The book of condolence is now closed. The Consulate General thanks you for your kind expression of condolence on the passing of former Prime Minister and National Hero Sir Lester Bird, KNH.
I stand in gratitude as our country mourns the passing of the son of our nation to Sir Lester Bryant Bird.
LB, as I affectionately called him, was a statesman, mentor, visionary, exceptional orator and the best economic development political science masterclass instructor any student could ask for. His legacy will live on not only through his transformational policies that created a better twin-island nation and region, but in the lives, he’s shaped, including my own.
My profound sympathies, prayers and love to his family.
SIP, comrade LB.
Erica Henry-Jackman
On behalf of the Government and people of Dominica resident in Canada, kindly accept our deepest condolences on the passing of a Caribbean hero, Sir Lester Bryant Bird. He was a friend of Dominica, and his presence and impact on the Caribbean and the world, will go down in history. May he rest in paradise.
Frances E. Delsol
Trade & Investment Commissioner for Dominica (in Canada)
My condolence to the family of Sir Lester B. Bird, may he rest in.
Sonia Mongford
On behalf of the Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines in Toronto, I convey our condolences to the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda on the passing of former Prime Minister Sir Lester Bryant Bird.
Orontes V. Castro
Consul General
Consulate General of the
Republic of the Philippines
Toronto
On behalf of the staff of the Consulate of St Kitts and Nevis in Toronto, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda, and the Bird family on the passing of Former Prime Minister and National Hero of Antigua and Barbuda Sir Lester Bryant Bird. He was a true inspiration and his legacy will be cherished for many generations to come.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Brenda Foreman
Honorary Consul
St Kitts and Nevis, Toronto
On behalf on the Consulate General of Cuba in Toronto, I convey sincere condololences to the people and Government of Antigua and Barbuda on the passing of National Hero and former Primer Minister Sir Lester Bryant Bird. Beyond the physical loss, his valuable legacy will perdure.
Tania Lopez Larroque
Consul General of Cuba, Toronto
On behalf of the Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in Toronto, I extend my sincerest condolences to the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda and the Bird family on the passing of former Prime Minister and National Hero of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Lester Bryant Bird. The Caribbean has certainly lost one of its most illustrious sons. Sir Lester Bird made a valuable contribution to regional discourse on many critical issues and was a committed regionalist.
His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of generations to come.
Tracey Ramsubagh-Mannette
Acting Consul General
Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Toronto
On behalf of the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to the Bird family on the passing of Former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Sir Lester Bryant Bird. He was a great champion, legend, and an inspiration to the country he loved and served. He left behind a legacy that transcended borders and barriers, races, and religions, and impacted the lives of many.
Susan R, Crystal
Consul General
Consulate General of the United States
Toronto
The Government and People of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana wishes to extend its deepest condolences to the Government and People of Antigua and Barbuda on the passing of Sir Lester Bryant Bird.
It is our hope that God comforts the bereaved family, friends and the people of Antigua and Barbuda as they mourn a beloved son of the soil.
Gerald Whyte
Consul General (ag.)
Guyana Consulate
The Government and people of the Republic of Costa Rica offer its heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Antigua y Barbuda for the passing of Former Prime Minister Sir Lester Bryant Bird. Our solidarity are with the grieving family in these difficult moments.
Jorge Umaña Vargas
Consul General of Costa Rica in Toronto, Canada.
On behalf of the staff of the Consulate-General of Jamaica at Toronto, I express sincere condolences to the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda on the passing of Sir Lester Bird, former Prime Minister. His illustrious political career which spanned over four decades has undoubtedly contributed significantly to the growth and development of Antigua and Barbuda.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace and light perpetual shine on him.
Lincoln G. Downer
Consul-General of Jamaica
It was with deep sorrow that we learned of the passing of Sir Lester Bryant Bird, KNH, National Hero and former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, on August 9, 2021.
On behalf of the Government and people of the Czech Republic, I would like to convey our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues and to the people of Antigua and Barbuda. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Nora Marešová, Deputy Consul General
Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Toronto
The staff of the High Commission of St. Kitts and Nevis in Canada join me in extending deepest condolences to the family of Sir Lester Bird. His leadership at the forefront of politics in Antigua and Barbuda and his service to the region are etched in the annals of history. May his soul rest in peace.
My condolence to the people of Antigua and Barbuda on the death of Sir Lester Bird.
Let his contribution to mankind be celebrated by his family and all of the caribbean.
May his soul rest in peace.
I wish to offer my sincerest condolences to the family of Sir Lester Bryant Bird. My prayer is that the grief you are experiencing now will be replaced by wonderful memories of him and that those memories will endure; be assured you are not alone in your bereavement.
The light of his life will shine radiantly in Antigua & Barbuda for many years since he never lost faith in his country and served it well.
With profound sympathy,
Clarence Lord
The staff of the Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda in Toronto, join me in extending deepest condolences to the Bird family and to all Antiguans and Barbudans on the passing of former Prime Minister and National Hero, Sir Lester Bird.
Sir Lester was deeply committed to the socio-economic development of Antigua and Barbuda and served in the Government for over four decades. He was also an unapologetic champion for regional integration. At the CARICOM level, it was under his chairmanship that the Regional Negotiating Machinery (CRNM), now the Office of Trade Negotiations, was created and the first Protocols of the Revised Treaty of Chagaramus and the Charter of Civil Society were signed. At the level of the OECS, Sir Lester had the distinction of being the first Chairman of the OECS in 1982. He served as Chairman a second time in 1989.
As an avid sportsman, Sir Lester won a bronze medal for the West Indies in the 1957 Pan Am games. His strong support of West Indies Cricket was also well known across the Caribbean.
Antigua and Barbuda has lost a great son and the Caribbean has lost one of its champions.
Rest in Peace.
Ann-Marie Layne
Consul General
My condolences to the Bird Family. I met Sir Lester Bird at Antigua Carnival back in 2018, it was an honor to meet him in person. Peace🇦🇬✌🏿. Errol Williams.
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Yvonne James
As an Antiguan and Barbudan in the diaspora, I join my fellow citizens at home in mourning the passing of our former Prime Minister Sir Lester Bryant Bird. My condolences go out to his family.
Yvonne H. Jame
Toronto