By Spokesman Newsroom
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Thursday 1st August 2024)- News of the death of well-known public figure 57-year-old Glen ‘Ghost’ Phillip, days after his birthday, has sent shockwaves throughout the Federation. On Thursday 1st August 2024, many people from all walks of life who knew the former business professional, national basketball athlete, community activist and also past government minister and former Parliamentary Representative for Constituency Four under the Douglas-led St.
Kitts-Nevis Labour Party administrationSKNLP) took to social media to express sadness and shock. In tribute, the House of National Assembly adjourned its scheduled sitting that day which saw ministers of the present SKNLP administration led by Prime Minister Dr.
Terrance Drew, sharing tributes before the adjournment of parliament. Phillip recently celebrated his birthday on Saturday 20th July. Immediate past leader of the People’s Action Movement (PAM) and former Deputy Prime Minister of the Team Unity administration Shawn Richards, via his Facebook account also paid respect to his friend and shared details of what Phillip’s last birthday celebration looked like.
“Two Fridays ago, I received a phone call from my late friend, Glen Ghost Phillip, just after midday. We joked about my unavailability to meet with him due to my location in Nevis. We also talked about his upcoming birthday, the following day, July 20th.
He told me about his plans for an early evening celebration before having a quieter birthday at home. Upon returning to St. Kitts, I agreed to meet him later that evening. When I got back, we celebrated with a small group of friends, and as the clock struck midnight, we raised our glasses for a heartfelt toast on his Basseterre, August 1st, 2024
