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Video: Rainey Room Unveiled In U.S. Capitol
The Joseph H. Rainey Room unveiling ceremony was recently held at the United States Capitol, with the room named in honour of the one time Bermuda resident who went on to become the first Black man to serve in the House of Representatives. The Resolution to designate the room in honour of Rep. Rainey noted that he “was born enslaved” in... Read more of this article
MDL Lab To ‘Provide Quick Turnaround’ Of Tests
Following the announcement by the U.S. that all inbound travellers must have a negative test within 24 hours of departure, the MDL lab “will provide a quick turnaround of antigen test result certification,” the Ministry said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The United States Government announced yesterday that effective December... Read more of this article
Ignite Bermuda Meets With US Consul General
Ignite Bermuda hosted a visit from the U.S. Consul General as part of Global Entrepreneurship Month. A spokesperson said, “This special occasion was an opportunity for Ignite’s entrepreneurial leaders to introduce their businesses and discuss future prospects with the U.S. Consul General, Karen Grissette and her team. A number of discussions were... Read more of this article
U.S. To ‘Tighten Pre-Departure Testing Protocols’
[Updated] The United States will tighten pre-departure testing protocols “by requiring all inbound international travelers to test within one day of departure globally, regardless of nationality or vaccination status.” Reuters reported, “The U.S. is moving to require that all air travelers entering the country show a negative COVID-19... Read more of this article
Congressman Butterfield Announces Retirement
U.S. Congressman G.K. Butterfield — whose father was Bermudian — has announced his retirement. Butterfield, a 74-year-old Democrat, has served in Congress since 2004. He was named the leader of the U.S. Congressional Black Caucus [CBC] in 2014. Earlier this year, Mr. Butterfield mentioned his Bermudian grandfather while speaking in Congress on... Read more of this article
Sir John Swan To Attend Colin Powell’s Funeral
Former Premier Sir John Swan will attend the funeral of General Colin Powell at the Washington National Cathedral in the United States. The funeral is by invitation only, and Sir John was extended the invitation from the Powell family to attend the funeral, which will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on Friday November 5th at 1:00pm local... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Deep Diving Submersible ‘Alvin’
Alvin — a human-occupied vehicle [HOV] deep diving submersible — was launched today [Nov 2] at Penno’s Wharf in St George’s as part of its sea trials. A U.S. Consulate spokesperson said, “Alvin is owned by the U.S. Navy and operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution [WHOI] on behalf of the oceanographic research... Read more of this article
Minister Reminds Public About US Travel Policy
Minister of Health Kim Wilson reminded the public that the new U.S. policy which requires foreign national air travellers to the U.S. to be fully vaccinated — with only limited exceptions — starts next week on Monday, November 8th. The U.S. Consulate in Bermuda recently released a statement noting there will be exceptions for children —... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Vaccine, Emoji & Airplane
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an emoji wearing a mask with a Bermuda flag and holding a vaccine syringe, set against a travel backdrop, with the concept a nod to the policy the United States is implementing on November 8th, 2021 requiring foreign nationals to be fully vaccinated. The design is also available... Read more of this article
Consulate Confirm Vaccine Policy Starts Nov 8
The policy that will require foreign nationals – with only limited exceptions – to be fully vaccinated to fly to the United States, starts on November 8th, the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda has confirmed. The Consulate’s statement said there will be exceptions for children — the official website states “children under 18 are exempted... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Meets With US Consul General
Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy recently met with U.S. Consulate General Karen Grissette, and the U.S. Consulate team. The U.S. Consulate General Hamilton tweeted the photo below, saying: “Flora Duffy, Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist, met with U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and the U.S. Consulate team! Thank you,... Read more of this article
Colin Powell: U.S. Consulate’s Condolences
The U.S. Consulate General in Hamilton has extended condolences following the passing of General Colin Powell, noting that the “United States lost a great American hero in former Secretary of State, General Colin Powell.” U.S. Consulate General in Hamilton tweeted, “The United States lost a great American hero in former Secretary of... Read more of this article
Colin Powell: Opposition Leader’s Condolences
Opposition Leader Cole Simons has extended condolences following the passing of General Colin Powell, the first Black secretary of state in the United States. Mr Simons said, “I am saddened to hear of the passing of another great man in history, General Colin L Powell. Gen Powell wasn’t only an American statesman, but man whose voice resonated around... Read more of this article
US Vaccine/Travel Policy To Begin On Nov 8
The first phase of the new United States travel policy that requires foreign nationals to be vaccinated will reportedly begin on November 8th. White House Assistant Press Secretary Kevin Munoz tweeted, “The US’ new travel policy that requires vaccination for foreign national travelers to the United States will begin on Nov 8. This announcement... Read more of this article
U.S. Consulate On Planned Vaccine/Travel Policy
“Beginning in early November, all adult foreign nationals traveling to the United States by air must demonstrate proof of full vaccination against Covid-19,” the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda said, adding that further information will be provided as it becomes available via the travel.state.gov website. On September 20th, U.S. Press Secretary... Read more of this article
US Vaccine Pledge Inspires Local Effort
U.S. President Joe Biden has pledged 500 million doses of the Covid vaccine for developing nations, prompting local groups to continue urging the United Kingdom to join the initiative. A spokesperson said, “To beat this pandemic here, we have to beat it everywhere.’ – This is a quote from a speech made by President Joe Biden during which... Read more of this article
