United States Ambassador to the Bahamas
- United States Ambassador to the Bahamas
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Bahamas, usually simply called U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas, is an official position and title appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate by majority vote. The ambassador oversees diplomatic relations and foreign policy between the United States and The Bahamas.
Traditionally, the position is considered a "plum post"—a relatively easy job that is usually appointed to political friends of the president. The ambassador lives in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas. Currently, the position is held by Ned Siegel.
List of U.S. Ambassadors to the Bahamas
The following is a list of United States Ambassadors, or other Chiefs of Mission, to The Bahamas. The title given by the United States State Department to this position is currently "Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary."
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External links
* [http://nassau.usembassy.gov/ Embassy of the United States, Nassau, Bahamas] (official website)
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