The Late Speaker Emerita Alix Boyd-Knights, was laid to rest this afternoon as the nation observes a day of mourning in her honor.
The Speaker Emerita was an attorney by profession, who worked in defense of women’s rights and the protection of children and was a fervent advocate for the strengthening of laws pertaining to domestic violence, child maintenance and the status of children.
As a former Member of the Judiciary, members of the local and regional legal fraternity paid special tribute to their fallen comrade on Friday.
Justice Birnie Stephenson remembers her as a Bold and persistent attorney who was always prepared to battle for her clients.
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Justice Birnie Stephenson
Mrs. Alix Boyd-Knights was the longest-serving Speaker in Dominica’s history, having served from April 2000 to February 2020.
Attorney General Levi Peter shared his impression of her as speaker of the house of assembly.
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Attorney General Levi Peter
Meanwhile, Former Attorney General, Ambassador Francine Baron spoke to her love for the culinary arts.
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Former Attorney General Ambassador Francine Baron
