Category: Tributes
Tribute Paid To Former UBP MP Anita Smith
Former Opposition Leader and St George’s MP Kim Swan paid tribute to Anita Smith, who died recently at age 95. Mrs Smith was elected to Parliament for the United Bermuda Party in 1968, and represented St. George’s North from 1968 to 1980. Mr Swan said: “Cindy and I mourn the passing of former St. George’s Member of Parliament Mrs. Anita Smith.... Read more of this article
Kim Swan’s Tribute: Hon. Ralph Marshall
The Hon. Ralph Marshall was laid to rest on Saturday [Sept 22], with family and friends gathering to pay tribute to the former MP and Cabinet Minister. Mr Marshall was the first Portuguese Bermudian to be elected as an MP, and represented the constituency of Southampton West from 1963 to 1993. Those in attendance included Premier Paula Cox, former Premier... Read more of this article
Politicians Pay Tribute To Ralph Marshall
Politicians from all three political parties have paid tribute to the late Ralph Marshall, a trailblazing figure who was the first Portuguese Bermudian to be elected as an MP and to serve as a Cabinet Minister. A statement from the PLP said: “The Progressive Labour Party would like to pay tribute to founding United Bermuda Party member and former... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid To Major Chris Wheddon
[Updated] Tributes have poured in for Major Chris Wheddon, who was killed in a traffic accident yesterday [Sept 9] in the UK. Major Wheddon was in the UK conducting training, and was on his way to his next assignment when the collision occurred. Major Wheddon, 43, served as a police officer before joining the Regiment in 1987, where he rose to the rank... Read more of this article
Politicians Pay Tribute To Tumaini Steede
This morning [July 13] in the House of Assembly, politicians from both sides of the aisle paid tribute to Tumaini Steede, who passed away earlier this week following a road traffic accident. The 22-year-old ranked as one of the island’s top young footballers, and was a prolific Devonshire Cougars goal scorer as well as a Bermuda international. In... Read more of this article
Media Colleagues Bid Farewell To A Friend
As many are aware, veteran photojournalist Tamell Simons passed away on Thursday night following a battle with cancer. Today’s issue of The Royal Gazette contains a heartfelt tribute to the 47-year-old, who worked for the daily newspaper for 20 years capturing countless moments in local history. Those behind the camera often go unnoticed, but there... Read more of this article
Tribute To Police Constable Sandy Rowe
The Bermuda Police Service said they “would like to highlight the career of Police Constable Sandy Rowe following her untimely passing on Sunday, February 12th whilst undergoing treatment in a hospital overseas. The cause of her death is still being determined. “Constable Rowe was a vibrant young officer in her 41st year and had 10 years of policing... Read more of this article
UBP On Dr. Paul de la Chevotiere
United Bermuda Party MPs Kim Swan and Charlie Swan issued a statement on the passing of Dr. Paul de la Chevotiere. “The United Bermuda Party offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of former Parliamentarian, the late Dr. Paul de la Chevotiere,” said the statement. “Whilst Dr. Paul de la Chevotiere was a scholar who choose to make... Read more of this article
OBA Pays Tribute To Sean Pitcher
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance released a statement this afternoon [Feb.7], saying they are “shocked and deeply saddened” by the sudden passing of 49-year-old Sean Pitcher, one of its founding members. “Sean was a proud Mohawk, a proud Bermudian and a man who cared deeply for his beloved Bermuda,” the statement said. “He was the party’s... Read more of this article
Video Tribute To Malcolm Outerbridge
During last week’s funeral for 18-year-old murder victim Malcolm Outerbridge, Raleigh Bermuda paid tribute to the young Bermudian who had just returned to the island from an expedition to Borneo in September. Founded in 2004, Raleigh International Bermuda uses overseas expeditions, local training and ongoing training to challenge young Bermudians... Read more of this article
PLP Acknowledge Passing of Cecil Clarke
The PLP said they are “saddened to learn of the passing” of former PLP Member of Parliament Cecil V. Clarke, who recently passed away in Guyana where he has resided for a number of years. Their full statement follows below: The Progressive Labour Party is saddened to learn of the passing of former PLP Member of Parliament, Mr. Cecil V. Clarke. Mr.... Read more of this article
