Beautiful Virgin Islands

Tuesday, Jun 03, 2025

'There was no H.L. Stoutt without his wife'– Premier Fahie

'There was no H.L. Stoutt without his wife'– Premier Fahie

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has paid tribute to the late first lady, Mrs Hilda E. Stoutt for the important role she played during the tenure of the territory’s first Chief Minister, the late H. Lavity Stoutt.

During the 27th annual memorial celebration for H. Lavity Stoutt and Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Cappoon's Bay burial site on Monday, March 7, 2022, the Premier requested a moment of silence for the late former first lady who passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital at the age of 84.

He said it was important that she be recognised, “because we always see the leader but we never see the true leader.”

He continued: “The true leader is the one, not the one behind, not on the side but on the front, which in this case- being a male- is his wife. Today is about H.L. but really and truly H.L. couldn’t be H.L. without H.S, Mrs Hilda Stoutt.”

Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie laid a wreath at the grave of H. L. Stoutt in Cappoon's Bay Burial Ground on March 7, 2022.


Fuel to the Chief Minister


“She was like his gas station that whenever he ran out of fuel he and he goes home or he sees her, she just fill him up. Whenever they say that she couldn’t do something she was that energiser that would put the fuel in him and let him know that yes you can,” the Premier stated.

The Premier pointed to projects like the H. L. Stoutt Community College in Paraquita Bay, Tortola which he said despite the staunch opposition he faced, the late Chief Minister had to do it for generations to come.

“They ridiculed him but when he went home she was that gas station that said 'H.L. yes you can.'"

He said similarly, like the “Buff Road” now called the Blackburn Highway “couldn’t be done because it was a mountain and they were saying he can’t.”

“His wife encouraged him when he went home that 'yes you can'. His love for Hilda and Hilda’s love for him is what we see in the Virgin Islands,” the Premier added.

The late E. Hilda Stoutt was buried close to the grave of H.L. Stoutt's.

During the ceremony yesterday, there were several musical entertainments including by Dr Arliene T. Penn, Noveau Royale, and Althea Scatliffe Primary School.

Among those present at the ceremony were the Governor His Excellency John J. Rankin CMG, Cabinet Ministers, backbenchers, Members of the Opposition and other government officials.

Newsletter

Related Articles

Beautiful Virgin Islands
0:00
0:00
Close
China Accuses US of Violating Trade Truce
Panama Port Owner Balances US-China Pressures
France Implements Nationwide Outdoor Smoking Ban to Protect Children
German Chancellor Merz Keeps Putin Guessing on Missile Strategy
Mandelson Criticizes UK's 'Fetish' for Abandoning EU Regulations
British Fishing Boat Owner Fined €30,000 by French Authorities
Dutch government falls as far-right leader Wilders quits coalition
Harvard Urges US to Unfreeze Funds for Public Health Research
Businessman Mauled by Lion at Luxury Namibian Lodge
Researchers Consider New Destinations Beyond the U.S.
53-Year-Old Doctor Claims Biological Age of 23
Trump Struggles to Secure Trade Deals With China and Europe
Russia to Return 6,000 Corpses Under Ukraine Prisoner Swap Deal
Microsoft Lays Off Hundreds More Amid Restructuring
Harvey Weinstein’s Publicist Embraces Notoriety
Macron and Meloni Seek Unity Despite Tensions
Trump Administration Accused of Obstructing Deportation Cases
Newark Mayor Sues Over Arrest at Immigration Facility
Center-Left Candidate Projected to Win South Korean Presidency
Trump’s Tariffs Predicted to Stall Global Economic Growth
South Korea’s President-Elect Expected to Take Softer Line on Trump and North Korea
Trump’s China Strategy Remains a Geopolitical Puzzle
Ukraine Executes Long-Range Drone Strikes on Russian Airbases
Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election
Study Identifies Potential Radicalization Risk Among Over One Million Muslims in Germany
Good news: Annalena Baerbock Elected President of the UN General Assembly
Apple Appeals EU Law Over User Data Sharing Requirements
South Africa: "First Black Bank" Collapses after Being Looted by Owners
Poland will now withdraw from the EU migration pact after pro-Trump nationalist wins Election
"That's Disgusting, Don’t Say It Again": The Trump Joke That Made the President Boil
Trump Cancels NASA Nominee Over Democratic Donations
Paris Saint-Germain's Greatest Triumph Is Football’s Lowest Point
OnlyFans for Sale: From Lockdown Lifeline to Eight-Billion-Dollar Empire
Mayor’s Security Officer Implicated | Shocking New Details Emerge in NYC Kidnapping Case
Hegseth Warns of Potential Chinese Military Action Against Taiwan
OPEC+ Agrees to Increase Oil Output for Third Consecutive Month
Jamie Dimon Warns U.S. Bond Market Faces Pressure from Rising Debt
Turkey Detains Istanbul Officials Amid Anti-Corruption Crackdown
Taylor Swift Gains Ownership of Her First Six Albums
Bangkok Ranked World's Top City for Remote Work in 2025
Satirical Sketch Sparks Political Spouse Feud in South Korea
Indonesia Quarry Collapse Leaves Multiple Dead and Missing
South Korean Election Video Pulled Amid Misogyny Outcry
Asian Economies Shift Away from US Dollar Amid Trade Tensions
Netflix Investigates Allegations of On-Set Mistreatment in K-Drama Production
US Defence Chief Reaffirms Strong Ties with Singapore Amid Regional Tensions
Vietnam Faces Strategic Dilemma Over China's Mekong River Projects
Malaysia's First AI Preacher Sparks Debate on Islamic Principles
White House Press Secretary Criticizes Harvard Funding, Advocates for Vocational Training
France to Implement Nationwide Smoking Ban in Outdoor Spaces Frequented by Children
×