Premier: Baroness Thatcher was a giant on the global stage

"On behalf of the people of Bermuda, allow me to express our heartfelt condolences at the passing of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. 

"Lady Thatcher was a friend of Bermuda throughout her 11 years as Prime Minister, most notably for the support she provided behind the scenes to help secure the landmark US-Bermuda Tax Treaty that helped transform the Island’s economy.

 "As Britain’s 'Iron Lady', Mrs. Thatcher was a giant on the global stage. She will be remembered for her courage and vision in changing Britain’s political and economic trajectory and re-establishing the country as a major world power.

 "Baroness Thatcher was a trail-blazer throughout her life – the daughter of a grocer who became the first female to hold the office of British Prime Minister, who championed a path for moral clarity, national pride and restoration. It is a remarkable record.

 "Our thoughts and our prayers are with her family and Britain today." ~ Premier the Hon. Craig Cannonier, JP, MP.