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VIP pays tribute to late visionary leader H.L. Stoutt on death anniversary

Born on March 7, 1929, the late Honourable H. Lavity Stoutt served as an elected representative for the Virgin Islands from 1957 until his death on May 14, 1995, and was the Territory's first Chief Minister. Photo: GIS
Today, May 14, 2023, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) remembered and paid tribute to the late Honourable H. Lavity Stoutt on the anniversary of his passing. Photo: Facebook
Today, May 14, 2023, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) remembered and paid tribute to the late Honourable H. Lavity Stoutt on the anniversary of his passing. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, May 14, 2023, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) remembered and paid tribute to the late Honourable H. Lavity Stoutt on the anniversary of his passing.

Born on March 7, 1929, the late Honourable Stoutt served as an elected representative for the Virgin Islands from 1957 until his death on May 14, 1995, and was the Territory's first Chief Minister.

‘True visionary leader’

“He was a visionary leader and a true champion of the Virgin Islands people, the VIP stated in a press release today.

The late Chief Minister is credited for many infrastructural developments in the territory and putting the Virgin Islands on a path to economic prosperity.

During his tenure, the late Honourable Stoutt oversaw the construction of the Central Administration Complex, established the cruise ship pier, and spearheaded the development of the local community college, which bears his name.

“His tireless efforts and unwavering dedication to the people of the Virgin Islands laid the foundation for the territory's growth and prosperity.

HL Stoutt’s ‘legacy will continue to guide’ VI- VIP

“The Virgin Islands Party remembers and can never forget the remarkable achievements of the late Honourable Stoutt, and will continue to celebrate his life and legacy. His vision and leadership continues to inspire the people of the Virgin Islands to build a stronger and more prosperous community,” the VIP stated.

According to the same press release, the late Honourable Stoutt's contributions to the Virgin Islands will always be remembered, and his legacy will continue to guide the future generations of Virgin Islanders.

“The Virgin Islands Party extends heartfelt love to the Stoutt family and the entire Virgin Islands community on this solemn occasion. We will always remember the life and legacy of the late Honourable H. Lavity Stoutt and continue to build the Virgin Islands stronger in his memory.”

22 Responses to “VIP pays tribute to late visionary leader H.L. Stoutt on death anniversary”

  • Nice (14/05/2023, 23:15) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    I forgot today was the anniversary of HL's passing but well done VIP.
  • Youth (14/05/2023, 23:17) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nice. May his soul R.I.P.
  • facts (14/05/2023, 23:20) Like (12) Dislike (8) Reply
    VIP has always been the party for the grassroots people and that's why the UK Officials and the status quo will never want them in power from then to now.
  • we the people (15/05/2023, 00:47) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    Long live the vip we love stoutt and Showda
  • @ facts (15/05/2023, 06:24) Like (6) Dislike (8) Reply
    A BOY WILL ALWAYS BE A BOY , EVERYDAY YOU JUST HOT TO THROW IN SOME OF YOU BROKEN RECORD RACIST LYRICS / IF YOU TRULY HONOR THE MAN THEN SHOW SOME RESPECT , BUT I GUESS YOU DON'T HAVE ANY , SOME OF YOUR WRITINGS AND BLOGGINGS CLEARLY SHOWS THAT YOUR MIND IS IN THE GUTTER , MR STOUTT DID AND LEFT O LOT TO BE EMULATED NUT YOU HAVE A LOT TO BE DESIRED
  • Political analyst (15/05/2023, 07:37) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    The iconic Hon H.L Stoutt had great vision and got the BVI off to a great/superb growth and development start, but next generations of VI leaders fumbled the passing of the baton. Baton fumbled, VI leaders have been trying to recover but have stumbled. Are VI leaders an oxymoronic and symbolic by leadership definition? A leader is head of group, leads the group towards a new direction and after having critically analyzed the social, economic, cultural and political condition of the group, develop a plan with strategies to take the group to a better place. What is the codified territorial national development plan? What is the destination? What is the territorial-centered measurable goal? Is the sustainability development plan the national development plan? Were all stakeholders actively engaged in the plan? Is a manifesto being released hours before a general election a plan or just an illusion, make believe or a mirage? Are manifestos still relevant in the 21st Century? Are they worth the cheap paper they are written or printed on?

