SVG Gospel Fest Zonal Coordinator for North Leeward passes on

The SVG Gospel Fest Committee has expressed its shock and deep sadness on learning of the death of Christopher George. He died at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, January 11, after a brief illness.{{more}}

At the time of his passing, George was the Gospel Fest Zonal Coordinator for the North Leeward Zone having served in that capacity for over seven years. As Zonal Coordinator he was responsible for organising Gospel Fest activities and working with artistes in that area.

A release from Michael Peters, Coordinator of the SVG Gospel Fest said George was very dedicated and served with a great deal of enthusiasm in a challenging area and contributing significantly to the festival.

He was also Headteacher at the Westwood Primary School.

Christopher George was an established gospel recording artiste and performer producing three albums among them “Get Ready”. He recorded a number of Gospel Fest Festival songs including: “Declare God’s Praises”, “Get Your Praise On”, “Give God The Glory” and “Island Praise”.

He was also the founder and leader of High Praise Ministries with his children following in his footsteps and performing as well.

“On the eve of the celebration of the 10th anniversary of SVG Gospel Fest which scheduled to be staged in April this year, the members of the committee mourn his loss and extend deepest sympathies to his wife and family and members of the North Leeward gospel community. May he rest in peace,” the release from the SVG Gospel Fest Committee said.