The United States Consulate General and the Bermuda National Library invite you to attend a special screening of the award winning film “Green Book.” As Dr. Don Shirley, a world-class African-American pianist, embarks on a concert tour through the Deep South in 1962, he recruits a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx to ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 12 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News
Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2019 – June 4-5, The Hague, the Netherlands To scale up your business, you need knowledge, a network, and funding. With all of these, powered by regulators, the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2019 is the place to be. This summer in the Netherlands, two thousand next generation entrepreneurs, investors and thought-leaders from around the world come together to invest ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 4 February, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Bermuda, bermuda business, bermuda entrepreneurs, business, entrepreneur, GES2019, global entrepreneurship summit 2019, investors, networking
To celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Consul General Dierman visited Mount Saint Agnes Academy to say thank you to MSA administrators, faculty, and staff for helping students in Bermuda to learn, serve, lead, and succeed. Go Saints!
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 1 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Bermuda, Catholic Schools Week, Education, Mount Saint Agnes Academy
The U.S. Consulate Hamilton will be CLOSED for the Christmas holiday. Christmas Closures We will be closed and there will be no visa, waiver or passport services on the following days: Monday, December 24 (
closed by Executive Order ) Tuesday, December 25 (UK Boxing Day holiday) Wednesday, December 26 (Christmas Day holiday) The U.S. Consulate Hamilton will ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Holiday Closures 2018, US Consulate General Hamilton
U.S. Consul General Constance Dierman and Mr. Roger Dierman invited guests to their home to attend a special holiday reception on December 13.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 14 December, 2018 | Topics:
News, Photo Gallery, Public Affairs
| Tags: Holiday, Reception, U.S. Consulate General Hamilton
President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation appointing December 5, 2018, as a National Day of Mourning throughout the United States. The U.S. Consulate General in Bermuda will observe this day of homage to the memory of President George H.W. Bush, and, therefore, the Consulate will be closed. All appointments will be rescheduled. For emergencies, ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 3 December, 2018 | Topics:
President of the United States, Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General invited American speaker Stacey Ferreira to participate in Bermuda’s Global Entrepreneurship Week activities November 14 – 16. Ms. Ferreira will participate in outreach events facilitated by the U.S. Consulate General as well as events sponsored by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) and other local partners. On November 16, Ms. Ferreira ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 13 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Press Releases
| Tags: GEW, global entrepreneurship week
The NASA Bermuda Tracking Station opened its facility on Cooper’s Island with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on November 5. U.S. Consul General to Bermuda Constance Dierman welcomed Deputy Premier, Walter Roban, former Premier Sir John Swan, Director of NASA’s International Space Station, Sam Scimemi, Director of the Wallops Flight Facility, Bill Wrobel, senior ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 November, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, Science & Tech
| Tags: NASA
October 18, 2018 — Alexandria, Va. — The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has become aware of reports that some overseas voters are unable to access their state’s online voter registration and election systems. This is primarily due to states blocking web traffic from foreign countries in an effort to increase the cybersecurity of their ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 19 October, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
In an effort to assist Bermudians while traveling overseas, the U.S. Consulate General is making available information regarding Bermudians’ privilege to enter the United States without a visa. This travel information is intended for Bermuda passport holders to have readily available in the event airline personnel or immigration officers outside Bermuda and the United States ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 12 September, 2018 | Topics:
Notification, Press Releases, U.S. & Bermuda, Visas
Weather Alert:The Bermuda Weather Service is closely tracking Hurricane Florence, which is currently 1,170 miles east-southeast of the island, moving northwest at 12mph. Actions to Take: All U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Bermuda should monitor local weather reports, and follow directions from local officials. For more information, follow this link which is updated every 6 ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 September, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Consulate and Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) will end their free summer film series with Big Cats Episode 1, a documentary about endangered wildlife and the big cat species including tigers, lions, leopards and jaguars. The public is welcome to attend a free matinee on Saturday, August 25 at 2:00 p.m. Scientists are ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 August, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, Free Summer Film Series, press release, US Consulate Hamilton
The U.S. Consulate is now offering a walk-in adult passport renewal service for United States citizens on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Qualified applicants can deliver their completed passport renewal application, photograph, current U.S. passport and a payment of $110 to the U.S. Consulate without an appointment on the days and ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 14 August, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
