Bishop Tutu, Halle Berry here in June

( theroyalgazette.com ) Updated: 2006-03-20 11:37:23

International dignitaries and stars, such as Nobel Peace Prize winner South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Halle Berry, will come to the Island in June and accept Global Vision Awards of Excellence.

This is the second time the awards have been hosted in Bermuda and are presented by the King Humanitarian and Global Foundation International Inc.

"The purpose of the 'Global Vision Awards' is to demonstrate total community involvement, global respect for all humanity and a commitment to diversity by heralding the accomplishments of men and women who have significantly contributed to enhancing the quality of life for all, those individuals and groups who augment the richness of this great global society by partnering in causes of justice and equality," a press release stated yesterday.

The foundation gives grants to various groups around the world, in particular education charities that assist underprivileged students around the world and also provides scholarships to students.

The awards are televised to 185 countries and will be held at the Fairmont Southampton Princess Hotel on June 30. The event is being supported by the Bermuda Alliance for Tourism and will bring international dignitaries and artists to the Island.

Along with Archbishop Tutu and Oscar winner Halle Berry, singer Patti LaBelle and singer/actor Rick Springfield will also attend.

Many members of "The General Hospital" cast and "The Young and the Restless" cast will also be on hand along with other people involved in the entertainment industry.
There will also be three world leaders on hand at the awards, though the organisation would not say what heads of government would becoming. Previous years have seen the Prime Minister of Grenada and Prime Minister of Dominica on hand at the ceremony.