16 December 2007 | Bermuda Network News

Bermuda approved been approved as a partner for cultural and educational exchange programme by the United States State Department.

The Bermuda Exchange for Mutual Understanding will open the way for exchanges between Bermuda's Government Ministries and Members of the United States Senate, the House of Representatives and their Congressional staff.

Premier Dr Ewart Brown said: "This provides us with a fantastic opportunity to generate new ideas. Members of Congress and other Congressional staff will be permitted to come to Bermuda and participate in speeches, roundtable discussions and other brainstorming activities.

"On rare occasions in the past we've done this kind of thing, but it takes weeks to arrange the necessary diplomatic clearances. Now, with pre-approval from the State Department, we can rely on our friends in Washington far more easily. If they are in a position to help Bermuda, we will reach out." MORE! »