Former legislator Eileene Parsons dies at 94
Former legislator and cultural icon Eileene Parsons has died at 94 years old.
BVI News understands that Parsons passed away on the morning of Sunday, June 22. The exact cause of death has not been disclosed at this time.
Parsons leaves behind a distinguished legacy in both politics and culture. She served in several ministerial portfolios during her time in public office, including as Deputy Chief Minister. She is also credited as being instrumental in the establishment of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in 1990. The main auditorium at the college is named in her honour.
In recognition of her service to education, culture, and community, Parsons was awarded the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Even in retirement, Parsons remained an active and influential figure in public life, frequently sharing her views on national issues through public commentary and appearances on local radio programmes.
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My deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and the entire community on the passing of the Honorable Eileene Parsons, affectionately known as Miss P. Her remarkable contributions to the Virgin Islands, especially in education and public service, have left an indelible mark. May her legacy continue to inspire us all. Rest in peace, Miss P.
Well unfortunately there’s no who’s a bvilander and who’s not in the dirt..
May her social and political views rest in peace.
Now Natalio going have his way even more with the festival attire …
To skin out , shockout and wild out.
From my recollection of a passionate speech Eileene made at the opening the Emancipation Festival in the 1970’s, her concern was not about the lewdness of dress, but about how Virgin Islanders had lost sight of the true purpose of festival. That being: commemorating the Emancipation Act of August 1, 1834, which freed over 5,000 slaves in the territory.
I hope we give this “Stateswoman” and “Icon” of the British Virgin Islands a good send off. Mrs. Eileen Parson deserves a State Funeral and I hope that is what we are going to do as a Territory. We are Looking forward for a State Funeral
I will miss her lovely smile, her jokes and those old time saying and proverbs. She was not afraid to say what need or had to say and I loved her for that. I will Miss her Very Much – May her soul rest in eternal peace.
EP was as xenophobic as they come.
Go back stop complain
As xenophobic as they come