Bank of Guyana (BoG) Governor Lawrence Williams died early yesterday morning.
Williams, 60, had been battling cancer for some time.
He died at Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital, where he was recently admitted. He leaves to mourn his wife Valerie and children, Rhonda, Lauren and Gavin.
As news of his death spread, praise for his abilities and his work was offered by both staff at the bank, who donned black ribbons to mourn his passing, as well as from the wider society.
BoG Deputy Governor Gobind Ganga said that Williams’ qualities contributed to the discipline and progress at the bank over the years. Williams had served in various capacities at the bank over the last three decades.
Ganga, who worked with Williams for around 20 years, said Williams was a friend to many in the bank and was, as a result, well loved. One security guard was heard saying that though he has not worked at the bank for an extensive period, he had observed the Governor, and had come to respect him.
Many of Williams’ counterparts across the region, Ganga added, had been calling yesterday to offer
