of Eswatini Youth Biodiversity Network Gcina Dlamini Community Representatives, Volunteers, Ladies and Gentlemen, All …
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The Honorable Minister for Health, Senator, Lizzy Nkosi The National Commissioner, Royal Eswatini Police Service, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health Regional Administrator-Lubombo Region Senior Government Officials PEPFAR/CDC Officials Implementing Partner officials Members of Police Service The Media Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani Bekunene (…Greetings august members assembled) It is a pleasure to be with you today …
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Honorable Acting Prime Minister, UN Resident Coordinator, Secretary de Cabinet, Head of Office for International Organization for Migration (IOM), Head of the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Secretariat, Members of the TIP Task Force, Law enforcement officials, Ladies and gentlemen, All protocols observed. It is my pleasure to be here with you today representing the U.S. …
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Honorable Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs Vilakati, Honorable Member of Parliament Masuku, Manzini Regional Administrator Gija, Community Representatives, Volunteers, All protocols observed. It is an honor and a privilege to be here with you today to celebrate Earth Day in this beautiful community, surrounded by nature. I am inspired by the work you have …
Read More» Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, EU Ambassador to Eswatini, Representatives of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Members of the private sector, Colleagues and special guests, All protocols observed. It is a distinct pleasure to be with you today at Eswatini’s Official launch of the AGOA and SADC EU EPA strategies and action …
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Honorable Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Ambassador of the European Union to Eswatini, UN Resident Coordinator, Business Eswatini Representatives, Representatives from the business communities, non-governmental organizations and civil society, Ladies and Gentlemen, All protocols observed. It is an honor and a privilege to be here with you today to celebrate International Women’s Day. I …
Read More» Honorable Minister of Health, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Simon Zwane Member of Parliament Macford Sibandze WHO Country Representative, Dr Cornelia Atsyor Members of UN Agencies, Representatives from the NGO community, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my honor to be here today to reaffirm our commitment to eliminating tuberculosis in Eswatini and …
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March 4, 2021 Ambassador Maloney Presents Letter of Credence to King Mswati III Your Majesty, King Mswati III, It is my honor to present to you my Letter of Credence as the United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Eswatini, as well as the Letter of Recall of my predecessor. I am proud to have …
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Mr. Mvuselelo Fakudze, CEO Standard Bank Mr. Tom Churchyard, Executive Director of Kwakha Indvodza boBabe Ladies and Gentlemen Sanibonani I am honored to join you this evening for an event celebrating fathers and fatherhood in the most vivid way possible. The photos surrounding us were captured during Kwakha Indvodza’s “Babe Locotfo” or Good Father project, …
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His Excellency, the Right Honorable Prime Minister , Their Royal Highnesses, Program Director, Chiefs, Regional Administrators, Honorable Ministers, Members of Both Houses of Parliament, United Nations Resident Coordinator and members of the UN Family, Her Excellency, EU Ambassador to Eswatini, Chairperson and Council Members of NERCHA, Executive Director of NERCHA, Civil Society Representatives, Members of …
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Honorable Minister of Commerce, Trade, and Industry, UN Resident Coordinator, EU Ambassador, Businesswomen Eswatini Chairperson, Business Eswatini President, Movers and shakers behind the Vukani Bomake project, Prize recipients Ladies and gentlemen – Siyanivusela Bekunene Thank you for inviting me to join you in this celebration of rural women and creative entrepreneurship. The best practices required …
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Standard Bank Representative Tom Churchyard, Executive Director of KI Sanibonani I am honored to join you here today for this event celebrating young people who have opened their hearts in this “Letter to my Father” essay contest. Tom says the essays he read for this contest were both heart-warming and heart breaking. Together they tell …
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With large gatherings now impossible, the U.S. Embassy has decided to take our annual 4th of July thoughts from a podium in Ezulwini to a newspaper in your home. This would have been my fifth Independence Day celebration in Eswatini. I write feeling the weight of a pending departure, the tension of recent events in …
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Minister of Health, Lizzie Nkosi Minister of Home Affairs, Lindiwe Dlamini-Kasaro Manzini Regional Administrator Church Leaders Representatives from public health organizations, Implementing partners, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, Siyanivusela Bekunene! I am honored to stand here with you today to help launch the Faith and Communities Initiative—an innovative concept that is empowering and …
Read More» EU Ambassador, Program Director, Executive Director, The Rock of Hope, Representatives from LGBTI organizations, Diplomatic Corps, Civil society organizations, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, Siyanivusela Bekunene! I am honored to be part of this year’s Pride Month celebration. What a dramatic year it has been. Who could have predicted the chaotic effects of …
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Program Director Hon. Minister of Health, Sen. Lizzy Nkosi Hhohho RA, Her Royal Highness, Princess Tsandzile Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Health Multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors Members of the press PEPFAR colleagues Directors of Implementing Partner Organisations Ladies and Gentlemen Sanibonani! It is a pleasure and an honour for me to be part of …
