Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Saturday announced a number of changes to Barbados’ diplomatic representation in foreign jurisdictions.
Barbados’ Ambassador to the United States and the Organization of American States, Noel Lynch, has been asked to demit office effective January 15.
The Prime Minister said Lynch will now assume “the very serious responsibility” of chairing the country’s effort to host the world in Barbados for the Cricket World Cup finals in June.
“This is a mammoth responsibility, and for which we only have six months, and I’m satisfied that Ambassador Lynch’s expertise will guide us safely.”
The Prime Minister announced Vic Fernandes as the country’s new Ambassador to the United States.
Dr Sharon Marshall will also be appointed as Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba.
Meanwhile, former Central Bank governor, Cleviston Haynes has been appointed as Ambassador to Ireland.
Former Senator Lorenzo Harewood will be the new Counsel General in New York following E Mackie Holder’s appointment as Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
The Prime Minister said further changes to the diplomatic appointments will be announced over the next two months.
(DLB)
