Up Close
with Grant Gibbons
Former Leader of the United Bermuda Party
By Serena Brangman

I recently had the opportunity to interview Dr. Grant Gibbons, The leader of the United Nations Bermuda Party (Opposition). I would personally like to thank Dr. Gibbons for a very interesting and informative interview. We discussed the current housing situation and housing for youth. We will cover the full interview on our web page that is due to launch in Our Back to School Campaign.

What is your favorite type of music?
The Eagles, Black Eyed Peas, Ray Charles

How do you relax?
I go for walks and enjoy swimming.

As a Bermudian, what is the biggest change you have noticed in the country since you were a youth?
I think I would have to say how everything has gotten busier. There are lots more buildings.

What were you doing when you were 29? Where were you living and did you own a house?
I was a student at Harvard working on a PHD in organic chemistry. I did not own a house, I was renting in Cambridge, Masachutes.

What is your favorite saying?
Chance favors the prepared mind or I’m not sure if you will get this but I do like the saying “When you get to the end of your rope tie a knot and hang on”.

What are your favorite gadgets?
PSION (a portable computer. I have had it for years and am very fond of it). Next I would have to say a Cellular phone and a blackberry.

What is your favorite film of all time?
The Seventh Seal. I really enjoy action films.

What school did you go to? Which was your favorite subject?
I went to Saltus Grammar. I loved scientific subjects like chemistry. It is a living science.

We recently did a survey on the poor nutrition in schools (public and private). The youth do not think that they are being offered a healthy choice in nutrition. What do you suggest we can do to change this situation?
Get a petition together and group together to discuss the positive changes you would like to see; include parents and nutritionists in to your groups.

As a father and one of the most powerful men in Bermuda at the moment, what is your advice for the youth of Bermuda?
Work to get the best education you can. In Bermuda if you have a good education you have a good opportunity to prosper in life. Many people are prepared to help but you have to ask.