The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has announced its 2026 honourees for their Black History Month Celebration Dinner, recognizing Charles-Etta Simmons, Glenn Jones, and Sophia Greaves.
A spokesperson said, “The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is pleased to announce the 2026 honourees for its 8th Annual Black History Month Celebration Dinner: Bermudians former Justice Charles-Etta Simmons, NBC Boston Evening News Anchor Glenn Jones, and insurance and reinsurance legal practitioner Sophia Greaves.
“The celebratory cocktail reception and dinner will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 27th, in the hotel’s Harbourview Ballroom. The Black History Month Celebration has become a signature annual event at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, drawing consistent community support year after year.
Tim Morrison, General Manager of the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, said: “We are honoured to recognize former Justice Charles-Etta Simmons, Glenn Jones, and Sophia Greaves as the 2026 honourees. This celebration is a valued annual tradition for the hotel, bringing together returning attendees and new guests alike to acknowledge the remarkable contributions of these individuals. The evening highlights not only their personal and professional journeys, but also the importance of recognizing members of our community during their lifetimes.”
A spokesperson said, “During the evening, three presenters will share brief reflections on the honourees’ lives and achievements, followed by appearances from former Justice Simmons, Glenn Jones, and Sophia Greaves before an audience of family, friends, and community members. A specially curated four-course menu has been created in collaboration with the honourees and the hotel’s Bermudian Sous Chef, Richard Zuill.
“Tickets are available for the Celebration Dinner via https://www.ptix.bm/Show/8684. A portion of the proceeds from the event, will go to the honourees’ charities of choice: Packwood Home [registered charity #10], the Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association [LCCA registered charity #87] and The Flora Fund [registered with the Bermuda Community Foundation, charity #948].
