HUMAN INTEREST

Bermuda and the world will be in mourning as Nelson Mandela dies

Tributes for Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday, were led by the Bermudian who founded the anti-apartheid movement on the island.

Islanders urged to celebrate the success of peaceful change

Imagine Bermuda is inviting the public to gather at Par-La-Ville Park to observe July 2nd as the anniversary of peaceful change in Bermuda.

IN HIS OWN WORDS

A warning to humanity: crunch time’s ahead

Multi-millionaire philanthropist Dr James Martin was renowned as one of the great thinkers of his generation.

The day I visited a genius

Humanity lost one of its most incisive and foremost thinkers with the death of Dr James Martin on Monday.

‘He was brilliant and kind’

Islanders who crossed paths with Dr James Martin have told us they were struck by his intellect and generosity.
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World loses a visionary

James Martin went from a brilliant student at Oxford to highflyer at computer giants IBM before striking out on his own to make a multi-million dollar fortune as an author and speaker.

‘He inspired millions’

The family and close friends of Dr James Martin gathered at his home on Agar’s Island last night in the wake of his death.

Oxford tribute: Dr Martin ‘was an inspiration to millions’

The Oxford Martin School on Tuesday posted on its website: "It is with great sadness that the Oxford Martin School has learned of the death of our Founder, Dr James Martin."

World-renowned IT guru and philanthropist found dead (update with video)

Multi-millionaire philanthropist Dr James Martin has been found dead in the water near his island home in Hamilton Harbour, it was revealed on Tuesday.

Gay marriage: challenges ahead for Government

Attorney General Mark Pettingill said yesterday that, while Bermuda's current Matrimonial Causes Act says that same-sex marriages would be void in Bermuda, the rights of a couple would have to be respected.
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Disarming, quirky and delightful: The little ministry that touches us all

As Johnny Barnes on Friday was celebrated prior to his 90th birthday, Gary Foster Skelton reflected on his impact on the community around him.

Exclusive: Senate access farce

Lisa Reed of the Human Rights Commission could not attend the Senate debate on anti-discrimination laws for gay people - because Cabinet Office has no disabled access.

Lorraine Rest Home presented with new $80,000 minibus

Lorraine Rest Home in Warwick was gifted with a brand new $80,000 minibus on Thursday by Christ Church Warwick.

Happy 90th birthday, Johnny Barnes!

Bermuda's favourite greeter Johnny Barnes turns 90 on Sunday, and Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell plans to help him celebrate.

Exclusive: Gombeys fired up over cigarette packaging

Some of our Gombeys are perturbed at Gombey Cigarettes - sold in Bermuda by a company in Florida with the tagline 'The original flavour of Bermuda’.
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The Bermuda Sun bids farewell...

JUL 30, 2014: It marked the end of an era as our printers and collators produced the very last edition of the Bermuda Sun.

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