Looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment? In this full-time position, you will have the opportunity to manage a high-profile, historic Bermuda residence and create dining and event experiences for VIP guests, including high-ranking officials. Minimum qualifications: Experience supervising employees and contractors, including managing a kitchen Strong budget management experience Significant experience ... Read More»
U.S. Consulate Celebrates Earth Day with Paget Primary School and Bermuda’s Zoological Society
The U.S. Consulate General partnered with the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) and Paget Primary School to celebrate the 52nd annual Earth Day by volunteering to support the Trunk Island Living Classroom in Harrington Sound. To highlight this year’s Earth Day theme “Invest in Our Planet,” and raise awareness about important environmental issues like climate change, ... Read More»
Coast Guard begins Multi-Month Fisheries Enforcement Operation with Bermuda
PORTSMOUTH, Va. —U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Angela McShan (WPC-1135) is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda on April 6 as part of a multi-month fisheries enforcement operation in concert with the Bermuda Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Royal Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Coast Guard, and Bermuda Police Services. The cutter will be the first of three Coast Guard ships that will patrol seaward ... Read More»
Register to Vote From Anywhere in the World!
Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda
Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to ... Read More»
U.S. Consulate General Announces Updates to the U.S. International Air Travel Vaccine Policy
On October 25, the Biden Administration released details behind the new international air travel policy that is stringent, consistent across the globe, and guided by public health. Starting on November 8, foreign national air travelers to the United States will be required – with only limited exceptions – to be fully vaccinated and to provide ... Read More»
Register and Request Absentee Ballots for Upcoming Congressional Elections
Register and request an absentee ballot now for these special Congressional elections: The following states have elections in the next 90 days: November 2, 2021:Florida Special Primary Election in U.S. Congressional District 20* November 2, 2021:Ohio Special General Election in U.S. Congressional Districts 11 & 15** *The State of Florida will conduct a special primary ... Read More»
U.S. Consulate General Commemorates 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Today, U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette hosted a wreath laying ceremony 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. “Thank you for joining me here this morning, as we mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks ... Read More»
“Coming your way, Bermuda!” – U.S. Consul General and Deputy Premier Observe NASA Rocket Launch from Bermuda’s Tracking Station
On August 10, U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and Deputy Premier Walter Roban visited the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Tracking Station on Cooper’s Island to observe launch operations of an Antares rocket and Cygnus spacecraft as it passed directly over Bermuda. At 7:01 p.m. (AST), the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia launched a ... Read More»
U.S. Consulate General and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Donate Water Supply for COVID-19 Support
This morning, U.S. Consulate General Hamilton and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency donated a supply of bottled water to support COVID-19 relief efforts as the Government of Bermuda continues to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus. U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and CBP Port Director Cletus William expressed their appreciation to the ... Read More»
U.S. COAST GUARD TALL SHIP EAGLE TO VISIT BERMUDA: OPEN FOR PUBLIC TOURS
ATLANTIC OCEAN — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327), “America’s Tall Ship,” is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda on Saturday, July 10th as part of its 2021 summer training deployment. The ship will be moored along Front Street in Hamilton, July 10 – July 14 and will be open for free public tours ... Read More»
New U.S. 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 career Foreign Service Officer of over 20 years, Ms. Grissette recently served as the Executive Director of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington D.C., where she advised a presidentially appointed Board on the ... Read More»
Acting U.S. Consul General Appointed to Bermuda
Mr. Tom Edwardsen will assume Acting Consul General responsibilities on May 7, succeeding Mr. Alan Purcell who departed the island this week. Mr. Edwardsen will remain in the position until the arrival of a permanent successor later this summer. A career Foreign Service Officer, Tom most recently managed the Assignments Division for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs and the Bureau of ... Read More»
U.S. University Partners with U.S. Consulate General Hamilton to Host Virtual Open House in Bermuda
TROY, AL — Troy University, a public university located in Troy, Alabama, will host a virtual information session for Bermudians in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State, EducationUSA and the U.S. Consulate General Hamilton. The event, led by Troy University’s International Admissions Office, is scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. and ... Read More»
U.S. Consulate General Announces Updated Travel Health Notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
March 1, 2021 MEDIA ADVISORY U.S. Consulate General Announces Updated Travel Health Notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) On March 1, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adjusted the Travel Health Advisory Notice for Bermuda, upgrading its status from Level 4 to Level 3. The COVID-19 risk in ... Read More»