A representative from the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) will visit Bermuda next week to assist American Citizens with social security matters. The representative will be available to answer questions from the public about matters including, but not limited to, social security number applications, applying for social security benefits, veterans benefits and any issues ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 19 July, 2018 | Topics:
Federal Benefits, Notification, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: social security
The U.S. Consulate is partnering with the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) to offer a free summer film series May – August. The public is welcome to attend a free matinee on the last Saturday of each month featuring films that cover a range of interesting topics from women in science, ocean conservation, endangered wildlife ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 18 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, Public Affairs
On July 3, the U.S. Consulate held its annual Independence Day celebration at ‘Cedarhurst’, the Consul General’s Official Residence. Newly appointed U.S. Consul General Constance Dierman and her husband Roger, hosted the event where they were introduced to many special guests and welcomed to Bermuda. Independence Day is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 10 July, 2018 | Topics:
Uncategorized
| Tags: Celebration, Fourth of July, Independence Day, July 4, U.S. Consulate Hamilton
The U.S. Consulate is partnering with the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) to offer a free summer film series May – August. The public is welcome to attend a free matinee on the last Saturday of each month featuring films that cover a range of interesting topics from women in science, ocean conservation, endangered wildlife ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 22 June, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: LGBTI, MattShepard, Pride Month, US Consulate Hamilton
The U.S. Consulate and BUEI Host a Free Summer Movie Series May - August.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 24 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Bermuda, BUEI, Free Movie, Free Summer Film Series, Hidden Figures, U.S. Consulate Hamilton
Saturday, April 22 marks the 48th Annual Earth Day celebration where communities all over the world will participate in cleanup efforts and promote reducing the use of harmful plastics. Mismanaged waste pollutes the environment and flows into our ocean, affecting marine health everywhere. Marine debris, including microplastics in the ocean, can lead to declining global ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 19 April, 2018 | Topics:
Environment, Our Ocean
The U.S. Department of State has appointed Constance M. Dierman to serve as the next U.S. Consul General to Bermuda. Mrs. Dierman, a senior career diplomat, is currently serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Human Resources at the Department of State where she manages global human resource services, the administration of the ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 15 March, 2018 | Topics:
Consul General, Press Releases
Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig hosted the
Women’s Resource Centre Bermuda and invited guests for an
International Womens Day event last night featuring virtual guest speaker Madeline Di Nonno, CEO of the
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media – the only research based non-profit organization working with the entertainment industry to improve gender diversity in children’s entertainment. With over 30 years’ experience in media, marketing and business development ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 12 March, 2018 | Topics:
Gender Issues, Public Affairs
Bishop Nicholas Dill and U.S. Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig invite all ages to attend a free lunchtime concert at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity (‘Anglican Cathedral’) on Tuesday, March 13th at 12:30, featuring the
Radcliffe Pitches , the Harvard
Krokodiloes and the
Din and Tonics . These Harvard a Capella groups have performed annually in Bermuda for over ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 2 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, Public Affairs
The U.S. Consulate encourages those in need of routine consular services including the renewal of visas and U.S. passports to schedule appointments as soon as possible to avoid potential delays in service due to ongoing construction on the premises. Construction is underway on the Consulate grounds and is soon expected to impact the Consular Section. ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 23 February, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Press Releases
The Bermuda National Library and the U.S. Consulate will host a screening of the film Marshall in honor of Black History Month at the National Library on Queen Street on Thursday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. Marshall, tells the story of a young Thurgood Marshall as he travels across the U.S. on behalf of the ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 21 February, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Black History Month
After leasing “Cedarhurst” for nine years, the United States Government purchased the residence located on Wilkinson Avenue in Hamilton Parish earlier this week. The property will continue to serve as the official home for the U.S. Consul General to Bermuda. Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig commented, “I am delighted that this gracious and lovely Bermuda ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 2 February, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Consul General Koenig and the Bermuda exchange group welcomes Ms. Valerie Palamountain to Bermuda. From top left – Tawana Flood, Pandora Glasford, Jason Hayward, Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig, Valerie Palamountain, Dr. Radell Tankard, Judy Teart, George Outerbridge. For the first time in the 72-year history of the Fulbright Program, a U.S. academic ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 10 January, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
Consul General Koenig hosted a holiday reception for special guests on December 12.
Christmas Reception 2017 – video
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 14 December, 2017 | Topics:
Photo Gallery, U.S. & Bermuda
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Consulate has invited American speaker Hilary Shelton to Bermuda to participate in a series of events leading up to Human Rights day on December 10. Mr. Shelton, Director of the National Association for the Advancement for Colored People (NAACP) Washington Bureau and Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy, will participate in activities ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 4 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig hosted a luncheon sponsored by Butterfield Bank for local entrepreneurs celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship Day on November 17, featuring American guest speaker, Monica Dodi, founder of The Women’s Venture Capital Fund. The luncheon was part of a series of activities highlighting Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) in partnership with the Bermuda ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 24 November, 2017 | Topics:
Business, Press Releases
| Tags: women
The Consulate participated in a series of events in partnership with the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) for
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), Nov. 13 – 20. To highlight BEDC’s 10th anniversary of participating this global initiative, which is celebrated in over 150 countries, the Consulate invited two American speakers to participate in a series of Bermuda’s GEW activities. ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 21 November, 2017 | Topics:
Business, Consul General, Education
| Tags: entrepreneur
1. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. 2. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 17 November, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
On Saturday, Nov. 11 U.S. Consul General Koenig participated in Remembrance Day ceremonies held in both Hamilton and the St. George’s Town Square.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 14 November, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, U.S. & Bermuda
We celebrated International Education Week on Friday, November 9 by hosting a luncheon to recognize high school counselors and teachers who promote international education here in Bermuda. The Consulate was happy to share information about the resources on higher education opportunities in the United States that are available at the EducationUSA educational advising center at ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 9 November, 2017 | Topics:
Education
| Tags: EducationUSA
The U.S. Consulate has invited two American speakers to participate in Bermuda’s Global Entrepreneurship Week activities. The two speakers, Monica Dodi and Buzzy Thibodeaux, will participate in events sponsored by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) and other local partners. On November 17, Ms. Dodi will highlight Women’s Entrepreneurship Day by participating in a breakfast ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 8 November, 2017 | Topics:
Business, Press Releases
| Tags: entrepreneur
Date & Time: Thursday, November 16, 2017, 9:00 EST / 14:00 UTC Event page: https://www.facebook.com/EducationUSA/ Want to go to a U.S. college or university, but don’t know where to start? Join EducationUSA for an interactive webchat on “College and University Admission Explained.” Experts on U.S. higher education, international students and U.S. Department of State will ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 November, 2017 | Topics:
Education, U.S. & Bermuda
This year’s Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) highlights the theme “Women First, Prosperity for All” and focuses on supporting women entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth globally. The increased participation of women and marginalized groups in the economy is a valuable source of expertise and leadership for businesses, but also empowers and strengthens families and communities. Marginalized ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 19 October, 2017 | Topics:
Business, Economic Issues
| Tags: entrepreneur
The Experience of Studying in the USA October 4th, 2017 2:30 – 4:00 pm Bermuda College: Education USA Advising Centre/Counselling & Career Centre Overview: One of the most attractive features of the U.S. higher education system is the flexibility if provides through the number and diversity of institution types it encompasses. Learn more about the ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 12 October, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Study in the U.S.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States. Effective October 1, 2017, individuals residing in Bermuda who require social security services or have questions about SSA benefits must email
SJRegion@ssa.gov . As of ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 12 October, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Press Releases
The U.S. Consul General and Consulate staff participated in the Annual
Keep Bermuda Beautiful ‘EY Coastal Cleanup’ on Friday, September 15th, joining hundreds of volunteers in collecting trash and debris around the island over the weekend. Take a look at what we collected at Blue Hole Park.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 12 October, 2017 | Topics:
Environment, Our Ocean, Public Affairs
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
The State of Alabama will conduct a special general election on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, for the office of U.S. Senator to replace Jeff Sessions. Service members, eligible family members and overseas citizens may use the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), which is the registration and ballot request form accepted by all States and territories. ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 14 September, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
If you would like to contact family members and/or friends on one of the impacted islands by Hurricane Irma please follow this link:
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 7 September, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: hurricane
The State of Alabama will conduct a special primary runoff election on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, for the office of U.S. Senator to replace Jeff Sessions. A special primary election was held on August 15, 2017. With no candidate receiving more than 50% of the vote, a special primary runoff election will now be held ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 22 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
The State of Utah will conduct a special general election on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, for the 3rd Congressional District to replace Jason Chaffetz who resigned from Congress on June 30. This district consists of Carbon, Emery, Grand, San Juan and Wasatch counties as well as portions of Salt Lake and Utah counties. Service members, ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 10 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
U.S. Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig released the following statement regarding the death on Saturday of former U.S. Consul General Bob Farmer:- On behalf of the U.S. Consulate, our condolences go out to the family and friends of former U.S. Consul General Bob Farmer. I know that Bob was an enormously popular figure when he ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 25 July, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate held its annual Independence Day celebration at Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig’s official residence, ‘Cedarhurst’, on July 3. The event was attended by over 400 guests including Governor John Rankin, Premier Michael Dunkley, members of Parliament and other Bermuda Government officials.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 5 July, 2017 | Topics:
