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Tribute to Sir Shridath Ramphal by the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson | National Funeral |Guyana
Shridath Surendranath Ramphal never sought and therefore never held any electoral office. When I served as the courier of his acceptance to become Attorney-General, he stipulated in the letter which I took to Georgetown in January 1965, that his role would be “a bureaucrat without political affiliation.”Throughout his entire life, he remained above the partisan divisive fray. His strident insistence…
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OECS Mourns the Loss of Sir Shridath Ramphal: A Legacy of Leadership, Justice, and Global Advocacy | Tribute from H.E. Dr Didacus Jules, Director General
It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal, a man whose contributions to the Caribbean and the world were as vast as they were impactful. Sir Shridath was a beacon of wisdom, courage, and steadfast commitment to the principles of justice and equality. Throughout his illustrious career, Sir Shridath was a tireless advocate for…
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Statement by H.E. Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana | Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal
The passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal marks the end of an era, not only for Guyana but for the entire Caribbean and the Commonwealth of Nations. We mourn the loss of an outstanding statesman, a regionalist par excellence, and a committed internationalist. Sir Shridath’s life was one of magnificent service—dedicated to his homeland, to the region, and to the world.…
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Message of Condolence from the Hon. Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados | Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal
If ever there was one who walked among us who truly deserved the title of Caribbean Man, it was Sir Shridath Ramphal. At the same time, if ever we needed a definition of the term Global Citizen, a look at the resumeof Sir Shridath would be all we require. I can think of no other product of our region whose…
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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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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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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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