Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has joined rising tributes to Caribbean statesman Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal’s passing.
Guyanese-born Sir Shridath died on Aug. 30. He was 95.
“It’s with disappointment that I realized of the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal, former Secretary-Basic of the Commonwealth of Nations,” stated Trudeau on Monday.
“Born in Guyana, Sir Ramphal was a politician and diplomat who devoted his life to advancing human rights and social justice worldwide,” he added. “He was an excellent advocate for the equality and prosperity of all nations – giant or small, developed or creating – on the world stage.”
Trudeau famous that Sir Ramphal was the longest-serving Secretary-Basic of the Commonwealth from 1975 to 1990.
“On this position, he guided the group via a few of its most transformative years,” the Canadian prime minister stated. “Most notably, Sir Ramphal will likely be remembered for spearheading the Commonwealth’s anti-apartheid efforts in South Africa – a testomony to his unwavering dedication to human rights.”
Trudeau stated Sir Shridath was “a believer within the energy of schooling as a drive for good,” including that “it’s no shock that the British Columbia-based Commonwealth of Studying was created throughout his tenure, making high-quality schooling obtainable throughout the Commonwealth.
“On behalf of all Canadians, I supply my deepest condolences to Sir Ramphal’s household, pals, and people near him,” Trudeau stated. “As we be part of our companions within the Caribbean and the Commonwealth in mourning this nice loss, might we honor him by reaffirming the values of justice, peace, and equality that he stood for.”
Educated at King’s School, London, and Grey’s Inn, London, Sir Shridath, in addition to being Commonwealth Secretary Basic, was, amongst different issues, assistant Legal professional Basic of the West Indies Federation, Minister of Justice and Overseas Affairs of Guyana and chancellor of the Universities of Guyana, the West Indies, and Warwick.
