Late Ronald O P Armour to have an Official Funeral on Monday August 21, 2017 in Portsmouth

​The Government of Dominica has afforded the late Ronald O P Armour, an Official Funeral on Monday August 21, 2017. Government declared Monday August 21st an official day of mourning, as a mark of respect for the former Government Minister. The Dominican flag shall be flown at half-staff on all public buildings in the State on Monday, the day of mourning.
 
Ronald O P Armour served as a Member of the House of Assembly representing the Roseau South Constituency between January 7, 1966 and March 24, 1975. Edward Le Blanc appointed Armour as Minister of Communications & Works on March 1, 1967. He had the distinction of being the youngest Minister of Government at the time.
 
In September 1970, Armour became the Minister of Education & Health following a Cabinet reshuffle. Following the October 26, 1970 General Elections, Armour was appointed Minister of Finance, Trade & Industry, and Deputy Premier of Dominica. On January 1, 1973, his portfolio was changed to Finance & Development, while maintaining the designation of Deputy Premier.
 
In his earlier years, Armour qualified in law at the University of London in the United Kingdom in 1961 and gained a diploma in Economics and Social Administration from the London School of Economics in 1963. He was an active member of several student groups including the West Indies Students Union, the Afro-Caribbean Society & the Africa Society.
 
The late Ronald O P Armour was born on Monday, June 17, 1940, and passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017.
 
President Charles Savarin, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, House Speaker Alix Boyd-Knights, other Members of Parliament, Government Ministers, and other officials are expected to attend the Official Funeral for Mr Ronald O P Armour.
 
The Official Funeral will be held at the Mount Wallis Methodist Church in Portsmouth on Monday, August 21, 2017 from 3 pm. Viewing will take place between 2 pm. and 2:55 pm. The late Ronald O P Armour will be laid to rest at the Armour family burial ground, in Blenheim.