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
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
