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Video: Sir John Swan Inducted As National Hero

Video: Sir John Swan Inducted As National Hero

[Updated with video] Sir John Swan was formally inducted as a Bermuda National Hero at a ceremony held today [June 19] at the Cathedral in Hamilton. Speaking at the event, Minister of Social Development and Sports Sylvan Richards said, “Good afternoon and welcome to the 2016 National Heroes Induction and Proclamation Ceremony. “Today, on... Read more of this article

PLP Express Concerns Over Selection Process

PLP Express Concerns Over Selection Process

Saying that Sir John Swan “is known and respected as a businessman and entrepreneur” and “few would ever suggest his contributions are not considerable,” the PLP said they do “however have concerns over the management and execution of the process of selecting Bermuda’s latest national hero.” The PLP said historically... Read more of this article

Minister: ‘Sir John’s Contributions Are Legendary’

Minister: ‘Sir John’s Contributions Are Legendary’

Minister of Social Development & Sports Sylvan Richards provided an overview of the selection of former Premier Sir John Swan as Bermuda’s newest national hero, saying that “Sir John’s contributions are legendary and he embodies many of the criteria that had been established under the National Heroes Guidelines: Criteria and Selection... Read more of this article

Sir John Swan To Be Inducted As National Hero

Sir John Swan To Be Inducted As National Hero

Sir John Swan will be formally inducted as Bermuda’s newest national hero, Premier Michael Dunkley announced today, saying that “Sir John’s significant involvement, participation and leadership in the business arena, the world of politics and helping our community make him most worthy of the designation of a National Hero.” Premier Dunkley... Read more of this article