Category: Tributes
Condolences On Passing Of Walter Brangman
Acting Premier and Minister of Public Works Derrick Burgess today [Aug.24] expressed sincere condolences to the family of former Member of Parliament Walter Sinclair Brangman who died today. Mr. Brangman, a well-known architect in Bermuda, was a Progressive Labour Party Member of Parliament for many years before he helped to create the National Liberal... Read more of this article
PLP Mourn Loss of John Evans
The PLP has released a statement following the death of John Evans. It follows in full below: The Progressive Labour Party is deeply saddened by the death of Mr. John Evans, husband of our departed Dame Lois Browne-Evans, and father of Donald, Tina, and Nadine. Born in Trinidad, West Indies, Mr. Evans migrated to Bermuda after marrying the former Lois... Read more of this article
Jason Smith: “Part Of The Regiment Family”
Bermuda Regiment Commanding Officer Lt Col Brian Gonsalves paid tribute to 22-year-old Lance Corporal Jason Smith saying, “He was part of the Regiment family and his passing was marked as one.” On May 1st, Lance Corporal Smith was shot while in the Overview Hill, Pembroke area, and unfortunately died as a result of his injuries. The Police have... Read more of this article
Minister Burch on Dr Ball: “Fearless Icon”
Calling her a “fearless icon,” Minister of National Security Lt. Col. David Burch paid tribute the late Dr. Barbara Ball in the Senate today [Mar.16], saying the “the unlikely trail blazed by this graduate of the Bermuda High School for Girls is a colour-blind example of a career dedicated to uplifting the unfortunate and championing the rights... Read more of this article
The Loss of Dr Barbara Ball
Bermuda has lost a legendary figure with the passing of Dr Barbara Ball last night [Mar.13] at age 86. The pioneering trailblazer was the first female doctor to practice medicine in Bermuda, and was integral in the trade union and civil rights movements in the 1950s and 60s. Dr. Ball was born in Bermuda on 13 June 1924. She was educated at the then... Read more of this article
PLP Pay Tribute to Dr. Barbara Ball
The Progressive Labour Party released a statement about the passing of Dr. Barbara Ball, saying, “We recognize and appreciate the considerable sacrifice and skills of this valiant woman of the people. Dr. Ball spent forty-four years of her life fighting for the rights of the working class people of Bermuda, and the Progressive Labour Party thanks... Read more of this article
Arnold Francis, QC: ‘A Man of Vision’
Government Senate Leader Lt. Col. David Burch yesterday [Feb. 16] paid tribute in the Upper House to the life and legacy of Bermuda political, legal and constitutional pioneer Arnold Francis, QC. The National Security Minister said one-time Progressive Labour Party leader Mr. Francis, who died last month at the age of 88, had confronted the forces of... Read more of this article