Photo Gallery, U.S. & Bermuda
The U.S. Consulate held its annual Independence Day celebration at Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig’s official residence, ‘Cedarhurst’, on July 3. The event was attended by over 400 guests including Governor John Rankin, Premier Michael Dunkley, members of Parliament and other Bermuda Government officials.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 5 July, 2017 | Topics:
Photo Gallery, U.S. & Bermuda
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter VENTUROUS (WMEC 625) is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda this week, as it continues its Living Marine Resources patrol in the Atlantic Ocean, enforcing fisheries laws and ensuring vessels conform with Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) regulations. The cutter will be moored at Penno’s Wharf in St. George. VENTUROUS ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 15 June, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & Bermuda
The Bermuda National Library and the U.S. Consulate will host a book donation ceremony followed by the screening of the movie Hidden Figures at the National Library on Queen Street on Thursday, June 15th at 5:30 p.m. Hidden Figures, tells the story of three African-American women working at NASA who made major – previously unacknowledged ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 9 June, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, Public Affairs
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season will last through November 2017, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 7 June, 2017 | Topics:
Emergency Services, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
| Tags: hurricane
The State of Alabama will conduct a special primary election on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, for the office of U.S. Senator to replace Jeff Sessions. The special runoff election will be held on September 26, 2017. The special general election will be held on December 12, 2017. Service members, eligible family members and overseas citizens ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 30 May, 2017 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
The U.S. Consulate hosted a welcome reception on board the US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle Tall Ship on May 18.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 23 May, 2017 | Topics:
Photo Gallery
| Tags: Eagle
On May 18, the U.S. Consulate and the U.S. Coast Guard recognized four shipping companies registered in Bermuda for participating in the United States Coast Guard’s (USCGC) voluntary search and rescue network, AMVER (Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue). Search and rescue authorities around the world use the voluntary ship reporting system to assist ships and aircraft ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 22 May, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Eagle
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda this week as part of its 2017 cadet summer training deployment. The ship will be moored along Front Street, Hamilton. The Eagle will be open for free public tours on the following dates and times: Friday, May 19 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 16 May, 2017 | Topics:
Events, Press Releases
The State of Georgia will conduct a special runoff election on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, for the 6th Congressional District to replace Tom Price who was confirmed as the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary. This district consists of parts of Cobb, DeKalb, and Fulton counties. A special election was held on April 18, 2017. ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 15 May, 2017 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
The U.S. Consulate will launch its first Facebook Q&A session where questions about travel to the United States, passports, visas and waivers will be answered during a live chat on May 2. The public is encouraged to log on between 1:00 – 2:00 pm and submit questions to the Consulate’s Facebook page – facebook.com/usconshamilton. Consular ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 28 April, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Press Releases
Have questions about travel to the United States, passports, visas or waivers? The U.S. Consulate’s consular staff will answer questions related to consular services during a live Facebook Q&A chat on Tuesday, May 2. The public is encouraged to log onto Facebook between 1:00 – 2:00 PM and join the conversation on the U.S. Consulate’s ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 27 April, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Public Affairs
On April 25, the U.S. Consulate will take to the airwaves, appearing on two radio shows, first on the Sherri Simmons Show, MAGIC 1027 FM at 12:30 pm, then on the Shirley Dill Show, VSB 106FM at 2:00 pm. Questions will be answered by U.S. Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig, Consular Chief Mila Millman, and ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 21 April, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Press Releases
The State of California will conduct a special general election on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, for the 34th Congressional District to replace Xavier Becerra who was confirmed as Attorney General of California. This district consists of part of Los Angeles County. A primary election was held on April 4, 2017, with no candidate receiving more ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 19 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
Consul General Koenig celebrated Earth Day 2017 with a series of activities at Bermuda’s GLOBE school, Paget Primary, on April 13. After the screening of Ocean Warriors: Episode 1, students took CG Koenig on a tour of the school’s compost gardens where they compile waste, building up soil for the garden plots on school grounds. ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 18 April, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Education
| Tags: Earth Day
The U.S. Consulate’s phone systems are temporarily down due to the thunderstorms on the weekend. We are working as quickly as possible to put them back on line. In the meantime, please review this website for all pertinent information. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 10 April, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs
The State of South Carolina will conduct a special primary election on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, for the 5th Congressional District to replace Mick Mulvaney who was confirmed as the Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. This district consists of Cherokee, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Union, and York counties, and portions ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: voting
March 22, 2017 5:30 – 7:00 pm Bermuda College: Education USA Advising Centre/Counselling & Career Centre Overview: Research Your Options Finance Your Studies Complete Your Application Student Visa Prepare For Your Departure
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 21 March, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: EducationUSA
The Harvard Krokodiloes and the Radcliffe Pitches raised over $700 to help Saving Children and Revealing Secrets (
SCARS ) during a free public concert on March 14 at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity (‘Anglican Cathedral’). Both groups performed at the Consul General’s residence on March 16 during a reception for special guests. ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 March, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Photo Gallery, Public Affairs
