Published 9 May 2021
Basseterre
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
TRIBUTE TO HON. HUBERT HUGHES FORMER CHIEF MINISTER OF ANGUILLA
I am deeply saddened to learn of the departure of my dear Comrade, Friend and Colleague in Public Service, retired Chief Minister Hon. Hubert Benjamin Hughes of Anguilla
His courage, charm, resilience and passion were as amazing as was his political career. From 1976 to 2015, he fought valiantly in very many battles alongside National Hero the Rt. Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw and roared like a Lion to represent the development interests of the good people of Anguilla.
In fact, when Hubert became Chief Minister in 1994, I was then the Opposition Leader of St. Kitts and Nevis. I called to congratulate him on his ascendency to the pinnacle of leadership and political power in Anguilla. Though obviously overjoyed and caught up with celebrations, he took the time to encourage me on my own leadership journey, which I realized one year later. He was a true Comrade and Stalwart of the St Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP).
After he lost the election in 2000, he returned on the wishes of the people with an innovative vision, and served again, as Chief Minister from 2010 to 2015.
I will remember the Comrade Chief Minister as an enormously driven leader with the capacity to recall for hours unending the political history and struggles of the people of Anguilla, and of St Kitts and Nevis, under British colonial rule. His life was pregnant with caring, wisdom and compassion to bring Anguilla into the light of progress and prosperity. May his shining example, therefore, continue to inspire the next generation of leaders to bring hope to the people of Anguilla.
The former three-time Hon. Chief Minister will also be remembered for his significant contributions to the growth of the OECS and the advancement of the peoples of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
We extend our profound condolences to his dear wife and family members at home and abroad and the people of Anguilla as we pray for God’s comfort and guidance through this period of mourning.
May the Soul of our fallen comrade rest in peace from his labours, and rise in eternal bliss with the Master. Sincerely.
Sincerely
Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L Douglas
Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition, Leader of the St Kitts-Nevis Labour Party, and Prime Minister (1995-2015)