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During my four years as U.S. Ambassador to Eswatini, one of my highest priorities has been partnering with the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini to improve the health of emaSwati. The United States has long been a partner in the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Eswatini, and, through PEPFAR, our investment in HIV …
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Honorable Minister of Justice, Honorable Minister of Health, UNICEF Representative All protocols observed It is an honor to be with you today to launch the new One Stop Centers—a critically important resource for survivors of gender-based violence, or GBV, to find help, counseling, and comfort during a time of extreme distress. Today, I am proud …
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Siyanivusela Bekunene It is an honor to be here today, and to be surrounded by so many smart, dedicated women who are changing the landscape of leadership in this country. Everyone in this room is fighting for the voice of women in Eswatini and demonstrating extraordinary courage and leadership in your communities every day. I …
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The Regional Education Officer Inspectors present The School’s Manager The School’s Management Board The Chief’s representative Community leaders The Honorable Member of Parliament The School Committee The Headteacher, teachers Students Sanibonani bekunene (Greetings) It is an honor to join you today in the commissioning of Malangeni Alliance Primary School’s electric borehole pump project. Through the …
Read More» Honorable Deputy Prime Minister of Eswatini, Ambassador of the European Union to Eswatini, Principal Secretary, Manzini Regional Administrator Director of Women and Law in Southern Africa – Eswatini, Members of the Women’s Regiment Lutsango LwakaNgwane Executive, Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society, Ladies and Gentlemen, All protocols observed. Siyanivusela Bekunene I am honored to …
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Honourable Minister of Health, Senator Lizzie Nkosi National Commissioner of Police Hhohho Regional Administrator Principal Regional Health Administrator Senior Health and Police Officers Present PEPFAR team members Implementing Partners Ladies and Gentlemen Good Morning. It is an honour for me to be part of this important event today launching two Police Wellness Clinics in the …
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Ministry of ICT Representative The Director of Eswatini National Library Services – Ms. Jabu Hlophe Program Director (Startup Grind Director/Facilitator) – Ms. Bertha Sithole Participants Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani. Congratulations for completing this Entrepreneur Incubator program! Our hope is that this program has empowered you with new skills and confidence to …
Read More» Prime Minister Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani. Eswatini has achieved incredible successes in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The U.S. Government has been honored to partner with the government and people of Eswatini, under the leadership of the Prime Minister’s Office and NERCHA, in a joint endeavor to stop this disease …
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Protocols Representatives of businesses, Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society, Women’s organizations, Members of the community. I am honored to be part of this event to celebrate the important and varied work of the Moya Centre. It is inspiring to see all the beneficiaries and partners here today, who have come together to showcase their projects …
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Regional Administrator; Chiefs; Tindvuna Temphakatsi Good Morning. I am excited and honored to be here today and to join you for this training on the Sexual Offenses and Domestic Violence, or SODV, Act of 2018. We at the U.S. Embassy have learned through our work on HIV and AIDS the tremendous role that chiefs can …
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Protocols I am honored to join you for this training of women in leadership. We tend to think of leadership as an individual quality. If I asked you who leads my country, I suspect you would think only of my country’s president. But my country, like many other countries around the world, is actually led …
Read More» Manzini Regional Administrator; Cebile Dlamini, Secretary General of Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly; Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society, Good morning. I am honored to be part of this event to celebrate and raise the voices of rural women in Eswatini. I applaud the work of Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly to break barriers for women, …
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Minister for Health Senior Government Officials It is an honor to be with you today to mark the launch of Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. I trust you are familiar with the U.S. Government’s work in the fight against HIV and AIDS, but you may be less aware that this work has expanded to …
Read More» Eswatini makes progress in eliminating child labor In 2018, Eswatini made progress toward eliminating the worst forms of child labor according to a newly released report from the U.S. Department of Labor. In the 18th annual edition of the U.S. report ‘Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor’, U.S. Department of Labor investigators found …
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Your Royal Highness, Prince David, Representative of His Majesty the King; Emakosikati, Your Royal Highnesses; Honorable Chiefs; Royal Councilors; Honorable Ministers; Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Honorable Members of Parliament; Honorable Members of the Judiciary; Members of the Media; Distinguished Guests; Friends; Thank you for joining us, once again, as we commemorate our nation’s …
