Last Updated on March 3, 2023, 2:38 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, took to his social media account to share his condolences to the family and loved ones of the late William “Willy” Dore. He was a prominent St Kitts and Nevis Labour Party member who significantly contributed to the development of St Kitts and Nevis. He was laid to his final rest on March 2, 2023.
William Dore died on February 17, 2023, and all St Kitts and Nevis Labour Party leaders paid their respects to the respected Stewart. According to Dr Terrance Drew, William Dore, affectionately known as Willy, was born in Nevis in 1925 and moved to St. Kitts in the 1950s. He was a powerful educator. He taught at the Basseterre Boys School.
Dr Terrance Drew credited that During his tenure as a teacher, Willy Dore introduced the College of Preceptors Examination and got the government to spearhead the initiative to increase academic accreditation in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Dore was an avid reader and a literary enthusiast. He had a large collection of books on numerous fields of study.
He expressed, In 1971, he was appointed Labour Commissioner. He was later appointed Director of the National Agricultural Corporation (NACO) St. Kitts-Nevis in 1976 and was instrumental in numerous policy implementations and reforms.
Dr Terrance Drew shared that William “Willy” Dore took great pride in being the eldest member of the Rotary Club of Saint Kitts and kept abreast of the happenings within the organization. Dore also ran for elections on the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party ticket in 1981 but was unsuccessful.
Following the damage caused by Hurricane Georges, William “Willy” Dore presented a large format photograph of a Labour Party demonstration on constitutional development to the National Archives that was taken by a Kittitian Photographer called O’Loughlin in 1951. The march was led by FT Williams, JN France, CAP Southwell, and Austin Eddy.
Dr Terrance Drew would describe Dore as a true stalwart. A patriot, a historian, an activist, a man with a passion for learning, and an outstanding educator. He was sharp and very quick-witted. He loved his country and served his people well. William Dore, or “Uncle Willy” as many knew him, will be deeply missed. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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