Local craft producer Petal Frank died yesterday in Barbados, where she had travelled to participate in Carifesta XIII as an independent member of the Guyana Arts and Craft Producers Association (GACPA).
The Ministry of Education yesterday announced the passing of Frank, who fell ill and was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday. A ministry statement said that despite the best efforts of the staff, Frank’s condition worsened and she succumbed during the early morning hours yesterday. With her at the time of her passing was GACPA President Patricia Helwig.
While Frank was not a member of Guyana’s official contingent, the ministry said it considered her participation integral to the “overall exemplary showing” at this year’s event.
