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'Carvin Malone was a champion for the Virgin Islands'- Premier Wheatley

As tributes continue to flow reflecting on the life and late former Minister of Health and Social Development and Businessman Carvin Malone, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R1) has expressed his profound sadness on the passing Mr Malone. Photo: VINO/File
The premier remembered Mr Malone as a patriot with a big heart, “ He loved these Virgin Islands, and he loved Virgin Islands people, and he tried his best to brighten his corner, and to bloom where he was planted. Photo: VINO/File
The premier remembered Mr Malone as a patriot with a big heart, “ He loved these Virgin Islands, and he loved Virgin Islands people, and he tried his best to brighten his corner, and to bloom where he was planted. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As tributes continue to flow reflecting on the life of late former Minister of Health and Social Development and Businessman Carvin Malone, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R1) has expressed his profound sadness on the passing Mr Malone.

Mr Malone died on Sunday morning, January 14, 2024, and the Premier extended condolences to his family.

“Carvin Malone was a champion for the Virgin Islands, and his sudden passing was shocking and heart-wrenching.  While we mourn his loss, we remember him for the sterling traits he possessed,” Dr Wheatley said in a statement.

He said Mr Malone lived a life of dedicated service to his community, "He was a proud and dedicated member of the Lion’s Club of Tortola, having served as its President on some occasions.” 

Further reflecting on the life of the late Malone, the Premier said wherever he had the opportunity to serve, he took it. Me Malone served as a Former President of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotels Association and served as Vice President of the BVI Amateur Basketball Association opportunity to serve, he took it.

Malone was a political stalwart 

“Hon Malone was also a political stalwart, serving as the President of the Virgin Islands Party for 17 years. He was elected and appointed as the Minister of Health and Social Development in 2019, leading the BVI through the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. Even after his time in elected office, he continued his political activity through his One Virgin Islands Agenda, a forum for public education and discussion on how the Territory could advance our development goals, including a strong focus on self-determination,” he said. 

The premier remembered Mr Malone as a patriot with a big heart, “ He loved these Virgin Islands, and he loved Virgin Islands people, and he tried his best to brighten his corner, and to bloom where he was planted.:

Dr the Hon Wheatley added, “To our Dear Brother Carvin, we will never forget you. Thank you for your service, and Rest in Eternal Peace,” he said.

11 Responses to “'Carvin Malone was a champion for the Virgin Islands'- Premier Wheatley”

  • Thank you Mr. Premier (15/01/2024, 18:54) Like (8) Dislike (6) Reply
    I know that everyone have to cross that road but I am still in shock and saddened by the lost of Mr. Malone.
  • one eye (15/01/2024, 20:19) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    Long live carvin, long live the vip
  • Mike Larry (15/01/2024, 21:12) Like (9) Dislike (14) Reply
    Yall can thump me in the face when you see me next if I am wrong but help me understand how exactly was Carvin a champion of freedom? Its either we dont have a use for a champion at our most desperate time or he was just hot air and text messages? Since he didnt get votr back in, what can we assume?
    • @ Mike Larry (16/01/2024, 06:13) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      The man saved us from Covid he was more than a champion but a hero a superstar a state man
    • @Mike Larry (16/01/2024, 07:09) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      All in all, if anyone disagrees with your comments, you are entitled to your views and opinions just like everyone else.
    • You are an ungrateful miserable person. (16/01/2024, 10:49) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
      Since Mr. Malone's untimely passing, you have made it your business to disparage his image. This coming from a man who said that Mr. Malone was helpful to you by giving you work on your truck to make ends meet so that you would not have had to rely on selling starfish alone. Yet, the same man who was helpful to you when you were down and out, you come on this blog and disparage him at every opportunity.

      You are not a nice person. Indeed, you are an awful miserable one. Someone like you would be the last person I would want to have around me. Your lack of character shows every time you open your mouth and say something bad about Mr. Malone.

      He should have left your behind selling your starfish and making it in whatever way you did, but he was better than you and was of greater character, so he helped you, and this is the way you pay him back. Ungrateful heffa. You could not walk a mile in Mr. Malones shoes. You needed him at one point; he did not need you. You are a sicko. Get a life! Sick you you!
  • Stone crazy (15/01/2024, 22:31) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    I agree how was he a Champion
    People here really hypocrites
    Karma is real , Covid tells the story correctly, He just got out of the Woods.
    And a lots of people he fooled are not out of the woods yet. Read sense from nonsense.
  • Hana (15/01/2024, 22:48) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Carvin, may it endure, and may the VIP thrive for an extended period.





  • Real champion (16/01/2024, 01:18) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. Malone loved this territory and would go down fighting for it. Win loose or draw. He was a true champion indeed. May his soul rest in peace, condolences to his family,
  • Rubber Duck (16/01/2024, 06:29) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    I would not put his death pass the UK
    • @rubber duck (16/01/2024, 09:02) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      The people of the BVI please take heed. Those who have ears and eyes let them see and hear. These colomial official people are like the mafia. They have evil spiritual people hired as consultants in many law enforcement areas and paying them out of tax payers money to guide them and show them who is against their agenda and how to eliminate them while making it look like their hands are clean. This is real but the people are fast a sleep by their design. Look at who all died or they moved out of the way but make it look like their hands are clean with Sam, Carvin, Wade, Fahie, the white UK officer that died, Najan, Myron, just to name a few that they know are a threat to what they trying to achieve. Look out this week for them to do something drastically major to further abuse their powers and instill more fear in the people to warn them not to interfere with their wicked agenda. The BVI people need to pray and unite against this colonial dragon or they will be in bondage crying for years. This is for real just watch this week and see.


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