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Impacts of H. Lavity Stoutt on VI to be observed from Feb 27-March 7, 2024

- as part of 24th Commemorative Celebration of VI's first Chief Minister
The Virgin Islands will from February 27 - March 7, 2024, observe the 24th Commemorative Celebration for the late H. Lavity Stoutt from under the theme 'A Flashback on H. Lavity Stoutt’s Impact.' Photo: GIS/File
Activities will include a production in conjunction with Virgin Islands Studies Institute at the H. L. Stoutt Community College of the “Reenactment of the First Sitting of the 13th Legislative Council on Tuesday, 27th February, at 5:00 p.m. at Eileene L Parsons Auditorium and A Wreath Laying Ceremony on Monday, 4th March at 9:30 a.m. at the Cappoons Bay Cemetery. Photo: GIS
Activities will include a production in conjunction with Virgin Islands Studies Institute at the H. L. Stoutt Community College of the “Reenactment of the First Sitting of the 13th Legislative Council on Tuesday, 27th February, at 5:00 p.m. at Eileene L Parsons Auditorium and A Wreath Laying Ceremony on Monday, 4th March at 9:30 a.m. at the Cappoons Bay Cemetery. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands will from February 27 - March 7, 2024, observe the 24th Commemorative Celebration for the late H. Lavity Stoutt under the theme “A Flashback on H. Lavity Stoutt’s Impact.”

Activities will include a production in conjunction with Virgin Islands Studies Institute at the H. L. Stoutt Community College of the “Reenactment of the First Sitting of the 13th Legislative Council on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 5:00 PM at Eileene L Parsons Auditorium and A Wreath Laying Ceremony on Monday, March 4 at 9:30 AM at the Cappoons Bay Cemetery.

More activities will include a radio quiz on ZBVI on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 9:30 AM and A Fair Showcase on Thursday, March 7 from 9:30 AM to noon at the Elmore Stoutt High School Campus.

Deputy Secretary in the Premier’s Office and Chairperson for the Planning Committee, Dr Lavon Chalwell-Brewley has encouraged persons to attend this year’s events which will highlight the visionary’s impact on the Territory’s development, with a great focus on education.

Public Holiday on March 4, 2024

The public holiday will be observed on Monday, March 4, 2024, in lieu of his birthdate which is Thursday, March 7.

The late H. Lavity Stoutt was born on March 7, 1929, and served as an elected representative consecutively from 1957 to 1995 and was the Territory’s first Chief Minister.

Mr Stoutt is credited with establishing the cruise ship pier, overseeing the construction of the Central Administration Complex, and spearheading the development of the local community college, which is named in his honour.

On October 13, 2023, H. Lavity Stoutt was among the first group of 10 persons who were declared national heroes, during a resolution passed by the House of Assembly.

7 Responses to “Impacts of H. Lavity Stoutt on VI to be observed from Feb 27-March 7, 2024”

  • Lord 0. (27/02/2024, 14:02) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    Ralph was given a prosperous BVI, a Gold Mine, and he destroyed it. No vision, very little progress.. Ralph took the BVI in deep waters and neither him or those came after were and are good swimmers or navigators to safe the BVI. We being fighting to breathe since..
  • ALL THESE JOKERS (27/02/2024, 14:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Had to do is follow in his footsteps and we would of been way ahead / but these set of power hungry egotistical hypocrites lacking the main ingredient ( INTEGRITY ) WE don't even know who is WHO / ALL AH DEM FAKING IT
  • Yes? (27/02/2024, 15:08) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lavity Stoutt did good for the BVI but he also almost give away the BVI to Bates Hill, who knows it knows it, the people who stept in and save the day was hardly recognizes and Patsy Lake was not one of them
  • lk (27/02/2024, 21:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The besr of the best
  • @ YRS (27/02/2024, 23:01) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    HE WAS THE BEST , HE WAS MOT PERFECT , ARE YOU ? IF HE ALMOST , THE POINT THEY ALL PLAYED A ROLE IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR COUNTRY , BUT
    THERE IS ALWAYS SOME ( WANNABE ) WHO HAD TO SHARE THEIR NEGATIVE THOUGHTS WITH OTHERS / LET THE MAN GET THE CREDIT HE DESERVES AND KEEP YOUR THOUGHTS TO YOURSELF ( WHO HAS COME SINCE THAT CAN WALK IN HIS SHOES ❓️ ????
  • Respectfull (28/02/2024, 04:41) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Consecutive years 1957-1995? I don’t think so!
    Hon Willard Wheatley was our second Chief minister 1971-79. Hon Lavity served again from 1979-1983, when he was defeated by our third Chief Minister Hon. Cyril who served from 1983-1986. It was Hon Cyril who is credited with the cruise pier, not Hon Lavity. Hon Lavity served again as CM 1986-1995 until his untimely death
    May their souls RIP ????????
  • Yes? (28/02/2024, 07:34) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    @ YRS YOU CAN SHOUT ALL YOU WANT IT WOULD HAVE HAPPNED IF OTHER PEOPLE DIDNT STEPT IN, THE PEOPLE WHO SAVED THE BVI GOT NO CREDIT THE MAN WHO GIVED US AWAY GETS ALL THE CREDIT. SOME PEOPLE DONT LIKE THE TRUTH.


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