The US Embassy celebrated the 249th Independence Anniversary of the United States of America with a reception under the theme, 'Celebrating Our Shared Prosperity,' July 2, 2025 at John Watling's Distillery at Buena Vista Estate, Delancy Street.  

The celebration, in anticipation of the '4th of July' historical day, was hosted by US Charge d'Affaires Kimberly Furnish, and attended by senior US and Bahamas government officials, notably the Governor General, HE the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt, and Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis.