Prime Minister's remarks on the passing of Mr. Roger Carron.

(RT. HON. HUBERT A. INGRAHAM PRIME MINISTER OF THE BAHAMAS) - My colleagues and I were saddened to learn of the death yesterday morning of Roger Carron, husband of Tribune Editor and Publisher Eileen Carron.

Mr. Carron lived a full and productive life and made a significant contribution to Bahamian national life since his arrival here almost 50 years ago.

Despite the difficulties he encountered, Mr. Carron grew to love his adopted home and retained his good humour throughout.  He was fond of chatting with Bahamians from all walks of life and made many friends among them.

In his many years at The Tribune Mr. Carron garnered the respect and admiration of many, including the young journalists with whom he came into contact and he contributed significantly to their development as a wise mentor and professional journalist.

Roger Carron contributed much to The Tribune, an important Bahamian institution, and to the country in general.  My colleagues and I extend our sincere condolences to Mrs. Carron and their son Robert on his passing.