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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Bermuda Entry Requirements and Resumption of Commercial Flights at L.F. Wade Airport Effective July 1, 2020, commercial flight service will resume at L.F. Wade Airport. The Government of Bermuda is requiring that all travelers to Bermuda complete an online Travel Authorization and pay a $75 fee before traveling to Bermuda. The Travel Authorization can be found …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Additional flight to the United States A privately chartered jet will be traveling from Bermuda to Teterboro, New Jersey on Thursday, July 2. The flight is scheduled to depart Bermuda at 2 PM ADT. There are 6-8 seats available at an estimated cost of $1,750-2,000 per seat. If anyone has an interest, please contact: Carlton Smith, CSmith@longtailaviation.bm . …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Upcoming flight to the United States and resumption of limited American Citizen Services A privately chartered jet will be traveling from Bermuda to White Plains, New York on Saturday, June 27. There are seats available at an estimated cost of $1,000 per seat. If anyone has an interest, please contact: Anthony Richardson, arichardson@cedaraviation.com L.F. Wade Airport in Bermuda …
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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» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Upcoming flight to the United States A privately chartered aircraft will be traveling from Bermuda to Teterboro, N.J. today, Monday, June 8 at 2 p.m. Please contact arichardson@cedaraviation.com directly for information and ticketing. L.F. Wade Airport in Bermuda closed for incoming commercial passenger flights on March 20. Charter aircraft …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Status of Services at the U.S. Consulate The flight we mentioned in our last message, which is going from Bermuda to New Jersey on Friday, June 12 is now full. If we become aware of any future flights, we will send out additional messaging. We know that many of you …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Upcoming flight to the United States An eight-passenger privately chartered jet will be traveling from the United States to Bermuda and back to Teterboro, New Jersey on Friday, June 12. There are seats available on both legs, at a cost of $1,812.50 per seat. If anyone has an interest, please contact: Raymond …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Flight to the United States – must book today! A privately chartered aircraft will be traveling from the United States to Bermuda and back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Monday, June 1. There is a very small number of seats available to U.S. citizens on the U.S. bound …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Social media reports the possibility of demonstrations occurring in Bermuda on June 1, 2020. The U.S. Consulate General will be closed to the public on Monday, June 1, 2020. We expect to reopen for emergency services only on Tuesday, June 2. Actions to Take: Be aware of your surroundings, and avoid crowds and …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update: On May 21, Bermuda will enter Phase 2 of Bermuda’s re-opening plan. This phase only permits a modest expansion of services, which will still require restricted operations. There are currently no plans for any further repatriation flights to the United States, and there is no established date yet for the return of …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Status of Services at the U.S. Consulate The U.S. Consulate is currently open for emergency services only. Walk-in renewal services for U.S. passports have been temporarily suspended. If you are a U.S. citizen and require an emergency passport, please email us at hamiltonconsulate@state.gov. We will resume routine services …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Possible Flight to the United States A local travel agency has received authorization from the Government of Bermuda to operate a charter flight between Bermuda and Atlanta. The flight will operate on Friday, May 15, providing there is sufficient interest. If you are interested, please email the travel agency directly at …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Flight Departing Bermuda A British Airways flight from Bermuda to London is scheduled to depart on April 25th. U.S. citizens who are interested in returning to the United States via London should contact Government House via email atexecutiveofficer@gov.bm . Tickets are £500 or $620 each with an additional …
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Location: Hamilton, Bermuda, April 13, 2020 Event: COVID 19 Update – Flight Availability to the United States There will be a private aircraft departing Bermuda on 15 April to Palm Beach, Florida. Any interested travelers should please contact Carlton Smith at Longtail Aviation for additional information. He may be reached at 293-5971, extension 1024. As of …
Read More» Location: Bermuda, April 7, 2020 Event: COVID 19 Update – Shelter in Place in effect As of April 6, the Government of Bermuda confirmed 20 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 39 cases; 17 individuals have recovered, and 2 have died). Effective 6:00 am on Saturday, April 4, a 24 hour shelter in place order …
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Location: Hamilton, Bermuda, April 6, 2020 Event: COVID 19 Update – Shelter in Place in effect As of April 5, the Government of Bermuda confirmed 23 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 37 cases; 14 individuals have recovered). Effective 6:00am on Saturday, April 4, a 24 hour shelter in place order went into …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Flight to the United States – Must Book Travel TODAY! As of April 4, the Government of Bermuda confirmed 23 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 37 cases; 14 individuals have recovered). A repatriation charter flight from Bermuda to Atlanta is scheduled for April 7. …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Repatriation Flight to the United States As of April 2, the Government of Bermuda confirmed 24 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 35 cases; 11 individuals have recovered). A repatriation charter flight from Bermuda to the U.S. is being arranged by the Bermudian travel agency Travel Edge. …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Update on Status of Flight Availability from L. F. Wade Airport The U.S. Consulate has been advised that, at this time, no additional commercial air service is planned to/from Bermuda during the period that L.F. Wade airport is closed. You are receiving this message because you have registered in the Smart Traveler Enrollment …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Interest in Flights to the United States The Government of Bermuda confirmed 6 cases of COVID-19 in Bermuda, as of March 23. All U.S. Citizens currently in Bermuda who wish to return to the United States by commercial air service, are asked to please inform the U.S. Consulate of your potential interest. In …
