CARICOM remembers first Chief Minister as ‘staunch unity advocate’

caricomThe Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed sadness at the recent passing of Dominica’s first Chief Minister Mr. Franklyn Baron.

CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, in a message of condolence to Dominica’s Prime Minister Mr. Roosevelt Skerrit, highlighted Mr. Baron’s role as a staunch and active advocate for West Indian unity who represented Dominica at talks in Jamaica and Barbados leading to the creation of the West Indies Federation.

Mr. Baron was also remembered for his contribution to both the public and private sector and for being considered one of the foundation builders of modern Dominica. His private sector work included a significant role in the development of the banana industry in Dominica and the Windward Islands.

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“Honourable Prime Minister:

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with sadness the passing of the Honourable Franklyn Baron, the first Chief Minister of Dominica.

Mr. Baron’s contribution to his country spanned both the public and private sector and is rightfully considered as one of the foundation builders of modern Dominica. He served as cabinet member, parliamentarian, diplomatic representative to both the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as the United Nations and the Organisation of American States. He was a staunch and active advocate for West Indian unity and represented Dominica at talks in Jamaica and Barbados leading to the creation of the West Indies Federation.

Mr. Baron also made his mark in the private sector. He played a significant role in the development of the banana industry in Dominica and the Windward Islands and, on his own accord, established businesses in the printing, hospitality and other sectors in Dominica.

The Community extends its condolences to the family of Mr. Baron and to the Government and People of Dominica, his homeland to which he has bequeathed a lasting legacy.”

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1 Comment

  1. Ifraid
    April 18, 2016

    This is such a staunch contrast to how the labour boys look at the contribution of Mr. Baron in Dominica. All of them would like us to believe that the man was the most divisive man in Dominica and would like us to believe that he has not contributed anything good to Dominica. But it is part of labour DNA whilst they criticize people they have absolutely nothing to offer than mediocre results and failure

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