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Following is a statement from the Central Bank of Barbados on the passing of Sir Courtney Blackman
The Central Bank of Barbados confirms that Sir Courtney Blackman, the first and longest serving Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, has died at the age of 88.
Sir Courtney died in the United States of America where he had been living for more than 20 years.
Reacting to news of his death, current Governor Cleviston Haynes said “We are immeasurably saddened by the passing of our founding father, Sir Courtney. His vision has been the cornerstone of the Bank since its inception, and his influence is still felt in many of our activities, both economic and social.
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