The Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) remembers the late Dame Mary Eugenia Charles today May 15, 2012 on what would have been
her ninety-third birthday
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The late Dame Mary Eugenia Charles was born on May 15, 1919 and would have been 93 years old today if she was alive.
The Dominica Freedom Party remembers her for her tremendous contribution towards Dominica ’s development as well as that of the OECS and CARICOM. Internationally, she was recognized for her strong leadership and her stand for Democracy and Human Rights.
Dame Eugenia was an exemplary leader. She served Dominica and its people well and faithfully and was respected locally, regionally and internationally for her honesty and forthrightness as well as for her dedication to the task of nation building.
As a lawyer, she fought for the rights of women and the less fortunate. As a politician and Leader of the Opposition, she gave effective representation and promoted good governance. As Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Planning, Foreign Affairs, and National Security, she brought tangible development to the country. Most importantly, she restored national pride and Dominica ’s image abroad,
She was selfless in sharing her wealth with the less fortunate by way of personal donations to the Education Trust Fund as well as through the establishment of a Trust for providing financial support to many individuals to pursue higher education. She made significant contributions to Health, Sports, Youth and the Elderly among others.
Dame Mary Eugenia Charles will never be forgotten
May her soul rest in peace
Clayton
