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Former U.S. Base Personnel Attend Reception
Yesterday evening [Sept 9] Governor George Fergusson and Minister of Tourism Development & Transport Shawn Crockwell attended a reception that was hosted by the U.S. Consul General Robert Settje for approximately 32 overseas guests which included veterans of the Bermuda United States bases and their families. These veterans have been planning this... Read more of this article
Bloomberg To Return To Lead Bloomberg LP
With Bloomberg LP CEO Daniel Doctoroff stepping down, former New York mayor and part-time Bermuda resident Michael Bloomberg is returning to run Bloomberg LP, eight months after ending his final term as mayor. The 72 year old billionaire still owns 88 percent of the company, which he founded in 1981. “This is a sad day for me and my company,” said... Read more of this article
Video: Political Ad Calls Bermuda ‘Tax Haven’
The Al Franken campaign released a new TV ad entitled “Bermuda”, with Democratic Senator Al Franken accusing his Republican opponent Mike McFadden’ business of “exploiting a Bermuda tax haven to avoid paying millions in U.S. taxes.” Franken’s campaign website says, “The 30-second ad, titled “Bermuda,” explains... Read more of this article
US Consul: Remembering The Theatre Boycott
[Opinion column written by U.S. Consul General to Bermuda Bob Settje] On the 55th anniversary of the Theatre Boycott, the U.S. Consulate General and Americans everywhere would like to join the people of Bermuda in recognizing and honoring those who acted courageously to further the cause of civil rights in Bermuda. As President Barack Obama has said,... Read more of this article
Bermudian Honoured By NY Mayor Bill de Blasio
Bermudian motivational speaker Dennis Rahiim Watson recently celebrated four decades of activism, and was honoured by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. During a reception attended by a host of friends, supporters, clergy, politicians and colleagues, Mr. Watson gave thanks to all those supporters who have offered wisdom, guidance and direction to... Read more of this article
Opinion Column: U.S. Consul On LGBT Pride
[Opinion column written by U.S. Consul General to Bermuda Robert Settje] The Government of the United States supports and promotes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender [LGBT] rights. As President Barack Obama has said, “LGBT rights are human rights. Human rights are inalienable and belong to each and every human being, no matter their race, religion,... Read more of this article
U.S. Secretary Kerry Sends Holiday Greetings
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has wished Bermudians an enjoyable Heritage Day on behalf of President Barack Obama and the United States as a whole, pointing out that “Americans and Bermudians share a rich, robust history as friends and partners stretching back more than four hundred years.” Secretary Kerry said, “On behalf of... Read more of this article
Video: City Confirms Black Mayors Conference
The Corporation of Hamilton confirmed today [May 21] that they will host the 40th annual Conference of Black Mayors in October, which they said is expected to attract some 400-500 delegates from the United States, South America, Africa and the Caribbean. Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy was at the press conference, saying he was there on behalf of... Read more of this article
U.S. Consul General To Hold Town Hall Meeting
U.S. Consul General Bob Settje will be holding a town hall meeting for American citizens at his official residence, Cedarhurst, at 33 Wilkinson Avenue in Hamilton Parish on Thursday, May 29, from 5.30pm through 7.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Attendance will be limited for space reasons to the first 100 American citizens age 18 and over who register... Read more of this article
Mark Pettingill Meets With U.S. Attorney-General
Attorney-General Mark Pettingill had a sit down meeting with the United States Attorney-General Eric Holder today [Apr 29] in London at the Ukrainian Forum to discuss a number of issues including civil asset recovery as a result of corruption. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda discussion on the legalization and importation of medical marijuana... Read more of this article
Free Concert For Local Children’s Foundation
United States Consul Bob Settje and Mrs. Melanie Settje are getting set to host a charity event in Hamilton that will benefit the Coalition for Protection of Children. A spokesperson said, “U.S. Consul General Bob Settje and Mrs. Melanie Settje invite the public to Harvard in Hamilton for Children VIII, a free musical open house in support of... Read more of this article
“10,000 Black Men Named George” To Screen
The U.S. Consulate General will bring another feature film to Bermuda as part of the Bermuda National Library’s regular Consulate Night at the Library program. Coming to the Library at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 13 will be “10,000 Black Men Named George” starring Andre Braugher, Charles S. Dutton and Mario Van Peebles. The Consulate said, “During... Read more of this article
U.S. Consul From 1800s To Be Honoured
The U.S. Consulate is inviting locals to attend a wreath-laying ceremony at St. Mark’s Church on Wednesday, December 18 in order to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the death of U.S. Consul Charles Maxwell Allen. President Abraham Lincoln appointed Charles Maxwell Allen as U.S. Consul to Bermuda in 1861, a position that he held until his death... Read more of this article
Bloomberg In Bermuda When NY Train Derailed
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg was in Bermuda on Sunday [Dec 1] when a train derailed in the Bronx killing four people, the American media is reporting. The Wall Street Journal reports that, “Mr. Bloomberg, who steps down on Dec. 31 after 12 years at City Hall, was playing golf Sunday at Bermuda’s majestic Mid Ocean golf club, a person who... Read more of this article
U.S. Consul Robert Settje Thanksgiving Message
[Written by U.S. Consul General to Bermuda, Robert Settje] War and unrest, terrorist attacks, killer storms, mass shootings, crime, gangs, murder, mayhem, struggling economies, poverty – if you read the headlines or listen to the TV news, you’d think we lived in an ever disintegrating world in which all the things we hold dear are rapidly slipping... Read more of this article
Bermuda Remembers JFK On 50th Anniversary
November 22, 2013 marks 50 years since American President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, forever changing the political landscape in the United States. People around the world took time out this week to remember President Kennedy’s legacy, including in Bermuda where Governor George Fergusson and Acting US Consul General Adam... Read more of this article
