Dr. Patrick McNamara Joins the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission as Executive Director
Colombo, February 7, 2024 – The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka is pleased to announce Dr. Patrick McNamara, as the new Executive Director of the…
Ambassador Julie J. Chung’s Remarks at the Colombo Plan’s Port of Colombo Capacity Building Project...
January 31, 2024 Good evening Minister De Silva, Sri Lanka Ports Authority and Colombo Plan leadership, ambassadors and high commissioners, distinguished guests and friends from…
Ambassador Julie J Chung’s Remarks at Amcham CXO Forum “75 years and Beyond: U.S.– Sri Lankan...
Thanks to the Amcham President Shirendra Lawrence, members of the Board, and everyone here! It’s good to be back among friends. Last year, we marked…
USAID’s Clean Cities, Blue Ocean Program Helps Prevent Over 4,600 MT of Plastic from Entering the...
January 30, 2024 – Thanks to a nearly three-year partnership, supported by the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), communities…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka
Date: January 30, 2024 Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Event(s): A protest march is expected to take place TODAY (January 30, 2024), starting around 1:30 p.m., with approximately…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Road Closures around the U.S. Embassy in Colombo for Sri Lankan Independence...
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Event: Due to the Sri Lankan Independence Day preparations and festivities, the Government of Sri Lanka has announced that road closures…
Meet with U.S. Embassy Consular Personnel in the Batticaloa area
If you are an American citizen living in or near the Batticaloa area, and you would like to meet with U.S. Embassy personnel from the…
Job Opportunities
U.S. Embassy Colombo is hiring. For the most current information on available positions, position requirements, and closing date(s), please visit: https://erajobs.state.gov/…/vaca…/searchVacancies.hms… Open position(s) ) –…
American Liaison Network and Citizen Liaison Volunteers (CLV)
American Liaison Network and Citizen Liaison Volunteers (CLV) The American Citizen Services unit at the U.S. Embassy in Colombo is in the process of building…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 4, 2024 Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Event: A union has announced plans to protest by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Head Office. The protest is…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Offering Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) at the U.S. Embassy in Colombo...
December 27, 2023 February Offering of the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) in Colombo Are you interested in a career with the Department of State…
Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy of Colombo Recruiting for Citizen Liaison Volunteers (CLV)...
December 20, 2023 U.S. Embassy of Colombo is seeking Citizen Liaison Volunteers (CLVs) to join its American Liaison Network (ALN). This program is a key…
Ambassador Julie J Chung’s Remarks at George Keyt Foundation
December 14, 2023 Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, and art enthusiasts, I’m thrilled to be here at the George Keyt Foundation, a sanctuary that preserves…
U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith’s Travel to Sri Lanka
December 10, 2023 U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Desirée Cormier Smith will travel to Sri Lanka December 11-15, making stops in Colombo,…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka
December 5, 2023 Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Event: An organization has announced plans to protest at Parliament Junction (near Water’s Edge Market) TODAY (December 5) from…
USAID and the PUCSL Partner to Enhance Transparency with the Development of an Electricity Dispatch Database...
Colombo, December 1, 2023 — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) , in collaboration with the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL),…
“Ata Pass” – USAID Supported Youth Education and Career Outreach Campaign Wins Top Honors at Effie...
Colombo, December 1, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) YouLead project sponsored an innovative social media drama series, focusing on career guidance…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka
November 24, 2023 Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Event: A small organization has announced plans to protest the ongoing conflict in Gaza in front of the U.S. Embassy…
