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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
Shayla Morton Selected For Training In US
Shayla Morton, an educator at Francis Patton Primary School, was selected to attend an immersive training experience in Virginia. A spokesperson said, “A partnership between the U.S. Consulate General, 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
Video: U.S. Consulate Spotlight Giovanni Hollis
The U.S. Consulate General launched a new student spotlight video featuring Bermudian Giovanni Hollis, who shares why studying in the United States was his top choice. “I wanted the flexibility and freedom to choose my major,” says the ambitious student who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering with a double minor in health... Read more of this article
Chief Inspector Graduates From FBI Academy
U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and Police Commissioner Darrin Simons congratulated Detective Chief Inspector Arthur Glasford on graduating as a member of the 286th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s [FBI] National Academy. A spokesperson said, “The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on June... Read more of this article
Photos: RBR Provides Transportation For USCG
During its port call in Bermuda, U.S. Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle conducted a change of cadets and crew to continue its 2023 summer training deployment with transportation support from the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR]. A spokesperson said, “Approximately 170 cadets and crew members disembarked Eagle and departed by air from Bermuda to return to... Read more of this article
U.S. Consul General Meets With Students
On July 5, U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette hosted a special #StudyWithUS reception to celebrate and recognize students admitted to colleges and universities in the United States. A spokesperson said, “The Consul General welcomed high school graduates admitted into U.S. colleges and universities this year, undergraduates and recent alumni of... Read more of this article
US Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle To Visit Bermuda
The U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle, America’s Tall Ship, is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda on Friday [July 21] at 10.00am. A spokesperson said, “Eagle will be moored along Front Street in Hamilton and will be open for free public tours on Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23. “Eagle’s free public tour dates and times are listed below: Friday,... Read more of this article
Mobile Passport Control For U.S. Preclearance
Skyport announced that “the U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] has introduced the Mobile Passport Control [MPC] program available for use at the United States CBP Preclearance facility in the L.F. Wade International Airport.” A spokesperson said, “MPC is a free and secure mobile application designed to streamline the inspection... Read more of this article
Video: U.S. Consulate Spotlights Alia Peets
The U.S. Consulate General continues its Study With “US” video campaign series by spotlighting Alia Peets. A spokesperson said, “Alia is pursuing her dream career as a veterinarian through her undergraduate studies at Sweet Briar College in Virginia. “In the video, launched today on Facebook and Instagram [@USConsulateHamilton], Alia... Read more of this article
Police Sergeants Complete Advanced Training
The U.S. Consulate General commended Bermuda Police Sergeants Terry Trott and Michael Thomas for completing advanced armed policing training provided by the FBI and hosted by the Royal Turks & Caicos Police Force. A spokesperson said, “The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training [ALERRT] prepares officers to respond to an active shooter... Read more of this article
$39M Bermuda-Style House For Sale In Florida
A luxury property described as ‘Bermuda-style’ is for sale in the Everglades Island area of Florida, priced at $39 million. A report said, “Back in summer 2014, veteran financial services executive Richard Thornburgh and his wife Cornelia paid real estate investor Ian M. Kean $9 million for a chic Florida estate resting amid the exclusive... Read more of this article
DC Stevens To Attend Training In Washington
Yesterday [May 11], U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette met with Detective Constable McKeon Stevens of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] to congratulate him on his selection by the U.S. Consulate to attend a United States Secret Service training in Washington D.C. next week. The United States government is fully funding Detective Constable Stevens to... Read more of this article
U.S. To End Covid Vaccine Policy For Travelers
The United States announced a range of changes to their Covid policies, including the end of “the Covid-19 vaccine requirements for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11.” The statement released by the White House said, “In 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced... Read more of this article
US Consul General Welcomes Premier David Burt
U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette welcomed Premier David Burt to the U.S. Department of State during his visit to Washington D.C. last week. A spokesperson said, “A To further strengthen the close partnership between the United States and Bermuda, U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette welcomed Hon. Premier David Burt to the U.S. Department of... Read more of this article
