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Former Member of Parliament, journalist and prolific writer, Sir Selvyn Walter has died.<\/p>

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Sir Selvyn passed away this morning at his residence.<\/p>\n

He was a member of the Progressive Labour Movement that was swept to victory in 1971, the general elections that saw even V.C. Bird losing his seat in St. John\u2019s Rural West
\nto Selvyn Walter himself. Sir Selvyn served as the island\u2019s former Minister of Economic Development and Tourism.<\/p>

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As the brother of Premier Sir George Walter, journalist\/author Sir Selvyn Walter has single-handedly chronicled many fascinating histories of Antigua. His writings including the story of cricket, Antigua as the birthplace of the steel drum, and subtle stories of politics and power throughout the Caribbean.<\/p>

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More to come.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sir Selvyn being Knighted in 2013<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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