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
Opinion Writer Sir John Swan is an inspiration to us all Robert King, who successfully ran for the House of Assembly against the late premier in two consecutive elections, reflects on his legacy Robert King, who successfully ran for the House of Assembly against the late premier in two consecutive elections, reflects on his legacy Jun 12, 2026 5:59 AM
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
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
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
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
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
Cricket Ken Pitcher (1961-2026): feared fast bowler and Cup Match player Star cricketer remembered as fun man who enjoyed the sport and the love of his family Star cricketer remembered as fun man who enjoyed the sport and the love of his family Jun 03, 2026 5:00 AM
Obituaries Earl Leader (1948-2026): adept on the tennis court and on stage A drumming showman who started early in music turned tennis pro as an adult after taking up the sport at 32 A drumming showman who started early in music turned tennis pro as an adult after taking up the sport at 32 May 27, 2026 4:28 AM
Obituaries Wynne Colley (1940-2026): painter’s keen eye for history An accomplished artist, after a long break from her medium, turned her talents to exploring the past An accomplished artist, after a long break from her medium, turned her talents to exploring the past May 20, 2026 7:57 AM
Obituaries Harold Minors (1956-2026): beacon to Bermuda’s youth An outstanding sportsman and the embodiment of a community safe haven is saluted as a hero for young people An outstanding sportsman and the embodiment of a community safe haven is saluted as a hero for young people May 15, 2026 7:58 AM
Obituaries Elizabeth Mroz (1944-2026): capable leader at court registry An eloquent speaker with a steely determination for excellence, she also left a mark on Bermuda with her generosity An eloquent speaker with a steely determination for excellence, she also left a mark on Bermuda with her generosity May 04, 2026 7:57 AM
Obituaries Don Moore (1931-2026): priest with a love of nature The Anglican minister was a former professional horticulturist, trained at the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew The Anglican minister was a former professional horticulturist, trained at the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew Apr 11, 2026 8:00 AM
Obituaries Sergeant Major James Van-Lowe (1960-2026): RBR music man Soldier’s drive for quality helped take the defence force’s musicians to audiences worldwide Soldier’s drive for quality helped take the defence force’s musicians to audiences worldwide Apr 09, 2026 7:53 AM
Obituaries Sam Paynter (1929-2026): Cup Match eminence The St George’s cricketer represented the East End in the Classic from 1949 to 1956 The St George’s cricketer represented the East End in the Classic from 1949 to 1956 Apr 06, 2026 8:00 AM
Obituaries Shirley James (1935-2026): golf world’s elegant trailblazer From her career in health, the Canadian-born artist met and married Clarence James, one of the island’s political giants From her career in health, the Canadian-born artist met and married Clarence James, one of the island’s political giants Mar 19, 2026 7:58 AM
Obituaries Bishop Lloyd Duncan (1963-2026): devoted community pastor Powerful preacher was an innovative church leader immersed in ministry alongside his wife, Shanda Powerful preacher was an innovative church leader immersed in ministry alongside his wife, Shanda Mar 09, 2026 7:59 AM
Obituaries Ceola Wilson remembered as fearless, talented and tenacious Bermuda’s tough-speaking, no-nonsense journalist laid to rest at a ceremony held at St Paul AME Church Bermuda’s tough-speaking, no-nonsense journalist laid to rest at a ceremony held at St Paul AME Church Mar 04, 2026 7:46 AM
Drive for Change Siena remembered: health hub mourns one of its family Artwork by the 16-year-old Berkeley Institute student leaves a bright reminder for colleagues at Natural Mystic Hub Artwork by the 16-year-old Berkeley Institute student leaves a bright reminder for colleagues at Natural Mystic Hub Feb 24, 2026 7:49 AM
Obituaries Agatha Thomas (1943-2026): brought Jamaica to Bermuda Grit, perseverance and great cooking turned a small family business into a hugely popular West Indian food chain Grit, perseverance and great cooking turned a small family business into a hugely popular West Indian food chain Feb 23, 2026 6:55 AM
Obituaries Ervin Grant (1941-2026): Hamilton’s ‘superb salesman’ Entrepreneur worked his way up in a variety of jobs before forging ahead with an assortment of boutiques Entrepreneur worked his way up in a variety of jobs before forging ahead with an assortment of boutiques Feb 20, 2026 7:58 AM
Obituaries Ceola Wilson (1961-2026): a dedicated and fearless journalist Multimedia journalist known for her long-form content, strong news sense and hard-hitting approach to uncovering the truth Multimedia journalist known for her long-form content, strong news sense and hard-hitting approach to uncovering the truth Feb 15, 2026 2:18 PM
Obituaries Flavia Lambe (1934-2026): at the helm in an age of glamour A tireless single mother ended up breaking a glass ceiling in the hotel industry as head of a top dining venue A tireless single mother ended up breaking a glass ceiling in the hotel industry as head of a top dining venue Feb 13, 2026 7:57 AM
Obituaries Joe ‘Conch Shell’ Benjamin (1937-2026): activist troubadour “Unofficial mayor of Brixton” spoke truth to power and won admiration as a fiercely proud keeper of ancestral tradition “Unofficial mayor of Brixton” spoke truth to power and won admiration as a fiercely proud keeper of ancestral tradition Feb 12, 2026 7:57 AM
Sailing ‘The RHADC will not feel the same without John’s positivity’ Tributes paid to late Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club commodore John Nicholls Tributes paid to late Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club commodore John Nicholls Feb 11, 2026 7:17 AM
Obituaries Archdeacon Arnold Hollis (1933-2026): a church’s conscience The leader of St James’s Anglican Church earned it a place at the heart of life within its West End community The leader of St James’s Anglican Church earned it a place at the heart of life within its West End community Feb 06, 2026 7:29 AM
Obituaries John Martin (1978-2026): ‘Go play outside!’ One of the island’s top wakeboarders wanted to put Bermuda on the sporting map — and loved passing on the thrill One of the island’s top wakeboarders wanted to put Bermuda on the sporting map — and loved passing on the thrill Jan 31, 2026 7:45 AM