Acting U.S. Consul General Appointed to Bermuda
Alan Purcell Mr. Alan Purcell has been appointed to serve as the Acting U.S. Consul General to Bermuda. Acting Consul General Purcell is scheduled to assume his duties the week of January 25 – succeeding former Consul General Lee Rizzuto, who left the island on January 19. A career Foreign Service Officer, Mr. Purcell served most ... Read More»
Special Election in Louisiana’s 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts
The State of Louisiana will conduct two special primary elections on Tuesday, March 20, 2021, to fill a vacancy for the 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts. Congressional District 2 includes nearly all of the city of New Orleans and stretches west and north to Baton Rouge. Congressional District 5 includes rural northeastern Louisiana and much ... Read More»
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021)
Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and ... Read More»
U.S. Consul General Presents Cup Match Portrait to the Premier
U.S. Consul General Lee Rizzuto presented Hon. Premier David Burt with a special portrait created by American artist ‘Rob the Original’ this summer, to commemorate the Cup Match Holiday. The official presentation took place at the Cabinet Office, where U.S. Consul General Rizzuto recognized the importance of the holiday and his interest in highlighting its ... Read More»
U.S. Consul General Highlights Fifth Month Anniversary of Service to Bermuda
Today marks five months since I arrived in Bermuda to serve as the United States Consul General with my wife Denise. Amazingly, it feels like time has gone by quickly like the blink of an eye and at the same time – in a very positive way- it feels as though we have been here ... Read More»
Statement: U.S. Consul General Highlights Special US-Bermuda Relationship
Following a meeting with Hon. Premier David Burt earlier this week, U.S. Consul General Lee Rizzuto highlights the longstanding ties and positive relationship between the United States and Bermuda. “Rarely can you refer to a 400 – plus, year relationship that has exemplified the true meaning of bilateral relations,” says U.S. Consul General Rizzuto. Bermuda’s ... Read More»
Voting questions? Log into one of these live sessions!
We would like to notify U.S. citizens in Bermuda of the following opportunities to get your voting questions answered live. While the last day to submit ballots to the U.S. Consulate in Hamilton for mailing to the U.S. via courier is next Thursday, October 22 at noon, some states will let voters submit their ballots electronically. If ... Read More»
Hurricane Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, September 18, 2020
Location: Atlantic Ocean Weather Alert: The Bermuda Weather Service is closely tracking Hurricane Teddy which is currently 767 nautical miles southwest of the island, moving 11 miles per hour. The closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours (3 days) is forecast to be within 119 nautical miles to the east of the island, at ... Read More»
U.S. Citizens It’s Not Too Late to Register and Request an Absentee Ballot
Absentee ballots will be on their way in less than a month, but it’s not too late to register and request yours. The deadline to get registered and request your ballot for November 3 using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) depends on your state of residency. Here are a few ways to get prepared: ... Read More»
Hurricane Season Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, September 11, 2020
Location: Atlantic Ocean Weather Alert: The Bermuda Weather Service is closely tracking Tropical Storm Paulette, which is currently 888 nautical miles east-southeast of the island, moving west-northwest at 10 miles per hour. Closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours (3 days) is forecast to be 120 nautical miles to the southeast, at 12 pm on ... Read More»
U.S. Consul General Announces Resumption of U.S. Mail Service to Bermuda
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will resume acceptance of mail to Bermuda and other international locations effective August 21, 2020. “Thank you to the United States Postal Service, Delta Airlines and everyone involved in assisting with the resumption of U.S. mail services to Bermuda. This has been a great inconvenience for many, and I ... Read More»
U.S. Consulate General Announces Updated Travel Health Notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
On August 17, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) upgraded the Travel Health Advisory Notice for Bermuda from Level 3 to Level 2, due to COVID-19. The COVID-19 risk in Bermuda is moderate, however, the CDC recommends travelers to Bermuda practice enhanced precautions. On August 6, 2020, in close coordination with the ... Read More»
U.S. Consul General Considers Bermuda a Safe Destination
As the world continues to face challenges during the global pandemic, U.S. Consul General Lee Rizzuto considers Bermuda to be “one of the safest destinations on the planet.” The testing regime for COVID-19 on the island has been effective as the number of cases remain low. The strict protocol’s put in place for travelers and ... Read More»
U.S. Consul General Commemorates 51st Anniversary of NASA Apollo 11
U.S. Consul General Lee Rizzuto visited the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Bermuda Tracking Station on Cooper’s Island for the first time to commemorate the 51st anniversary of Apollo 11 – the spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon – and the 30th anniversary year of the Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble has expanded ... Read More»
U.S. Consulate Hamilton Announces Resumption of Limited Visa Services
The U.S. Consulate General is beginning a phased resumption of routine visa services. On July 15, the Consulate will resume visa services for students who are legal permanent residents of Bermuda. In addition, Third Country National (TCN) workers who have been furloughed or terminated from their employment in Bermuda, and require a U.S. visa to ... Read More»
U.S. Consulate General Hamilton Updates