The State of Montana will conduct a special election on Thursday, May 25, 2017, for its at-large Congressional District to replace Ryan Zinke who was confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. This district represents all counties in Montana. Service members, eligible family members and overseas citizens may use the Federal Post Card Application ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 16 March, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
Bishop Nicholas Dill and U.S. Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig invite all ages to attend a free lunchtime concert at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity (‘Anglican Cathedral’) on Tuesday, March 14th at 12:00 noon, featuring the
Radcliffe Pitches and the
Harvard Krokodiloes . This is the 10th year that the Harvard a Capella groups have performed publically ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 9 March, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, Public Affairs
1. As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
U.S. immigration policy related to Bermuda has NOT changed and Bermudians do NOT require a visa to enter the United States, as has been long-standing policy. Per 8 CFR 212.1, Bermudian passport holders are visa exempt. 8 CFR 212.1 States: Citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda – A visa is generally not required ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 2 March, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, News, U.S. & Bermuda, Visa Waiver Program, Visas
The State of Georgia will conduct a special election on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, for the 6th Congressional District to replace Tom Price who was confirmed as the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary. This district consists of parts of northern Atlanta and parts of surrounding counties such as Cobb, Fulton, and Dekalb. Service members, ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 23 February, 2017 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
February 22, 2017 5:30 – 7:00 pm Bermuda College: Education USA Advising Centre/Counselling & Career Centre Overview: One of the most attractive features of the U.S. higher education system is the flexibility if provides through the number and diversity of institution types it encompasses. Learn more about the variety of available U.S. higher education options, ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 16 February, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News
| Tags: EducationUSA
The Bermuda National Library and the U.S. Consulate will host two movie screenings in honor of Black History Month at the National Library on Queen Street on Tuesday, February 7 and 21. The National Library will screen Freedom Riders on February 7 at 6:00 p.m. and Red Tails on February 21 at 6:00 p.m. Freedom ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 16 February, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, Public Affairs
The State of California will conduct a special primary election on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, for the 34th Congressional District to replace Xavier Becerra who was confirmed as Attorney General of California. This district consists of part of Los Angeles County. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a special general election ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 14 February, 2017 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
The State of Kansas will conduct a special election on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, for the 4th Congressional District to replace Mike Pompeo who resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives when he was confirmed and formally sworn in as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. This district consists of all or part of ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
The Royal Bermuda Regiment – Public Relations Office MEDIA RELEASE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017 U.S. MILITARY GIFTS FOUR VEHICLES TO RBR The U.S. military will next week hand over three refurbished vans and a truck to the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR). The vehicles, three Toyota vans and an Isuzu truck, were formerly ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 February, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: military
Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig will host an information session about exchange opportunities available to young Bermudians to work and travel in the United States. This session is open to young people from any school in Bermuda and their parents, but please note that these opportunities are only open to young people over the age ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 February, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Press Releases
On January 19, Consul General Koenig hosted the viewing of a documentary on Humpback Whales at Paget Primary School. The school’s science committee, sponsored by the Global Learning Observation to Benefit the Environment Program (GLOBE), organized the screening where students demonstrated the importance of keeping our ocean, reefs and air clean.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 27 January, 2017 | Topics:
Our Ocean, Photo Gallery
Season’s Greetings from the U.S. Consulate Hamilton. Consul General Koenig and her husband Rob welcome guests to Cedarhurst for a holiday reception.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 19 December, 2016 | Topics:
Photo Gallery
By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 16 December, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders
When Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 6 – 9pm Where
Berkeley Institute Gymnasium, 26 Berkeley Road, Pembroke Tags: Family-Friendly, Lectures & Learning, One-off Events Parish Devonshire Details 30 colleges from the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean along with the Bermuda College will be on the island to meet and recruit prospective students at the Bermuda International College and University Fair on Wednesday, November 30th. ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 30 November, 2016 | Topics:
Education
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Credible information indicates the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 22 November, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
The 2016 U.S. Election is just a few days away. This is a reminder that the U.S. Consulate is NOT a polling place; do not come to the U.S. Consulate on Election Day (November 8) to cast your vote. If you are still looking to vote in this year’s election, it may not be too ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 4 November, 2016 | Topics:
Alert
| Tags: voting
The U.S. Consulate is partnering with the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) to sponsor a film festival focusing on oceans. The Our Ocean, One Future Film Festival will feature six films focusing on issues ranging from the impact of global warming to marine species preservation. Admission to all screenings is open to the public free ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 2 November, 2016 | Topics:
Our Ocean, Press Releases
On October 14, the U.S. Treasury announced new amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations which will permit travelers to the United States to import Cuban-origin merchandise from third countries, such as Bermuda, for personal use. Previous regulations did not permit travelers to legally take Cuban products into the United States from any location except ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 October, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, Trade