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Op-Ed by Ambassador Lisa J Peterson Thoughts from a “Sleepy Donor” An article in one of the national dailies recently declared: “Corruption Rife in Eswatini – USA.” This article, which bore a striking resemblance to a piece on AllAfrica.com, presented the U.S. Department of State’s annual Human Rights Report as if it was predominantly focused …
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Honorable Minister for Economic Planning and Development, Dr. Tambo Gina, Honorable Minister for Health, Senator Lizzy Nkosi, Honorable Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, NERCHA Director, Principal Secretaries, Senior Government Officials, USAID Mission Director, John Groarke, Members of the Press, Ladies and Gentlemen – Today ushers in a new phase of the U.S.-Eswatini partnership, as we …
Read More» Protocols It is a great pleasure to be here as we disseminate the SHIMS 2 results and announce the upcoming SHIMS 3 survey. The U.S. government, through the PEPFAR program, is pleased to collaborate with the Ministry of Health and the Central Statistics Office in carrying out these important surveys. HIV-focused household surveys, also known …
Read More» Manzini Regional Secretary Umphakatsi Representative Isibuko Global Directors and International Governing Board Isibuko South Africa Branch Board of Directors’ Chairperson Mrs. Evelyn K. Seitisho and Eswatini Board of Directors UNESWA Centre of Community services Mbulazi Nursery NAMBOARD The Constituency Council and the Honorable Member of Parliament Isibuko Ekudzeni Bomake and the community at large Siyanivusela …
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Honorable Minister of Health, Acting Regional Administrator for Shiselweni, Mr Zwakele Dlamini Program Director, Dr Vusi Magagula WHO Representative, Members of UN Agencies, Representatives from the NGO community, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen Siyanivusela Bekunene – We are gathered once again to affirm our commitment to eliminating tuberculosis in Eswatini and around the world. TB …
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Did you know University campuses are also often the site of gender-based violence? Last Friday Ambassador Peterson was a keynote speaker during the dissemination of findings of a study on sexual assault at the University of Eswatini designed to understand and, ultimately prevent campus sexual assault in Eswatini. Ambassador Peterson said there is a lot …
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Read More» Program Director, Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission, Executive Director, CANGO Her Excellency, the Ambassador of the European Union to Eswatini, Representative from the UN Development Program, Civil society organizations, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen – Sanibonani. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document that …
Read More» Siyanivusela Bekunene. I am honored to join you today for the closing of TUCOSWA’s Women Structure Campaign launch, and to recognize your critical contributions as women workers and women leaders. This conference is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the impact that women have on Eswatini’s productivity, political advancement, and economic growth. Every country needs women, …
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His Excellency, the Right Honourable Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Their Royal Highnesses, Program Director, Chiefs, Regional Administrators, Honourable Ministers, Members of Both Houses of Parliament, United Nations Resident Coordinator, Representatives of the United Nations Family, Her Excellency, EU Ambassador to Eswatini, Chairperson and Council Members of NERCHA, Executive Director of NERCHA, Managing …
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Welcome to you, leaders of Faith from various communities, and government officials here in Eswatini: Thank you for joining us at this lunch meeting today to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the US International Religious Freedom Act. This Act was passed in 1998 to promote religious freedom as a tenet of our US foreign policy …
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Executive Director and Members of the Nhlangano AIDS Training and Counseling Center, Head of Department and Faculty of the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Members of the UNESWA Association of Social Work Students, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani, The campaign marking 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which starts on the International …
Read More» Embassy of the United States of America Public Diplomacy Office October 23, 2018 Op-Ed by Ambassador Lisa J Peterson Constitution Matters I am disappointed, disheartened, and disturbed that parliamentary appointments made by the Palace disregard explicit provisions of the country’s constitution. The terms are quite simple: among the members of the House of Assembly appointed by …
Read More» Prince Hlangusemphi, Representative of His Majesty the King; Emakhosikati, Your Royal Highnesses; Honorable Chiefs; Royal Councilors; Honorable Ministers; Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Honorable Members of Parliament; Honorable Members of the Judiciary; Members of the Media; Distinguished Guests; Friends; Lishonile and welcome to all. 1968 was a momentous year. In the U.S., the Civil …
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Her Royal Highness, the Inkhosikati, Honorable Minister of Education and Training Honorable Member of Parliament, The Regional Education Officer and staff members, The Constituency Council, Teachers, The School Committee, Parents and students, Siyanivusela Bekunene! I am pleased to join you today for the handover ceremony of the borehole project at Ekuphileni KwaSesitjeni Skills Centre. This …
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Last week, Ambassador Peterson officially launched a borehole water system worth E68,000 at Ekuphileni KwaSesitjeni Skills Centre, which also benefits students and teachers of Esitjeni Primary School. The project has been funded through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program, which is specifically designed by the U.S. government to assist community groups in developing projects that will …
