It’s with profound unhappiness that we be taught of the passing of former Ambassador Dr. Joseph Edsel Edmunds, OBE, a distinguished son of Saint Lucia, who served our nation with dedication and honor as Ambassador to Washington from 1984 to 1997.
Ambassador Edmunds was not solely a revered diplomat but in addition an eminent agricultural scientist whose contributions to science and analysis have left an indelible mark on our nation and the broader Caribbean area. His quite a few awards, together with the Workplace of the Most Glorious Order of the British Empire (OBE) awarded by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award for Worldwide Service, and the consideration of getting a nematode, Longidorus edmunsi, named after him, are testaments to his distinctive contributions to nematology and agriculture.
He was rightly cited as a Pioneer within the Conservation Motion in Saint Lucia and acknowledged as a Caribbean Icon in Science, Analysis, and Innovation. His legacy is one among profound influence and lasting inspiration.
I lengthen my deepest condolences to the household and associates of Ambassador Edmunds. His passing is a good loss to our nation, however his legacy will proceed to encourage and information us.
Might his soul relaxation in everlasting peace.
