‘Sixth District's First Gentleman’ Emmett C. Caines passes
Known as the ‘Sixth District First Gentleman’ Mr Emmett C. Caines passed away last evening Friday, August 26, 2022, sometime after 6:00 PM at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town.
Mr Caines was 65 years of age, having been born on July 26, 1957.
After leaving Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall, Mr Caines was employed at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, up to the time of his death, as a Supervisor, Maintenance & Security Officer.
He was stationed at the main campus in Paraquita Bay, on Tortola.
Excellent cooking skills
Originally from Nevis, the deceased was at his wife’s side as she was victorious in three consecutive general elections, 2011, 2015, and 2019 representing the people of the Sixth District.
Hon Maduro-Caines is currently the Junior Minister for Tourism in the Unity Government of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (D7).
The late Mr Caines was also well known for his extraordinary cooking skills and owned a popular catering company E & A Catering.
The deceased was very friendly and respected and had many friends throughout the Virgin Islands and could be found at many social and sporting events. Besides his wife Hon Maduro-Caines, the late Emmett is survived by seven children (5 biological), along with several grandchildren.
The Staff and Management of Virgin Islands News Online join the community in offering condolences to the immediate family and other loved ones of the late Mr Emmett C. Caines.
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21 Responses to “‘Sixth District's First Gentleman’ Emmett C. Caines passes”
Sleep brother Emmett until the great waking-up morning; much respect to your family also.
Condolences to his family.