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'H.L. Stoutt is the reason the cruise pier is there today' - Dr Allison C. Flax-Archer

-the late former Chief Minister H. Lavity Stoutt was lauded for his contribution to the territory's development ahead of annual commemoration
The Committee heading up the commemorative activities to mark the death anniversary of former Chief Minister H. Lavity Stoutt has called on citizens and residents of the territory to come out to the activities given the great contribution that he made to the Virgin Islands and its history. Photo: Provided
Dr Allison C. Flax-Archer has urged that persons learn of some of the projects that H. Lavity Stoutt was instrumental in such as the new Anegada airport, and the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Primary and Secondary divisions, the Social Security Scheme, the Jost Van Dyke Fire Station and the BVI Community College which was renamed in H. Lavity Stoutt’s honour in 1993. Photo: VINO/File
Dr Allison C. Flax-Archer has urged that persons learn of some of the projects that H. Lavity Stoutt was instrumental in such as the new Anegada airport, and the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Primary and Secondary divisions, the Social Security Scheme, the Jost Van Dyke Fire Station and the BVI Community College which was renamed in H. Lavity Stoutt’s honour in 1993. Photo: VINO/File
Dr Allison C. Flax-Archer has urged that persons learn of some of the projects that H. Lavity Stoutt was instrumental in such as the new Anegada airport, and the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Primary and Secondary divisions, the Social Security Scheme, the Jost Van Dyke Fire Station and the BVI Community College which was renamed in H. Lavity Stoutt’s honour in 1993. Photo: VINO/File
Dr Allison C. Flax-Archer has urged that persons learn of some of the projects that H. Lavity Stoutt was instrumental in such as the new Anegada airport, and the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Primary and Secondary divisions, the Social Security Scheme, the Jost Van Dyke Fire Station and the BVI Community College which was renamed in H. Lavity Stoutt’s honour in 1993. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Committee heading up the commemorative activities to mark the death anniversary of former Chief Minister H. Lavity Stoutt has called on citizens and residents of the territory to come out to the activities given the great contribution he made to the Virgin Islands and its history.

They made the call during last evening’s March 1, 2016 airing of Speak Out BVI hosted by Douglas Wheatley on ZBVI 780 AM.

The commemoration will be on Monday March 7, 2016 at the Road Town Methodist Church with groups such as the H. Lavity Stoutt Commemorative Choir. According to the committee, there will be a musical recital this year performed by groups who were near and dear to the heart of H. Lavity Stoutt.

Following the celebrations at the Road Town Methodist Church all roads will lead to the Cappoon’s Bay cemetery during which the 'H. Lavity Stoutt bust' will be unveiled.

According to the committee, the wreath laying ceremony will be very impromptu where persons will be invited to give remarks about H. Lavity Stoutt as they knew him.

Committee member Dr Allison C. Flax-Archer said they are hoping that persons come out to celebrate the day by supporting the activities.

“We would not have had the day to celebrate had it not been for H. Lavity Stoutt,” she said. “So why not take an hour and a half out of the day to honour the visionary,” she said.

She urged that persons learn of some of the projects that H. Lavity Stoutt was instrumental in such as the new Anegada airport, and the Bregado Flax Educational Centre- Primary and Secondary divisions, the Social Security Scheme, the Jost Van Dyke Fire Station and the Community College which was renamed in H. Lavity Stoutt’s honour in 1993.

“Some people may not realise but that original cruise ship pier in 1993, that was H. Lavity Stoutt's [project] and what you see today is because of what was started by H. Lavity Stoutt in 1993,” she said.

Dr Flax also spoke of the Central Administration Building which was built in 1994 and the new prison in 1995 as projects done by H. Lavity Stoutt.

