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Ministers Meet With Hurtado & Swanson
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne and Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward recently met with US Consul General Antoinette Hurtado and Select Florida Interim President and Florida Commerce COO Matt Swanson. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to advancing affordability and driving sustainable... Read more of this article
Lee Rizzuto Appointed US OAS Ambassador
Lee Rizzuto, who previously served as the U.S. Consul General in Bermuda, has formally taken up his new post as the U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States [OAS]. The OAS announcement said, “Ambassador Leandro “Lee” Rizzuto is a distinguished American business leader, philanthropist, and public servant whose career spans global... Read more of this article
U.S. Consulate Halts Regular Social Updates
The U.S. Consulate General announced across its social media platforms that “due to the lapse in appropriations” — as in the U.S Government ‘shutdown’ — the accounts “will not be updated regularly” except for “urgent safety and security information.” In an online post on their Facebook, Instagram,... Read more of this article
Saltus Remembers 9/11 Victims
Saltus Grammar School held a solemn ceremony to honour alumni Boyd Gatton and Robert D. Higley II, along with Bermudian Rhondelle Tankard, who lost their lives in the September 11th attacks. A spokesperson said, “At Saltus, we gathered with solemn hearts to honour the memory of two Saltus alumni, Boyd Gatton, Class of 1980, and Robert D. Higley... Read more of this article
Gift Of Chess Donates 400 Sets To Bermuda
Bermuda’s schools are receiving 400 free chess sets thanks to a donation from the ‘Gift of Chess’ charity. A spokesperson said, “The Gift of Chess, a US-based charitable organization dedicated to expanding the universal language of chess, has generously donated 400 free chess sets to Bermuda. Founded on the belief that chess is a... Read more of this article
Gunpowder Plot Reenactment Set For August 16
The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club will host a reenactment of the 1775 Gunpowder Plot at Tobacco Bay on Saturday [August 16] at 6.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency the Governor, The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club will stage a compelling re-enactment to recognize the 250th anniversary of Bermuda’s historic 1775 Gunpowder... Read more of this article
Minister Meets New U.S. Consul General
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne recently met with the newly appointed U.S. Consul General Antoinette Hurtado. A Government spokesperson said, “The meeting underscored the enduring relationship between Bermuda and the US covering a range of topics of mutual interest. During the meeting, Minister Lightbourne and Consul General Hurtado discussed... Read more of this article
Lee Rizzuto Nominated For OAS Ambassador
Lee Rizzuto — who previously served as the U.S. Consul General to Bermuda – has been nominated by the Trump Administration to serve as the United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States [OAS]. In his welcoming remarks before the hearing, U.S. Senator Jim Risch said, “Mr. Rizzuto, if confirmed to be ambassador to the... Read more of this article
Search Continues For Tiffany Slaton In California
Tiffany Slaton remains missing after setting out on a solo camping trip in California last month, with teams searching for the 27 year old. Ms Slaton, a Bermudian who lives and works overseas and who has represented the island in archery, was initially reported missing last month. In their most recent update, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office... Read more of this article
ABIR Members To Pay $10B In Wildfire Claims
Bermuda’s re/insurers expect to pay nearly $10 billion in gross claims to US policyholders and cedants — as much as 30% of estimated insured losses — following the California wildfires, ABIR said. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] is proud to add its decades-long track record of being there... Read more of this article
Tiffany Slaton Reported Missing In California
Tiffany Slaton has been reported as missing in California, and law enforcement officials have issued multiple appeals for the public in California to help find her. A statement from the Fresno County sheriff’s office said, “Tiffany Slaton was last known to be camping alone in the Huntington Lake area on April 20, 2025. Her family has... Read more of this article
U.S. Consul General Visits Airport Authority
New U.S. Consul General Antoinette Hurtado recently visited the Bermuda Airport Authority to “tour facilities and discuss the longstanding agreements between a number of U.S. agencies and the Airport Authority, including protocols that ensure safe and efficient travel for U.S.-bound passengers.” A spokesperson said, “Part of the Airport... Read more of this article
