I think I am coming to learn that every year in Bermuda is extraordinary. Extraordinary in the range of things that happen, in the quality of events put on – of sporting and cultural performances and occasions, of dramas both in nature and in the human world.
In sports, we celebrate Bermudians who do well – whether it is Nakhi Wells on the football field, Flora Duffy in triathlons or Roy-Allan Burch in the pool, and many others.
This has been a great year for sport.
Beyond Bermuda we have had Pan American Games, the Caribbean and Central America Games, and the Commonwealth Games, which I was lucky enough to get to some of in Glasgow during my summer holiday. These all gave opportunities to a large number of Bermudians to experience big international competition.
The opening of the new hospital wing is a real milestone, again involving a wide community effort. And most recently we have celebrated Bermuda’s selection as host of the America’s Cup, and the enormous opportunities which that will offer everyone in Bermuda.
We wish you a peaceful and happy Christmas and God’s blessing for 2015.
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