21 Responses to “'H.L. Stoutt is the reason the cruise pier is there today' - Dr Allison C. Flax-Archer”

  • Sister Island (02/03/2016, 09:49) Like (7) Dislike (8) Reply
    I wish the committee all the best re coming events. No 'give up' hope the people of the BVI gets new elections like soon. We going Green the party of HLS!!!
  • myrun (02/03/2016, 09:51) Like (17) Dislike (9) Reply
    VIP build this country do not mind what I say!
  • wize up (02/03/2016, 09:53) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    boy!!! only if the new VIP can get along...I personally see the VIP as the people's party and just about now the people of the VI needs hope and certainly NOT false hope( no old talk)
  • hm (02/03/2016, 09:56) Like (0) Dislike (10) Reply
    worry bout the roads... not the dead
  • Xxx (02/03/2016, 10:39) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    dr archer I hope you are not now victimized
  • bullheaded (02/03/2016, 11:15) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    He was told not to put it there because of the congestion it would cause. It was suggested to go over baugher's bay where the traffic could've been properly controlled.
    • 1st District (02/03/2016, 21:15) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      He was a leader and not a follower so I guess that would mean the same as your colloquial term of being bull headed so it ends up being a compliment.
  • spotlight (02/03/2016, 11:23) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    I was pleased to see the information Mrs. Brathwaite-Edwards presented about Mr. Stoutt last evening on Spotlight. It was very informative and informal. Informal because she presented information from a personal perspective, which is sometimes rarely done since it it most times done from the government's perspective.

    She literally put the spotlight on Mr. Stoutt as an individual. I can concur in all instances because I am also a beneficiary of his contributions to the youth and the ordinary man. Yes, he walked amongst kings and queens but maintained that common touch. Because of that, the memory of him will remain with me for my lifetime.

    There are two generations or so who may have heard of the man but never had the opportunity to meet him. I encourage them to read up on his legacy to develop and appreciation of what this man from the humble village of Long Bay managed to do for this BVI without a "formal education" As we can see, education is not attained only in a formal setting.

    The the persons who try to put a negative spin on any compliments paid to his contributions to this territory or try to negate who he truly was, I say God bless you because that is what he would have said. "One enemy is too many" "I am the lover boy of this territory", "Where there is no vision the people perish" Thank you old boy, Levy, the giant from the first district. Continue to rest in eternal peace and thank you for setting the foundation for our success.
  • Bernie Sanders (02/03/2016, 12:01) Like (10) Dislike (9) Reply
    One thing with H L SToutt he finish his projects with no over runs and he didn't leave the big deaths for his people to endure..These damn Misleaders now have us F$$$k. A Political Revolution is here we the people suffering since Stoutt left us ,the vision left us, we are Perishing now..
  • native (02/03/2016, 12:37) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    It is so sad to know that no one got the guts to speak
    about the things he screwed us with or just sit and allowed
    to happen under his watch. Fair and balance is not ashamed just
    plain truth.
    • @native (02/03/2016, 13:27) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
      @Native, It would appear that you are also spineless. Since you know of these things, let us hear them from you to make a comparison to determine whether he did more harm than good to this territory. It is persons like you who can only see the bad. But being a person who believe in being fair and balanced, give me what you got. We don't need veiled comments because they don't give anything to the discussion. H.L Stoutt was human. No one is saying that he was a perfect man; however, at this time of the year we remember the contributions he made to take us to where we are now. Of course he made errors as it happened with other leaders. Why don't you try putting your personal bias aside and let us come together as a community to celebrate this past great leader. Do you think Martin Luther King was perfect? No! but we must acknowlege that he opened many doors for the man of colour to bring us to where we are now. No one stops on that day to be petty but give the praise that he is due.
  • what time (02/03/2016, 14:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    what time does this start?
  • Windy (02/03/2016, 14:39) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    the NDP is a pain to HLS legacy
  • Romney de brains. (02/03/2016, 16:28) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Romney negotiated the cruise ship arrival and the building of the pier not Stoutt. Please stop it. Stop your non sense. Not Stoutt. Romney was going to build it at west where the court is opposite the police station. He had a vision. He wanted every tourist to get a taxi. Romney was too smart. Too far a head of his time. He end up out smarting himself hence Stout end up with all the credit.
    • in defence (02/03/2016, 21:07) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      CB Romney was the one who started the cruise ship and financial service industries...NOT LAVITY
  • JESSE KING (02/03/2016, 23:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Are you seeing why the BVI is in a mess ?

    NDP voters..

    You are responsible ,,

    Not Fraser ..
  • Niles (02/03/2016, 23:05) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    the NDP is, and always has been the WORST choice in any election since 1999 when they started ..
  • The Auditor (03/03/2016, 17:07) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am still to understand why credit is being given to; WATTS, HICRAFT, STEVE, FORD, MALOON etc. who were the driving force without whom Lavity was dead in the water. A set of miss directed people.
  • . (03/03/2016, 23:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow, I mussa been asleep and dreaming in them days, cause I thought I watched day by day as Cyril pushed the thing through, the same time as the Marcos money scandal was blowing through Romney and Associates. We used to call him Mr. 10%. All these years I been wrongfully cussing CBR for the scourge of the cruise ships and the first ever national debt incurred to build the first pier. News to me. Revisionist history is really a thing!


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