Year: 2024
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Message of Condolence from H.E. Paul Chikawa, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to Guyana | Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal
3 September 2024 Secretary General, CARICOM Dr Carla Natalie Barnett Re: MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE It was with great sadness that we learned, through your X handle announcement on 28 August 2024, of the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal. On behalf of the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in Havana, Cuba, I extend our deepest condolences to: You and the…
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CARICOM Development Fund Provides initial US$100,000 cash contribution to Hurricane Beryl Recovery Efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Bridgetown, Barbados – September 10, 2024 – The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) has made a cash contribution of US$100,000 or approximately EC$270,000 from its Emergency Disaster Assistance Facility (EDAF) to the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to assist in recovery efforts following the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl on July 1, 2024. The initial grant contribution will support the efforts…
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Sir Shridath Ramphal – A regional trade advocate | Commentary – Jamaica Gleaner
Since the death of Sir Shridath Surendranath ‘Sonny’ Ramphal, at age 95, on Friday, August 30, in Barbados, there have been many tributes from across the Caribbean and the world. He will be accorded an official funeral in Guyana, the country of his birth, on Saturday, September 14. His work with the then Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery (CRNM), established in…
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Obituary – Sir Shridath Ramphal | The Guardian (UK)
The central focus of the long international career of Sonny (Shridath) Ramphal, who has died aged 95, was undoubtedly his time as secretary general of the Commonwealth. It was in this period, from 1975 to 1990, that the reputation of the Commonwealth as a proactive postcolonial institution that could play a mediating role between developed and developing world was formed.…
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Statement by the CCJ President on the Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal
It is with deep sadness that the Caribbean Court of Justice(CCJ) learned of the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal, one of the region’s greatest minds indiplomacy, law, and international relations. As a distinguished lawyer, diplomat, and statesman, Sir Shridath Ramphal’s contributions to thedevelopment of Caribbean jurisprudence and international law were unparalleled. His tenure asSecretary-General of the Commonwealth, and his pivotal…
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal: “It is with sadness that I learned of the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal, former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations. “Born in Guyana, Sir Ramphal was a politician and diplomat who dedicated his life to advancing human rights and social justice across…
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Tribute to Sir Shridath Ramphal from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) pays tribute to Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, a titan of Caribbean and global diplomacy, whose remarkable contributions to regional and international development have left an indelible mark on our history. Sir Shridath’s life was characterised by an unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and the advancement of the Caribbean region. From his early days…
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Statement from the Commonwealth Secretary-General on the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal
In marking the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal, the second Commonwealth Secretary-General, who served from 1975 -1990, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, said: It is with the greatest sorrow that we mourn the passing of Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal. He was a giant of the Caribbean and one of the Commonwealth’s brightest lights. As a…
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Caribbean Nations Prepare for Critical Role at COP 16 to Protect Regional Biodiversity
The Caribbean Region faces existential threats, including biodiversity loss which continue to be a major challenge for global leaders and conservationists. Many plant and animal species in the Region are critically endangered, including the Grenada dove, the hawksbill turtle, the Antiguan racer, and the Saint Lucian racer—the rarest snake in the world. These are just a few among the over…
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Remembering The Honourable Sir Shridath Ramphal, Son Of The Caribbean, Citizen Of The World By Dr. The Hon. Ralph E. Gonsalves Prime Minister Of St. Vincent And The Grenadines
Sir Shridath Surendranath Ramphal, born on October 3, 1928, died on August 30, 2024, was one of the most distinguished persons to have come from our Caribbean. He was born in colonial British Guiana (now Guyana) but belonged, in his life, living, and work, to the Caribbean, the Commonwealth, and the world. His life and work were in quest of…
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