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Fit for a King & Political Giant: Omar W. Hodge Lies in State

Son of the Virgin Islands' soil Omar W. Hodge lying in state at the House of Assembly building in Road Town today, January 17, 2018. Photo: VINO
Persons filing in to the House of Assembly building to pay their last respects to former legislator Omar W. Hodge today, January 17, 2018. Photo: VINO
Persons filing in to the House of Assembly building to pay their last respects to former legislator Omar W. Hodge today, January 17, 2018. Photo: VINO
The 'People's Man', Omar W. Hodge is lying in state at the House of Assembly today, January 17, 2018. Photo: VINO
The 'People's Man', Omar W. Hodge is lying in state at the House of Assembly today, January 17, 2018. Photo: VINO
Signing the book of condolences on the passing of former legislator Mr Omar W. Hodge. Photo: VINO
Signing the book of condolences on the passing of former legislator Mr Omar W. Hodge. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Family, fellow politicians and ordinary citizens from all walks of life filed pass the open casket today January 17, 2018 (happening now) of former Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Omar W. Hodge.

The political giant, with a laundry list of significant accomplishments, died at his temporary Fort Recovery home on December 20, 2017.

He will continue to lie in state at the Parliament Building, also called the House of Assembly (HoA), in Road Town on the main island of Tortola until 4:30 P.M.

The first viewing this morning, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. was specifically for current and former elected Members of the HoA, as well as judges and diplomats.

Mr Hodge, an Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Member, is affectionately known as “The People’s Man” because of his fight for the rights of all people, including those from the other Caribbean islands.

The service on January 18, 2018

On Thursday January 18, 2018 a procession will leave the parking lot of the BVI Ports Authority, Port Purcell at 9:00 A.M. along the Blackburn Highway and proceed east to the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre at Baughers Bay.

A pre-service is scheduled for 9:30 A.M. with the funeral service following at 10:30 A.M. Interment will follow at the Johnson’s Ghut Cemetery. Official flags are being flown at half-mast today and tomorrow January 18, 2018 at all Government buildings in the Territory.

9 Responses to “Fit for a King & Political Giant: Omar W. Hodge Lies in State”

  • Bull Dawg (17/01/2018, 14:22) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    My condolences goes out to the entire family of the late Omar Hodge.
    He was indeed a very good man.
    He looks out for not only the Virgin Islanders, but also people from other countries who worked and live here.
  • Amery (17/01/2018, 14:27) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    Rest in peace Honorable Omar W. Hodge
  • just asking.. (17/01/2018, 15:24) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    Why the British flag not half staff?
  • Kimbo (17/01/2018, 20:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIEP Uncle Omar
  • beach (18/01/2018, 03:24) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Mr. R. Pickering of main street should have still been alive. He was the People's man spiritual adviser and would have gave him a great send off.
  • The real Boo (18/01/2018, 05:51) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I have some concerns with the way Mr. Hodge spent his last days and the issue with the dump site next to his home
    • Onpoint. (19/01/2018, 11:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Tell us about your concerns, please. We might get a Tribunal to hear the issues.


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