Condolences from President Gibbs - Passing of Mrs. Yvette Fleming-Hodge

I am very saddened to learn that Mrs. Yvette Fleming-Hodge, who was one of our oldest and an essential figure on our island, has left us at the age of 101.

With her, a whole part of our collective history is disappearing. Mrs. Fleming-Hodge had an exceptionally long and accomplished life; her life has been fully fulfilled and we can only be proud of her journey as a brilliant Saint-Martin woman committed with sincerity and love for her territory.

On behalf of the community of Saint-Martin , its elected officials, its staff and our entire population, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to Ms. Fleming-Hodge's family, to her children and grandchildren, as well as to all those who were close to her.

Her disappearance is a considerable loss for Saint-Martin, who never ceased to invest in the influence of her island, and to act throughout her life for the development of our economy and the emancipation of our population.

I have great admiration for Mrs. Fleming, she is a great lady who has just left us. But I know that his kindness will accompany us on the path to the rebirth that we all hope for.

To Mrs. Yvette Fleming-Hodge whose memory will remain engraved in our hearts.

Daniel GIBBES
President of the Territorial Council of Saint-Martin