Tributes continue to pour in to honour elder statesman, Guyanese Sir Shridath ‘Sonny’ Ramphal, who passed away on August 30 in Barbados, at the age of 95.
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in a statement yesterday, eulogized Sir Shridath, calling him “a titan of Caribbean and global diplomacy whose remarkable contributions to regional and international development have left an indelible mark on our history.”
According to the CDB, Sir Shridath’s life was underpinned by an unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and the advancement of the Caribbean region. Harking back to his early days as Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, it noted that he demonstrated exceptional ability to navigate complex diplomatic landscapes. Further, his role in strengthening the ministry during a period of heightened territorial disputes laid the foundation for his distinguished international career.