Botswana History
"Gaborone Botswana"
In commemoration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, the U.S. Embassy in Botswana honored 14 vanguard women leaders as role models for girls and young women who look to them as examples of excellence. At a ceremony on March 9, 2005, attended by more than 250 people, Ambassador Joseph Huggins noted that "in any country, in any age, the women would stand out for their dedication and vision." (complete text) ... [Read More]
Press Releases - "Gaborone Botswana"
Listed below are some recent press releases issued by our Public Affairs section for more information regarding our media operations, please contact the Media Specialist.Press Releases U.S.-Financed Specialist Gas Stimulation Equipment Arrives In Botswana For Natural Gas Development (July 13th,2005) Film Screening of “Africa: Open for Business” at Grand Palm Wednesday, July 13 ( ) AGOA FORUM HIGHLIGHTS U.S. COMMITMENT TO AFRICAN PROSPERITY (June 21, 2005) African Leaders to Gather for U.S. Department of Defense-sponsored Seminarin Gaborone (June 16, 2005.) SIGNING OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WESTWOOD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AND THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (June 13, 2005.) WESTWOOD INTERNATIONAL S ... [Read More]
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Fourteen Batswana Women Honored as Vanguard Leaders by U.S. Embassy - "Gaborone Botswana"
In commemoration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, the U.S. Embassy in Botswana honored 14 vanguard women leaders as role models for girls and young women who look to them as examples of excellence. At a ceremony on March 9, 2005, attended by more than 250 people, Ambassador Joseph Huggins noted that "in any country, in any age, the women would stand out for their dedication and vision." ... [Read More]
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Helping The Tsunami Victims By President George W. Bush - "Gaborone Botswana"
The U.S. government has made an initial commitment of $350 million for disaster relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction for victims of the tsunami. I have also sent members of America's armed forces to the region to support the relief efforts. United States Air Force planes are distributing aid 24 hours a day. The United States Navy has deployed the Abraham Lincoln carrier group to Indonesia with relief supplies and additional aircraft that will help reach those victims in desperate need in isolated areas. Additional American military personnel will arrive soon to assist with relief activities. In consultation with key allies and with the United Nations, the United States launched one of the largest humanitarian relief operations in recent history. ... [Read More]
Botswana's Women Vanguard Leaders - "Gaborone Botswana"
In National Women's History Month the U.S. Embassy is honored to recognize five extrodinary Batswana who shine brighter than the rest -- and who happen to be women. ... [Read More]
WESTWOOD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TO RECEIVE US$6 MILLION IN OPIC FINANCING FROM U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR BUILDING PROJECTS - "Gaborone Botswana"
OPIC’s political risk insurance and financing help U.S. businesses of all sizes invest in more than 150 emerging markets and developing nations worldwide. Over the agency’s 32-year history, OPIC has supported $150 billion worth of investments that have helped developing countries to generate over 690,000 host-country jobs. OPIC projects have also generated $66 billion in U.S. exports and created more than 257,000 American jobs. ... [Read More]
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US Department Of State Post Report
A few older Mission children attend Maru-a-Pula Secondary School, a private coeducational boarding and day school, with approximately 550 students coming from nearly 20 countries. This school is located a few miles from the Embassy. The teaching staff is varied and in recent years has included several Americans. Maru-a-Pula offers an educational program from grades 8 to 13 (known as Form 1 and Form 6). The school basically follows a British curriculum. Coursework concentrates on preparation for the O-Level examination followed 2 years later by A-Levels. It is a heavily exam-oriented curriculum. Students study a blend of subjects, including English language and literature, French, history, geography, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and art. A number of students have been admitted to U.S. universities after completing O-Levels and producing satisfactory SAT scores. ... [Read More]
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