Ira Philip (16 December 1925 – 9 April 2018) was a Bermudian writer and politician.

Early life

On 16 December 1925, Philip was born in

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Career

Philip's journalism career stretched six decades and was primary associated with the ''Bermuda Recorder'' and ZFB Radio. Philip counted

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among his influences. Philip later represented the Progressive Labour Party (PLP) as a member of the

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, and, in 2015, received the Drum Major Awards from the PLP.

Personal life

On 9 April 2018, Philip died aged 92.

Selected publications

* ''Freedom Fighters: From Monk to Mazumbo'', 1988 * ''Heroines in the Medical Field of Bermuda'', 1994 * ''The History of the Bermuda Industrial Union: a Definitive History of the Organised Labour Movement in Bermuda'' * ''Champ: The One and Only Alma Hunt''

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Philip, Ira 1925 births 2018 deaths Bermudian historians Bermudian writers Members of the Senate of Bermuda People from Sandys Parish Progressive Labour Party (Bermuda) politicians