Former Prime Minister of Dominica, Edison James, has described past President of Dominica, Vernon Shaw, as a dedicated Dominican and a good human being.
James told Dominica News Online that Shaw who was elected President during his term in office, served in many positions in Dominica, including the top position of Cabinet Secretary.
“As president he clearly demonstrated an understanding of the requirements of the position,” he said. “He was a sound adviser with respect to the matters of State and on the occasions when I engaged him, in the context of the provision of the Constitution that the president should be kept informed, it was always a pleasure to receive his wise counsel and guidance.”
He added further that Shaw was a firm and assertive man who regular engaged the people of Dominca.
“Even while he was president he engaged people at the market. He would go down there just to be with them. His experience, his knowledge, his willingness to share that knowledge, his willingness to guide has been a pillar of his stewardship, and I think all those things will be missed,” James said.
According to James the late president was a man of God, noting that he will miss his profound understanding of life, the most.
“The profound understanding of life and appreciation of the role that he was called upon to play as president; that is to be a good adviser a good listener and a willingness to share his knowledge and experience and to give appropriate guidance,” he said. “I know he was deeply troubled by the slightest indication of injustice and unfairness and we shared some areas of concern in that regard.”
Vernon Shaw was Dominica’s 5th President and passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday 2nd December following a period of illness.
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