    Moreover, giving the leadership definition, ie, plan of action, destination, measurable goals, etc, are VI leaders prepared and ready to pick up the dropped baton and carry on H.L. Stoutt vision? Who is ready to pick up and carry on from where the iconic and visionary Stoutt left off? Why has H. L. Stoutt not been knighted? Is post-humous knighthood a reality? Rest easy ole boy!!!
    • @Political analyst (15/05/2023, 09:35) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      So if I hear you right a true leader should analyzed the social, political, cultural and economic conditions in the territory and then develop a plan of action, a destination, measurable goal. “If you don’t know where you are going any road would get you there.” Lewis Carroll-Alice in Wonderland. Where is the BVI headed and how will it get there and what are the measurable steps to monitor if it is track. Yes, an election was held, government formed through political social Darwinism but do we know where we are going and how we will get there?? We still have the colonialism construct to deal with. We need bold, strong and actionable leaders, not performers. Getting things matter. The results of the last election showed this, for status, time in office, etc matters yet does not matter if you can’t get things done. People need to be work horses, not show horses. Another thing people have to ditch collective responsibility when required to do the right thing for the people.
    • Quiet Rebel (15/05/2023, 09:41) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Talking about HL vision is not enough. We have to build on his vision and if not stop invoking his name. The past is prologue. The future is a function of the present and the past.
    • Humming bird (15/05/2023, 09:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      He was offered Knighthood (title of Sir) but turned it down while alive. So post-humous Knighthood would not honor his original decision while alive.
      • Political analyst (15/05/2023, 10:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        @Humming Bird, thanks.
      • @Humming Bird (15/05/2023, 11:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        @Humming Bird, this is interesting. Can you expound more on his refusal from the Queen. Here is my understanding.
        a. Honors Committee who makes recommendations and forward to Prime Minister;
        b. PM forwards recommendation the Monarch who at the time would have been QEII;
        c. Monarch awards the award.

        So did Hon Stoutt decline the award from QEII? Jjust asking.
        • @-@Humming Bird (15/05/2023, 16:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          My firm understanding and knowledge is that he declined from former QEII. The post-humous route was tried already until certain parties pushing for it learned of his decision while alive. I cannot and will not expound on the reason(s) as that is personal on his part but I am indeed aware!
  • T (15/05/2023, 07:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The best that's all i have tò say
  • @ @ @ FACTS ???? (15/05/2023, 09:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    YEAH RITE , ME TOO ???? ???? / LET ME BREAK IT DOWN FOR YOU , IF WHOEVER IS IN CHARGE SIMPLY ( EMULATE ) WHAT mr STOUTT DID WHICH IS LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR THOSE WHO COME BEHIND TO BUILD ON IT AND STEP IT UP WITH SOME INTEGRITY , WE WOULD OF BEEN FURTHER AHEAD , BUT I GUESS THEY ARE JUST AS LOST AS YOU ARE IN THEMSELVES , NO OFFENSE INTENDED
  • 2023 (15/05/2023, 09:19) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh what good political leadership we had back then and most memorable is that college for the people then the Administration Complex

    modern day political leadership have not done very much for the people, just look at the public roads and in 2023 street water continues to an issue and do not overlook that health hazard at pockwood pond

    they take money that could contributes towards correcting the infrastructure concerns of the people and travel here and there and pose for photos



  • questions (15/05/2023, 11:27) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is the vision of the BVIs? HLS was found of quoting the biblical passage about where there is no vision, the people will perish. So, where is the Territory going? What is it’s future? If we can’t answer those questions, why are we not focusing more one education so our progeny might come with an answer. What do we want to be? How do we want to be seen?
  • El Bravo (15/05/2023, 11:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ask Lavity and Ralph why Ivan Dawson resigned/retired?
    • 6th Generation Bahn Here (15/05/2023, 17:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Well both of them are not here to speak for themselves; so please elaborate with facts why Ivan Dawson resigned/retired.


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