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
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
