Prime minister expresses sorrow at news of death of Saint Lucian in Haiti earthquake

Friday, February 26, 2010 – Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Honourable Stephenson King, has officially expressed his sadness at the loss of Mr. Rosemond W. James, Director General of the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA), and Mr. Gregory A. McAlpin, Director of Flight Safety of the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority ECCAA.

The two were in Haiti and were unaccounted for since the earthquake that struck the country on January 12, 2010.

The prime minister spoke highly of Mr. Rosemond James' contribution, noting that Saint Lucia is saddened by such a tragic loss of a son of the soil.

“I believe for us in Saint Lucia the loss of Mr. Rosemond James is a severe blow for a man who served not only Saint Lucia, but the region, at the OECS level, as director of civil aviation. On that occasion, he was actually engaged in one of his regular missions—a meeting to discuss aviation matters in Haiti.”

The prime minister conveyed his condolence to the families, colleagues and friends impacted by the tragedy.

A statement from ECCAA dated 23^rd of February, indicated that although the bodies were identified based on their jewellery and their drivers' permits, secondary confirmation through a laboratory identification process would be conducted by the end of this week; when this is completed, the repatriation process will take place.

The statement added that the ECCAA wishes to express its deepest condolences to the families of two deceased.

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