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Scholarship Awarded To Kamilah Cannonier
Ms. Kamilah Cannonier has been selected as the recipient of the E. Laverne Furbert Continuing Education Award, a $5,000 scholarship offered by the family of the late Laverne Furbert. The award seeks to support Bermudians over the age of 30, who are looking to attend the Bermuda College in pursuit of further education towards a first degree. It was... Read more of this article
Video/Photos: Ceremony For ‘Sun & Sand Patio’
A dedication ceremony was held yesterday for the ‘Sun & Sand Patio’ at Shelly Bay, which serves to honour the memory of the late LaVerne Furbert and “for the relaxation and enjoyment of everyone in the community.” A spokesperson said, “For the past few years Ms. LaVerne Furbert had been an active and integral member... Read more of this article
Laverne Furbert Continuing Education Award
Noting that she was an advocate of further education, particularly for mature students, the family of the late Laverne Furbert is offering an Adult Continuing Education award valued at $5,000. Ms Furbert, a well known community activist and union supporter, returned to school in 1996 when she was 50 years old, earning an Associate of Arts Degree from... Read more of this article
Online Condolence Book For LaVerne Furbert
The Cabinet Office today announced that in honour of former Government senator, labour activist and trade unionist LaVerne Furbert, an online condolence book has been created. “Condolences and memories can be added by members of the public and can be found here,” a spokesperson said. “Ms. LaVerne Furbert was the writer of the column... Read more of this article
BEU Pay Tribute To LaVerne Furbert
The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] expressed their condolences to the family of the late LaVerne Furbert. BEU President Selena ‘VaVa’ Fields said, “Ms. Furbert was an out-spoken advocate for equality and justice. “Not only was she a Life Member of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party, she was also a staunch trade unionist.... Read more of this article
BPSU Pay Tribute To LaVerne Furbert
“Devoted mother and grandmother, staunch labour advocate, tireless protector of the disadvantaged and true champion of Bermuda’s youth; Sis. Furbert will be deeply and forever missed by all those who knew her,” the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] said. A spokesperson said, “It would be remiss of the Bermuda Public Services Union not to... Read more of this article
‘Recognition Funeral’ For LaVerne Furbert
Following consultation with the Leader of the Opposition, the Government will designate LaVerne Furbert’s funeral a “recognition funeral” which means that an official condolence book will be prepared, and assistance will be lent to the family for funeral arrangements by the Government’s Protocol Office and Department of Communications. This... Read more of this article
Video: Union Gas Flags At Half-Staff
The flags at Union Gas are at half-staff out of respect for the late LaVerne Furbert, who passed away this weekend at age 74. A well known advocate for the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU], Ms Furbert served as the editor for their newspaper, The Worker’s Voice. Premier David Burt called her “an unwavering force in support of Bermuda’s workers,”... Read more of this article
BIU Pay Tribute To LaVerne Furbert
“She was a true Trade Unionist that would go out of her way to help our membership when needed,” the Bermuda Industrial Union said following the passing of LaVerne Furbert, with the BIU noting that the flags at Union Gas will fly at half-staff out of respect. Ms Furbert, a well known advocate for the Union and PLP, passed away this weekend... Read more of this article
Premier, PLP Pay Tribute To LaVerne Furbert
“The very essence of a freedom fighter,” said Premier David Burt today reflecting on the life of the late LaVerne Furbert, who was well known for her work with the Progressive Labour Party and the Bermuda Industrial Union. Premier Burt said, “LaVerne Furbert was an unwavering force in support of Bermuda’s workers, the Progressive Labour... Read more of this article
