Governor Mapp expresses condolences to the people of Anguilla; Lt. Governor to represent Territory at state funeral for Sir Emile Gumbs - Government of the United States Virgin…

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Date: 2026
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Governor Mapp expresses condolences to the people of Anguilla; Lt. Governor to represent Territory at state funeral for Sir Emile Gumbs - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Mapp expresses condolences to the people of Anguilla; Lt. Governor to represent Territory at state funeral for Sir Emile Gumbs - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Mapp expresses condolences to the people of Anguilla; Lt. Governor to represent Territory at state funeral for Sir Emile Gumbs Search Latest Comments No comments to show. May 24 Governor Kenneth E. Mapp expressed his sincere condolences to the people of Anguilla, and to the many Virgin Islanders with strong Anguillan ties, on the passing of former Chief Minister Sir Emile Gumbs. Sir Emile died earlier this month and will be laid to rest at a state funeral on Friday. Lt. Governor Osbert Potter will represent the U.S. Virgin Islands at the ceremony. “On behalf of the Government and people of the Territory, I extend profound condolences to the Government and people of Anguilla on the passing of Sir Emile Gumbs, former Chief Minister of Anguilla,” the Governor wrote in a condolence message. “He has departed this life leaving his beloved Anguilla in mourning. At this sad time, it is fitting for the nation to pause and recognize his life-long contributions and service.” Sir Emile, the island’s second and longest serving Chief Minister, is the only person from Anguilla to have been knighted, having been made a Knight Bachelor in 1994 by Queen Elizabeth II. He holds the distinction of serving two terms as Chief Minister and is considered a central figure in the Anguilla Revolution. “Public Service is not an easy duty to perform and its rewards are often small,” Governor Mapp wrote. “There are times, however, when gifted persons rise to the occasion as exemplary statesmen and leaders. Sir Emile touched the lives of many Anguillans through his dedicated and devoted service. May God comfort and bless those in bereavement and continue to bless the great people of Anguilla.” TAGS No tags CATEGORIES Uncategorized Previous Next Comments are closed © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands.