ROSEMARY ALLEYNE’S REFLECTIONS

My first encounter with Erskine Sandiford later Sir Lloyd was in the 1980s,as a young graduate of Political Science and History of the University of the West Indies .

It was just before the 1986 election was called. He was a tutor of the Barbados Community College teaching Political Science.Once the election date was announced,he was un able to teach his classes. I was recommended to take over his students until the outcome of the election was determined. That election saw him elevated to the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Barbados.

On rejoining the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation as a reporter in 1987 I worked covering his office in the late 1980s .Sir Lloyd was meticulous and thorough in his dealing with the media. He was approachable, engaging and always willing to share positive advice with the fourth estate.

As lead Prime Minister in the signing of the Grand Anse Declaration at the Grenada Heads of Government in 1989, Sir Lloyd clearly demonstrated his commitment to regional integration. He was a die hard regionalist who strongly believed in the great potential of Caribbean nation states.

As an educator he also took the role seriously and will forever be remembered for the establishment of the Barbados Community College and the Sherbourne Conference Center, which now bears his name.

May the ancestors welcome this Caribbean son with great jubilation.