The Tribune

THE Free National Movement is mourning the death of Edwin “Vikey” Brown, who was a meritorious council member in the party, former senator and candidate.

“On behalf of our parliamentarians, executives, officers, meritorious council members, council members and supporters, we offer our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to Mr Brown’s daughter, Erin, and son, Ambrose and his family for their loss,” FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said in a statement yesterday.

“Edwin ‘Vikey’ Brown, MCM, was a founding member of our great party in 1971 after immediately joining the brave and courageous Dissident Eight in 1970. He worked tirelessly and steadfastly since then for the party and for the good of the nation until recently when he was disadvantaged by failing health. He played a pivotal and instrumental role in the formation of the then Torchbearers Association in 1971.

“He was among the first group of persons to be awarded the highest honour that the party can bestow on a member, meritorious council member. He was a candidate for the party on two occasions and served our nation well as a senator.

“Vikey, as we affectionately called him, over the decades gave so much of himself to our party and our nation serving as a candidate twice, FNM national campaign co-ordinator, senior party officer and senator. He believed in the principles of the FNM – good governance, democracy, accountability and transparency – and he believed in The Bahamas. He was good-natured, friendly and represented the best of our Bahamas. He was loved by many and will be missed, but he will be long remembered,” Dr Minnis said.

He added that the party is exceedingly grateful for Mr Brown’s unselfish and exemplary service to the nation.