The “No Eyeglasses Policy” will go into effect November 1, 2016. Under this policy, Consular Affairs will no longer accept photographs of visa and passport applicants wearing eyeglasses, except in rare, medically-documented circumstances. For more information and examples please see
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 19 October, 2016 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
The U.S. Consulate in Hamilton, Bermuda, informs U.S. citizens that Hurricane Nicole is a threat to Bermuda, and the hurricane warning is in effect. Nicole is forecasted to pass Bermuda as a Category Two Hurricane on Thursday, October 13th, with wind gusts up to 120 MPH. For the latest updates on the storm please see ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 7 October, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: hurricane
Don’t wait; return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 8. U.S. citizens who want to participate in ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 5 October, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
The U.S. Consulate in Hamilton, Bermuda, informs U.S. citizens that tropical storm Karl is a potential threat to Bermuda, with an estimated point of approach 257nm to our south in the next 72 hours (3 days). Karl is currently a weak tropical storm; however, over the next couple of days, the environment could become more ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 21 September, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
[Updated with video] A wreath-laying ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001 was held at the 9/11 Memorial in the Botanical Gardens this morning, with Deputy Premier Bob Richards saying that “the people of Bermuda stand with the people of the USA and join hands with those around the world, in laying a ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 12 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Bermuda
On Sunday, September 11, Consul General Koenig was joined by Deputy Governor Ferson and Finance Minister Bob Richards in the Botanical Gardens for the September 11 memorial.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 11 September, 2016 | Topics:
Photo Gallery
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 10 September, 2016 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: worldwide caution
The U.S. Consulate General in Hamilton, Bermuda, will conduct a nonpartisan absentee voting workshop and registration drive for U.S. citizens residing in Bermuda on August 5, 2016 at: the Chubb Building (former Ace building) 17 Woodbourne Avenue From 11 Am – 2:30 PM The participants will be introduced to the Federal Voting Assistance program (FVAP) ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 26 July, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
For a young Bermudian entrepreneur looking to expand his business, it doesn’t get much better than networking and getting advice at a summit that featured President Barack Obama and the leaders of some of the world’s most successful high-tech companies. “It was awesome to take part,” said Connor Burns, who attended the U.S. Government’s most ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 July, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
On July 14, the U.S. Consulate recognized five shipping companies registered in Bermuda for participating in the United States Coast Guard’s voluntary search and rescue network, AMVER (Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue).
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 14 July, 2016 | Topics:
Photo Gallery
On July 14, the U.S. Consulate recognized five shipping companies registered in Bermuda for participating in the United States Coast Guard’s (USCGC) voluntary search and rescue network, AMVER (Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue). Search and rescue authorities around the world use the voluntary ship reporting system to assist ships and aircraft in distress at sea. The ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 14 July, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Remarks (as prepared for delivery) by Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig on the occasion of a reception in honor of the Oracle Team USA on board the USCGC Eagle, Wednesday, July 13 Welcome! I am delighted to be able to greet you here aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter EAGLE on the occasion of her ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 13 July, 2016 | Topics:
Consul General, Speeches
On July 13th, Consul General MEK and Captain Matt Meilstrup hosted a reception on board the US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle in honor of the Oracle Team USA.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 13 July, 2016 | Topics:
Photo Gallery
On July 13th, U.S. Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig welcomed the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter “Eagle” to Bermuda.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 13 July, 2016 | Topics:
Photo Gallery
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda on Wednesday, July 13 as part of its 2016 cadet summer training deployment. The ship will be moored along Front Street, Hamilton. The Eagle will be open for free public tours on the following dates and times: Wednesday, July 13 1:00 ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 July, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
As the United States celebrates its 240th Independence Day today, people around the world are curious about what is happening within American politics during this unusually volatile election year. This is especially true here in Bermuda because of the many close ties that exist between this nation and the US. I have been amazed at ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 4 July, 2016 | Topics:
Consul General, Op-Ed
Happy Fourth of July — on June 30! Governor and Mrs. Fergusson, Premier and Mrs. Dunkley, distinguished guests – one and all. It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to Cedarhurst. Along with my colleagues at the U.S. Consulate, my husband Rob and I thank you for coming to help us celebrate the 240th ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 30 June, 2016 | Topics:
Consul General, Speeches
The U.S. Consulate’s 240th Independence Day celebration was held at Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig’s official residence, Cedarhurst, on June 30th. Approximately 400 invited guests attended the three-hour event, including Governor George Fergusson, Premier Michael Dunkley, numerous Members of Parliament, and other Bermuda government officials.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 30 June, 2016 | Topics:
Photo Gallery
Beginning in November 2016, all travelers holding People’s Republic of China passports with 10-year U.S. B1/B2, B1, or B2 visas must enroll in the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) program. The system will be fast, easy, and convenient to use, with a small fee for each enrollment, that will last for up to two years, ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 27 June, 2016 | Topics:
News, Visas
On June 29, 2016, 3:00-4:00 p.m. local time, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will host a webinar, “Foreign Earned Income for U.S. Overseas Taxpayers.” The webinar will cover requirements for claiming the foreign income exclusion; identifying which form to use: Form 2555 or 2555-EZ; specifying information to include on Form 2555 or 2555-EZ; and live ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 22 June, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: IRS
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are:
Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions.
