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A “visionary” figure in the international business world was also a major promoter of talent in the island’s pioneering captive insurance sector. Brian Hall, who died last week, outlined Bermuda’s success in the sector in the foreword to 2004’s Held ...

A respected businessman, sailor and former City of Hamilton alderman was “a leader wherever he found himself”. Tommy Dickinson, a former head of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, was somebody who “always picked up the torch when he was pushed forward ...

Lady Eileen Sharpe was devoted to improving educational opportunities. Sir John Swan, a former premier, said she was “one of the stalwart credits to Bermuda”. “One of her fundamental mandates in life was to help people to get educated,” Sir John adde...

A carpenter trained as a shipwright in the Dockyard Apprentices programme went on to build the landmark Deliverance replica in St George – his proudest accomplishment. Raymond DeShields fondly called the Deliverance “his baby” and enjoyed dropping b...

A top architect who became president of the Vasco Da Gama Club has been praised as a champion of Portuguese and Azorean culture. Luis Bernardo, who died last month, came to Bermuda from the Azores with his family in 1949, aged only 13, and adopted th...

A tour boat operator and former president of St George’s Rotary Club loved to highlight the sights and stories of Bermuda to visitors. Tracy Outerbridge, the daughter of George R. Outerbridge, a lifelong East End resident, said he was “a great ambass...

The former United States Secretary of State Colin Powell enjoyed a friendly relationship with Bermuda and its former premier Sir John Swan in particular. Worldwide, the soldier and diplomat was perhaps best known for his prominent role in the US inva...

A much loved DJ was a driving force behind one of Bermuda’s top sound systems. Dennis Maynard, also a radio show host, was known as Bussy, part of the double act of China and Bussy. Benjamin Smith, a friend who made music with Mr Maynard, said: “Buss...

A school counsellor who headed the Bermuda National Parent Teachers Association was a powerful voice for the island’s schools. Marian Askia, a counsellor at East End Primary and St David’s Preschool, was also president of the Amputee Association of B...

A senior adviser at the Bermuda Monetary Authority was a “consummate professional” across many years’ service at the island’s financial services regulator. Marcia Woolridge-Allwood, daughter of the late former tourism minister Jim Woolridge, was “one...