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Former Businessman & Public Officer Elihu R. Rhymer BEM passes

The Territory, close friends, and family are mourning the passing of Elihu Rudolph Rhymer B.E.M. Photo: Team of Reporters
According to family memebrs, Mr Rhymer passed away today Saturday, February 4, 2023, after a long illness at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town, the capital city. Photo: VINO/File
According to family memebrs, Mr Rhymer passed away today Saturday, February 4, 2023, after a long illness at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town, the capital city. Photo: VINO/File
BUTU MOUNTAIN, Tortola, VI - The Territory, close friends, and family are mourning the passing of Elihu Rudolph Rhymer B.E.M., who according to family members passed away today Saturday, February 4, 2023, after a long illness at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town, the capital city.

He was 80 years old, having been born on November 27, 1942.

The late Rhymer who in his days was a political operator and outspoken resident, is survive by his wife Dr. Patricia Todman-Rhymer, daughter Kimberly  Rhymer-Hanley and son Bryan Rhymer, along with a brother Daniel Harrigan.

Originally from North Sound, Virgin Gorda, Mr. Rhymer enjoyed a long and productive career.

Career in public and private sectors

The deceased began his career as a school teacher and later rose through the ranks of the public service to become a Permanent Secretary. Mr. Rhymer, BEM also had many successful entrepreneurial endeavors including the Josiah’s Bay Cottages, BVI Development Consultants, and Best Vacations Imaginable.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Rhymer served on boards and committees including the BVI Tourist Board and the board of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College.

Awarded by Queen for service

At one time he hosted a popular talk show on Radio Station ZBVI 780 AM and had strong political views on the direction of the country.

In 2018 the late Rhymer was awarded a Queen's medal, the British Empire Medal. At the pinning ceremony, his wife Patricia noted, “that her husband Elihu is now extremely proud, but I think he also feels like it’s about time that he was recognized for his service”.

The Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online offer our condolences to his immediate family and other loved ones. 

11 Responses to “Former Businessman & Public Officer Elihu R. Rhymer BEM passes”

  • Michael and Norma Riegels (04/02/2023, 14:26) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    Our sincerest condolences to the family.
  • Fam (04/02/2023, 14:36) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    Rest in power
  • Kind man (04/02/2023, 15:10) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    condolences to his Family......May his soul rest in eternal Peace
  • Speaking From the Heart (04/02/2023, 15:35) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    MAY HIS SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.
  • Doll (04/02/2023, 16:03) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    My sympathies to the family and friends of Mr Elihu RHYMER, BEM. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
  • Andrew Cox Sr (04/02/2023, 16:22) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    A valuable pioneer in the development of the territory

    Much Love to all of his family members
  • jack (04/02/2023, 16:50) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    I use to love his talk show but he has turn Ndp but he was a good man
    • Hey Jack (04/02/2023, 21:17) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      It is incredible that some of you will take politics to your grave. In his end and in mine and your end wheb our day comes, we better know that thr Heavenly Father isn't going call us by VIP, NDP, Republicans or democrats. We had better accept Jesus as our Savior before we walk out of here.

      I hope the good man made his soul right with God before he left and it is only with that, his soul can rest in peace. All our earthly accolades mean nothing to God.
  • east (04/02/2023, 21:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to the entire family and friends, especially my good friend Kim????????????he was my very good friend !!
  • abdul (04/02/2023, 23:56) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply

    May this brother rest in Jahannam. He has been instrumental in the development and promotion of islam on the territory and as such us muslims are saddened by the news. Let me offer a prayer for his soul; “alnabiu muhamad min fadlik khudh hadhih alruwh almaridat litataeafan fi aljahimi. nusaliy 'an yatima aightisabuh kula yawm min qibal alkilab wasahaq budhurih bimitraqat thaqilatin. min fadlik autrukh yashwi fi alnaar al'abadiat mithl kuli almuslimin alakhrin. amin” RIP.

  • asura (05/02/2023, 11:01) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    the local old people them dying out mehson


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