Former ambassador to US Richard Bernal dedicated service to Jamaica

Jamaica’s former ambassador to the US Richard Bernal who died instantly on Wednesday after he collapsed in St. Andrew is remembered as one who dedicated his service to his nation.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness reacted to his passing and expressed disappointment stating that Bernal gave dedicated service to Jamaica and elevated the nation’s standing and relations with bilateral and hemispheric companions.

He stated Jamaica has misplaced a pillar of the educational and diplomatic neighborhood.

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Holness additionally stated the previous ambassador represented the individuals of Jamaica with honor, dignity, and professionalism, and declared that Bernal’s legacy will “stay on within the continued manifestation of Jamaica’s constructive engagements with our international companions and dexterous navigation of worldwide points that have an effect on the South and, certainly, the world as an entire.”

Chief of the Opposition, Mark Golding additionally expressed disappointment at Bernal’s passing.

Golding described Bernal as a Jamaican who achieved on the highest worldwide ranges and stated the nation owes him a debt of appreciation for his nice contribution.

Bernal, who was an economist and long-time diplomat served as Jamaica’s Ambassador to america and Everlasting Consultant to the Group of American States (OAS), for over ten years between Could 6, 1991, and August 31, 2001.

He additionally held a number of regional and worldwide positions. He was a member of the board of administrators of the Inter-American Growth Financial institution and was a Chief Commerce Negotiator for CARICOM.

For eight years as Director-Normal of the Caribbean Regional Negotiating Equipment (RNM), Richard Bernal was accountable for CARICOM’s commerce negotiations.