DLP pays tribute to former Prime Minister Owen Arthur

President of the Democratic Labour Party Verla DePeiza has paid tribute to the former Prime Minister Owen Arthur who died this morning at 12:26 a.m.

Below is the full text of the DLP statement:

The Democratic Labour Party extends condolences to the family of former Prime Minister and to the entire country of Barbados.
As the longest-serving leader, who presided over a period of expansion for Barbados, he deserves his place rightfully alongside other noted nation-builders.
Despite being associated with party politics, in the last two years he freely offered advice and direction across the political divide.
May his soul rest in peace.


Verla De Peiza
President

Democratic Labour Party