Berea Government Hospital, Teyateyaneng, Lesotho, April 16, 2021: Please allow me to begin by paying my respect to His Majesty King Letsie III The Right Honorable the Prime Minister Honorable Members of His Majesty’s Cabinet, Senior Government officials, Members of the Press, who play such a vital role in informing the public and in protecting …
Read More» Virtual Address, February 11, 2021 Good afternoon, Allow me to begin by paying my respects to His Majesty King Letsie III, The Right Honorable the Prime Minister Dr. Moeketsi Majoro, Members of His Majesty’s Cabinet in Particular the Minister of Trade and Industry Honorable Dr. Thabiso Molapo, Senior Government officials, Ladies and Gentlemen. Please allow …
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Rebecca Gonzales on the storming of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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Remarks By Ambassador Rebecca Gonzales At The World AIDS Day Commemoration Event, December 1, 2020.
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Lumelang bo-‘M’e le Bo-Ntate! Please allow me to start off by paying my respects to His Majesty King Letsie III, Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso, who is also the LePHIA survey Patron, The Right Honorable the Prime Minister, Honorable President of the Senate, Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly, His Lordship the Chief Justice, …
Read More» Good evening, I am delighted to be here in support of another excellent DREAMS Lesotho initiative! DREAMS stands for “Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored, and Safe.” And that’s how we want all our girls and women to be. Let me start by saying that today, November 25, is significant to me because it marks the …
Read More» Before I begin, please allow me to pay my respects to: • His Majesty King Letsie III • The Right Honorable the Prime Minister • Members of His Majesty’s Cabinet • Their Excellencies Heads of Diplomatic Mission and International Organizations • The Basotho Nation • My Fellow Americans in Lesotho • Ladies and Gentlemen For …
Read More» Khotsong, Bo ‘M’e le Bo ‘Ntate Please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III; The Right Honorable the Prime Minister Honorable Ministers of Cabinet; particularly the Minister of Trade and Industry the Honorable Halebonoe Sets’abi Government Officials Members of the National AGOA Steering Committee Business Leaders Media colleagues Distinguished Guests, …
Read More» Khotsong, Bo ‘M’e le Bo ‘Ntate Please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III Her Majesty the Queen The Right Honorable, the Prime Minister The Honorable Minister of Education and Training, The Honorable Minister of Health Honorable Members of Cabinet District Administrators of Maseru and Berea Distinguished Guests And, last …
Read More» Please allow me to begin today by first paying my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso The Right Honorable the Prime Minister The Honorable President of the Senate The Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly Her Ladyship the Acting Chief Justice The Honorable Deputy Prime Minister Honorable Members …
Read More» Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be here with you on the Rooftop on this beautiful afternoon in Maseru. We have been waiting for this moment for months. There are many things we want to celebrate today – including all of you who represent our partners and alumni. Although we are in fact “launching” …
Read More» On behalf of the U.S. Embassy, I’d like to thank Habitat for Humanity and the Rakheleli family for allowing us to be part of this momentous occasion. My thanks also to all the volunteers who came to Lesotho to be part of this build, and to my team from the Embassy who lent their hands …
Read More» Bo ‘M’e le Bo ‘Ntate Good morning and welcome to all of you. Before I begin, please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty the King The Right Honorable the Prime Minister Honorable President of the Senate Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly Her Ladyship the Chief Justice Honorable Members of His Majesty’s …
Read More» Please allow me to begin today by first paying my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III The Right Honorable the Prime Minister The Honorable President of the Senate The Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly Her Ladyship the Acting Chief Justice The Honorable Deputy Prime Minister Honorable Members of his Majesty’s Cabinet, including the …
Read More» Bo ‘M’e le Bo ‘Ntate Good morning and welcome to all of you. Before I begin, please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty the King The Right Honorable the Prime Minister Honorable President of the Senate Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly Her Ladyship the Chief Justice Honorable Members of His Majesty’s …
Read More» Bo ‘M’e le Bo ‘Ntate Good morning and welcome to all of you. Before I begin, please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty the King The Right Honorable the Prime Minister Honorable President of the Senate Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly Her Ladyship the Chief Justice Honorable Members of His Majesty’s …
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Bo-‘Me le Bo-Ntate Good afternoon and welcome to all of you. Before I begin, please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty the King The Right Honorable the Prime Minister Honorable President of the Senate Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly Her Ladyship the Acting Chief Justice Honorable Deputy Prime Minister Honorable …
