Jamaica mourns the lack of Trevor Livingston Gordon‑Somers, a distinguished diplomat and economist, who handed away peacefully on the age of 87 in america, the place he had been residing together with his household.
Born in Kingston, Gordon‑Somers constructed a notable profession with the United Nations Growth Programme (UNDP), serving in senior positions throughout Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas. His management included directing UNDP operations in Guyana and Barbados and later appearing because the Particular Consultant of the UN Secretary‑Basic in Liberia throughout a essential interval of the nation’s restoration.
After retiring from the UN, he returned to Jamaica and continued to contribute to public life, together with volunteer work at a group radio station. Gordon‑Somers is remembered not just for his worldwide service but in addition for his dedication to mentoring younger professionals and supporting native growth initiatives.
He’s survived by his spouse, two sons, and 5 grandchildren. Tributes have poured in from colleagues and officers, highlighting his dedication to diplomacy, financial growth, and the development of Jamaica’s profile on the worldwide stage.
