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Former Gov’t Minister Carvin Malone laid to rest

The official funeral commenced with a procession this morning from the House of Assembly to the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. Photo: GIS
Amidst a large turnout of those attending the funeral, the mood was solemn with singing, musical tributes, and more in celebration of the life of late former Legislator Carvin Malone (AL) was was laid to rest today, Friday, February 2, 2024. Photo: GIS
Amidst a large turnout of those attending the funeral, the mood was solemn with singing, musical tributes, and more in celebration of the life of late former Legislator Carvin Malone (AL) was was laid to rest today, Friday, February 2, 2024. Photo: GIS
Singing to the words Chris Rice, Go light Your World, the Lions Club in a tribute sang, “There is a candle in every soul. Some brightly burning, some dark and cold. There is a spirit who brings a fire. Ignites a candle and makes his home…” as part of their tribute. Photo: GIS
Singing to the words Chris Rice, Go light Your World, the Lions Club in a tribute sang, “There is a candle in every soul. Some brightly burning, some dark and cold. There is a spirit who brings a fire. Ignites a candle and makes his home…” as part of their tribute. Photo: GIS
A pre-service immediately began shortly after 9:00 a.m. at the Sports Compiled with the funeral service following at 10:30 a.m. Photo: GIS
A pre-service immediately began shortly after 9:00 a.m. at the Sports Compiled with the funeral service following at 10:30 a.m. Photo: GIS
Present for the funeral service were family, friends, government and opposition legislators, and members of the public including special invitees like the Governor of the USVI, Albert Bryan Jr. Photo: GIS
Present for the funeral service were family, friends, government and opposition legislators, and members of the public including special invitees like the Governor of the USVI, Albert Bryan Jr. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Amidst a large turnout of those attending the funeral, the mood was solemn with singing, musical tributes, and more in celebration of the life of late former Legislator Carvin Malone (AL) was was laid to rest today, Friday, February 2, 2024.

The official funeral commenced with a procession this morning from the House of Assembly (HoA) to the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. A pre-service immediately began shortly after 9:00 a.m. at the Sports Complex with the funeral service following at 10:30 a.m. 

Speaking on a televised broadcast of the event by the Government Information Service, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley spoke of Mr Malone’s love for the VI, charity and more including his close family ties as Mr Malone was his cousin.

“Outside of politics he was a family member, one of these family members I was close to me because we share a lot of similarities, passion for service and I saw him as a mentor for myself,” Premier Wheatley said while adding that Mr Malone played a central role in his family. 

Life of Carvin Malone celebrated 

Singing to the words Chris Rice, Go light Your World, the Lions Club; of which Mr Malone was a member, in a tribute sang, “There is a candle in every soul. Some brightly burning, some dark and cold. There is a spirit who brings a fire. Ignites a candle and makes his home…” as part of their tribute.

Present for the funeral service were family, friends, government and opposition legislators, former members of the House of Assembly, public servants, and members of the public including special invitees like the Governor of the USVI, Albert Bryan Jr and and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach.

Interment then followed at the Road Town Methodist Church Cemetery with flags were flown half-mast today, February 2, 2024, at all Government buildings.

Mr Malone who died on January 14, 2024, and served as the Minister for Health and Social Development (2019-2022) during one of the most difficult times of the global COVID-19 pandemic and is remembered for his phrase, 'We are not out of the woods," as it relates to COVID-19.  

He was also a VIP Member and was its long-time President, before entering elective office. Mr Malone was defeated in the 2023 General Elections in his bid for a second term, however, remained very active in educating the public on topical issues with his One Virgin Islands Agenda platform.

20 Responses to “Former Gov’t Minister Carvin Malone laid to rest”

  • Anonymous (02/02/2024, 20:38) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
    What an excellent send off
  • Farewell (02/02/2024, 22:42) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
    Safe in the arms of the Lord, Hon. Carvin Malone, but such a loss to these Virgin Islands which he loved so much. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
  • herbs power (03/02/2024, 02:16) Like (15) Dislike (37) Reply
    Cant feel sorry for noyone who was involved in those locked downs. cant through away your garbage and go to the beach etc. and didn't come clean with information on those poisonous vaccines. I take my human rights very serious.
    • @herbs power (03/02/2024, 16:33) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      Feel sorry for yourself and for the rest of us who are left behind. Hon. Carvin Malone doesn't need you to feel sorry for him. See what you can do to serve your country.
  • MADURO (03/02/2024, 02:42) Like (8) Dislike (24) Reply

    ****** ****** ******,pushing ppl to take vaccine,he didn't take any,jajaja

    • @maduro (03/02/2024, 13:54) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      Idiot! Are you saying that the media, including VINO, was involved in a conspiracy to show him taking a vaccine he didn't take?
  • Lb (03/02/2024, 07:56) Like (18) Dislike (2) Reply
    The turn out was huge God speed carvin
  • The watchdog (03/02/2024, 08:48) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    Carvin remains a giant of a man
  • bvi (03/02/2024, 11:36) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    WE LOST A GOOD MAN
  • Sylvia (03/02/2024, 16:11) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    A good man who saved us during COVID no doubt. So sorry and we will miss him. Condolences to his family.
  • Citizen (03/02/2024, 17:04) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    one gripe, if you wanted to block the road for a march that's fine but it would have been smarter to do it after 9 when most people would already be at work or have a cop up the road to tell people to take an alternative route, not everyone listens to radio or goes on facebook to know he road would be closed
  • Hon. Wheatley (03/02/2024, 17:45) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hon. Wheatley, where is the RFP for the new incinerator please? It was mentioned in December and it’s taken over a month to issue? The flames may be partially muted for now but there is still smoke damaging our health continuously! Please kindly provide an urgent update. Thank you
  • John (03/02/2024, 21:21) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Where was this turn out on election day where he is now he dont know a thing
  • Me (04/02/2024, 11:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    He was a giant of a man, kind, humble and so full of life with that huge smile, laughter and voice.
    He loved the BVI. He leaves a big void.
    Condolences to all for the lost of this great man.
    Gone but never forgotten.
  • My neighbor (04/02/2024, 14:10) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. Malone you were my neighbor. I would say family, because your family treated me and my family like family. You could never once pass by my mom and dad' home without stopping and talking. Your brothers Meade and 88 also. I can remember if i did something wrong you would discipline me. That was how the lower estate ran. Those were the good old days. You will be missed. RIP my bug brother my lower estate family.
  • State Funeral? (05/02/2024, 13:06) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    One term in office. Not a sitting minister of Government. More of the good 'ole BVI cronyism and nepotism... SMH. Only the poor have to pay their own bills.
  • LISTY (09/02/2024, 02:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    THE NEGATIVE ENERGY IS PERMEATING THE BVI, HEAVILY I MUST SAY..... BTW; STOP SPEAKING BADLY ABOUT CARVIN, YOU OBVIOUSLY DID NOT LIVE IN THE BVI TO KNOW WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON HE WAS, NEITHER DO YOU KNOW THE KIND LOVING FAMILY HE GREW UP IN---SO SHUT TO F/>% UP!


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