Category: Tributes
“One Of The Great Bermudians Of Our Time”
Teddy Tucker was a “Bermudian original” whose adventurous life and knowledge of the waters brought us worldwide attention and made us proud, Premier Michael Dunkley said following the passing of the legendary marine explorer. Mr. Tucker began exploring the ocean’s buried treasures in the late 1940s, and in his decades-long career he discovered... Read more of this article
Memorial Service Held For Dale Boorman
Family members today [May 20] joined friends and members of the motocross fraternity in celebrating the life of Dale “Stormin” Boorman who tragically lost his life in a Florida race track accident recently. On May 6th, the 20-year-old racer was on the Moto X Raceway in Florida riding his motorbike north along the inside of the track when he was... Read more of this article
Project Action Pays Tribute To John Barritt Snr
[Updated] Following the passing of former Speaker of the House F. John Barritt, a number of people paid tribute, citing Mr. Barritt’s public record and lifelong commitment to Bermuda. Born in Bermuda in 1916, Mr. Barritt attended Woodlands School and Saltus Grammar before adulthood, eventually marrying Hilary Pantry in 1944 and going on to have four... Read more of this article
Premier Pays Tribute To John Barritt Snr.
[Updating] Premier Craig Cannonier has paid tribute following the passing of F. John Barritt, who served as Speaker of the House from 1979 – 1989. Premier Cannonier said, “It is with sadness that I learned this morning of the passing of the Hon. F. John Barritt, CBE, long-time Speaker of the House of Assembly. “Mr. Barritt was a community servant... Read more of this article
PLP Extends Condolences To Henry Family
The PLP has extended condolences following the passing of Mrs. Brennell Henry, a life member of the Progressive Labour Party. A statement from the Party said, “The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party extends condolences to the family of the late Brennell Henry, a life member of the Party who joined when the Party was in its infancy. “For many years,... Read more of this article
Queen Elizabeth Extends Her Condolences
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has expressed her condolences following the passing of former Premier, Sir David Gibbons. Sir David passed away on Sunday March 30. In a statement issued through Government House, the Queen said: “I was saddened to learn of the death of Sir David Gibbons. “He played an important part in Bermuda’s development, both as... Read more of this article
Bahamas Prime Minister Extends Condolences
Prime Minister of the Bahamas Perry Christie has extended his condolences following the passing of former Premier Sir David Gibbons. Prime Minister Christie said, “I was saddened to learn of the passing of Sir David Gibbons, former Premier and Minister of Finance of Bermuda, long-time investor in the Bahamian economy and for a lengthy period a resident... Read more of this article
Former UBP Leader On Passing Of Sir David
[Written by Kim Swan, Former Leader of the United Bermuda Party] It is with profound sadness and with respect that I offer this letter of condolences to the family and friends of the late Sir David Gibbons. Sir David and I were both leaders of the United Bermuda Party – albeit he being the fourth UBP Leader as Premier of Bermuda and I the 11th and... Read more of this article
BMA: ‘Sir David Made An Enormous Contribution’
The Bermuda Monetary Authority today paid tribute to Sir David Gibbons, who passed away on Sunday [Mar 30] at age 85. Sir David served as Premier of Bermuda from 1977 to 1982, and also as chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors from 1984 to 1986. In recognition of Sir David’s outstanding contribution to both to the Authority and to Bermuda... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid: Former Premier Sir David Gibbons
[Updating] “All Bermudians will mourn the loss of Sir David Gibbons, one of Bermuda’s great men in politics and finance,” OBA Chairman Thad Hollis said following the passing of the former Premier earlier today [Mar 30] at age 85. Mr. Hollis said, “He will be remembered as our Premier during the late 1970s, which was a time of great social unrest.... Read more of this article
Well Known Bermudian “Alabama” Laid To Rest
A funeral and wake were held for Album “Alabama” Anderson this past weekend, celebrating the life of a man well known around the island. According to his obituary [PDF], “Alabama became well known in the sailing world from greeting the sailboats as they arrived, and letting their lines go when they left. The sailors would often return asking,... Read more of this article
