A landmark gathering of Caribbean and U.S. port officials was marked by a solemn tribute to the late Ian Pinard, CEO of the Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority (DASPA), as delegates observed a moment of silence in his honor during the Caribbean Ports Roundtable in Washington DC.
According to Antigua Observer, the tribute came amid what were described as groundbreaking diplomatic achievements at the roundtable, underscoring the respect Pinard commanded among regional and international maritime stakeholders.
Darwin Telemaque, Chairman of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean, was among the regional leaders present as delegates paused to pay their final respects to the late DASPA chief.
The Caribbean Ports Roundtable brought together regional and U.S. delegates to advance cooperation and dialogue on port management and maritime affairs across the Caribbean. Despite the milestone nature of the discussions, the passing of Pinard cast a reflective tone over the proceedings.
As reported by Antigua Observer, Pinard's contributions to Caribbean port development and regional maritime diplomacy were central to the tribute paid by those gathered in Washington DC.
