Anguilla former Chief Minister Hubert dead at the age of 87
The Government of Anguilla has announced the passing of the Island’s former Chief Minister, Mr Hubert Hughes, at 87.
The former Chief Minister was born on October 15th, 1933, in South Hill.
Me. Hughes was first elected to the Anguilla House of Assembly 45 years ago in 1976 and served as Chief Minister from 1994 to 1999, 1999 to 2000, and 2010 to 2015.
“With a political career spanning approximately forty years, Mr Hughes is one of Anguilla’s most revered political leaders,” Anguilla’s Premier Dr Ellis Webster said in a Statement.
“The people of Anguilla will forever be grateful for his contribution to the development of our beloved island,” the statement added.
Following the news of his death on Friday, Prime Minister of St. Kitts Nevis, Dr Timothy Harris, also extended condolences.
“Former Chief Minister Hughes was an amiable personality, full of life, a patriot of Anguilla and deeply, passionately connected to the country and people of St Kitts-Nevis,” Harris said on Friday.
“The Honourable Hubert Benjamin Hughes led a full, impactful life that was rich in experience, friendship, leadership, love, and service, and his legacy will forever be linked to his formative influence on Anguilla's political and socio-economic development leading into the 21st century and beyond,” Harris also said.
Last October, the Government and people of Anguilla celebrated the life and legacy of Hughes, immortalizing him on his 87th birthday with a road naming ceremony in the community of South Hill, which brought the Hubert Benjamin Hughes Drive into existence.
As a mark of respect, flags on the island will be flow at half-mast from Saturday for seven days.
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