Condolences have been pouring in from Barbadians today after learning of the death of Sir Richard Haynes.
Haynes, 77, died this afternoon at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
A former parliamentarian, Minister of Finance and Opposition Leader, Haynes was also the founder of the National Democratic Party (NDP).
These are some of the sentiments expressed on our Facebook page.
Sheldon O Hope: “A true champion of the people and great family man. May he rest in peace. My condolences to the entire family. May God carry you through this dark period.”
Rosalind Thomas: “My sincere condolences to his family, friends and Barbadians, here and abroad. R.I.P Sir Richard Haynes”.
Joyann Watson: “R.I.P Sir Richard Haynes”.
Vanessa Goodridge-Forde: “R.I.P Sir Richard. One of the men in Bajan politics I admired”.
Sandra Hackett: “My condolences to the family. Oh what a great “Doctor” he was, R.I.P.”
Sharie Goodman: “Very sad. R.I.P Sir Richard Haynes”.
Chris James: “My condolences to the family. Barbados has lost a national treasure”.
Faye Wooding: “May he rest in peace”.
William Adu-Krow: “What awful news. May his soul rest in eternal peace!”
Princess Tiny Neferua: “Condolences to the Haynes family”.
Chrissy Sweeney: “Sorry to hear Barbados has lost another decent person.”
