Press Releases

SIXTH Summit of Heads of State and/OR GOVERNMENT OF THE STATES, COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CARIBBEAN STATES

Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

April 30, 2014 

RESOLUTION OF MOURNING

on the passing of Former Secretary General of the ACS,

Professor Norman Girvan on April 9th, 2014

The Member States and Associate Members of the Association of Caribbean States:

Expressing their great sadness at the passing of Professor Norman Girvan on Wednesday 9th April, 2014;

Recalling with pride that Dr. Girvan was the Second Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States, ACS, and that his stewardship fostered concerted action in the areas of vital interest to the Greater Caribbean, thus making invaluable contributions to the process of integration in the Caribbean; 

Endorsing that he was an outstanding dignitary, whose human qualities made him an exemplar of excellence and dedication both in the academic and professional fields;

Celebrate the memory of Dr. Girvan and express their:

v      Condolences and solidarity with his family members; and

v      Commitment to continue his legacy, and to reinforce its efforts towards the strengthening of the Association of Caribbean States.