Jamaica
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Sir Philip Manderson Sherlock
A Jamaican by birth, Sir Philip Manderson Sherlock has been described in the citation for the conferment of his OCC award in 1998 as “the complete Caribbean father figure, an inspiration to generations who knew him and served with him”. A remarkable Caribbean scholar and educationist, Sir Philip is best known for his long and dedicated service as a member…
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Jamaica
Key facts Date of Membership in CARICOM: 1 Aug 1973 Also Known as:Land of Wood and Water (Root: Xaymaca (Arawak)) Status of Independence:Independent 1962/08/06 Area: 10,991 km2 (4,244 miles2) Capital City: Kingston Population: 2,687,200 (2008) Currency: Jamaica Dollar Highest National Award: Order of the National Hero Economy GDP: EC$41,275 Mn (2012) GDP Growth: 0.5% p.a. 1990–2012 GNI: US$13.7bn GNI PC:…
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Ambassador Roderick Rainford
Mr. Roderick Rainford was educated at the University of the West Indies where he obtained a degree in Economics in 1963 and then proceeded to study jurisprudence at Oxford University in 1966. In 1971, he undertook studies in international relations at the University of Toronto, obtaining an MA degree. Mr. Rainford’s academic background is distinguished by the fact that he…
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