A Book of Condolence has been opened as a tribute to former Cabinet minister Kim Young, who died last month.

Ms Young, a former nurse, social worker and United Bermuda Party politician, suffered a severe stroke while in hospital in the Bahamas. She was 75.

Members of the public can visit the Cabinet Office on Hamilton’s Front Street to sign the book between 9.30am and 4.40pm today until Wednesday,

A Bermuda Government spokeswoman said: “The Government of Bermuda joins the community in extending sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mrs Young.”