Opposition Leader joins Premier for 30th H.L. Stoutt Wreath-laying Ceremony
The ceremony was done at the grave of Mr Stoutt at the Cappoons Bay Cemetery.
Joining the Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) for the laying of wreaths was Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL).
The wreath laid by Premier Wheatley was notably in territorial colours.
There were no remarks from both leaders at the short ceremony that was more about praise and thanksgiving.
Also laying a wreath was Peggy Stoutt, the daughter of the late H. Lavity Stoutt.
Leading out the praise and thanksgiving were Advent Lights, Praise Adonai, who also did a rendition of the Territorial Song, and BVI Consortium of Trumpeters.
H. Lavity Stoutt
The late H. Lavity Stoutt was born on March 7, 1929. He served as Chief Minister of the Virgin Islands for over sixteen years and is credited with establishing the cruise ship pier, creating the Social Security Scheme, overseeing the construction of the Central Administration Complex and spearheading the development of the local community college, which is named in his honour.
Mr Stoutt was at the helm throughout the Territory’s development as an international finance centre and was described as being very passionate and committed to the development of educational opportunities for the people of these islands.
The first Monday in March is declared a public holiday in celebration of the anniversary of the birthday of the Territory’s first Chief Minister. He died on May 14, 1995.
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11 Responses to “Opposition Leader joins Premier for 30th H.L. Stoutt Wreath-laying Ceremony”
Good to know that that the real opposition leader, Hon Ronnie Skelton (not Hon. Myron Walwyn) did accompanied our Premier, Hon Natalio Wheatley, other political Ministers, the deceases family, Gospel singers that sang, supporters and friends were presented at
the event.
Willard Wheatley:
Under his leadership this territory come out of Grant-In-Aid
Cyril Romney:
contributed to cruise ship & airlines coming to the territory also the travel industry
Ralph Oneal:
He looked out for the people because of him our children and grandchildren can move into great britain for education
It will be nice to big up our own people