An Official Book of Condolence will be available for signing in tribute to Ira Philip.

People can sign the book at the Cabinet Office tomorrow, next Monday and next Tuesday, from 9.30pm until 4pm.

Mr Philip was a journalist for numerous publications for seven decades, historian, author and Progressive Labour Party senator.

A Bermuda Government spokeswoman said: “The Government of Bermuda joins the community in extending sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Philip.”