Former Gov’t Minister Carvin Malone laid to rest
The official funeral commenced with a procession this morning from the House of Assembly (HoA) to the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. A pre-service immediately began shortly after 9:00 a.m. at the Sports Complex with the funeral service following at 10:30 a.m.
Speaking on a televised broadcast of the event by the Government Information Service, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley spoke of Mr Malone’s love for the VI, charity and more including his close family ties as Mr Malone was his cousin.
“Outside of politics he was a family member, one of these family members I was close to me because we share a lot of similarities, passion for service and I saw him as a mentor for myself,” Premier Wheatley said while adding that Mr Malone played a central role in his family.
Life of Carvin Malone celebrated
Singing to the words Chris Rice, Go light Your World, the Lions Club; of which Mr Malone was a member, in a tribute sang, “There is a candle in every soul. Some brightly burning, some dark and cold. There is a spirit who brings a fire. Ignites a candle and makes his home…” as part of their tribute.
Present for the funeral service were family, friends, government and opposition legislators, former members of the House of Assembly, public servants, and members of the public including special invitees like the Governor of the USVI, Albert Bryan Jr and and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach.
Interment then followed at the Road Town Methodist Church Cemetery with flags were flown half-mast today, February 2, 2024, at all Government buildings.
Mr Malone who died on January 14, 2024, and served as the Minister for Health and Social Development (2019-2022) during one of the most difficult times of the global COVID-19 pandemic and is remembered for his phrase, 'We are not out of the woods," as it relates to COVID-19.
He was also a VIP Member and was its long-time President, before entering elective office. Mr Malone was defeated in the 2023 General Elections in his bid for a second term, however, remained very active in educating the public on topical issues with his One Virgin Islands Agenda platform.
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He loved the BVI. He leaves a big void.
Condolences to all for the lost of this great man.
Gone but never forgotten.