Wade Burton tops BPM primary
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And of the five, Wade Burton – former Barbuda Council chairman – nabbed the most votes with 125.
Upon hearing the news Burton said, “I’m very honoured. I’m happy that people trust me enough to put me there again. I will do my utter best to make sure Barbuda moves forward in a better direction.”
He said that his plan, should he become a part of the Council again, is to work in the interest of all Barbudans, despite their political persuasion.
“It’s a very uphill task when you’re working for the people because everyone has something they need done … you have to make sure you prioritise and get the people’s work done properly.
Late councilman remembered for his community spirit
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Those are the traits attributed to the late Barbuda councilman from those who knew him best.
Tributes poured in during and after his funeral ceremony at the Barbuda Pentecostal Church on Thursday morning.
Among them was one from Barbuda MP Trevor Walker, who recognised Burton’s contribution to the council, including one that many to this date remember as one of his most significant achievements on Barbuda.
Scenes from the funeral service of Lincoln Burton. (Photos courtesy The Barbuda Channel)
“I served with him in 2001 and one of the things that is very profound to me is that when he was first elected he served as chairman of the health committee and he insisted with us that the hospital should operate 24 hours a day,” Walker recalled.