U.S. Citizen Services – ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 17 June, 2016 | Topics:
News
The U.S. Consulate and the Adult Library will continue the Bermuda National Library’s regular Consulate Night at the Library series at 6.00pm on Thursday, June 16 with a screening of “Standing in the Shadows of Motown.” The film is a documentary that recounts the story of The Funk Brothers, the uncredited studio musicians who recorded ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 13 June, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Library
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season lasts through November 2016, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those in ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 3 June, 2016 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
The U.S. Consulate has announced that Connor Burns, co-founder of
Bermuda Aerial Media , has been invited to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit [GES] from June 22 to June 24 in Palo Alto, California. Mr. Burns will be joining more than 700 entrepreneurs from around the world along with investors, speakers, and leaders in entrepreneurship. A spokesperson said, ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 2 June, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
1. As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide Americans travelling abroad with information about relevant events, we are alerting U.S. citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation. The large number of tourists visiting Europe in the summer months will ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 31 May, 2016 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Consulate’s first participant in a Multiregional Project through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Mrs. Kelly Madeiros, has returned from a Department of State-funded visit to the United States looking at disability rights. Mrs. Madeiros is a Coordinator at the Department of Court Services and was instrumental in developing and implementing the Mental ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 26 May, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION & THE AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL For Immediate Release May 23, 2016 PRESS INVITATION U.S.-Bermuda Exchange Program Looks at Disability Rights WHEN: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 26, 2016 WHERE: A. B. Place Press Centre, Global House, Church Street U.S. Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig and Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment, ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 23 May, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. Consul Mila Millman addressed American citizens at a town hall meeting on May 19.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 19 May, 2016 | Topics:
Photo Gallery
U.S. Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig will hold a town hall meeting for American citizens at her official residence, Cedarhurst, 33 Wilkinson Avenue, Hamilton Parish, on Thursday, May 19, 2016, from 5:30-7:30 PM. For space reasons, attendance will be limited to the first 120 American citizens age 18 and over who register online at the ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 2 May, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Professor Susan Kreston, an international expert on crimes against children, will visit Bermuda from May 3 – 5 on a speaker program under sponsorship of the U.S. Consulate. While here, Prof. Kreston will meet with NGOs and government entities to discuss a range of topics related to child abuse. Prof. Kreston will have round table ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 27 April, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Bermuda coders and science enthusiasts of all ages convened at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) last weekend to develop tools to address sustainable fishing issues. It was the first time that Bermuda has participated in the U.S. Department of State’s annual Fishackathon, which began three years ago, but it won’t be the last ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 25 April, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Fishackathon
From April 22-24th, Bermuda coders and science enthusiasts of all ages convened at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) for the first U.S. Department of State’s annual Fishackathon in Bermuda.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 24 April, 2016 | Topics:
Photo Gallery
| Tags: Fishackathon
HAMILTON, BERMUDA For Immediate Release April 19, 2016 Bermuda Gearing up for Fishackathon 2016 The U.S. Department of State’s third annual Fishackathon begins on Friday, Earth Day, in 40 locations around the world, including Bermuda. Fishackathon Bermuda was made possible through the generosity of local sponsors, including ABIR, Conyers Dill & Pearman, CCS Group, the ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 18 April, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Fishackathon
For Immediate Release April 6, 2016 Game On For Bermuda’s First Fishackathon The excitement is building as Bermuda prepares to join 43 sites around the world this month to participate in Fishackathon 2016. Registration is still open and participation is free. Fishackathon is a two-day event beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22 and ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 April, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Fishackathon
For Immediate Release March 29, 2016 Important Update to the Visa Waiver Program/ESTA and Travel to the U.S. U.S. Consulate in Hamilton issued a press-release yesterday about a requirement for individuals who travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The requirement to have a valid electronic passport pertains only to citizens ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 29 March, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, Visa Waiver Program
Hamilton, Bermuda For Immediate Release March 28, 2016 Important Reminder on the Visa Waiver Program/ESTA and Travel to the U.S. The U.S. Consulate General in Hamilton wishes to remind those who are able to travel to the United States via the Visa Waiver Program that as of April 1, 2016, they must have a valid ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 28 March, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, Visa Waiver Program
