(Barbados Nation) The first Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados Sir Courtney Blackman was yesterday remembered and praised for the breadth of his contribution to Barbados but particularly for the establishment of a Barbados financial institution of which the island is proud.
In words of remembrance at the late Barbadian patriot’s funeral service at the Cathedral Church of St Michael and All Angels in Bridgetown hours ago, current Central Bank Governor Cleviston Haynes described Sir Courtney as “a leader extraordinaire” who not only did a remarkable job of establishing a financial institution that earned Barbados recognition on the world stage of finance, but also developed young people under his direction.
“At his peak he bestrode the world like a colossus, defending Barbados’ interest with every sinew in his body, both as Governor and through the many roles that he occupied after his departure in 1987,” Haynes said.
