Category: Tributes

Sir Richard Ground Passed Away On Saturday

Updating] Sir Richard Ground, who served as Bermuda’s Chief Justice for eight years after moving to Bermuda in 1992, died on Saturday [Feb 22]. Sir Richard retired as Bermuda’s Chief Justice in March 2012. Sir Richard Ground was knighted in the 2012 Queen’s Birthday Honours List in recognition of his achievements during his eight-year tenure as... Read more of this article

BIU Mourns The Passing Of Robert Johnston

[Updated] The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] is mourning the passing of former president Brother Robert Johnston, who passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. A statement from the Union said, “According to Brother Ira Philip, in The History of the Bermuda Industrial Union, “Brother Johnston was 16 years old when he joined the BIU in 1948. He... Read more of this article

Tributes Paid After Noel-Simmons Passes Away

[Updated] The sudden passing of fitness trainer and one time political candidate Devrae Noel-Simmons has prompted an outpouring of tributes on social media this evening [Jan 8]. A graduate of Howard University, the former bodybuilder was a veteran fitness trainer who assisted many of the island’s athletes over the years. His involvement with sports... Read more of this article

Age Concern & Seniors Advisory Mourn Jackson

Age Concern Bermuda and the Seniors Advisory Council have both paid tribute to former MP Louise Jackson, who was well known for her work on behalf of seniors. Mrs Jackson passed away last week at age 83, leaving behind a legacy that spans her work in education, the performing arts, politics and advocacy work. A statement from Age Concern said, “The... Read more of this article

UK Send Sympathies: Louise Jackson’s Death

On behalf of the Queen, the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood wrote to Governor George Fergusson to express sympathy over the passing of Louise Jackson. Known in her later years for her contribution to politics, Mrs Jackson’s service to Bermuda extended back decades with her involvement in both education and the performing arts. She passed... Read more of this article

Rachael Andrade Remembered One Year Later

At a memorial service yesterday [Dec 16] staff and students from the Department of Health and The Berkeley Institute paid tribute to Department of Health nurse Rachael Andrade who died a year ago this week after losing her battle with cancer. Ms Andrade became the education officer at The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre in 2001 where she worked for... Read more of this article

BFA Pay Tribute: Collision Victim Uthmani Talbot

The Bermuda Football Association has paid tribute to Uthmani Talbot, who was killed in a road traffic collision over the weekend, becoming the ninth road fatality of the year. An accomplished young man, Mr Talbot was the recipient of multiple scholarships. The 24 year old attended George Mason University, completed his studies in accountancy and returned... Read more of this article

OBA, PLP Pay Tribute To Dr. Clifford Maxwell

[Updated] The Opposition Leader has today paid tribute to Dr Clifford Maxwell, who was well known and respected for his work both as an educator and as well as helping to strike down legal discrimination through his work with the Progressive Group. Opposition Leader Marc Bean said, “The PLP joins Bermudians in celebrating the life of Dr. Clifford... Read more of this article

BFA Mourn Passing Of Former President

Bermuda Football Association President Larry Mussenden offered condolences to the family and friends of former BFA President Richard Thompson. “The BFA Executive, Staff and member clubs are sad to hear of the death of former President Richard Thompson. We extend our condolences to his family,” said BFA President Larry Mussenden. “Richard committed... Read more of this article

Bermuda .NET Users Group Salutes Dr. Martin

The Bermuda .NET User Group has extended its condolences to the family and friends of internationally renowned computing pioneer Dr. James Martin, recalling that the long-time local resident spoke at the organisation’s inaugural meeting in 2010. Dr. Martin’s lifeless body was discovered in the waters off his Agar’s Island home by a kayaker on... Read more of this article

Tributes Pour In For Nurse Rachael Andrade

Tributes have poured in after Department of Health nurse and Breast Cancer Awareness Advocate Rachael Andrade lost her battle with cancer on Saturday – the day of her 51st birthday. Mrs Andrade was born in Paisley, Scotland and did her general midwifery studies at Perth College of Nursing and Midwifery in Scotland, and earned a bachelor of nursing... Read more of this article