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David Burt and others expressed their condolences to the Royal Family in the wake of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
The Premier said: “The world remembers a long and full life, lived to the fullest by a man of unstinting devotion to duty.
“Prin...
DATE: Apr 10, 2021
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
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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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The flag in the grounds of Cabinet Office was at half mast today in remembrance of Kenneth Richardson, Bermuda’s first Black Secretary to the Cabinet.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda, we extend our sincere condolences to Brenda Ric...
DATE: Mar 31, 2021
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A veteran ZBM cameraman and news gatherer has died.
Arnold Landy II was 62.
Mr Landy was also known for his work as a carpenter and was a keen fisherman.
Tari Trott, a ZBM news anchor, reported on Thursday night that he and his colleagues were “dev...
DATE: Mar 20, 2021
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
A psychological counsellor who fought a lifelong battle with cancer has died.
Leslie Ann White was 48.
She also ran a successful bookstore, the Literate Lizard, with her daughter Jordyn, 17, in the city of Sedona, Arizona.
Ms White, also an author, ...
DATE: Mar 20, 2021
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
Former Auditor-General Heather Jacobs Matthews died yesterday after a decade-long battle with cancer.
Ms Jacobs Matthews, who was 69, served from 2009 to 2016 and was responsible for the island’s financial reporting through the turbulence of the Grea...
DATE: Mar 16, 2021
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An American actor famed for his portrayal of writer and humorist Mark Twain was yesterday praised by a Bermudian actor who tackled the same role.
Hal Holbrook – who portrayed Mark Twain, a regular visitor to Bermuda, on stage for more than six decade...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
LaVerne Furbert, a former government senator and stalwart of the Bermuda Industrial Union, has died.
Ms Furbert was 74.
David Burt, the Premier, yesterday led tributes to Ms Furbert and offered condolences to her family.
Mr Burt said she was the “ver...
DATE: Feb 01, 2021
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Gareth Finighan
A former manager of the Bermuda News Bureau known for his meticulous attention to detail has died.
William Breisky, 92, also a former editor for the Cape Cod Times, died on New Year's Day from complications related to Covid-19.
He moved to Bermuda i...
DATE: Jan 08, 2021
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The mother of triplets who found fame when they were presented to the Queen during her first visit to Bermuda has died.
Joy Agass-Smith, 89, gave birth to babies Elizabeth, Margaret and Philippa in 1953, the year of the Queen’s coronation.
The girls’...
DATE: Apr 01, 2020
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell