4 results returned for search: "independence AND " category "Obituaries"
George Lamming, the Barbadian novelist, has died only five days short of his 95th birthday.
A towering figure in Caribbean letters and fierce proponent of regional unity, his work was part and parcel of other writers from the colonial and postcolonia...
DATE: Jun 07, 2022
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Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Patrick Burgess
A veteran of the elite Royal Marine Commandos was also a prominent businessman at a well-known china, crystal and antiques shop.
Major Peter Darling, who served nearly 30 years in the Marines, ran Bluck’s on Front Street with his brother, Lieutenant-...
DATE: Dec 30, 2021
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Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
The Auditor General has paid tribute to a predecessor who held the position for more than 30 years.
Heather Thomas spoke out following the recent death of Larry Dennis.
Ms Thomas described her predecessor as “indefatigable”, adding: “Larry Dennis w...
DATE: May 18, 2021
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Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The Bermuda Entertainment Union mourned the loss of musician and political activist David W Burch, who died at the age of 75.
A BEU spokesman highlighted Mr Burch’s long history as a performer.
Mr Burch performed and recorded as Papa D, and sang with...
DATE: Apr 05, 2021
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Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
