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Message of Condolence | Passing of His Excellency Runaldo Ronald Venetiaan, former President of Suriname
The Caribbean Community mourns the passing of former President of the Republic of Suriname, His Excellency Runaldo Ronald Venetiaan, a distinguished statesman who dedicated a significant portion of his life to public service. President Venetiaan was a strong advocate for Caribbean regional integration. Under his leadership, Suriname took steps towards full membership in CARICOM, motivated by a deep belief in…
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Message of Condolence from the Caribbean Community – Crash of VoePass Flight 2283
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is saddened by the crash of Voepass Linhas Aéras Flight 2283 in Brazil on 9 August which resulted in the deaths of over 60 persons. We convey our deepest condolences to President Lula da Silva, the bereaved families and the people of the Federative Republic of Brazil on the losses suffered due to this tragic accident.…
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Message of Condolence from the Caribbean Community on the passing of Ambassador Lorne Mc Donnough, CD
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply saddened at the passing of Ambassador Lorne McDonnough, CD, on Thursday, 8 August 2024. Ambassador McDonnough had a career of distinguished service to the Caribbean Community. He served as the first Chief Executive Officer of the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF), where he managed, inter alia, the Country Assistance Programmes providing financial and technical assistance…
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Message from the Caribbean Community on the passing of Mme Justice Desiree Bernard
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply saddened by the passing of the Honourable Madame Justice Desiree Bernard on 28 March 2024. Madame Justice Bernard embodied the ideals of distinguished professional advancement, gaining stellar academic qualifications in jurisprudence and blazing a trail as the first woman to be appointed to many significant roles, including Justice of the Court of Appeal of…
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