Dated June 1, 2026, a formal tribute released by the President of the Antigua & Barbuda Trades and Labour Union (AT&LU) honors the life and legacy of the late comrade Cheryl Mary-Clare Hurst, extending heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones.
Widely remembered as a dedicated daughter of Antigua and Barbuda, Hurst devoted her entire public life to advancing the national labor movement. Across every role she held across decades of public service – from General Secretary of the Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), to Senator, Minister of State, and even her work as a choir member within the party – she consistently embedded the core principles and values of the AT&LU into every aspect of her work. Her unwavering passion for protecting the rights of working people extended to every community across both islands of the nation, earning her widespread respect from union members and workers across the country.
For the AT&LU, Hurst was far more than an ally; the union was a core part of her identity and lifelong mission. Bernard de Nully, AT&LU President, emphasized in the tribute that the entire union community remains eternally indebted to Hurst for her relentless dedication, consistent support, and unshakable loyalty to both the national trade labor movement and the broader working class.
Drawing on spiritual comfort to guide mourning, the tribute invokes the biblical verse from John 16:22, which reminds those grieving that present sorrow will ultimately give way to unshakable joy. De Nully closed the tribute with a prayer that the Holy Spirit will guide Hurst’s journey to the afterlife, and that the Almighty will grant enduring comfort to the Hurst family during this period of bereavement. The union’s statement ends with a final wish that the soul of Cheryl Mary-Clare Hurst may rest in eternal peace.