Lloyd Erskine Sandiford

The Right Honourable
Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford
KA, PC
Sandiford in 1993
4th Prime Minister of Barbados
In office
1 June 1987 – 6 September 1994
MonarchElizabeth II
Governors‑GeneralHugh Springer
Nita Barrow
DeputyPhilip Greaves
Preceded byErrol Barrow
Succeeded byOwen Arthur
4th Deputy Prime Minister of Barbados
In office
3 June 1986 – 1 June 1987
Prime MinisterErrol Barrow
Preceded byHarold Bernard St. John
Succeeded byPhilip Greaves
Personal details
Born(1937-03-24)24 March 1937
British Windward Islands[citation needed] (now Barbados)
Died26 June 2023(2023-06-26) (aged 86)
Bridgetown, Barbados
Political partyDemocratic Labour Party
SpouseAngelita Sandiford
ResidenceIlaro Court (1987–1994)
ProfessionEconomics Lecturer

Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford, KA, PC (24 March 1937 – 26 June 2023) was a Barbadian politician. He served as the fourth prime minister of Barbados from 1987 to 1994, and later served as Barbados' first resident ambassador in Beijing, China, from 2010 to 2013.[1][2][3]

Biography

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Sandiford was born on 24 March 1937 in Barbados and educated at the Coleridge and Parry School, Harrison College and the University of the West Indies in Jamaica, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in English.[4] He then studied at Britain's University of Manchester, receiving his Master's degree in economics and social studies. Sandiford returned to Barbados, where he joined the Democratic Labour Party (DLP).[5] In 1967, one year after independence, he was appointed to the Senate. Sandiford left the Senate to run in the 1971 election, in which he won a seat in the House of Assembly.[6] The DLP, under Errol Barrow, formed the government; Sandiford served in many cabinet positions including as minister of education. The DLP lost the 1976 election to the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) and formed the opposition.[5]

Sandiford took part in the U.S. Department of State's 1976 International Visitor Leadership Program.[7]

In 1986, the DLP was again voted into power, with Sandiford defeating BLP MP Lionel Seymour Craig in the Saint Michael South constituency.[8] Sandiford was made deputy prime minister under Barrow. In 1987, Barrow died unexpectedly and Sandiford was appointed prime minister.[6] He led the DLP to victory in the 1991 elections. He also held the additional portfolio of minister of finance.[5] In 1994 Sandiford narrowly lost a no confidence motion brought against him by the opposition when a number of members of his own party broke ranks and voted in support of the motion. Sandiford then called elections for 1994,[9] two years before they were constitutionally due, but lost to the BLP led by Owen Arthur. He remained in parliament until 1999 when he focused on being a tutor at the Barbados Community College, where he taught economics and Caribbean politics.[10]

In 2000, Sandiford was conferred the highest honour in Barbados; he was made a Knight of St. Andrew (KA) of the Order of Barbados.[6] In April 2008, under Prime Minister David Thompson, a resolution was brought to the Parliament of Barbados that the Sherbourne Conference Centre – which was Sir Lloyd's idea and brainchild – be renamed the Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Conference Centre.[11]

Sandiford was later appointed Barbadian Ambassador to China, presenting his credentials on 3 March 2010.[1]

Personal life and death

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Sandiford's wife Angelita, Lady Sandiford, is a psychologist and educator. They had one son and two daughters.[12]

Lloyd Erskine Sandiford died on 26 June 2023, at the age of 86.[13]

Honours and memberships

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Co-chair of The Summit Council for World Peace, Washington, D.C. – 2011[14][15]

Publications

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Sandiford was the author of the book The Essence of Economics: An Introductory Text (1998),[17] and several poems, including "Ode to the Environment" and "When She Leaves You". Seven volumes of his speeches have been published.[citation needed] He has written many articles, and contributed a chapter entitled "The Role of the Private Sector in the Structural Adjustment Process" in the book Business, Government and Society, edited by Monya Anyadike-Danes, Eastern Caribbean Consultants, Barbados (1994).[18] He also wrote the book Politics and Society in Barbados and the Caribbean: An Introduction (Cassia Publishing Ltd, 2000)[19] and Fighting for the Just Society: An Autobiographical Note (2011).[20]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Chinese president accepts credentials from five new ambassadors". Xinhua News Agency. 3 March 2010. Archived from the original on 7 March 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
  2. ^ Barbados Government Information Service (17 July 2010). "Barbados, China hold talks". Nation Newspaper. Archived from the original on 29 January 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  3. ^ Alleyne, Barry, ed. (16 July 2013). "Mission completed". Business. Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 31 March 2021. Barbados will soon be looking for a new ambassador to China. That's because the second two-year stint of former Prime Minister Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford has ended and he will not be returning to the job.
  4. ^ a b c d e "4th Prime Minister: Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford (1987–1994)". Totally Barbados. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Deane, Sandy (26 June 2023). "Barbados mourns passing of former PM Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford". Barbados Today. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d "Sir Lloyd Sandiford 4th Prime Minister of Barbados". Chattin In Manhattan. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Lloyd Erskine Sandiford". Meridian International Center. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  8. ^ Price, Sanka (10 March 2014). "'Political giant' passes away". The Daily Nation (Barbados). Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  9. ^ "20 years later . . ". www.nationnews.com. 8 June 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  10. ^ a b Relations, Public (27 June 2023). "BCC's Statement On The Passing Of Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford". GIS. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  11. ^ A, C (24 October 2008). "Sherbourne gets new name tonight". Nation Newspaper. Archived from the original on 25 October 2008. Retrieved 24 October 2008.
  12. ^ "Sheree-Anne Sandiford Obituary (2013) – Westfield, NJ – The Star-Ledger". obits.nj.com. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  13. ^ Clarke, Sherryl (26 June 2023). "Former Prime Minister Sir Lloyd passes". Nation News. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  14. ^ "LEADERSHIP & GOOD GOVERNANCE AWARD – Universal Peace Federation". www.upf.org. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  15. ^ "BARBADOS – Chapter". www.upf.org. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  16. ^ JCPC (1989). "Privy Council Members". Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Archived from the original on 2 December 2010. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
  17. ^ Sandiford, L. Erskine (1998). The essence of economics : an introductory text. Bridgetown, Barbados: Cassia Pub. ISBN 976-8083-31-X. OCLC 40198291.
  18. ^ Anyadike-Danes, Monya (1994). Business, Government and Society: Caribbean Writings on Caribbean Issues. Centre for Management Development (Eastern Caribbean), University of the West Indies. ISBN 978-976-8083-57-9.
  19. ^ Sandiford, L. Erskine (2000). Politics and society in Barbados and the Caribbean : an introduction. Bridgetown, Barbados: Cassia Pub. ISBN 976-8077-40-9. OCLC 45047211.
  20. ^ Sandiford, L. Erskine (2011). Fighting for the just society : an autobiographical note. St. James, Barbados. ISBN 978-976-8233-24-0. OCLC 786176009.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
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