The U.S. Consulate General is not currently providing routine visa services but is evaluating appointment requests on a case-by-case basis, prioritizing urgent or emergency appointments for residents of our consular district in Bermuda. If you have a need for urgent or emergency travel, or you would like to inquire as to whether or not we ... Read More»
Resumption of Student Visa Services
On July 15, the U.S. Consulate General will resume visa services for students attending schools in the United States. Students who have a valid I-20 Form, paid the SEVIS fee, and wish to apply for a F, M, or J visa should visit our website and follow the instructions to complete the electronic application. On ... Read More»
U.S. Consulate Hamilton – Ask The Consulate Live Facebook Q&A
The U.S. Consulate will host a live Facebook Q&A session on Friday, July 10, to answer questions about the suspension of visa services, waivers, travel to the United States, cannabis regulations, U.S. citizen services and voter registration. This is an opportunity for the public to ask questions about available services and issues surrounding travel to ... Read More»
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Donate Resources to the Government of Bermuda
The U.S. Consulate General Hamilton and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency hosted a small donation ceremony at the airport facility in St. David’s on July 8. On behalf of CBP, the Ministry of Health received a small supply of contactless thermometers, 10×10 pop-up tents, and bottled water as additional resources for public testing ... Read More»
U.S. Consulate Open for Limited Services
The U.S. Consulate General continues to follow COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Government of Bermuda. While maintaining adherence to social distancing requirements and Government regulations during Phase 3B, the Consulate is available to provide limited consular services, including U.S. citizen services and emergency visa services. As of June 18, the Consulate is providing passport renewal ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, June 17, 2020
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Expansion of Services at the U.S. Consulate On June 17, we will to open up our appointment schedule for limited U.S. citizen services. All services will be by appointment only – we are not offering walk in services at this time. If your passport has expired or is going to ... Read More»
U.S. Consulate Open for Emergency Services Only
The U.S. Consulate General continues to follow COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Government of Bermuda. While maintaining adherence to social distancing requirements, the Consulate is available to those in need of emergency U.S. passport services. U.S. Citizens who require emergency passports, and have confirmed travel plans, should contact hamiltonconsulate@state.gov or call 441-335-3828. At this time, ... Read More»
Update: Repatriation flight to the United States
The U.S. Consulate General urges U.S. citizens, and all others who may need to travel to the United States, to make arrangements now. A repatriation flight departing Bermuda to Atlanta will take place on Tuesday, April 7. The flight is available for anyone currently seeking to travel to the United States, or to transit to ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, March 27, 2020
Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, March 27, 2020 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID-19 Update The following information remains in effect until further notice. The U.S. Consulate General is resending this notice to assure widest possible dissemination of this information. The Government of Bermuda confirmed 15 cases of COVID-19 in Bermuda, as of March 26. The Government ... Read More»
NOTICE for U.S. Citizen Travelers
STEP: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program Subscribe to get up-to-date safety and security information and help us reach you in an emergency abroad. U.S. Citizens Travelers: Please enroll in step.state.gov to receive alerts & ensure you can be located in an emergency. U. S. Citizens in an Emergency: In Case of Emergency: Call 1-888-407-4747 (U.S./Canada); +1-202-501-4444 (overseas); or contact the nearest ... Read More»
Update: U.S. Consulate General Operations
The U.S. Consulate General supports all efforts made by the Government of Bermuda to ensure the safety and security of the country while combating the spread of COVID-19. In accordance with the closure guidelines and social distancing advice issued by the Government of Bermuda, the U.S. Consulate will suspend routine consular services as of March ... Read More»
Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. ... Read More»
The U.S. Consulate General Operations
In accordance with the Bermuda Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 prevention guidelines, the U.S. Consulate General in Bermuda is implementing all appropriate measures to help control the spread of the virus. The Consulate remains open and available for American Citizen Services. However, as of March 17, the Consulate is cancelling routine nonimmigrant visa appointments. The Consulate ... Read More»
The U.S. Consulate General Hosts Public Information Session: Your Steps to Studying in the United States
Meet with the U.S. Consulate General to learn how you can study and earn your degree in the United States during a public information session at the Bermuda EducationUSA Advising Centre on Thursday, March 19, at 5:30 p.m. EducationUSA Advisor and Bermuda College Counsellor Janea Mallory along with Vice Consul of the U.S. Consulate Nurik ... Read More»
NASA Rocket Launch Visible from Bermuda
The U.S. Consulate General and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) would like to advise the public of a scheduled rocket launch on Sunday, February 9, which may be visible from Bermuda. NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Wallop’s Island, Virginia, will launch Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket and Cygnus spacecraft at 6:39 p.m. (Atlantic Time) ... Read More»
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