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
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