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Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, March 19, 2020 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: As of March 19, 2020, there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Bermuda. The government of Bermuda has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Effective Friday, March 20, at 11:59 pm, L.F. Wade Airport in Bermuda will close …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, March 18, 2020 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: As of March 18, 2020, there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Bermuda. Several airlines have reduced or suspended flight services between Bermuda and the United States. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with …
Read More» Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 147,000 reported cases worldwide. As of March 13, 2020, the Government of Bermuda announced there were NO confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bermuda. Bermuda has …
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U.S. Consulate General Hamilton March 12, 2020 On March 11, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation suspending the entry of most foreign nationals who have been in Schengen Area countries at any point during the 14 days prior to their scheduled arrival to the United States. These countries include: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, …
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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 …
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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) …
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U.S. Consulate General Hamilton announces the opportunity for Bermudians to apply for postgraduate study or research through the US-UK. Fulbright Commission. Bermudians are eligible to apply for funding to study in the United States if they hold a U.K. passport, and are not U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. The application deadline for the US-UK …
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These workshops are open and available to the public. To register or for more information, contact JMallory@college.bm or 441-239-4063. Download the schedule here: Education USA Workshops Fall Semester 2019
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The U.S. Consulate and the Bermuda National Library will host a screening of Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow to highlight the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing on Tuesday, August 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the National Library. As the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) celebrates the 50th Anniversary of …
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The U.S. Consulate General Hamilton hosted a donation ceremony at the L.F. Wade International Airport on July 25. The Consulate, through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), presented the Bermuda Police Service, Royal Bermuda Regiment, and the Customs Department with portable gasoline generators to assist with Bermuda’s emergency preparedness operations. U.S. Consul General Constance …
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The U.S. Consulate and the Bermuda National Library will host a screening of Stonewall Uprising to highlight LGBTI Pride Month and the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising on Tuesday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the National Library. Stonewall Uprising explores events surrounding the three day protest by members of the LGBT community following …
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A Collaborative Effort by International Organizations Makes Travel Possible Mystic, Conn. (April 12, 2019): A gray seal rescued in Bermuda on March 19 has arrived at Mystic Aquarium for the next leg of its long journey. After receiving care from the veterinary team and staff at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) the …
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The U.S. Consulate and the Bermuda National will premiere Balancing the Scales to celebrate Women’s History Month on Tuesday, March 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the National Library. The feature documentary created by lawyer and filmmaker Sharon Rowen, explores the history of women lawyers in the U.S. and cultural issues that they continue to face. In this groundbreaking …
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Consul General Dierman and Deputy Governor Alison Crocket joined thirty visiting members of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 in remembering American soldiers and prisoners of war on February 24. CG Dierman and the Deputy Governor unveiled a plaque presented by the Daughters of 1812, featuring names of 15 POWs who were laid …
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Paget Primary School transformed into a Bermuda Black History Museum on Thursday, February 21. Consul General Dierman joined Premier David Burt, Sir John Swan, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain, special honorees, parents and other visitors on a student-led tour throughout the school which featured detailed exhibits of Bermuda’s heroes. Thank you to all students and …
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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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Consul General Koenig hosted a holiday reception for special guests on December 12. Christmas Reception 2017 – video
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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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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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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. Please click here to view more photos.
Read More» 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. Please click here to view more photos.
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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 …
Read More» 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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