Local NewsNews Noel Lynch to demit office as Ambassador to US, Vic Fernandes announced as replacement by Barbados Today 06/01/2024 written by Barbados Today Updated by Desmond Brown 06/01/2024 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 2.1K 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. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians 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) Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Animal rights group bemoan delay in Sparky case 15/01/2025 As US eases Cuba sanctions, CARICOM ambassador says go further 15/01/2025 Strategies to improve employee health, safety and wellbeing 15/01/2025