Read More» Good morning. Please allow me to begin today by first paying my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III The Right Honorable the Prime Minister The President of the Senate The Speaker of the National Assembly Her Ladyship the Acting Chief Justice Honorable Members of his Majesty’s Cabinet, notably, the Honorable Minister of Energy Senior …
Read More» Good morning. Please allow me to begin today by first paying my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III The Right Honorable the Prime Minister The President of the Senate The Speaker of the National Assembly Honorable Ministers (especially the Minister of Education and Training Professor Rapapa and Minister of Energy and Meteorology Au) Honorable …
Read More» Good morning. Please allow me to begin today by first paying my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III The Right Honorable the Prime Minister The President of the Senate The Speaker of the National Assembly Her Ladyship the Chief Justice Honorable Members of his Majesty’s Cabinet. Their Excellencies Heads of Diplomatic Missions & International …
Read More» Please allow me to begin today by first paying my respects to: Good morning. Please allow me to begin today by first paying my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III The Right Honorable the Prime Minister The President of the Senate The Speaker of the National Assembly Her Ladyship the Chief Justice Honorable Members …
Read More» Please allow me to begin today by first paying my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III The Right Honorable the Prime Minister The Honorable President of the Senate The Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly Her Ladyship the Acting Chief Justice The Honorable Deputy Prime Minister Honorable Members of his Majesty’s Cabinet His Lordship …
Read More» Good morning. Please allow me to begin today by first paying my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III The Right Honorable the Prime Minister The President of the Senate The Speaker of the National Assembly Her Ladyship the Chief Justice Honorable Members of his Majesty’s Cabinet, particularly the Minister of Health, Their Excellencies Heads …
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Bo ‘Me le Bo ‘Ntate Good afternoon and welcome to all of you. Before I begin, please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty the King The Right Honorable the Prime Minister Honorable President of the Senate Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly Her Ladyship the Chief Justice Honorable Deputy Prime Minister Honorable …
Read More» Ambassador Gonzales: Introducing Phill Wilson at Bereng High School in Mafeteng: April 17, 2018 Please let me begin by thanking the District Administrator, the District Health Management Team, the Principals of Bereng and Masentle high schools, the teachers and students, Bo-‘M’e le Bo-Ntate. It is so great to see all of you on my very …
Read More» Good morning. Please allow me to begin today by first paying my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III The Honorable Acting Prime Minister The President of the Senate The Speaker of the National Assembly Her Ladyship the Chief Justice Honorable Members of his Majesty’s Cabinet Their Excellencies Heads of Diplomatic Missions & International Organizations …
Read More» Khotsong, Bo ‘Me le Bo ‘Ntate Welcome to all of you. I am honored that you were able to join us for this celebration. Before I begin, please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty the King The Right Honorable the Prime Minister and the First Lady Honorable President of the Senate Honorable …
Read More» Please allow me to begin today by first paying my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III The Right Honorable the Prime Minister The Honorable Minister of Health Honorable Members of his Majesty’s Cabinet Their Excellencies Heads of Diplomatic Missions and UN Agencies Distinguished Guests Ladies and Gentlemen Thank you all for joining us today …
Read More» His Majesty, King Letsie III, The Right Honorable, the Prime Minister, The Honorable Minister of Defense and National Security, The Honorable Minister of Health Commander of the Lesotho Defense Force, Distinguished Guests Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be here today for the dedication of the TB Medical Clinic. I had the pleasure …
Read More» Khotsong, Bo ‘M’e le Bo ‘Ntate Please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III The Right Honorable, the Prime Minister Honorable Members of Cabinet The Honorable Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports and Recreation, Mr. Mathibeli Mokhothu The Honorable Minister of Education and Training, Mr. Motlalentoa Letsosa Honorable Members of Parliament …
Read More» Good morning. Please allow me to begin today by first paying my respects to His Majesty King Letsie III Her Majesty Queen Masenate The Right Honorable the Prime Minister The Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly The Honorable President of the Senate Her Ladyship the Chief Justice The Acting President of the Court of Appeal …
Read More» Khotsong, bo ‘me le bo ‘ntate Please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III; Her Majesty Queen Masenate The Right Honorable the Prime Minister Honorable Ministers of Cabinet; particularly the Minister of Health who is with us today; Principal Chief, Morena Theko Members of the diplomatic corps and UN agencies …
Read More» Khotsong bo-‘m’e le bo-ntate and welcome. Thank you for joining us this evening. Before we proceed, I would like to pay my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III, The Right Honorable the Prime Minister, Members of His Majesty’s Cabinet, in particular those who have joined us here this evening, Her Ladyship, the Chief Justice, …
Read More» Good morning! Please allow me to begin by paying my respects to His Majesty King Letsie III, The Right Honorable The Prime Minister, The Honorable Ministers of his Majesty’s Cabinet, in particular, The Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is with us today, Peace Corps’ Chief of Staff Laura Chambers, who is on a 3-day visit …
Read More» as prepared for delivery for the Site Visit to the Mafeteng Hospital for the Launch of the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory Khotsong bo-‘m’e le bo-ntate and welcome. Before we start please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty, King Letsie III, The Right Honorable, the Prime Minister, Members of His Majesty’s Cabinet, Honorable Minister of …
Read More» 10:30 am, American Corner, Maseru, Lesotho Thank you Matt and good afternoon everyone. I am delighted to be here today to dedicate the American Corner in Maseru, which focuses on bringing new technologies and digital content to young entrepreneurs, students and leaders. On behalf of my colleagues from the State Department in Washington, I am …
Read More» Delivered at the Avani Lesotho Hotel Honorable Minister of Water Affairs Lincoln Mokose; Honorable Minister of Forestry and Land Reclamation Kabelo Mafura; Distinguished guests, partners and friends; All protocol observed Good morning and welcome. It is a pleasure to join you here this morning for the official launch of the Lesotho National Ecosystem Framework. This …
Read More» Khotsong, Bo ‘Me le Bo ‘Ntate Welcome to all of you. I am delighted that you were able to join us for a celebration which is very special to Americans. Before I begin, please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty the King The Right Honorable the Prime Minister Honorable President of the …
Read More» Khotsong bo-‘m’e le bo-ntate and welcome. Thank you for being here this today as we introduce this year’s 15 YALI Mandela Washington Fellows. Before we proceed, I would like to pay my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III, The Right Honorable the Prime Minister, 2016 Mandela Washington Fellows Ladies and Gentlemen Thank you for …
Read More» Khotsong Bo-M’e le Bo-Ntate Please allow me to start by paying my respects to His Majesty King Letsie III The Right Honorable, The Prime Minister The Honorable Deputy Prime Minister Honorable Members of His Majesty’s Cabinet, Including the Honorable Deputy Minister of Health, who is here with us today Honorable Members of Parliament The Principal …
Read More» Khotsong bo-‘m’e le bo-ntate and welcome. Thank you for being here today for this special event. I am delighted to be able to welcome all of you to the American Corner. Before we proceed, I would like to pay my respects to: His Majesty, King Letsie III, The Right Honorable the Prime Minister, Members of …
Read More» Delivered at U.S. Chief of Mission Residence, Maseru Khotsong bo-‘m’e le bo-ntate and welcome. Thank you for being here today for this special event. I am delighted to be able to welcome all of you to my home. Before we proceed, I would like to pay my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III, The …
Read More» Delivered at Lesotho National Blood Transfusion Services Khotsong bo-‘m’e le bo-ntate and welcome. Before we start please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty, King Letsie III, The Right Honorable, the Prime Minister, Members of His Majesty’s Cabinet, Honorable Deputy Minister of Health, Principal Secretary of Health, Implementing Partners, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and …
Read More» Delivered at Motete Secondary School Lumelang bo-‘m’e le bo-ntate and welcome. Before we start please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty the King The Right Honorable The Prime Minister Members of Parliament and Senate, Minister of Education Ms Mahali Phamotse Principal Chiefs Local Chief Members of the Community Council Senior Education Officer …
Read More» Delivered at Senkatana Centre of Excellence, Maseru Khotsong, bo ‘me le bo ‘ntate Please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III; The Honorable Prime Minister; Dr. Pakalitha Mosisili Honorable President of the Senate; Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly; The Honorable Deputy Prime Minister And Leader Of The House; Her …
Read More» Delivered at St. Camillus Centre, Mohale’s Hoek Khotsong, bo ‘me le bo ‘ntate Please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III; The Right Honorable the Prime Minister; Dr. Pakalitha Mosisili The Honorable Deputy Prime Minister; Honorable Ministers of Cabinet; The District Administrator for Mohale’s Hoek, Me Mosothoane; Me Mamorena, St. …
Read More» Delivered at Avani Lesotho Hotel Good morning. Please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III The Right Honorable, The Prime Minister Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly Honorable President of the Senate His Lordship the President of the Court of Appeal Her Ladyship the Chief Justice Honorable Deputy Prime Minister …
Read More» Delivered at Maseru Central Correctional Facility, Maseru Let me pay my respects to, His Majesty King Letsie III; The Right Honorable the Prime Minister; Dr. Pakalitha Mosisili The Honorable Deputy Prime Minister; Honorable Ministers of Cabinet; in particular the Minister of Health Dr. Molotsi Monyane Distinguished Guests, Ladies, and Gentlemen; TB is the leading cause …
