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Centenarian Mrs Iris L. Harrigan celebrated with card & flowers from King Charles III

Virgin Islands’ newest centenarian, Mrs. Iris L. Harrigan has been celebrated on reaching the milestone of 100 years old when family, friends, VI legislators along with the Governor of the territory paid the centenarian a visit to present her with flowers and a card from His Majesty, King Charles III. Photo: Facebook
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natlio D. Wheatley (R7) who also attended the event to present Mrs. Harrigan with the fresh flowers said he also had the privilege of celebrating Mrs Harrigan's 100th birthday. Photo: Facebook
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natlio D. Wheatley (R7) who also attended the event to present Mrs. Harrigan with the fresh flowers said he also had the privilege of celebrating Mrs Harrigan's 100th birthday. Photo: Facebook
Governor John J. Rankin CMG yesterday, September 15, 2023, presented Mrs Harrigan with a card from His Majesty King Charles III, and accompanying flowers which were locally grown from the hills of Tortola. Photo: Facebook
Governor John J. Rankin CMG yesterday, September 15, 2023, presented Mrs Harrigan with a card from His Majesty King Charles III, and accompanying flowers which were locally grown from the hills of Tortola. Photo: Facebook
Born on 4 August 1923, Ms Harrigan has lived in the Virgin Islands her entire life and presently resides at North Valley, Virgin Gorda. Photo: Facebook
Born on 4 August 1923, Ms Harrigan has lived in the Virgin Islands her entire life and presently resides at North Valley, Virgin Gorda. Photo: Facebook
NORTH VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Virgin Islands’ newest centenarian, Mrs Iris L. Harrigan has been celebrated on reaching the milestone of 100 years old when family, friends, VI legislators along with the Governor of the territory paid the centenarian a visit to present her with flowers and a card from His Majesty, King Charles III.

Governor John J. Rankin CMG yesterday, September 15, 2023, presented Mrs Harrigan with a card from His Majesty King Charles III, and accompanying flowers which were locally grown from the hills of Tortola. 

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natlio D. Wheatley (R7) who also attended the event, presented Mrs. Harrigan with fresh flowers while sharing that it was a privilege to celebrate Mrs Harrigan's 100th birthday.

“Her life is a beautiful tapestry of resilience, love, and wisdom. On behalf of the people of the British Virgin Islands, we send our warmest wishes. Happy 100th, Mrs. Harrigan! With the strength I felt in your handshake, I know you have many, many more years of good health!” he said.

Born on 4 August 1923, Ms Harrigan has lived in the Virgin Islands her entire life and presently resides at North Valley, Virgin Gorda. 

Present also was legislator, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) who shared in the celebration of Mrs Harrigan receiving the honor from the King. 

Yesterday's event was the second celebration for Mrs Harrigan on the new milestone, her first celebration was hosted by her children and grandchildren during her 100th Birthday Celebration at Walters Park last August 4th, 2023.

 

15 Responses to “Centenarian Mrs Iris L. Harrigan celebrated with card & flowers from King Charles III”

  • Fam (16/09/2023, 16:38) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Long live Ms H
    • rudy (16/09/2023, 22:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Congratulations to our Dear Cousin Iris she often said to me : I held you when you were born
      May the Good Lord Continue to Bless you for as long as you are here on this Earth.
  • bvibuzz (16/09/2023, 16:45) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope someone is documenting her lift story as she has seen the bvi from all angles
  • Quietly Watching (16/09/2023, 16:58) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    What a blessing. Happy Birthday, Ms. Harrigan. May God continue to bless you with good health and clarity of mind. Attaining such a milestone is truly a blessing in these perilous times.
  • Vg man (16/09/2023, 17:56) Like (3) Dislike (16) Reply
    We love this lady. What a Blessing from God. Just asking though, if the Governor represents the queen/king in the territory of each OT but in the UK the queen/king do not have any power over the running of the UK Government then why do the Governor have so much power in the OTs governments' affairs. This is clearly an old antiquated colonial system that is outdated but being forced on Caribbean people. It makes no sense.
  • NezRez (16/09/2023, 17:57) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Mrs. Harrigan on your long life. We can only hope to make it as far as you have. Wow, the many things you have seen and heard we can only wish for. Enjoy the rest of your life happily. By the way, you have such a youthful beautiful appearance and are blessed with good genes.
  • Fam (16/09/2023, 18:03) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    We are extremely grateful to the entire government team and her Family for this! She is a bvi shero
  • Me (16/09/2023, 22:09) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Happy Birthday!! This lady Mrs. Harrigan looks wonderful. I can't believe she is 100! She looks way younger. Best.wishes for continued good health.
  • TiTi (16/09/2023, 23:06) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Happy Birthday to her . I appreciate giving flowers while they are living but include something more memorable like a massage, or trip to our neighboring islands.
  • janet (17/09/2023, 00:52) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mrs. Harrigan you look very amazing for 100 years old. You are indeed blessed.
  • Wish u (17/09/2023, 02:35) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I wish u plenty more years on earth in Jesus name amen
  • Georgie (17/09/2023, 05:52) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    She looks good … may God continue to richly bless her!
  • Asking For Myself (17/09/2023, 09:29) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    I want to know what was in those two envelopes
  • @me (17/09/2023, 13:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    She's a 100 year old teenager..... , May you continue to be covered under the branches of Love ,Health and Happiness .....Blessings to her Family and care takers.
  • blessings (18/09/2023, 02:32) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    She looks as if she has never sampled the potentially deadly and aging delicacies Mc Donalds and KFC.
    Beautiful lady!



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