243rd independence anniversary of the United States of America

243rd independence anniversary of the United States of America | 02 July 2019

Ambassador Reimer and Vice-President Meriton proposing a toast

US ambassador hosts dignitaries to reception


The United States ambassador to the Republic of Seychelles, David Reimer, hosted dignitaries in Seychelles to a reception marking the 243rd independence anniversary of the United States of America.
http://www.nation.sc/articles/577/243rd-independence-anniversary-of-the-united-states-of-america

Trump's 4 July tanks prompt 'don't panic' warning
The president promises "the show of a lifetime", but a protest is planned at the military parade.
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48856990


Tanks roll into Washington DC for Trump's 4 July parade, as $2.5m ‘diverted from parks funding’ to help pay for it
Tanks have rolled into Washington DC as preparations for Donald Trump's so-called “salute to America” extravaganza on 4 July neared completion. M1 Abrams ...
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-parade-4-july-independence-day-tanks-washington-dc-lincoln-memorial-a8985481.html

Le défilé du 4 juillet de Trump et son coût colossal ne passent pas
Le service des Parcs nationaux, dont le budget a déjà été amputé par l'administration Trump, va devoir contribuer à hauteur de 2,5 millions de dollars.
https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/entry/defile-4-juillet-trump-et-son-cout-colossal-ne-passent-pas_fr_5d1ca516e4b082e55372dad8

Donald Trump s’offre un 4-Juillet «très spécial»
http://www.lefigaro.fr/international/trump-s-offre-un-4-juillet-tres-special-20190703

US Ambassador wants to see increased private-sector investment in Seychelles
Victoria, Seychelles | July 4, 2019, Thursday @ 10:03 in National » DIPLOMACY | By: Sasha Marivel Edited by: Betymie Bonnelame | Views: 718
http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/11245/US+Ambassador+wants+to+see+increased+private-sector+investment+in+Seychelles

Trump news – live: President pleads with people to attend his July the Fourth celebration amid fears of small crowds and tank damage
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-news-live-speech-july-4th-parade-salute-america-rally-fourth-tweets-a8987556.html

Donald Trump's July 4th jamboree: symbolic, jingoistic and untraditional
Some welcomed the rare plea for unity but others said the show of military might was the moment Trump went full Roman emperor.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jul/05/donald-trumps-july-4th-jamboree-symbolic-jingoistic-and-untraditional


Trump hails US military in 4th of July address
President Donald Trump has hailed the "brave men and women" of the US military during a speech at a controversial Independence Day event. "We celebrate ...
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48877172


Fourth of July: Donald Trump's 'Salute to America' or a 'show of farce'?
Critics say the president has politicised a usually nonpartisan holiday and complain about the cost of the parade.
Sky News
https://news.sky.com/story/fourth-of-july-trumps-salute-to-america-or-a-show-of-farce-11757059

Interview with outgoing US ambassador David Reimer | 05 July 2019

Ambassador Reimer in the company of his wife during the press conference

‘We would like to see better economic relations, more American investors and goods here’
http://www.nation.sc/articles/621/interview-with-outgoing-us-ambassador-david-reimer