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
Letters to the Editor When variety is not the spice of life Jolene Maybury frets that an undeserving PLP will retain government control because of the saturation of opposition candidates Jolene Maybury frets that an undeserving PLP will retain government control because of the saturation of opposition candidates Jan 22, 2025 7:59 AM
Opinion Writer And so it begins ... Sir John Swan expects a raft of independent candidates to show themselves by Nomination Day Sir John Swan expects a raft of independent candidates to show themselves by Nomination Day Jan 14, 2025 8:00 AM
Editorials Divided opposition a missed opportunity Recent by-elections have shown that the ruling party’s hand is strengthened rather than weakened by the “all hands on deck” approach Recent by-elections have shown that the ruling party’s hand is strengthened rather than weakened by the “all hands on deck” approach Jan 13, 2025 8:00 AM
Year in Review April 2024: The return of Sir John Former premier makes a sensation comeback to politics while heading up a Movement for Independent Candidates Former premier makes a sensation comeback to politics while heading up a Movement for Independent Candidates Jan 11, 2025 8:09 AM
Editorials A message needs to be sent David Burt is right to be supremely confident of winning the next election, but there should be consequences for arrogant indifference David Burt is right to be supremely confident of winning the next election, but there should be consequences for arrogant indifference Jan 10, 2025 8:00 AM
Politics Independent candidate Suzie Arruda announced Sir John Swan also confirms his intention to run in the General Election Sir John Swan also confirms his intention to run in the General Election Jan 09, 2025 2:23 PM
