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Premier Burt Meets With New US Consul General
Premier David Burt met with the newly appointed US Consul General Antoinette Hurtado during an introductory visit following the start of her tenure in March. A Government spokesperson said, “The meeting provided an opportunity to reaffirm the enduring partnership between Bermuda and the United States. Discussions encompassed a range of shared... Read more of this article
Government Statement On New USA Tariffs
The 10% tariff listed for Bermuda by the Trump administration “is not expected to have any significant direct impact on Bermuda, as the island exports very few goods” the government said today, however they added that while the USA’s new tariff regime “may not have a significant direct impact, its impact on other jurisdictions... Read more of this article
Governor Welcomes New U.S. Consul General
The Governor recently welcomed new U.S. Consul General Antoinette Hurtado. A statement from Government House said, “Today, the Governor warmly welcomed the new U.S. Consul General to Bermuda, Ms. Antoinette Hurtado. Government House looks forward to strengthening the longstanding relationship between Bermuda and the United States.” Related... Read more of this article
Meetings Held To Discuss US Shipping Concerns
During the visit to Washington DC this week, the Premier David Burt and Minister Jason Hayward met with senior US State Department Officials to “discuss ongoing concerns regarding potential port fees to be introduced by the US Government that would have a severely negative impact on Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “During... Read more of this article
New U.S. Consul General Appointed to Bermuda
Antoinette Hurtado has been appointed to serve as the next U.S. Consul General to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Department of State has appointed Ms. Antoinette Hurtado to serve as the next, full-time, U.S. Consul General to Bermuda. Ms. Hurtado is a career Foreign Service Officer with over 20 years of experience in overseas and domestic... Read more of this article
US & Bermuda Sign Shiprider Agreement
The United States and Bermuda took a “significant step forward in the fight against illicit maritime activity by signing a ‘Shiprider’ Agreement.” A spokesperson said, “This critical cooperation reinforces the close U.S.-Bermuda security partnership by strengthening efforts to combat illegal migration, drug smuggling, and human trafficking,... Read more of this article
Free Lunchtime Concert On March 18
The U.S. Consulate and the Anglican Cathedral will host a free lunchtime concert on March 18, featuring Harvard’s renowned a cappella groups, the Krokodiloes and Radcliffe Pitches. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Consulate and the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity [Anglican Cathedral] invite school groups, residents and visitors of all ages... Read more of this article
Community Members Honour Claudette Colvin
A community gathering was held yesterday [March 3] to mark the stand taken by Claudette Colvin in Alabama in 1955. A spokesperson said, “On March 2, 1955 a 15-year-old high school student riding along with a friend on a bus in Montgomery was ordered by the bus driver to vacate a row of seats so that a white passenger could be seated. While her... Read more of this article
70th Anniversary Of Colvin’s “Heroic Stand”
The public is invited to the Cathedral on Monday, March 3 at 12.30pm to honour the 70th anniversary of 15-year-old Claudette Colvin’s “heroic stand” on a Montgomery, Alabama bus. A spokesperson said, “The island community is invited to join an appreciation celebration on Monday, March 3 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm at the Cathedral for the... Read more of this article
Bermudian With Kamala Harris At Awards
Bermudian model Darius Dio recently shared a moment in the spotlight with Kamala Harris at the NAACP Image Awards, escorting the former Vice President onstage. “Still processing the fact that I got to be part of the NAACP Image Awards,” Mr Dio posted on social media. “Sharing a stage with so many icons was unreal. The moment that... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt Signs Condolence Book
On Friday [Jan 3], Premier David Burt signed the Book of Condolence in tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter. A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday [January 3], the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, visited the US Consulate to sign the Commemorative Book of Condolence in memory of former US President Jimmy Carter. “President... Read more of this article
Premier Pays Tribute To President Jimmy Carter
[Updated] “It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of former United States President Jimmy Carter, a leader who dedicated his life to service, peace, and the betterment of humanity,” Premier David Burt said this evening [Dec 29]. “President Carter’s commitment to human rights, diplomacy over conflict, and the... Read more of this article
