And as you might expect, there have been statements on the passing of the national hero coming from all over.
The family issued theirs early this morning: It is simple and says, in part:
"His sisters and the extended Price family thank the Nation for its continued prayers and support.
Messages of condolence can be sent through the George Price Centre at email address info@gpcbelize.com."
The UDP was the first organization to issue a statement:
It says: "we are saddened by his death…but we join un commemorating his great achievements for the Nation of Belize…."
A statement was also issued by the government which says "the timing of his death served to reinforce in all our minds and hears his lasting achievement in the creation of the nation state called Belize."
A statement from the Prime Minister adds that a diplomatic note was sent out this morning to inform the world of his passing.
The government release states that an official period of mourning begins now and flags will be flown at half-mast right through to September 26th with the exception of Independence Day."
Statements have also been sent out by the teachers union, The university of Belize, St. John's college, Galen University, the Mexican embassy and others. We will post them all.
BNTU RELEASE
On the Passing of our National Hero and Father of the Nation
and Belize's Independence, the Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price.
The Council of Management of the Belize National Teachers' Union, on behalf of our members and educators throughout the country of Belize, records with great sadness, the passing of our National Hero and Father of our Nation, the Rt. Hon George Cadle Price today Monday, September 19, 2011.
The Belize National Teachers' Union, acknowledges and pays tribute and respect to the work and memory of Mr. Price for his commitment and service to the people and nation of Belize, which has touched and impacted all of our lives in many positives and meaningful ways. His sterling achievement was crowned with the achievement of our independence on 21st September, 1981 as a Sovereign nation with our territory intact.
His humility, many visits and personal touch to many of our communities and schools; to education, our children and the poor and working class, will forever be etched in our hearts and lives. His legacy of freedom, christian values and democracy will never be forgotten or erased.
We mourn with the nation and extend our heart-felt condolences to his immediate family and the Peoples United Party.
May His Soul Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory!
(BNTU Press Release)
September 19, 2011
EMBASSY OF MEXICO TO BELIZE
PRESS RELEASE No. 60
http://portal.sre.gob.mx/belice_eng/index.php
George Price
Belmopan, Belize, 19 September 2011.- The Embassy of Mexico expresses its deepest condolences to the Government, family and People of Belize for the loss of Right Honourable George Price.
The Government of Mexico and its Embassy in Belize join in this moment of sorrow to mourn the passing of the National Hero and Father of Belize's Independence.
Message from The George Price Centre for Peace and Development
Book of Condolence opened at the Centre
The members of the Executive Board and staff of The George Price Centre for Peace and Development join the Nation in mourning the loss of the Right Honourable George Price, Belize's first Premier, Prime Minister and National Hero.
A Book of Condolence has been opened at the Centre and all are invited to come in and convey a personal message through that medium. The Centre opens Monday through Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Special opening hours for Independence Day and the upcoming weekend will be announced later.
We invite everyone to visit our website www.gpcbelize.com on which you can find information on the life and work of Mr. Price, listen to some of his speeches, view a picture gallery and even share your personal story. Messages could also be sent through our e-mail at info@gpcbelize.com
As we mourn the loss of the Father of Our Nation, let us be steadfast in remembering and continuing his life's mission: the peaceful development of Belize and its people.
May God Bless Belize.
Melanie "Mel" Paz
Independent Mayoral Candidate
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
PRESS RELEASE
19th September 2011
For immediate release
Independent mayoral candidate Melanie Paz joins the national in mourning and in
commemorating the life of the Father of our nation, cofounder of the Peoples United Party and
former Prime Minister, the Right Honorable George Cadle Price. On the occasion of his passing,
now is the time to reflect on his achievements and his contributions to Belize. I join the nation in
five days of mourning and extend my deepest sympathy to the family, friends and the nation,
may he rest in peace.
PEOPLE'S UNITED PARTY - FREETOWN DIVISION
Statement by the Hon. Francis Fonseca, PUP Freetown Area Representative, on the Passing of the Right Honourable George Cadle Price
September 19, 2011 - On behalf of the Freetown Community, Area Representative, Francis Fonseca, wishes to record our profound sadness on the passing of the FATHER of the NATION, NATIONAL HERO and LEADER EMERITUS of the PEOPLE's UNITED PARTY, RT. HON. GEORGE CADLE PRICE which occurred in the early hours of September 19, 2011.