On March 17, Bermuda’s En Harmony a cappella group, together with the Harvard Kroks, Dins and Pitches, entertained guests at a free public concert hosted by Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig and Bishop Nicholas Dill in aid of the Eliza DoLittle Society.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 17 March, 2016 | Topics:
Photo Gallery
The U.S. Consulate General in Hamilton alerts U.S. citizens to continuing protests in Hamilton over the Government of Bermuda’s proposed law that would grant status and permanent residency to current non-Bermudian residents who have lived in Bermuda for extended periods. Protests began on March 11 and have continued over the past four days. The demonstrations ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 16 March, 2016 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig hosted a reception on March 16 featuring Harvard’s Dins, Kroks and Pitches, who were joined by Bermuda’s own En Harmony.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 16 March, 2016 | Topics:
Photo Gallery
1. The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that ISIL, al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 3 March, 2016 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
For Immediate Release Calling All Coders, Designers & Fisheries Experts: Bermuda to Host First Fishackathon Bermuda will be one of more than 40 locations worldwide to host “Fishackathon,” a two-day event on April 22-24 where techies and environmentalists of all ages are encouraged to join forces with their communities to create new applications and tools ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 1 March, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Fishackathon
For Immediate Release March 1, 2016 U.S. CONSULATE & HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TO SCREEN “BIG DREAM” ON MARCH 8 On March 8, to celebrate International Women’s Day, the U.S. Consulate and the Bermuda Human Rights Commission will be screening the documentary film, “Big Dream,” produced by The Big Dream Movement. The film is the story ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 1 March, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 29 February, 2016 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
For Immediate Release February 25, 2016 Consulate to Discuss U.S. Work/Travel Options for Bermudians Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig will host two information sessions about exchange opportunities available to young Bermudians to work and travel in the United States. The sessions are open to young people from any school in Bermuda and their parents. The ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 25 February, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig joined Governor George Fergusson at the Spittal Pond Children’s Nature Walk, sponsored by the Bermuda National Trust on February 16.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 16 February, 2016 | Topics:
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For Immediate Release February 9, 2016 U.S. CONSULATE NAMES FIRST INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE VISITOR The U.S. Consulate and the U.S. Embassy in London have selected Kelly Madeiros to attend an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in the United States on the topic of disability rights. Mrs. Madeiros is the Coordinator of the Department of Court Services. ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 9 February, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
For Immediate Release February 2, 2015 U.S. CONSULATE ESTABLISHES BERMUDA YOUTH ORGANIZATION The U.S. Consulate has kicked off Young Leaders – Bermuda (YLB), a new networking opportunity for young people ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 1 February, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig was pleased to host the Williamsburg Symphony Quartet at a reception at her residence on January 29 for an enthusiastic audience.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 29 January, 2016 | Topics:
Photo Gallery
If you are a citizen of a Visa Waiver Program partner but have received notice that you are no longer eligible to travel to the United States under that program, you should apply for a nonimmigrant visa at least three months in advance of your desired travel. If you do not have imminent travel plans, ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 21 January, 2016 | Topics:
Visa Waiver Program, Visas
Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig hosted approximately 75 young leaders from Bermuda on January 18 in honor of Martin Luther King Day. The young people represented a wide range of leadership from student leaders to young business leaders, as well as outstanding volunteers in the community, Youth Parliamentarians, sports champions, and others.
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 18 January, 2016 | Topics:
Photo Gallery
THE PRESIDENT: This is a good day, because, once again, we’re seeing what’s possible with strong American diplomacy. As I said in my State of the Union address, ensuring the security of the United States and the safety of our people demands a smart, patient and disciplined approach to the world. That includes our diplomacy ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 17 January, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
SECRETARY KERRY: Good evening, everybody. Thank you very much for your patience. And I apologize for the fact that I can’t stay to take questions, which I would like to do. But we are operating under some very tight constraints on the rest period the law allows for our pilots, because of some of the ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 16 January, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
U.S. Consulate Hamilton, Bermuda For Immediate Release January 13, 2016 American Cultural Envoys to Visit Bermuda The U.S. Consulate in Hamilton is pleased to announce that Huntertones, a Brooklyn-based band, will be in Bermuda as part of their 2016 international music tour sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The group will be performing at ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 13 January, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
