Former Guyanese Ambassador to the United States, Dr Rudy Insanally, 87, passed away on Sunday after a prolonged illness. Following his passing, President Dr Irfaan Ali expressed sincere condolences to his family and friends.
The President noted that Insanally was one of Guyana’s foremost diplomats and a distinguished international statesman.
“Dr Insanally’s diplomatic acumen and leadership have earned him deservedly the gratitude of our nation. As Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2001 to 2008, Dr Insanally advanced Guyana’s national interest on the international stage. His was a life dedicated to diplomacy and particularly for advocating the cause of small states,” the President stated.
He added that the United Nations was his second home. The former Ambassador had the honour of serving as the President of the United Nations General Assembly and was for many years, Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the world’s foremost multilateral institution.
Justice (Rt’d) Prem Persaud
“These and his tireless exertions in numerous other ambassadorial positions distinguish him as a diplomat par excellence,” Ali noted.
Meanwhile, the President also offered condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Guyana, to the family and relatives of Retired Justice Prem Persaud, who also passed on Sunday.
He noted that Justice Persaud had a long and fulfilling career as a judge. “After retiring, he agreed to continue in public service as the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission and as a member of the Judicial Service Commission,” the President added.
He further stated that Justice Persaud, who was almost 86, was a highly-respected member of the Bench and as such, his passing is a loss for the country’s legal profession.
