VOSH Mission, Rotary Club, recognize Frank Baron

Frank Baron (second from right) poses with honorary Rotarian Jeffery Brisbane (left), Dr. Dan Wrubel (second from left) and another Rotarian

Special recognition was on Thursday morning given to first Chief Minister of Dominica, Frank Baron, at the 19th annual VOSH mission being held at the Goodwill Parish Hall.

The mission is in Dominica providing eye care for the less fortunate under the patronage of the Rotary Club.

Baron, who is an honorary Rotarian, will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Thursday 17th, 2013.

He was instrumental in the earlier stages of the VOSH missions to Dominica.

Members of the VOSH Team wished Mr. Baron happy birthday in song and treated him to eye care services.

Baron is well known for his contribution to public service as a member of the Roseau Town Council in 1945 to becoming the most powerful member of the Legislative Council in the 1950s.

He was described as one of the most powerful men in the Dame Eugenia Charles administration.

He is the present owner of local newspaper “The Chronicle” and is the father of former attorney general Francine Baron.

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11 Comments

  1. January 18, 2013

    It’s great to see you still going strong. My fondest good wishes to you sir.

  2. Esther
    January 18, 2013

    CONGRATULATIONS to Mr Baron….. a job well done in many ways and years.

  3. "O" STRESS"
    January 17, 2013

    One of Dominicas most faithful servant and big up to the Rotary Club for recongizing MR BARON,as thesaying goes give persons their Flowers while they`re alive.

  4. Anonymous
    January 17, 2013

    well done ,well deserved recognition.

  5. T mama
    January 17, 2013

    Mr Baron is a great man…congrats 90 yrs…:))

  6. Lougaoo Mem
    January 17, 2013

    I salute you Sir! The contribution and selfless service you’ve given, and continue to give to our nation is immeasurable. I thank you and wish you a HAPPY 90th Birthday! May the Almighty God bless you with good health and continued longevity.

  7. just saying
    January 17, 2013

    I’m cofused.

  8. Anonymous
    January 17, 2013

    According to IRVIN ANDRE in his book on HE FRANKLIH BARON, Baron was the scribe who put together the notorious NABES AND I column in the CHRONICLE and which came to an end after he and Alicks Boyd knights fell out,THIA WAS HIS GREAT CONTRIBUTION TO JOUNALISM IN DOMINICA.

  9. Dominiquen
    January 17, 2013

    From the picture….”another Rotarian” looks like Dominican Sammy Whyke. :?:

    • Esther
      January 18, 2013

      Now, WHY couldn’t DNO get his name??!!!

  10. go
    January 17, 2013

    I didnt even recognize jeffery. wow, work on dat size

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