Ambassador Lorne T. McDonnough, CD, a distinguished diplomat who devoted his life to the service of Jamaica and the Caribbean Group (CARICOM), has died.
“Ambassador McDonnough handed away peacefully, surrounded by family members,” the household mentioned in a press release at present.
McDonnough’s diplomatic profession spanned a number of a long time, marked by important contributions to regional integration, commerce negotiations, and financial growth.
Ambassador McDonnough served Jamaica in numerous capacities, together with Excessive Commissioner to Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, the Jap Caribbean States, and Ambassador to Suriname.
He was appointed the primary Chief Government Officer of the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) on November 3, 2008, and led the CDF from its start-up part to a completely operational CARICOM Treaty-based group.
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He guided the CDF because it applied Nation Help Applications (CAPs) throughout eight beneficiary member states, with commitments totaling nearly $50 million. These help applications helped to cut back regional disparities, improve competitiveness, and drive funding throughout the Caribbean.
His diplomatic postings additionally included serving as Jamaica’s Everlasting Consultant to the Affiliation of Caribbean States (ACS) and Deputy Everlasting Consultant in Jamaica’s Mission to the Group of American States (OAS).
In 1994, the OAS Secretary Normal appointed McDonnough interim Government Secretary of the Inter-American Council for Financial and Social Affairs. Later, he grew to become the primary Director of the Inter-Sectoral Unit for Tourism. His management in these roles was instrumental in shaping financial and social growth throughout the Americas.
Ambassador McDonnough’s legacy is an unwavering dedication to the Caribbean. In him, one discovered an unfaltering advocate for regional cooperation for progress, prosperity and the upliftment of the Caribbean folks.
His efforts had been acknowledged in 2011 when the Jamaican Authorities conferred the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) for his distinguished service in regional and hemispheric affairs.
On retirement from his excellent diplomatic profession, Ambassador McDonnough discovered pleasure in actual property the place he labored alongside his daughter Kaili Scott at Coldwell Banker.
Ambassador McDonnough held a M.A. diploma in Worldwide Relations from the Fletcher College of Legislation and Diplomacy at Tufts College, an MBA in Worldwide Enterprise from Lengthy Island College, and a BBA from Tempo College. His educational and profession achievements had been a testomony to his dedication to excellence and repair.
