Condolences Following Passing Of Artie Black
Both Premier Michael Dunkley and the Progressive Labour Party extended condolences to the family of Mr. Alpheus “Artie” Black who passed away this week. Premier Dunkley said, “Artie Black truly made a difference in his community. For more than six decades Artie had served residents through various successful business endeavours, starting out... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley: “A Tragic Loss We All Share”
[Updated] “A tragic loss we all share,” said Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley today [Oct 31] after hearing of the sudden passing of Firefighter Alvin Baker. “Firefighter Baker was a popular, professional and highly valued member of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and I know that ‘family’ is today mourning his loss,”... Read more of this article
Hotel Association Pays Tribute To Toby Dillas
The Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] and Hotel Employers of Bermuda, as well as their industry partners, said they were “shocked and saddened” to learn of the passing of one of Bermuda’s icons in the hotel industry, Mr. R. Toby Dillas. A spokesperson said, “Toby was a consummate professional who devoted many years to both promoting and working... Read more of this article
Dr. Ewart Brown On The Passing Of Toby Dillas
Former Premier and Tourism and Transport Minister, Dr. Ewart Brown has expressed his sympathy on the passing of hotelier Mr. Toby Dillas. Dr. Brown said, “Toby Dillas was my boss at the Bermudiana hotel when I worked there as a waiter in the 60′s. Over the years we became closer and I sought his opinion on hospitality issues when I served as Tourism... Read more of this article
Commissioner: Vickers Was “Shining Example”
[Updated] The Commissioner of Police Mr. Michael DeSilva expressed sadness today upon learning of the passing of Mr. Eugene Vickers [pictured left], retired Commandant of the Bermuda Reserve Police [BRP]. Mr. Vickers died on Saturday afternoon [Oct 18] in hospital overseas. His career began with the Reserve Constabulary, as it was known then, in 1964. He... Read more of this article
Audio: Shijuan’s Friends Release Tribute Song
Friends of the late Shijuan Mungal have produced a song in his memory, with Dj Fury, Storma and Cire releasing a tribute track “Shi World” in memory of the 16-year-old. Set to the same beat as Juelz Santana’s “I Can Feel It In The Air,” the song’s lyrics start out saying, “There comes a time when everyone leaves us, but you were taken... Read more of this article
Premier, PLP & OBA Express Condolences
[Updated] Premier Michael Dunkley and Opposition Leader Marc Bean today [Aug 20] expressed their condolences following the sudden passing of Rochelle Bascome, the wife of Member of Parliament Kenny Bascome. Premier Dunkley said: “It was a complete shock last night to receive the tragic news that Rochelle, Kenny’s wife of 30 years, had passed away. “On... Read more of this article
Governor Extends Condolences To Smith Family
The Governor, Mrs Fergusson and the staff at Government House said they “were sorry to hear about the tragic accident involving Mrs Dawn Santucci-Smith and Mr Melvin Smith.” A post on social media by the Govt. House account said, “Mrs Santucci-Smith has played an important part in involving Northlands primary school children in the Government... Read more of this article
“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
