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Farewell to Sir John: ‘He made each one of us feel special’

Longest-serving premier is remembered on his own terms at a funeral he planned himself

Longest-serving premier is remembered on his own terms at a funeral he planned himself

• Jun 24, 2026 5:09 PM

Opinion Writer

What Sir John meant to me

Former Cabinet minister Renée Webb recalls how Sir John Swan was her friend, mentor, adversary and supporter over a decades-long relationship

Former Cabinet minister Renée Webb recalls how Sir John Swan was her friend, mentor, adversary and supporter over a decades-long relationship

• Jun 24, 2026 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

How Sir John Swan helped me to land a prize interview

MP and former journalist Linda Smith recalls how Sir John Swan helped her to get an interview with a legendary British prime minister

MP and former journalist Linda Smith recalls how Sir John Swan helped her to get an interview with a legendary British prime minister

• Jun 24, 2026 7:59 AM

Politics

Heartfelt tributes paid to Sir John from across political arena

Legislators past and present come together to recognise the service of island’s longest-serving premier

Legislators past and present come together to recognise the service of island’s longest-serving premier

• Jun 24, 2026 7:57 AM

Education

Adult Education School closing on day of Sir John’s funeral

The school will reopen for classes as usual on Thursday after observing the occasion

The school will reopen for classes as usual on Thursday after observing the occasion

• Jun 22, 2026 7:15 PM

Opinion Writer

What separated him was his extraordinary empathy

A former senior adviser to Sir John Swan looks back at the man he called “the Boss”

A former senior adviser to Sir John Swan looks back at the man he called “the Boss”

• Jun 17, 2026 7:58 AM

General

London Office to open book for tributes to Sir John Swan

The book is available for signing at 6 Arlington Street until June 30

The book is available for signing at 6 Arlington Street until June 30

• Jun 14, 2026 3:09 PM

Event

Sir John’s life to be celebrated on June 24

The funeral service of the late former Premier will be held at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity

The funeral service of the late former Premier will be held at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity

• Jun 13, 2026 5:07 PM

Opinion Writer

Family of Sir John Swan: ‘We have been deeply touched’

The family of Sir John Swan have written a thank-you letter to all those who have offered their condolences on his passing

The family of Sir John Swan have written a thank-you letter to all those who have offered their condolences on his passing

• Jun 12, 2026 5:58 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, June 12, 2026

Kevin Maybury remembers the late Sir John Swan, Premier of Bermuda from 1982 to 1995

Kevin Maybury remembers the late Sir John Swan, Premier of Bermuda from 1982 to 1995

• Jun 12, 2026 5:56 AM

General

Swan family thank community for prayers and support

Sir John Swan, Bermuda’s longest-serving premier, died last week at the age of 90

Sir John Swan, Bermuda’s longest-serving premier, died last week at the age of 90

• Jun 11, 2026 5:46 PM

Letters to the Editor

Tribute to a dignified man of compassion

Bermuda’s Jamaican community pays respect to the late Sir John Swan

Bermuda’s Jamaican community pays respect to the late Sir John Swan

• Jun 11, 2026 7:49 AM

Letters to the Editor

Sir John Swan did not fall victim to hubris

A resident of Trinidad recalls meeting the late Sir John Swan when he was Premier of Bermuda

A resident of Trinidad recalls meeting the late Sir John Swan when he was Premier of Bermuda

• Jun 10, 2026 6:53 AM

Letters to the Editor

Sir John critical to survival of Masterworks

The organisation’s founder recalls how the late premier supported the fledgeling arts foundation and gallery

The organisation’s founder recalls how the late premier supported the fledgeling arts foundation and gallery

• Jun 09, 2026 7:59 AM

Letters to the Editor

Former premier supported service to the aged

The Reverend Fred Hassell remembers Sir John Swan’s role in advancing his memoirs

The Reverend Fred Hassell remembers Sir John Swan’s role in advancing his memoirs

• Jun 09, 2026 7:58 AM

General

To Bermuda with love: ‘I carried you with me always’

A heartfelt letter from Bermuda’s longest-serving premier is released after his death

A heartfelt letter from Bermuda’s longest-serving premier is released after his death

• Jun 08, 2026 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Farewell from Sir John Swan

Though I am no longer among you in body, my heart has never known a home beyond these shores, and it never will

Though I am no longer among you in body, my heart has never known a home beyond these shores, and it never will

• Jun 08, 2026 8:00 AM

Editorials

A once-in-a-generation leader

It is almost impossible to exaggerate Sir John Swan’s impact on Bermuda, as a politician, businessman and community leader

It is almost impossible to exaggerate Sir John Swan’s impact on Bermuda, as a politician, businessman and community leader

• Jun 06, 2026 7:29 AM

Letters to the Editor

Sir John’s greatest impact was as a human being

A letter writer reflects on Sir John Swan’s legacy

A letter writer reflects on Sir John Swan’s legacy

• Jun 06, 2026 7:27 AM

General

‘His legacy is profound’ — tributes pour in for Sir John

The Governor, Andrew Murdoch, adds that former premier was a visionary with the skills to deliver change

The Governor, Andrew Murdoch, adds that former premier was a visionary with the skills to deliver change

• Jun 05, 2026 11:32 AM

Obituaries

Sir John Swan (1935-2026): A man of the people

Patrick Burgess recaptures the life and times of Bermuda’s longest-serving leader and last living National Hero

Patrick Burgess recaptures the life and times of Bermuda’s longest-serving leader and last living National Hero

• Jun 05, 2026 8:35 AM

Obituaries

Sir John Swan’s big gamble on independence

Longest-serving leader attempted to upend the political system with his 1995 independence referendum, but fell short

Longest-serving leader attempted to upend the political system with his 1995 independence referendum, but fell short

• Jun 05, 2026 8:35 AM

Obituaries

‘Young Blacks are a problem’ – a rare political misstep from Swan

During a political debate in 1989, Sir John Swan made a comment that alienated a crucial segment of the community

During a political debate in 1989, Sir John Swan made a comment that alienated a crucial segment of the community

• Jun 05, 2026 8:34 AM

General

Sir John Swan: 1935 ‒ 2026

Bermuda mourns island’s longest-serving premier and National Hero

Bermuda mourns island’s longest-serving premier and National Hero

• Jun 04, 2026 10:14 PM

Politics

Death of Dick Cheney evokes bid to keep US bases

Sir John Swan remembers facing a tough sell in the early 1990s when it came to the American military presence

Sir John Swan remembers facing a tough sell in the early 1990s when it came to the American military presence

• Nov 05, 2025 8:25 AM

General

Sir John Swan celebrates 90th birthday on City Hall grounds

Bermuda’s only living National Hero is treated to a party in Hamilton

Bermuda’s only living National Hero is treated to a party in Hamilton

• Jul 08, 2025 4:47 PM

Politics

Sir John: Bermuda voted for the status quo

Former premier, 89, calls it quits as independent candidates are shut out with a mere 9 per cent of the vote

Former premier, 89, calls it quits as independent candidates are shut out with a mere 9 per cent of the vote

• Feb 19, 2025 12:58 AM

Politics

Robert King holds Smith’s North

Incumbent One Bermuda Alliance MP receives 303 votes to win in Constituency 10

Incumbent One Bermuda Alliance MP receives 303 votes to win in Constituency 10

• Feb 19, 2025 12:28 AM

Opinion Writer

Take a deep breath, Bermuda

Sir John Swan says the country needs to take a chance on a new idea and vote for your independent candidate

Sir John Swan says the country needs to take a chance on a new idea and vote for your independent candidate

• Feb 17, 2025 7:59 AM