Courtney Blackman
Encyclopedia
Sir Courtney Blackman, KA
is an economist
, an international business consultant, and a diplomat
from Barbados
. In the past he served as a Governor to the Central Bank of Barbados
, an Ambassador to the United Nations
, an Ambassador to the United States
, and a Permanent Representative for Barbados to the Organization of American States
.
Blackman is known for correcting any of the erroneous statements or reports made about Barbados in the International Community, in the past he often referred to the country of Barbados
, as "the most successful predominantly black country in the world".
In 1998 Blackman was conferred the highest honour in Barbados; he was made a Knight of St. Andrew
(KA) of the Order of Barbados
.
Knight or Dame of St. Andrew (Barbados)
The Knight or Dame of St. Andrew is an award within the Order of Barbados.The Order of Barbados was instituted by Letters Patent on July 25, 1980, as part of the Barbados National Honours and Decorations System. The Knight or Dame of St...
is an economist
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
, an international business consultant, and a diplomat
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
from Barbados
Barbados
Barbados is an island country in the Lesser Antilles. It is in length and as much as in width, amounting to . It is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic and 100 kilometres east of the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea; therein, it is about east of the islands of Saint...
. In the past he served as a Governor to the Central Bank of Barbados
Central Bank of Barbados
The Central Bank of Barbados is the national monetary authority responsible for providing advice to government of Barbados on banking and other financial and monetary matters. The Central Bank of Barbados, was established by Act of parliament on 2 May 1972...
, an Ambassador to the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
, an Ambassador to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, and a Permanent Representative for Barbados to the Organization of American States
Organization of American States
The Organization of American States is a regional international organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States...
.
Blackman is known for correcting any of the erroneous statements or reports made about Barbados in the International Community, in the past he often referred to the country of Barbados
Barbados
Barbados is an island country in the Lesser Antilles. It is in length and as much as in width, amounting to . It is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic and 100 kilometres east of the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea; therein, it is about east of the islands of Saint...
, as "the most successful predominantly black country in the world".
In 1998 Blackman was conferred the highest honour in Barbados; he was made a Knight of St. Andrew
Knight or Dame of St. Andrew (Barbados)
The Knight or Dame of St. Andrew is an award within the Order of Barbados.The Order of Barbados was instituted by Letters Patent on July 25, 1980, as part of the Barbados National Honours and Decorations System. The Knight or Dame of St...
(KA) of the Order of Barbados
Order of Barbados
The Order of Barbados is part of the National honours system awarded by the government of Barbados, and presented by the Viceroy, which is the Governor-General of Barbados. It comprises four classes, two of which are awarded in two grades. It was instituted under Royal letters patent of Queen...
.
Articles and Reviews
- Whites, Blacks live in harmony - February 10, 2006: Barbados Nation Newspaper
- Profile of Sir Courtney Blackman - The Central Bank of Barbados website.