Saint Vincent and the Grenadines–United States relations

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – United States relations are bilateral relations between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the United States.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-
United States relations

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	United States

The United States and St. Vincent have solid bilateral relations. Both governments are concerned with eradicating local marijuana cultivation and combating the illegal drug trade. In 1995, the United States and St. Vincent signed a maritime law enforcement agreement. In 1996, the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines signed an extradition treaty with the United States. In 1997, the two countries signed a mutual legal assistance treaty.

The United States supports the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines' efforts to expand its economic base and to provide a higher standard of living for its citizens. U.S. assistance is channeled primarily through multilateral agencies such as the World Bank. The United States has 10 Peace Corps volunteers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, working in primary literacy education. The U.S. military also provides assistance through construction and humanitarian civic action projects.

A relatively small number of Americans—fewer than 1,000—reside on the islands.

Principal U.S. Embassy Officials include:

• United States Ambassador—Linda S. Taglialatela
• Deputy Chief of Mission—O.P. Garza
• Political/Economic Counselor—Ian Campbell
• Consul General—Clyde Howard Jr.
• Regional Labor Attaché—Jake Aller
• Commercial Affairs—Jake Aller
• Public Affairs Officer—John Roberts
• Peace Corps Director—Kate Raftery