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US Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle To Visit Bermuda
The U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle, America’s Tall Ship, is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda on Friday [July 21] at 10.00am. A spokesperson said, “Eagle will be moored along Front Street in Hamilton and will be open for free public tours on Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23. “Eagle’s free public tour dates and times are listed below: Friday,... Read more of this article
Mobile Passport Control For U.S. Preclearance
Skyport announced that “the U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] has introduced the Mobile Passport Control [MPC] program available for use at the United States CBP Preclearance facility in the L.F. Wade International Airport.” A spokesperson said, “MPC is a free and secure mobile application designed to streamline the inspection... Read more of this article
Video: U.S. Consulate Spotlights Alia Peets
The U.S. Consulate General continues its Study With “US” video campaign series by spotlighting Alia Peets. A spokesperson said, “Alia is pursuing her dream career as a veterinarian through her undergraduate studies at Sweet Briar College in Virginia. “In the video, launched today on Facebook and Instagram [@USConsulateHamilton], Alia... Read more of this article
Police Sergeants Complete Advanced Training
The U.S. Consulate General commended Bermuda Police Sergeants Terry Trott and Michael Thomas for completing advanced armed policing training provided by the FBI and hosted by the Royal Turks & Caicos Police Force. A spokesperson said, “The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training [ALERRT] prepares officers to respond to an active shooter... Read more of this article
$39M Bermuda-Style House For Sale In Florida
A luxury property described as ‘Bermuda-style’ is for sale in the Everglades Island area of Florida, priced at $39 million. A report said, “Back in summer 2014, veteran financial services executive Richard Thornburgh and his wife Cornelia paid real estate investor Ian M. Kean $9 million for a chic Florida estate resting amid the exclusive... Read more of this article
DC Stevens To Attend Training In Washington
Yesterday [May 11], U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette met with Detective Constable McKeon Stevens of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] to congratulate him on his selection by the U.S. Consulate to attend a United States Secret Service training in Washington D.C. next week. The United States government is fully funding Detective Constable Stevens to... Read more of this article
U.S. To End Covid Vaccine Policy For Travelers
The United States announced a range of changes to their Covid policies, including the end of “the Covid-19 vaccine requirements for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11.” The statement released by the White House said, “In 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced... Read more of this article
US Consul General Welcomes Premier David Burt
U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette welcomed Premier David Burt to the U.S. Department of State during his visit to Washington D.C. last week. A spokesperson said, “A To further strengthen the close partnership between the United States and Bermuda, U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette welcomed Hon. Premier David Burt to the U.S. Department of... Read more of this article
Premier Returns Following Washington DC Visit
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt returned from Washington DC on Friday evening [March 31], following a “busy week of high-level meetings with members of the US Congress and Biden administration officials.” A Government spokesperson said, “This trip marked the Premier’s first official visit to Washington DC since 2019, before... Read more of this article
Coast Guard To Help Combat Illegal Fishing
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Rollin Fritch arrived in Bermuda today as part of the second annual fisheries enforcement operation. A spokesperson said, “U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Rollin Fritch [WPC-1119] arrived in Bermuda today as part of the second annual fisheries enforcement operation in concert with the Bermuda Department of Environment... Read more of this article
Premier Meets With Members Of Congress
Over the course of the past two days [March 28-29], the Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt has met with several members of the US Congress as well as officials in the US State Department, Treasury Department, and the Securities Exchange Commission [SEC]. A Government spokesperson said, “This week’s meetings are aimed at ensuring familiarity... Read more of this article
US Consulate General To Host Webinar With IRS
The U.S. Consulate General in Bermuda will host a virtual presentation with the Internal Revenue Service [IRS] on Thursday, March 30, from 2.00-3.00pm [Atlantic Time]. A spokesperson said, “During the briefing, the IRS team will do their best to answer the most pressing questions for U.S. tax filers located in Bermuda. “The Consulate urges... Read more of this article
Harvard Singing Groups Return To Bermuda
U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and the Right Reverend Bishop Nicholas Dill invite school groups, residents and visitors of all ages to attend a free daytime concert at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity [Anglican Cathedral] on Thursday, March 16, at 12.00 noon, featuring a lively performance by the Harvard Krokodiloes and the Radcliffe Pitches. “Harvard... Read more of this article
Consulate ‘Study With US’ Features Risa Hunter
The U.S. Consulate General has launched the next Study With “US” campaign video, spotlighting Bermudian students currently attending U.S. colleges and universities, as well as Bermudian alumni of U.S institutions, with the third video featuring Risa Hunter. A spokesperson said, “The campaign reinforces the longstanding educational exchange... Read more of this article
Consulate ‘Study With US’ Features Nadir Wade
The U.S. Consulate General has launched the next Study With ‘US’ campaign video, spotlighting Bermudian students currently attending U.S. colleges and universities, as well as Bermudian alumni of U.S institutions, with the second video featuring Nadir Wade. A spokesperson said, “The campaign reinforces the longstanding educational exchange ties... Read more of this article
US Consulate Launches Education Campaign
The U.S. Consulate General has launched its Study With “US” campaign by premiering the first video, out of a series of interviews, spotlighting Bermudian students currently attending U.S. colleges and universities, as well as Bermudian alumni of U.S institutions. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Consulate General has launched its Study With “US”... Read more of this article
