Grenada's former head of state dies

ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC –  Grenada's fourth Governor General, Sir Daniel Williams, died Wednesday following a period of illness. He was 88 years old.

A lawyer by profession, Sir Daniel entered politics following the collapse of the left-wing People's Revolutionary Government (PRG) of  then prime minister Maurice Bishop in 1983 and was a founding member of the main opposition New National Party (NNP).

“I have lost an extremely good friend. He was a good Grenadian patriot who did his job without fear or favour. He was an honest person and always willing to help,” said NNP and Opposition Leader Dr Keith Mitchell.

Sir Daniel served in various ministerial positions after the NNP won the 1984 general elections.

He served as head of state from August 8, 1996, to November 27, 2008 and guided the nation through a pivotal period and supported numerous community initiatives.

Outside his official role, he was highly regarded for his dedication to education and preserving Grenadian culture.

He authored several publications including The Office and Duties of the Governor General of Grenada (1998), Index of the Laws of Grenada 1959-1979, and Compendium of the Laws of Grenada (1985).

He also wrote A Synoptic View of the Public Service of Grenada (1999), Prescription of a Model Grenada (2000), God Speaks (2001), The Layman's Lawbook (2002), The Love of God (2004), and Government of the Global Village (2007).

In addition to his literary contributions, Sir Daniel co-founded the Grenada Carriacou and Petite Martinique Foundation for Needy Students Inc, a charitable organisation established in both Grenada and the United States. Its mission is to provide educational support to underprivileged students.

Sir Daniel is survived by his wife and other relatives.

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