An Opinion From the Jamaica Observer, July 24, 2011
A 56-year-old civil servant from Dominica where he served in several ministries.
Mr LaRocque is no stranger to Caricom, having served since 2005 as assistant secretary-general for trade and integration in the Guyana-based Secretariat.
We extend to him our heartiest congratulations and wish him a successful tenure as he assumes office at a very difficult time in the history of the regional movement.
Yet, despite the inevitable flurry of perfunctory letters of congratulations, we are, sure Mr LaRocque is fully aware that his honeymoon, if it can be called that, will be shortlived. His first task will be to gain the confidence of the political leadership and senior officials
