Category: Tributes
PLP Extend Condolences To The Esdaille Family
Senator Renee Ming sends condolences to the family of the late Dorothy Esdaille. Ms. Esdaille was well known in St. George’s and more specifically Cut Road. Sen. Ming recalls Ms. Esdaille being her Sunday School teacher at the St. George’s Salvation Army Church. Ms. Esdaille was a God fearing lady, an inspiration to many, and always had... Read more of this article
Allan Warner’s ‘Impact & Legacy Will Live On’
On behalf of the Government, the Minister of Social Development and Sports Sylvan Richards today [Oct 27] expressed profound sadness at the death of Gombey veteran Allan Warner, saying that ”his spirit, impact and legacy will live on in our hearts and minds.” Mr. Warner worked very closely with the staff at the Department of Community and Cultural... Read more of this article
Condolences Expressed To Guishard Family
The Bermuda Olympic Association and Minister of Social Development & Sports Sylvan Richards joined those in the community in extending condolences following the passing of Phillip Guishard. The Sports Minister said, “On behalf of the Premier, the Government and my Colleagues, I wish to extend sincerest sympathies to the family of the late Phillip... Read more of this article
Condolences On The Passing Of Louis DeSilva
The Corporation of St. George, Premier Michael Dunkley, PLP Leader Marc Bean, MP Lovitta Foggo and Senator Renee Ming all expressed their condolences to the family of the late Louis “Red” DeSilva. Mr. DeSilva was first elected as a Councillor on the Corporation in 1991 and became an Alderman in 1997. Mr. DeSilva served as the Town Manager for... Read more of this article
Dennis Brown: “A Tribute To Coach Speedy”
[Written by Dennis Brown] First of all, I am truly sorry for not being able to attend the home going service of our dear friend and colleague Jermaine “Speedy” Smith, as I am currently abroad with my family on a much needed vacation. When I received the news from Cal that Speedy had passed, I was on my daily stroll at Admiralty House with the dogs.... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid To Jean Howes
Both the Premier, OBA and PLP expressed condolences following the passing of Jean Howes. The PLP said they stand with all of Bermuda in sadness today, as they acknowledge the passing of Bermuda icon Jean Howes. “The Progressive Labour Party stands with all of Bermuda in sadness as we acknowledge the passing of a Bermuda icon in Jean Howes,”... Read more of this article
Tribute To Paula Stuart Lawter
[Written by lifelong friend, Joan K. Aspinall] I met an author once who stated he always carried with him a large paper bag filled with diamonds. Diamonds, I thought. How is that possible? Then he explained that every experience, every person he met in life was a diamond that shaped his life, that shaped his creativity making him a better writer. I... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid To Lady Jacqueline Swan
Following the passing of Lady Jacqueline Swan, tributes were paid to her from both sides of the aisle, with Lady Swan remembered as one of Bermuda’s “most respected and influential women.” Premier Michael Dunkley Premier Michael Dunkley extended his condolences to Sir John Swan and his entire family, saying that Lady Swan was one of our... Read more of this article
Loving Memory Of Raymond Leroy Charles Tucker Jr
In Loving Memory of our nephew, Raymond Leroy Charles Tucker, Jr. June 24,1982 – February 18, 2010 We will never forget you. RIP Lovingly submitted, Uncle Raymond & Aunt Joan Charles Agape, Rev. Joan C. Charles “God is making things happen for you. Even when you don’t see it, even when you can’t feel it, even if it’s... Read more of this article
Football Community Pay Tribute To Tokia Russell
[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda’s sporting community is reeling from the second tragic death this week with the passing of Tokia Russell. Mr. Russell was involved in a traffic accident early this morning in Paget and was pronounced dead at the scene by a doctor. This comes on the heels of the shooting death of St. George’s and national team cricket... Read more of this article
Cricket Community Pay Tribute: Fiqre Crockwell
[Written by Don Burgess] Rain couldn’t dampen a weekend of celebrations but the senseless loss of another of Bermuda’s young men has. Cricket and football star Fiqre Crockwell was shot dead early this morning on Woodlands Road while another man was stabbed and taken to King Edward VII Hospital for treatment. Mr. Crockwell represented Bermuda internationally... Read more of this article
