Barbados Consul Norman Faria passes
GUYANA’S HONORARY CONSUL to Barbados, Norman Faria, has died.
He was a patient at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Barbados over the last week in serious but stable condition. He died early this morning (May 25, 2010), reportedly from a “terminal illness”.
On behalf of all Guyanese living in Barbados, we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Mr. Faria’s family.
UPDATE:
The Guyanese Association of Barbados (GABI), wishes to advise that the funeral service for Guyana’s Honorary Consul, the late Norman Faria, will take place at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 10:00 am.
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Editor’s Note: Barbadian born, Mr. Norman Faria, was a graduate in Political Science from York University in Toronto Canada. He was a freelance journalist before he became the Honorary Consul for Guyana in 1994. He was a regular contributor to a column in the Guyana Chronicle and various blogs on the Internet.
Please see Barbados Nation News: Barbados – Faria passes at QEH
Stabroek News report and Comments : Norman Faria passes away
Funeral Report- Nation News, Barbados ->Faria lauded as sincere man
Comments
I am so sorry to hear that. May his soul rest in peace,and may his family find solace in focussing on the wonderful memories, my condolences.
Cyril, thank you for sharing
Dear Cyril,
I’m saddened by the news of Norman Faria’s death and offer my condolences. I know that all Guyanese in Barbados must be deeply grieved by his passing.
I saw Mr. Faria at our Independence Church Service two Sundays before I left Barbados. He was always so gracious.
Best regards,
Pauline
Sad news indeed.
Vic
I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Farias’ passing.
May his soul rest in peace
It was indeed sad to hear of the passing of Mr Faria whom I knew only through his excellent article Amerindian Seafarers/Discoverers published on the internet.
At the end on the article he mentioned that he would be happy to supply the two monographs – Desmond V Nicholson’s ‘Pre-Columbian Seafaring capabilities in the Lesser Antilles’ and Dr R T Callaghan’s ‘Passages to the Greater Antilles’.
I know that it is inappropriate to use this medium of condolence to appeal to Mr Faria’s kin, but if this is picked up would it be possible to forward these articles to me at ncourtney@onetel.com.
respectfully yours,
Nicholas Courtney
Hi Mr. Courtney
I stumbled across this comment. I will see what I can do to help you on this matter.
Clement Faria