Episode 70: The Honourable Perin Bradley

Published: Nov. 10, 2022, 8:06 p.m.

This episode is dedicated to two of the most kind, loving, intelligent, creative and humorous souls that the world lost within the past decade. Erika Cannegeiter was a dear friend to me and this episode\u2019s guest the Honorable Perin Bradley. Kareem Bradley was a very very close friend. To say I miss his presence is an understatement. While I miss him as a friend, my guest misses him as his brother.\nTo Erykah and Kareem. We miss you both. The times we spent together coupled with the impact you had on our lives are forever etched in our minds and hearts.\n\xa0\nThe Honourable Perin Bradley grew up in a tight knit village on the tiny Caribbean Island Anguilla. He admits that as a teen, he really had no clue what he wanted to do with his life. It was his mother\u2019s constant guidance, persistence and prayers coupled with visits to his neighbor\u2019s vast library that sparked young Perin\u2019s imagination and showed him that there was so much more to aspire to.\nA few years went by and he found himself working at a local bank, driving a cool classic car and dating a wonderful young lady. What more could he want? Though that combination of spoils may have been enough for some, Perin wanted more. With the encouragement of his mother and some friends, he decided to attend Washington DC\u2019s Howard University.\nPerin\u2019s tenure at university unlocked new experiences, perspectives and knowledge. He credits those days for playing a significant part in shaping the man he is today.\nA consummate professional, he has served his island in several capacities, not only teaching but more importantly learning along the way. Perin, is sharp as a whip, witty and possess among other subjects a great knowledge of world politics, economics, finance and well\u2026 reggae music. He is one of the most interesting persons you can converse with.\nToday, he is the Deputy Governor of his island. Amid challenges he holds his head high and continues to do his best for the people of Anguilla.\nThis is the story\u2026 thus far\u2026 Of the Honourable Perin Bradley