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‘Bermuda King’ is set to be honoured in Jamaica

JamesRichardsSignificant national honours are now in the offing in Jamaica for the man who became known as ‘The Bermuda King’ primarily in the local parish where he was born and surrounding areas. James (Dick) Richards, revered for his benevolence and philanthropy to his homeland, is slated for a posthumous by the Jamaica 50 Celebrations Committee.

That’s the latest word from Vincent Samuels whom we dubbed the ‘BOSA Man’, during his high profile, week-long visit to Bermuda in September in his capacity as secretary-treasurer of the Beersheba Old Students Association (BOSA), connected with the Beersheba Primary School. That is the alma mater of ‘Dick’ Richards. which BOSA plan to turn into a museum in his honour.

http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20121027/ISLAND09/710279951

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