Armstrong Alexis (caricom.org)
Armstrong Alexis (caricom.org)

Armstrong Alexis of Saint Lucia has been appointed as the new deputy secretary-general of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Alexis will leave Namibia, where he is currently deputy resident representative of United Nations Development Programme on Nov. 1 in Namibia. He is a native of Saint Lucia and holds a doctorate in business administration.

Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Carla Barnett described him as an โ€œexperienced international public servant who brings a solid record of performance at a high level. The Community and the Secretariat will undoubtedly benefit from his skills and vast experience.โ€

โ€œI am looking forward to him joining the team at the Secretariat as we continue to strive to provide effective and efficient service to the Community,โ€ she said.

This correspondent is a guest contributor to The Washington Informer.

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