Sir Edwin is now Trinidad and Tobago's CARICOM ambassador.
LaRocque, 56, has most recently held the post of Assistant Secretary-General for Trade and Economic Integration at the CARICOM Secretariat. He held that post since September 2005.
CARICOM Chairman Dr Denzil Douglas, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, made the announced Thursday. He said he and his colleague Heads of Government believe that LaRocque “possesses the requisite skills of visionary leadership, courage and commitment required to guide the Community at this time of change and uncertainty.”
The secretary general was gracious in accepting the appointment. "I am humbled and privileged for this opportunity to continue my service to the Governments and people of the Caribbean Community,” LaRocque said.
LaRocque, 56, has most recently held the post of Assistant Secretary-General for Trade and Economic Integration at the CARICOM Secretariat. He held that post since September 2005.
CARICOM Chairman Dr Denzil Douglas, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, made the announced Thursday. He said he and his colleague Heads of Government believe that LaRocque “possesses the requisite skills of visionary leadership, courage and commitment required to guide the Community at this time of change and uncertainty.”
The secretary general was gracious in accepting the appointment. "I am humbled and privileged for this opportunity to continue my service to the Governments and people of the Caribbean Community,” LaRocque said.
“As we strive towards the goal of a Community For All, the confidence of the Heads of Government, the support of the people of the Community and the committed staff of the CARICOM Secretariat are vital in achieving that objective," he added.
LaRocque served as Permanent Secretary in various Ministries in Dominica for more than 14 years, including in the Ministries of Trade, Industry, Enterprise Development, Tourism, and Foreign Affairs, where he headed the diplomatic service.
LaRocque served as Permanent Secretary in various Ministries in Dominica for more than 14 years, including in the Ministries of Trade, Industry, Enterprise Development, Tourism, and Foreign Affairs, where he headed the diplomatic service.
He also served as the principal advisor to the Government of Dominica on all matters pertaining to economic integration and regional and international trade.
He has a wealth of experience in management, public administration, economic development, trade, foreign affairs and diplomacy.
LaRocque was Dominica's senior policy adviser on the revision of the original Treaty of Chaguaramas and served on the CARICOM Inter-Governmental Task Force which drafted the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas.
He has a wealth of experience in management, public administration, economic development, trade, foreign affairs and diplomacy.
LaRocque was Dominica's senior policy adviser on the revision of the original Treaty of Chaguaramas and served on the CARICOM Inter-Governmental Task Force which drafted the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas.
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