Condolences
-
Message of Condolence | Fatalities at Citadelle Laferrière, Haiti |
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the Government and People of the Republic of Haiti in mourning the tragic deaths of an estimated 30 people, following the stampede at the historic Citadelle Laferrière, on Saturday 11 April 2026. CARICOM expresses heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and hopes for the speedy recovery of those injured. These sentiments were also directly conveyed…
Read More » -
Secretary-General Barnett Pays Tribute to Former CARICOM Secretary-General Roderick Rainford
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett, today, honoured the memory of the Honourable Roderick Rainford, CCH, OJ, OCC, who served as Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community from 1983 to 1992. Mr Rainford, who also served as the Deputy Secretary-General, passed away on Saturday, 4 April. Dr Barnett led the activity, followed by other members of staff, in paying respects to one of the Community’s…
Read More » -
Message of Condolence | Passing of H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, former President of the Republic of Suriname
The Caribbean Community is deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who served as the ninth President of the Republic of Suriname from 2020 to 2025. The former President represented his country with distinction in the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community serving as Chairman from July to December 2022 . During the…
Read More » -
Condolence Message | Dr William Warren Smith, CD, Former President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr William Warren Smith, CD, former President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), and a distinguished Caribbean development economist. Dr Smith served the region with exceptional dedication and vision. His leadership of the CDB, LIAT, and in several high-level roles in Jamaica, was marked by intellectual rigour, integrity, and…
Read More » -
Statement | Chair of the CARICOM Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) – Environment and Sustainable Development | Passing of the Honourable Vaughn Miller, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources for The Commonwealth of The Bahamas
It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that I, on behalf of the entire Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) for Environment and Sustainable Development of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, and the people of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas on the untimely passing of their esteemed Minister…
Read More » -
Condolence Message on the Passing of Ambassador Elisabeth Ann Harper
Ambassador Elisabeth Harper The Secretary-General and Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat are saddened by the passing of Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Guyana on Saturday 13 September 2025. Her passing is a profound loss to Guyana and the entire CARICOM family. Ambassador Harper was a consummate diplomat who embodied the…
Read More » -
Message of Condolence on the passing of Hayden Blades
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Georgetown, Guyana – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat is saddened at the passing of Hayden Blades of Barbados, a former regional public servant. Mr. Blades contributed immensely to several key regional institutions, including the CARICOM Secretariat, where he served for more than twenty years, including as Director for Trade, Agriculture, Export Promotion, and Air and…
Read More » -
Message of Condolence – Passing of the Hon. Lisa Morris-Julian, MP
The Caribbean Community shares the deep shock and sorrow of our Member State, Trinidad and Tobago, on the tragic passing of Minister in the Ministry of Education and Member of Parliament, Lisa Morris -Julian and two of her children in a fire. Ms Julian-Morris was a highly regarded public servant who made a sterling contribution to the Region in education…
Read More »