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 Forty-Third Regular Meeting of the Conference in Paramaribo, President Santokhi dealt decisively with matters related to the expansion of the list of professions to be included for the skills certificate under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy(CSME), the action to be taken by the Community in relation to Haiti and the development of the CARICOM Industrial Policy among others.
The Community conveys heartfelt condolences to the Government and People of the Republic of Suriname, his wife and other members of his family and his political colleagues.
The Community has lost a dedicated regionalist. May his soul Rest in Peace.
