Official Funeral for Former Legislator Vernon Malone Set for June 22

The official funeral for esteemed former legislator, Mr. Vernon Malone, QPM, LLB, CPA, will be held on Saturday, June 22, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. This event will honour Mr. Malone’s distinguished service and contributions to the community.

Mr. Malone’s body will lie in state at the House of Assembly on Thursday, June 20. The public is invited to pay their respects from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on that day.

The official funeral proceedings will begin with a procession on Saturday, June 22, starting from the House of Assembly at 8:30 a.m., leading to the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. A pre-service is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., with the funeral service commencing at 10:00 a.m. Following the service, Mr. Malone will be interred at his family’s burial site in Brewer’s Bay.

To mark the occasion, official flags will be flown at half-mast on June 22 at all Government buildings throughout the Territory.

Mr. Malone, who passed away at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Saturday, May 4, at the age of 76, held numerous prestigious titles and accolades throughout his lifetime. He was an attorney at law, a recipient of the Queen’s Police Medal, and served in all three branches of government. His roles included Principal Crown Counsel at the Attorney General Chambers (Judicial, 1989), the first local Commissioner of Police (Executive, 1991), and a member of the House of Assembly (Legislative, 2007).

The Government of the Virgin Islands extends its condolences to the family and friends of the late Vernon Malone, honouring his legacy and contributions as a dedicated public servant and cherished son of the soil.