Read More» Khotsong, bo ‘me le bo ‘ntate Please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III And Her Majesty Queen Masenate The Right Honorable, The Prime Minister Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly Honorable President of the Senate His Lordship the President of the Court of Appeal Her Ladyship the Chief Justice …
Read More» Khotsong, bo ‘me le bo ‘ntate Please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty King Letsie III And Her Majesty Queen Masenate The Right Honorable, The Prime Minister Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly Honorable President of the Senate His Lordship the President of the Court of Appeal Her Ladyship the Chief Justice …
Read More» Welcome and thank you all for being here today. It is exciting to see such strong interest in deepening and broadening your skills as journalists. I also want to thank Honorable Minister Khotso Letsatsi for joining us today. Honorable Minister, you and I have spoken about the challenges facing the media in Lesotho, and about …
Read More» Remarks by Ms. Elizabeth Pelletreau as prepared for delivery Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., of the United States of America in the Kingdom of Lesotho On the Occasion of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Day His Majesty the King The Right Honorable the Prime Minister Honorable Minister Your Excellencies Heads of Diplomatic Missions and International Organizations Senior government …
Read More» Khotsong, Bo ‘Me le Bo ‘Ntate Please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty the King The Right Honorable the Prime Minister Honorable President of the Senate Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly Her Ladyship the Chief Justice Honorable Deputy Prime Minister Honorable Ministers Their Lordships Judges of the High Court Their Excellencies …
Read More» Khotsong, Bo ‘Me le Bo ‘Ntate Please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty the King The Right Honorable, the Prime Minister Honorable Members of Cabinet, in particular The Honorable Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports and Recreation Distinguished Guests And, most importantly today, Peace Corps trainees I’d like to welcome you to this very …
Read More» Khotsong bo-‘m’e le bo-ntate and welcome. Thank you for being here today for this special event. I want to acknowledge in particular those of you who travelled a very long distance to be a part of this ceremony. I am delighted to be able to welcome all of you to my home. Before we proceed, …
Read More» Please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty the King The Right Honorable the Prime Minister Honorable Deputy Prime Minister Honorable Ministers of the Cabinet, particularly the Minister of Health who is with us here today. Other senior government officials Distinguished Guests Colleagues and Friends Bo-M’e le Bo-Ntate I am delighted to join …
Read More» Khotsong, Bo ‘Me le Bo ‘Ntate Please allow me to pay my respects to: Her Majesty the Queen Director of Alliance Française Members of the Diplomatic Corps Distinguished Guests And, most importantly today, Basotho women and girls I am delighted to be a part of today’s ceremony and proud of the U.S. Embassy’s support for …
Read More» Lumelang bo-‘m’e le bo-ntate and welcome. Before we start please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty the King The Right Honorable The Prime Minister Members of Parliament and Senate Principal Chiefs Local Chief Members of the Community Council Senior Education Officer ‘Mamalebanye Lerotholi Principal ‘Maletsie Ellen Shoaepane Teachers Distinguished guests Bo-‘m’e le …
Read More» Khotsong bo-‘m’e le bo-ntate and welcome. Kee thabile ho ba le lona koano American Embassy kajeno. Kee lakatsa ho nka monyetla ona ho le amohela ka mofutu. Ntsoareleng, kee bua Sesotho hanyane, empa kee tla bua English hona-joale. Kea leboha. Thank you for being here today for this special event. I want to acknowledge in …
Read More» Khotsong, Bo ‘Me le Bo ‘Ntate Please allow me to pay my respects to: His Majesty the King The Right Honorable, the Prime Minister Honorable Members of Cabinet, in particular The Honorable Minister of Education Distinguished Guests And, most importantly today, Peace Corps trainees I’d like to welcome you to this very special occasion, the swearing-in …
Read More» His Majesty King Letsie III The Right Honorable, The Prime Minister Honorable Ministers of the Cabinet Honorable Members of Parliament Your Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps Distinguished Guests Ladies and Gentlemen I am honored to address you all today at Lesotho’s national commemoration of World AIDS Day. On World AIDS Day, it is important …
Read More» His Majesty, the King, The Right Honorable Prime Minister, Members of The Cabinet, Honorable Minister of Health, Principal Secretary of Health, Implementing Partners, Members of the Media, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Today, it is a distinct privilege to join you as the representative of the American people, who care deeply about the struggle of …
Read More» His Majesty the King, The Right Honourable Prime Minister, Minister of Health, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Heads of International Organizations, Chairperson of the Council on Higher Education, Principal Secretary of Health, Our Health Partners, Representatives of international and local non-governmental organizations, Nurses and healthcare practitioners, Members of the media, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, …
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