The Caribbean Group is deeply saddened on the passing of The Hon. Basdeo Panday, Former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, on 1 January 2024.
The Hon Basdeo Panday held a multi-faceted profession in service of his nation, as politician, commerce unionist and civil servant. He used his distinctive ability as a barrister to advocate passionately for staff’ rights. His perception within the worth of training, and his ideologies and initiatives, have made an enduring affect on the twin-island republic.
As Chairman of CARICOM, on the shut of the final century he hosted a two-day Summit of CARICOM Leaders with deliberations focussed on “Concluding the twentieth Century and Commencing the twenty first”, with outcomes aimed toward getting ready the Group to face the primary decade of the brand new century.
He was additionally energetic in media and tradition, as an actor, multi-linguist and proponent of non secular pluralism.
The Group extends heartfelt condolences to his relations and mates, and the Authorities and folks of Trinidad and Tobago. We be a part of with all who mourn the passing of this son of our soil, who served with willpower and fervour, and made an everlasting contribution to our progress and improvement.
Could his soul relaxation in peace.
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