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US Consulate & Transport Ministry Hold Meeting
The United States Consulate General hosted a meeting with the Ministry of Transport and a visiting delegation from U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] on December 5th which “marked the launch of a collaborative effort to enhance the relationship between the Ministry of Transport and CBP in delivering secure, high-quality services at Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Teachers Attend American History Training
Zonique James, Kievone Simmons, Denika Wade, and Nekesha Holdipp attended a teacher training opportunity in Williamsburg, Virginia. A spokesperson said, “A partnership between the U.S. Consulate General, the Government of Bermuda and The Babcock American History Scholarship funded a special teacher training opportunity with the Bob and Marion Wilson... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: US Navy Vessel Visits Bermuda
The USS Thomas Hudner — part of the United States Navy – arrived in Bermuda this week, and is currently docked in the west end. Related Stories Photos: USS Sioux City Vessel Visits Bermuda Photos & Video: Canadian Navy Vessels Visit Photos & Video: Two New Tug Boats Arrive Photos: John Paul Dejoria Vessel In Bermuda Photos:... Read more of this article
U.S. Consulate To Host Voter Registration Drive
U.S. Consulate General will host their next voter registration drive capricious on it at the U.S. Consulate on September 6th. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Consulate General invites all U.S. citizens to register to vote for the upcoming 2024 primary and general elections. The next voter registration drive will take place at the U.S. Consulate... Read more of this article
U.S. Consulate To Host Voter Registration Drive
The U.S. Consulate General to host a voter registration drive at The Washington Mall on Friday [August 9], noting that it is a “great opportunity for U.S. citizens living abroad to register and vote absentee from overseas.” A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Consulate General invites all U.S. citizens to register to vote for the upcoming... Read more of this article
Packwood In Historic Call For Kamala Harris
[Written by Don Burgess] Cheryl Packwood said participating in one of the most awe-inspiring events of her life was taking part in a Zoom call with 44,000 other Black women who are now mobilized to help Vice President Kamala Harris win the US presidential election. She said being a part of this historic call gave her “shivers.” On Sunday,... Read more of this article
Photos: U.S. Coast Guard Eagle Visits Bermuda
The US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is currently in Bermuda. As the only active duty sailing vessel of the United States government, Eagle has served as a classroom at sea to future Coast Guard officers since 1946, offering leadership and professional development experiences as part of the Coast Guard Academy and Officer Candidate School curriculum. While... Read more of this article
Video: Independence Day Event At Snorkel Park
Snorkel Park Beach saw a strong turnout on Thursday, July 4th, as hundreds of locals and visitors gathered for a special Independence Day celebration during the weekly beach bonfire. A spokesperson said, “Hosted by Power Girl, the event featured the smooth sounds of Hindsight Band and a captivating performance by the Island Teazza Fire Limbo Dancer. “Attendees... Read more of this article
Photos: U.S. Independence Day Reception
The U.S. Consulate recently hosted their Independence Day Reception to “celebrate the the anniversary of the independence of the United States and the special U.S.-Bermuda relationship.” A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Consulate hosted its annual Independence Day Reception on Friday, June 28th. U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette welcomed... Read more of this article
US Navy Hosts Tour For Governor & US Consul
On June 11th, U.S. Navy personnel provided a briefing and aircraft tour for Governor Rena Lalgie and U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette. A spokesperson said, “The United States has increased aviation activity from Bermuda under the terms of a longstanding agreement between the UK and the United States dating back to 2017, a demonstration of the... Read more of this article
Bermudians Join Morgan State Summer Academy
The U.S. Consulate, in collaboration with Morgan State University, announced the acceptance of two Bermudian students into Morgan State’s 2024 Summer Academy of Actuarial and Mathematical Sciences [SAAMS] Program. A spokesperson said, “Zai Daniels, who attends The Berkeley Institute, and Deontae Scott, who attends CedarBridge Academy, will participate... Read more of this article
New US CDC Measures For Dogs Effective Aug 1
The Ministry of Home Affairs advised the public that effective August 1, 2024, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] will implement new border protection measures to reduce the risk of rabies-infected dogs entering the USA. A Government spokesperson said, “The USA continues to view Bermuda as a low-risk jurisdiction,... Read more of this article
