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Actuarial & Mathematical Sciences Academy
The U.S. Consulate General encourages students to apply for the Summer Academy of Actuarial and Mathematical Sciences at Morgan State University, A spokesperson said, “Are you an aspiring actuary in your final year of secondary school? Apply now to head to the United States for the Summer Academy of Actuarial and Mathematical Sciences [SAAMS].... Read more of this article
Video: US Consulate Spotlights Myah Bridgewater
The U.S. Consulate General unveiled a new video spotlighting Bermudian student Myah Bridgewater, who pursued her passion for arts and education at the University of Michigan. A spokesperson said, “As students return to the classroom following spring break, the U.S. Consulate General launched a new spotlight video today on Facebook and Instagram,... Read more of this article
Florida Bermuda-Style House Sold For $13M
A luxury house described as ‘Bermuda-style’ in Palm Beach, owned by the executive chairman of Ross Dress for Less’ parent company, has been sold for $13.075 million. An Aol report said, “The executive chairman of the parent company of retailer Ross Dress for Less has sold — for a recorded $13.075 million — the North End house... Read more of this article
Harvard Krokodiloes & Radcliffe Pitches Concert
There will be a free public concert on Thursday, March 14, at 12:30 p.m., featuring performances by the Harvard Krokodiloes and the Radcliffe Pitches. A spokesperson said, “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... Read more of this article
U.S. Consulate Sponsors Tour Of Heritage Site
To commemorate Black History Month, the U.S. Consulate General “invited Bermuda government and community leaders on a group walking tour of the Spittal Pond Nature Reserve to visit landmarks connected to the enslavement, resistance, and empowerment of people of African descent.” A spokesperson said, “The tour, led by the Bermuda National... Read more of this article
Lee Rizzuto On Board Of New Trump Super PAC
A new super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump has formed, with former U.S Consul to Bermuda Lee Rizzuto serving as one of the board members, according to a story in the New York Times. The story said, “A new super PAC supporting former President Donald J. Trump — and backed by a member of his private club, Mar-a-Lago — has emerged... Read more of this article
Nazareth University’s Bermuda Partnership
The US Consulate in Hamilton highlighted the collaboration between Nazareth University in Rochester, New York, and Bermuda, as the university personally delivered acceptance letters to nearly a dozen Bermudian students. A US Consulate spokesperson said, “Nearly a dozen students in Bermuda recently received their acceptance letters to Nazareth... Read more of this article
US Consulate Statement On Passport Code Issue
Noting they are aware of “reports of Bermudians experiencing additional questioning or delays at some international borders,” the U.S. Consulate said it is not due to any changes in U.S. procedures, but as technical changes in passports issued in the UK “to British Overseas Territory Citizens [BOTC] have made it more difficult for... Read more of this article
Video: U.S. Consulate Highlights Reihonna Lema
The U.S. Consulate General launched a new spotlight video today highlighting student Reihonna Lema. A spokesperson said, “On the eve of the annual Bermuda Railway Trek, a cross-island walk to raise funds for Bermudians studying at Georgia State University [GSU], the U.S. Consulate General launched a new spotlight video today on Facebook and Instagram,... Read more of this article
South Carolina Inaugurate Cable Landing Station
DC BLOX has inaugurated its Cable Landing Station [CLS] in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, capable of hosting up to five subsea cables including the Nuvem cable, which will also connect to Portugal and Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “DC BLOX, a provider of multi-tenant data centers, dark fiber, and connectivity solutions that deliver essential infrastructure... Read more of this article
Photos: 9/11 Wreath Laying At Warwick Academy
Today [Sept 11], Warwick Academy held a ceremony to honour school alumna Rhondelle Tankard and all those who perished in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 in New York City. The ceremony saw Governor Rena Lalgie lay a wreath, followed by Head Boy Matthew Banner and Head Girl Sanaa Simmons, with Principal Dave Horan... Read more of this article
Video: US Consulate Spotlights Marcus Smith
The U.S. Consulate General released their latest spotlight video featuring Marcus ‘Tizzebra’ Smith, who they noted is “an LGBTQ+ Bermudian actor, dancer, model and content creator who excelled both academically and professionally while living in New York City.” A spokesperson said, “In the video, Marcus shares what inspired him... Read more of this article
