Roseau, Dominica: Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit prolonged condolences on the demise of distinguished Dominican businessman and proprietor of Fort Younger Resort- Phillip Nassief. He recalled his contribution to the nation’s financial growth and mentioned his legacy is commendable.
Nassief, a towering enterprise determine, was the proprietor of the Dominica Coconut Merchandise (DCP), Belfast Property and the Fort Younger Resort. In 1977 he was awarded Dominica’s highest honour, the Dominica Award of Honour, for his excellent contribution to our nation’s financial and social growth.
He died at his residence in Mahaut, west of Dominica, on Sunday on the age of 91, inflicting a shock wave among the many individuals and the federal government. He has been awarded for his contribution in a number of sectors and named as one of many Caribbean’s Main Voices of the 20th Century by the CARICOM.
Nassief was additionally awarded by the American Basis of the College of the West Indies for leaving an incredible mark on the Caribbean area and the world prior to now 100 years. He, alongside together with his spouse Marie Raphel, has additionally been thought-about the pillar behind the institution of the Dominica Cocunt Merchandise Ltd (DCP).
The corporate was specilized in producing regional in style Bees, Bomber, Refresh bands, additional it was bought to Colgate-Palmolove in 1995. In 2018, the household of Nassief additionally managed to aquire DCP and introduced it again into manufacturing.
In 1989, the chemical engineer purchased the struggling Fort Younger Resort, which shaped the anchor of GEMS, the household’s lodge enterprise, which was managed by Phillip’s son Gregor. Phillip Nassief made an incredible contribution to the Dominican neighborhood by offering them with jobs, employment alternatives, and motels and enhancing industries similar to rum and cleaning soap.
He additionally helped in establishing the Nationwide Growth Basis (NDFD) in 1981, aiming to offer loans and technical help to small companies. Nasseif has been acknowledged for his nice contribution to the upliftment of the financial system and society by helping the locals of Dominica.
Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit expressed disappointment and mentioned that the loss is nice to the neighborhood and the native individuals of Dominica. He mentioned that the businessman left behind a profound legacy of visionary management, entrepreneurial spirit, and neighborhood involvement.
“On behalf of the Authorities and other people of Dominica I specific honest condolences to his household and family members, ”mentioned the prime minister.
Dominicans additionally prolonged condolences on the demise of businessman and added,” Condolences to your complete household, and the various lives he interacted with and touched. Could Mr. Nassief candy soul Relaxation in Everlasting Peace.”
One person named Ronald Charles commented,” Left behind a legacy in nation constructing that so many people can solely dream of emulating. He served with distinction and contributed to Dominica’s growth in methods that can not be reproached. It have to be famous that his sterling contribution to nation constructing was outdoors the realm of politics and authorities. He served and we are able to solely sympathise together with his household on thier loss.”
Many talked about, ”Condolences to the household! Certainly, he has created his personal legacy ! Remembered touring the coconut manufacturing facility whereas in SMA for a chemistry class venture.”
