Apr 9, 2021
Head of State Tenders Resignation
The Governor General of Belize Sir Colville Young tendered his resignation on April fourth. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, the Governor General noted that he is resigning in keeping with a request made by the Prime Minster on March fifteenth, 2021. He noted that the PM should not hesitate to call on him for further service during retirement. The recent death of Sir Colville Young’s predecessor, Dame Minita Gordon brought to light the maltreatment she received after she demitted office. PM Briceño says he will seek to ensure changes for future G.G.s.
Pope Francis is seen along the of the Taroko Express Train crash on Sunday, April 4, 2021. (AP/NOWnews)
TAIPEI (The China Post/ANN) â The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA, å¤äº¤é¨) announced Sunday that 745 heads of state, government, and foreign ministers, as well as dignitaries, representatives of international organizations and friends from 92 countries and international organizations, have sent their condolences to Taiwan.
Pope Francis also sent a letter to President Tsai Ing-wen (è¡è±æ) earlier that day to express his sincere condolences to the victims of the Taroko Express train crash that killed 48 and injured more than 200 people, the MOFA said.
Governor-General of Belize Sir Colville Young, Haiti Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph E. Gonsalves, Honduran Vice President Maria Antonia Rivera, St. Christopher and Nevis Foreign Minister Brandt, and the President of the Republic of Honduras, Mr. John K