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Lee Rizzuto Appointed US OAS Ambassador
Lee Rizzuto, who previously served as the U.S. Consul General in Bermuda, has formally taken up his new post as the U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States [OAS]. The OAS announcement said, “Ambassador Leandro “Lee” Rizzuto is a distinguished American business leader, philanthropist, and public servant whose career spans global... Read more of this article
Attorney General Speaks At United Nations
Attorney General Kim Wilkerson recently addressed the United Nations Special Political and Decolonisation Committee where she “emphasised Bermuda’s positive and constructive relationship with the United Kingdom, while acknowledging that the island’s journey toward self-determination remains essential and unfinished.” A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Asunción, Paraguay To Host 2031 PanAm Games
Asunción, Paraguay, has been chosen to host the 2031 Pan American Games after winning a closely contested vote against Rio Niterói during the Panam Sports Extraordinary General Assembly in Santiago, Chile. A spokesperson said, “The Paraguayan capital won the vote by 28 votes to 24 for Rio-Niterói. The vote took place at the Extraordinary General... Read more of this article
Google Plans Second Subsea Cable
Google has announced plans for a new transatlantic subsea cable system to connect the U.S., Bermuda, the Azores, and Spain. The announcement from Google said, “Today, we’re announcing Sol, a new transatlantic subsea cable system to connect the U.S., Bermuda, the Azores, and Spain. Sol translates to “sun” in Spanish and Portuguese, a nod to the... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Community Walk For Palestine
People joined a call to be part of the “growing consensus regarding the existential crisis facing the people of Gaza,” during the Walk for Palestine held this weekend. A joint statement from the groups previously said, “We support these demands and will continue to raise awareness, organize, and call for accountability. Many governments, including... Read more of this article
Peace Coalition To Hold Gaza Ceasefire Walk
In solidarity with Gaza, 25 Bermuda residents are backing a UN ceasefire call and inviting the public to a walk and gathering tomorrow [June 21]. A spokesperson said, “Given the deteriorating conditions for the people of Gaza, who are facing unprecedented inhumanity, some 25 Bermuda residents are supporting a joint statement. This document reaffirms... Read more of this article
Walk for Palestine To Be Held On June 21st
People are being called to “join this growing consensus regarding the existential crisis facing the people of Gaza,” with a Walk for Palestine set to be held on Saturday, June 21st at 5pm. A joint statement from the groups said, “Bermuda’s history is rooted in injustice and resistance. From the cruelty of slavery, our ancestors... Read more of this article
‘The Life & Death of Captain Cook, Re-Explored’
To mark World Oceans Day, BUEI and the Bermuda National Trust will host author Hampton Sides on June 9 for a talk on Captain Cook’s legacy, based on his book ‘The Wide Wide Sea’. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of World Oceans Day, Bermuda National Trust is collaborating with BUEI Talks to present an illustrated talk by author... Read more of this article
Dates Confirmed For 2027 Pan Am Games
The Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, will be held from July 16 to August 1, 2027, the Panam Sports Executive Board has confirmed. The executive board met last week in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, to decide the date. There were three proposals from the Peruvian government on the table. They were willing to organise the Games in May, July or September. “There... Read more of this article
Bermuda Congratulates Azores On Legislation
The Government of Bermuda “extends its congratulations to the Autonomous Region of the Azores, which passed groundbreaking legislation to protect 30% of their waters and designating the largest marine protected area [MPA] network in the North Atlantic.” A Government spokesperson said, “This historic decision safeguards 287,000 square kilometers... Read more of this article
Bermudians In UK Advised To Use Caution
The Government of Bermuda’s London Office has advised “Bermudians currently residing in the United Kingdom [UK] to exercise a heightened degree of caution considering the current riots and public disorder.” A government spokesperson said, “Today, the Government of Bermuda’s London Office has issued following notification, and advises... Read more of this article
Premier Congratulates New UK Prime Minister
Following the UK general election, Premier David Burt said he has “written to the new Prime Minister to congratulate him on his election victory and reiterated the Government of Bermuda’s commitment to building relationships with the new UK Government.” “There will no doubt be changes in policy and personnel and I look forward... Read more of this article
