Former Antigua & Barbuda Ambassador Dr. Patrick Lewis Dies

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, E P Chet Greene, Mourns the Passing of Former Ambassador Dr. Patrick Lewis

St John’s, Antigua, 7 January…. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda, E P Chet Greene, announces with deep regret the passing of Dr. Patrick Lewis, who served as the country’s Ambassador to the United States and the Organization of American States (OAS), as well as Ambassador to the United Nations. Dr. Lewis passed away in the United States on January 5 after a short illness. He was 85.

Minister Greene expressed his condolences, stating that Dr. Lewis’s diplomatic service was marked by dedication. Dr. Lewis served as Ambassador to the United States and the OAS from 1992 to 1995 and as Ambassador to the United Nations from 1995 to 2004.

Before his diplomatic career, Dr. Patrick Lewis was an academic in the United States. Among the posts he held was Professor of History at the Hampton Institute in Virginia.

In honour of the late Dr. Patrick Lewis, Minister Greene announced that the flags at the Antigua and Barbuda Embassy in the United States and at the Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York have been lowered to half-mast for the entire week. Minister Greene stated, “It is appropriate that the Foreign Ministry pay tribute to one of our fallen, who, in life, served our nation in two important international arenas.”

The Minister expressed his deepest sympathies to Dr. Lewis’s family, friends, and colleagues and said that the Antigua and Barbuda Government will be represented at Dr Lewis’ memorial service by its current Ambassador to the US and the OAS, Sir Ronald Sanders.
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7 COMMENTS

  1. Condolences to the family of H.E. Pat Lewis, a fine gentleman, scholar, and dedicated Antiguan diplomat.
    It was a pleasure working as part of his team in the Ministry of F.A. Economic Development, Tourism & Energy. A committed man, honorable, with a big heart for his country & his people. Blessed with a long good life of service, All hail to you dear Pat, a humble servant of the people!

  2. My condolences are extended to his family!
    At the same time at the age of 85, I am wondering if he was on the nation’s payroll as an active Ambassador in the United States….
    Presently we have many elderly persons on the frontline of the nation’s affairs suppressing young people. It is full time that the govt make these elders work behind the scenes as consultants or advisors and give the younger ones a chance

    • You people are anyways so cold even in death. What have you contributed by your lip service? Money is always an envious pursuit for many of you, bloggers. His contributions to his country was tremendous. He is deserving of all the honours bestowed upon him.

    • Once an Ambassador,you would be referred to as an Ambassador.They still referred to Lie No Hell,as Ambassador.

  3. Dr. Pat Lewis was an honorable gentleman. He served our country with distinction, never seeking favors or privileges. We had a good relationship through the late David Fernandez. We would meet up for fungi and pepper pepperpot at David’s house.
    I ran into him in the departure lounge at VC Bird Intl Airport right the lockdown and asked him why he didn’t use the VIP service. He said that he was no longer interested in that privilege. He’s now a private citizen. His humility and modesty define his character. Substance without frills.
    Rest in peace, Sir.

  4. I join with others in recognizing Dr. Patrick Lewis service to Antigua, the Diplomatic core and as an academia.
    The work of our Diplomatic core is and important and a significant one and Dr. Lewis must be commented for the sterling work he did representing Antiguas interest abroad.
    May he rest in peace and my heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family and friends.

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