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Anglican Church Of Bermuda Mourns Mandela

The Anglican Church of Bermuda today [Dec 5] joined with millions of people around the world in expressing its sadness at the death of the great anti-apartheid leader and former President of South Africa. “Having sat in Nelson Mandela’s cell on Robben Island and met those whose lives had been changed by his example, I am grateful to God the role... Read more of this article

Legendary Civil Rights Icon Nelson Mandela Dies

Legendary civil rights icon Nelson Mandela, who endured 27 years in prison for fighting against apartheid, died today. He was 95 year old. Considered the founding father of South Africa’s multiracial democracy, Mr Mandela was hospitalised on June 8 for a recurring lung infection, and was released recently. The former president and Nobel Peace... Read more of this article

Premier: “The World Has Lost An Iconic Figure”

“Today the world has lost an iconic leader; to some a brother, to many a friend, to all an inspiration – former South African President Nelson Mandela,” said Premier Craig Cannonier this evening [Dec 5]. “On behalf of the Bermuda Government, I join with the people of Bermuda in expressing our deep sense of loss at his passing. His... Read more of this article

PLP Leader: Mandela An Inspiration To Us All

Opposition Leader Marc Bean said, “The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party joins with people across the globe in mourning the loss of Nelson Mandela. “His commitment to freedom, justice and equality as well as his resolute determination to build one South African people out of the ashes of Apartheid, will be an inspiration for generations... Read more of this article

Photos/Videos: Nelson Mandela Day Celebrated

[Updated with videos] People around the world, including Bermuda, celebrated Nelson Mandela Day today [July 18] in honour of the man who is revered around the world as global icon of peace. In 2009, the General Assembly of the United Nations designated ‘July 18th’ as Mandela Day, and Imagine Bermuda, in concert with the African Diaspora Heritage... Read more of this article

Bermuda Event To Celebrate Mandela’s Birthday

Community group Imagine Bermuda is inviting the Island’s residents to join the world in celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday on Thursday [July 18]. In 2009, the General Assembly of the United Nations designated ‘July 18th’ as Mandela Day, in honour of the birthday of this global peace icon. Imagine Bermuda, in concert with the African... Read more of this article

July 18th: Celebrate Nelson Mandela’s Birthday

Community group Imagine Bermuda is inviting the public to join the world in celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday next week. Glenn Fubler, of Imagine Bermuda said, “Nelson Mandela will be observing his 95th Birthday on Thursday [July 18]. We all know that this Global icon has been undergoing his most critical period of health challenges over... Read more of this article