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Do you know English is a passing subject in the Kingdom of Eswatini? Ambassador Peterson visited the Ministry of Education and Training to launch this year’s Spelling Bee Competition, which is aimed at improving the overall performance of learners. The Embassy, in partnership with Mobi Mart Media and Macmillian Education, is sponsoring communication, study materials, …
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St Theresa’s Clinic now has a maternity, laboratory and theatre wing thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Defense. Last month, Ambassador Peterson officially opened the new maternity wing of the clinic that will benefit the Manzini community. She said the new and improved features of the clinic were the result of the sustained …
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Do you know jazz and other artistic forms can be a vehicle for freedom of expression and social change? The U.S. Embassy took its Jazz Appreciation Month event to Vuvulane, where local artists – Mandisa, TribeNew, Black Rhino, Qibho and Floewe – performed for the audience and engaged them on how to use music and arts as means …
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Each year, we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day to recognize the valuable contributions of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Ambassador Lisa Peterson hosted a cocktail reception to honor administrative professionals from government and private sector for their work in running day-to-day operations in their organizations. Invited guests included U.S. Embassy contacts that …
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Sanibonani and welcome! It is an incredible feeling to share the stage with so many smart, young women who are changing the world. This type of intercultural exchange – between the U.S., Swaziland, and South Africa – really underscores one of our main priorities for the U.S. Embassy in Swaziland. As diplomats, we are always …
Read More» Honorable Minister of Health, His Royal Highness, Prince Tshekedi, Regional Administrator for Hhohho, Program Director, WHO Representative, Members of UN Agencies, Representatives from the NGO community, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen Siyanivusela Bekunene – World TB Day is an opportunity to recognize our achievements in tuberculosis prevention and control, and renew our commitment to eliminating …
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Representatives from St. Michael’s Girls High School, WomEng team members, Future engineers, Good morning! What a joy to see so many motivated, intelligent, and inspired young women – you all deserve a big round of applause! I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s program, complete with presentations, Q&A, and a fun hard hat activity. Judging by your …
Read More» Honorable Minister of Information, Communication, and Technology; SADC Secretariat; Representatives from the DPM Office; Member States; Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani! I am honored to join you today as SADC member states work together to engage and promote more women in science, engineering, and technology. This issue remains at the top of our priorities as the …
Read More» Secretariat for the Human Rights Commission; Executive Director, CANGO; Representatives from the Church Forum on HIV & AIDS, the Council of Churches, and the Conference of Churches; Diplomatic Corps; Business leaders; Members of the press; Ladies and gentlemen, Siyanivusela Bekunene. I am honored to join you as the key note speaker in celebration of Human …
Read More» Representatives from the Ministry of Health; ICAP Representatives; All Protocols observed – Sanibonani. Following many successful World AIDS Day tributes, it is a pleasure to join you for this handover ceremony of lab sample transport vehicles. In the broader sense, they symbolize where Swaziland is headed on the road to stronger health service delivery and …
Read More» Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development; Peace Corps Country Director; Representatives from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation; GLOW and BRO Counselors and club members; Ladies and gentlemen, Sanibonani – I’m so pleased to join you, once again, for this march against HIV and AIDS to commemorate those who have lost their battles to the virus. …
Read More» Your Excellency, the Right Honorable Prime Minister; Honorable Minister of Health; Shiselweni Regional Administrator; UN Resident Coordinator; Head of Mission for MSF; NERCHA Council Chairperson and representatives, Chiefs, Members of the Sigwe Inkhundla, Ladies, gentlemen, and distinguished guests, Siyanivusela Bekunene! During my remarks at the 2016 World AIDS Day Commemoration, I mentioned that, in the …
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Honorable Minister of Tinkhundla; Your Royal Highnesses; Chiefs; NERCHA Representatives; Senior Representative from the Ministry of Health; Senior Officers of Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland; Program Director; Ladies and gentlemen – Siyanivusela Bekunene. Over the past nine months, the U.S. government, through HC3, has helped to pilot a performance-based support program for select Chiefdoms …
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Thanks to their outstanding work on planning HIV responses, ten chiefdoms received computers from USAID to better track and monitor their HIV prevention programs. In fact, they exceeded expected results! Ambassador Peterson applauded the Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland for its unwavering commitment to halt the AIDS epidemic in Swaziland, and especially for the …
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Swaziland certainly has no shortage of talent when it comes to artists! Last Friday, Ambassador Peterson opened her home to officially launch the Arts in Embassies collection of works created by renowned and emerging Swazi and American artists. Many of the collections are also on display throughout the Embassy, honoring the strong relationship between the …
