“She represented Guyana with competence, integrity, quiet dignity” – Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation

The Foreign Affairs Ministry on Sunday expressed its profound sadness upon learning of the death of Guyana’s Ambassador and Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry Elisabeth “Lis” Harper. In its Facebook post, the Ministry reflected on the late Ambassador’s work within the halls of Government, from her beginnings at the Ministry in 1976 up until her recent passing Saturday. She was acknowledged as a patriot with a passion to serve her country, and remembered as “humble and accessible” in every position she attained as she rose through the Ministry’s ranks from clerk to Director General. “Ambassador Harper was unassuming, a servant leader, and genuine people’s person. Anyone who called on her was assured of her attention even in the minutest detail. She had a command of every aspect of the work of the Ministry and was accordingly able to guide staff in their diverse assignments with the wisdom of her years.” According to the Ministry, her service was truly a lifetime to the Ministry and Guyana, even as she battled her illness.
“She leaves an unparalleled legacy in the scope of her selfless service to the Ministry over five decades,” it added.
The Ministry extended its condolences to her family and loved ones during their time of profound loss and grief.