The Community has been shocked and saddened by the sudden death of the former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Mr George Chambers.

Mr Chambers will be remembered by the Region for his commitment to the integration process. This commitment was ably demonstrated soon after he assumed office in 1981 by the integral role he played in the revival of Meetings of the Conference of Heads of Government - the supreme decision-making authority of the Community - at Ocho Rios, Jamaica in 1982, after a hiatus of seven years.

His candor and keen appreciation of what was best for the Community prompted him to become personally involved in attempting to resolve one of the thornier problems that arose in the history of the regional integration movement, and this involvement went a long way towards ensuring the integrity of the community.

He served his country and the Region well.

On behalf of the Community and the Secretariat itself we wish to express sincerest condolences to his wife Juliana, daughter Andrea and other members of his family as well as to the Government and people of Trinidad and Tobago. May he rest in peace.