GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has paid tribute to veteran Guyanese diplomat, Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, describing her passing as a profound loss for Guyana and the wider region.
Ambassador Harper died on Saturday after a prolonged illness. She was 67. A former Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Harper also served as Guyana’s Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
In a statement issued on Sunday, the CARICOM Secretariat described her as “a consummate diplomat who embodied the highest standards of professionalism, grace, and efficiency”.
“Her trademark quiet but firm approach, as she contributed invaluable insights from her extensive foreign service experience, will be missed,” it added.
“Her deep knowledge and unwavering commitment made her a central figure in advancing the goals of our community. The Secretariat relied on her guidance, particularly in navigating complex regional and international affairs.
“Her legacy is an enduring one, and a blueprint for all on service with dignity, dedication, and professionalism. Guyana and the Region have lost a stalwart, and we are poorer for her absence,” the Secretariat added.
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