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On August 24, Ambassador Lisa Peterson welcomed and presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 33 new Peace Corps Volunteers in Swaziland. These Volunteers will work in communities throughout Swaziland on health and education, focusing on empowering Swazi youth to lead healthy and productive lives and improve literacy. These activities will be crucial for unlocking the …
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16 White House Fellows from the 2016-17 class visited the U.S. Embassy in Swaziland to see firsthand how our U.S. Mission operates in Swaziland. They met with high school students where they shared information on a range of topics from STEM and social welfare to foreign affairs and economic policy and development. They also met …
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Your Excellency, the Right Honorable Prime Minister; Honorable Minister of Health; Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health; UN Resident Coordinator; Representatives from ICAP, NERCHA, and SNAP; PEPFAR and CDC Team Members; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Members of the press; Distinguished Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen, For all of you who have worked on the SHIMS 1 …
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On May 3, Ambassador Peterson joined journalists and the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Swaziland to commemorate World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday. This year’s theme, Critical Minds For Critical Times, encouraged journalists to think about their role in advancing critical thought in societies. They also looked at tools that can make their work …
Read More» Thank you, Ambassador Peterson. Good afternoon, Under Secretary Kennedy, His Royal Highness Prince Sihlangusemphi and other honored guests. I am honored to be here representing the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (or OBO as we call the office in the State Department). On behalf of Director Lydia Muniz, I would like to thank you for …
Read More» Your Royal Highness, Prince Hlangusemphi, Representative of His Majesty; Emakosikati, Your Royal Highnesses; Undersecretary Kennedy Distinguished Guests; Friends; All protocols observed; Lishonile and Welcome to all. It is a tremendous pleasure for me to stand here today in the company of so many colleagues and friends to celebrate the 240th anniversary of the United States’ …
Read More» Honorable Members of Parliament, Honorable High Court Judge, Mumcy Dlamini Representative from the DPM’s Office, Kangeziwe Mabuza, Government Officials, Civil Society Leaders, Friends, Good evening and welcome to my home. I want to thank you for taking time from your busy schedules to join us in commemorating Women’s History Month. While this month is about …
Read More» Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society, Members of the Media, Friends, Good Morning and Welcome, I am so pleased to be with you this morning to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorate African American History Months, and also to witness the launch of the Human Rights Society of …
Read More» February 17, 2016 Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Regional Administrator Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture Commissioner of Cooperatives Members of the Swaziland Farmers’ Cooperative Union Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good Morning, It gives me great pleasure to be here with you today in Ludzeludze (Loo-TZEH-loot-TZEH) as we officially launch the Swaziland …
Read More» Your Majesty, King Mswati III, It is my honor and privilege to present to you today the Letter from the President of the United States, Barack Obama, accrediting me as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Swaziland and the Letter of Recall of my predecessor. I am proud to have been chosen …
Read More» By Ambassador Makila James It is a privilege for me to be here with you today at this very important event. According to the United Nations, “at any given time, an estimated 2.5 million people are trapped in modern-day slavery.” Men, women and children fall into the hands of traffickers both in their own countries …
Read More» Lishonile and Welcome to all. I want to start by thanking the talented young members of the Elangeni High School choir from Ezulwini who are performing for us this afternoon. When I heard them perform at an Embassy supported program last year, I was inspired, as I always am, by the incredible talent and potential …
Read More» It is a pleasure for me to be with you today at this handover ceremony. This beautiful laboratory was made possible thanks to the generosity of the American people, through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, also known as PEPFAR. Since 2007, the U.S. Government has partnered with the Government and the people of …
Read More» LADIES AND GENTLEMEN Good morning. It is truly an honor for me to be here with you on this occasion: the launch of this historic public private partnership to promote a healthy productive population in Matsapha. Since my arrival in Swaziland, I have been focused on how to engage the best of local and national …
Read More» Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to be with you today at this handover ceremony – an activity that I take pride in doing on behalf of my government and the people of the United States. The United States Government is pleased to partner with the Ministry of Defense in improving …
Read More» Good morning. It is my pleasure to be here today with our partners from the Ministry of Natural Resources & Energy and the Swaziland Energy Regulatory Authority to participate in the official handover of the National Electricity Grid Code to the Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland. This is indeed a very important event for …
Read More» Louis, Mandela, and I are so pleased to have all of you here at our home today to join with the American Embassy community in honoring the vision, dedication, and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Some of you who joined us for this occasion last year may remember that we spoke a great …
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