The Rt. Hon. George C. Price lived a life of service to his nation and people, leading us out of the dark days of colonialism and guiding us along the path of Self-Government toward an Independent and Free Belize.
We, in Freetown, like to believe we have a special claim on George Price as our former and first PUP Area Representative. Mr. Price touched the lives of many Freetown families and made lifelong friendships with longtime residents of the Old Kings Park Area which today still forms a part of the Freetown Constituency.
Today, we pray for Mr. Price, his family, our Party and our Nation. Mr. Price was a man of deep abiding faith and we wish him eternal peace and glory in God's Kingdom.
We shall mourn his loss with heavy hearts but we will celebrate his life and his enduring legacy of service and humility.
It is our responsibility to carry on his work and to ensure that generations to come can appreciate the lessons of his simple yet distinguished life.
Press Release
The Galen University Board of Trustees, Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students extend sincerest condolences to the Price family and the entire Belizean Community on the passing of Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price, Father of the Nation, former Primer Minister and Leader Emeritus of the People's United Party (PUP).
May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special and important to the development of Belize will never be forgotten, and that his spirit will live on in the good deeds of the many generations of Belizeans to come.
May his soul Rest in Peace
University of Belize
Press Release
19 September 2011
It is with deep sadness that The Board of Trustees of the University of Belize, The Office of the President, Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students and the UB Family extend sincerest and deepest condolences to the family and to the nation of Belize on the passing of the "Father of the Nation" and National Hero, The Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price.
The Rt. Hon. Price, a gentle giant was among the Caribbean pioneers who championed political independence in their respective Caribbean territories. They included among others Hon. Grantley Adams and Hon. Errol Barrow of Barbados; Hon. Forbes Burnham and Hon. Cheddi Jagan of Guyana, Hon. Alexander Bustamante and Hon. Norman Manley of Jamaica, and Hon. Eric Williams of Trinidad and Tobago.
The Rt. Hon. Price was the last surviving member of that distinguished generation.
For his contribution to the Caribbean Community, The Rt. Hon. Price was conferred with the Community's highest honour, the Order of the Caribbean Community at the Opening Ceremony of the Twelfth Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community on February 14, 2001, Barbados.
The Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price, gone but will never be forgotten.
May this nation hero of the peaceful constructive revolution rest in peace and rise in glory!
God Bless.
BELIZE SUGAR CANE FARMERS ASSOCIATION
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT
PRESS RELEASE
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE FROM THE CANE FARMERS OF BELIZE
IT IS WITH PROFOUND SADNESS AND DEEPEST REGRET THAT WE, THE 600O MEMBERS OF THE BELIZE SUGAR CANE FARMERS' ASSOCIATION EXPRESS OUR CONDOLENCES OVER THE PASSING OF THE FATHER OF OUR NATION, NATIONAL HERO, AND FIRST PRIME MINISTER OF BELIZE, THE RIGHT HONOURABLE GEORGE CADLE PRICE.
TO HIM WE OWE A DEBT OF GRATITUDE FOR HELPING US TO BECOME THE PROUD AND INDEPENDENT CANEROS THAT WE ARE TODAY.
HE WAS THE ONE WHO STOOD UP FOR US IN THE NORTH IN THE LATE 1960'S AND NEGOTIATED WITH THE BIG LANDOWNERS TO RELEASE THEIR LANDS SO THAT THOUSANDS OF US COULD BECOME LANDONWERS AND THE SUCCESSFUL CANE FARMERS THAT WE ARE TODAY.
NOW AS WE CONTINUE THE JOURNEY TO BECOME OWNERS OF THE CANE PROCESSING OPERATIONS, WE ARE ISNPIRED AND GUIDED BY HIS SPIRIT OF CONCERN AND GENUINE ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PROGRESS AND ADVANCEMENT ALL CANEROS.
HE WAS TRULY A MAN FOR THE PEOPLE, TRULY THE LEADER OF OUR NATION, TRULY THE PROTECTOR OF THE POOR AND DOWNTRODDEN OF OUR SOCIETY.
WE CANE FARMERS WILL SURELY MISS THIS GREAT MAN. THIS NATIONAL HERO OF BELIZE, THIS SHINING EXAMPLE OF CHRISTIAN LOVE AND CARING.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
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