Caribbean leaders pay tribute to Haitian President Moïse

Caribbean top leaders paid tribute to Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, who yesterday got assassinated by unknown sources in his own house.

Thursday, 8th July 2021

Caribbean: Caribbean top leaders paid tribute to Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, who yesterday got assassinated by unknown sources in his own house. Jamaica Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness said, " This morning, the world awoke to the shocking and tragic news of the assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise. " Remembering with the meeting of Haitian president, Jamaican PM said, " I have met and spoken with President Moise many times and in all my interactions with him, particularly within the context of CARICOM, I found him to be a man committed to seeing Haiti take her place in the world. This heinous act is a stain on Haiti and a sorrowful time for the region. May God be a special covering over his family and over the people of Haiti during this dark time in the nation’s history." St Lucia : Prime Minister of St Lucia Allen Chastanet said, "on behalf of the Government and People of St Lucia, I convey our deepest sympathies to Haiti. We condemn the heinous assassination of President Jovenel Möise and all acts of violence. We pray for stability plus peace as the Region mourns his passing." Dominica : Prime Minister of Dominica tweeted, " I am saddened by the death of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, who was assassinated by attackers in his private residence overnight. The government and people of Dominica extend condolences to the people of #Haiti." Barbados : Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley said, "The assassination of President Moise of Haiti is an atrocious act which Barbados vehemently condemns. Violence can never be a solution, and must be rejected in all circumstances." She added, "Barbados urges all to pause and work at all costs for peace." Also, she noted that the Haitian people deserve this. It is the necessary foundation for their stability and for democracy to emerge to shield them against the many vagaries they face, man-made & otherwise. Grenada : Prime Minister of Grenada made his statement through his official social media account : This morning, the Caribbean region and world awoke to reports of the assassination of the Haitian President, Jovenel Moise, and the injuries sustained by his wife, First Lady Martine. The Government and people of Grenada are indeed shocked by this act of violence perpetrated against a head of state, and we express our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. For us in Grenada, we are well aware of the significant impact on a country, when it loses its leader to violence, and we empathise with all concerned. It is our fervent hope that Haiti will soon experience a return to peace and stability. As a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), a grouping to which Haiti also belongs, Grenada will continue to engage with our Caribbean neighbours, to do whatever we can in bringing resolution to the issues that confront our brothers and sisters in Haiti. We continue to hope that democracy and peace will prevail and that Haitians can embark on a period of healing and reconciliation. May God bless the people of Haiti as they confront this very challenging moment in the nation’s history.