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Reports: US To Require Vaccination To Enter
The United States reportedly plans to institute new travel rules starting in November, which will require “all foreign nationals arriving in the United States to show proof of being fully vaccinated.” The CNN website said, “The United States plans to ease travel restrictions on all fully vaccinated foreign visitors starting in November,... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: US Consul Hosts 9/11 Memorial
U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette hosted a wreath laying ceremony today [Sept 11] at the U.S. Consulate to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and to honor the individuals who lost their lives that day. Those in attendance included U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette, Premier David Burt, Mrs Kristin Burt, Governor... Read more of this article
Saltus Grammar School Honours 9/11 Victims
This morning [Sept 10], Saltus Grammar School held a small ceremony in honour of those who perished in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001, including Saltus alumni Boyd A. Gatton and Robert D Higley II, as well as Bermudian Rhondelle Tankard. Denise McAdoo, Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations said, “As... Read more of this article
Photos: U.S. Consulate Flag At Half Staff
The flag at the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda is now at half staff as a mark of respect for the U.S. service members, Afghan citizens and other victims killed in the terrorist attack yesterday [Aug 26] in Kabul, Afghanistan. A suicide bomber and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport, the AP reported. The attacks killed at least... Read more of this article
US Consul & Deputy Premier Observe Launch
On August 10, U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and Deputy Premier Walter Roban visited the NASA Tracking Station on Cooper’s Island to observe launch operations of an Antares rocket and Cygnus spacecraft as it passed over Bermuda. “At 7:01 p.m. [AST], the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia launched a Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying... Read more of this article
Report: US May Require Visitors To Be Vaccinated
The United States is reportedly considering a plan to require most foreign visitors to be vaccinated, according to reports from major international and US media outlets including the Associated Press, CNN, Reuters, and the New York Times. A report from Reuters said, “The Biden administration is developing a plan to require nearly all foreign visitors... Read more of this article
U.S. Consulate & CBP Donate Water Supply
The U.S. Consulate General Hamilton and U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] agency have donated a supply of bottled water to “support Covid-19 relief efforts as the Government continues to combat the spread of the virus.” U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and CBP Port Director Cletus William expressed their appreciation to the Government,... Read more of this article
OBA Meet With New US Consul General
Opposition Leader Cole Simons and other members of the One Bermuda Alliance today met with the new US Consul General to Bermuda, Karen Grissette during a courtesy visit. An OBA spokesperson said, “During the meeting which lasted over an hour, the overarching objective was to keep the lines of communication open with the new counsel and to highlight... Read more of this article
Premier Welcomes New US Consul General
Premier David Burt welcomed the new US Consul General, Karen Grisette last week. Premier Burt tweeted the photos below, saying: “Welcomed the new US Consul General Ms. Karen Grisette to Bermuda last week. I look forward to continuing the good working relationship and strengthening the connections between the United States and Bermuda.” Related... Read more of this article
Covid-19: U.S. CDC Moves Bermuda To “Level 1″
The U.S. CDC has improved the Travel Health Notice for Bermuda to Level 1 which states there is a “Low Level of Covid-19 in Bermuda,” and is, in effect, the best ranking the CDC can give. A spokesperson said, “Today, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] adjusted the Travel Health Notice for Bermuda, de-escalating Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Coast Guard Cutter ‘Eagle’
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle arrived in Bermuda this week as part of its 2021 summer training deployment, mooring along Front Street in Hamilton. The Eagle will be open for free public tours with social distancing in place on the following dates and times: Sunday, July 11, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, July 12, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 13,... Read more of this article
Governor Lalgie Welcomes US Consul General
Governor Rena Lalgie welcomed the new U.S. Consul General, Karen Grissette to Government House yesterday [July 8]. The Government House posted the photo below online, saying: “On 8 July 2021 Her Excellency the Governor was pleased to receive at Government House Ms Karen Grissette, the newly appointed US Consul General to Bermuda.” The Governor... Read more of this article
New US Consul General Appointed To Bermuda
The U.S. Department of State has appointed Karen Grissette to serve as the next, full-time, U.S. Consul General to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Department of State has appointed Karen Grissette to serve as the next, full-time, U.S. Consul General to Bermuda. A career Foreign Service Officer of over 20 years, Ms. Grissette recently served... Read more of this article
Photos: US Customs Dedication Ceremony
Premier David Burt, Governor Rena Lalgie and Acting U.S. Consul General Thomas Edwardsen attended the dedication ceremony for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Preclearance Operations at the L.F. Wade International Airport. Premier Burt said, “I had the honour of speaking at the Customs Border Protection Facility dedication ceremony at the... Read more of this article
Consulate Observe 9 Minute, 29 Seconds Silence
One year after George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda observed 9 minutes and 29 seconds of silence to “honor his life” and to “acknowledge how far we need to go for a more just and equal United States.” The U.S Consulate tweeted the photo below, saying: “For... Read more of this article
Column: Biden’s Comments, Business & More
[Opinion column written by Vic Ball] US President Joe Biden recently attacked Bermuda in his first speech at the joint session of Congress on April 28, 2021. He is now added to the long list of US Presidents who have criticized our island for sheltering US corporations from paying their fair share of federal taxes to the American treasury. His exact... Read more of this article
