Anguilla’s Parliamentarian, the Hon. Edison Baird, is back home recuperating well from injuries he sustained in a vehicular accident in the Water Swamp area on June 4. Since then he had been receiving treatment in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
The Road North Elected Representative was met at Wallblake Airport on his arrival on Sunday, July 26, by a large number of persons from his constituency and from among the general public.

Mr. Baird with family and friends at airport

The reception was organised by his colleague, Opposition Member, Hubert Hughes of Road South, along with his party members. Among the crowd of well-wishers were Chief Minister, Osbourne Fleming. On Monday at the Chief Minister’s press conference, Mr. Fleming, Minister of Finance, Victor Banks and Minister of Social Development, Evans Rogers, joined in further welcoming Mr. Baird and wishing him a speedy recovery.

Mr. Baird emerging from vehicle (with son)

Meanwhile, Mr. Baird, speaking from his Sandy Ground residence on Wednesday, told The Anguillian he was glad to be back at home and was grateful for the warm welcome he received from the large number of persons at the airport. He said it would take some time for his cracked ribs to mend and that he was receiving therapy for his knee which also sustained much injury. He stated that in order to achieve full recovery there was a need for him to take a good deal of rest along with treatment. He estimated that two months should do him well.

The Anguillian join in offering Mr. Baird its very best wishes.

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