OECS offers Condolences on the passing of Former Governor General of St Kitts and Nevis

OECS Media Release

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission acknowledges with sadness, the announcement of the passing of Ѕіr Ѕаmuеl Wеуmоuth Тарlеу Ѕеаtоn, fоrmеr Gоvеrnоr-Gеnеrаl оf Ѕaint Кіttѕ аnd Nеvіѕ.

Sir Samuel was the fourth Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis and served his country well.  He devoted many years of his life to public service, and throughout his career, was dedicated to the preservation of the judicial system.  Sir Samuel was recognized as one of the architects of the constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis and for drafting several Acts and Bills.  In recognition of his distinguished service to his beloved country in many other areas, including also the development of the private sector and the youth, Sir Samuel was awarded Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in 1985 and Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (GCMG) in 2015.  His actions epitomised his humility and deep devotion to public service.  The memory of his lifetime as a statesman who was motivated by service to his country will be a legacy of inspiration to many.

The OECS Commission is saddened by the passing of Sir Samuel and extends sincerest condolences to his immediate and extended family, and to the Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis.  The Commission’s thoughts are with the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis during this period of bereavement.

 

Nyus Alfred

Communications Officer, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States

OECS Communications Unit

Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States

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The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is an International Organisation dedicated to economic harmonisation and integration, protection of human and legal rights, and the encouragement of good governance among independent and non-independent countries in the Eastern Caribbean. The OECS came into being on June 18th 1981, when seven Eastern Caribbean countries signed a treaty agreeing to cooperate with each other while promoting unity and solidarity among its Members. The Treaty became known as the Treaty of Basseterre, so named in honour of the capital city of St. Kitts and Nevis where it was signed. The OECS today, currently has eleven members, spread across the Eastern Caribbean comprising Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Martinique and Guadeloupe. 

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