June Yvonne Clarke
June Yvonne Clarke (born March 21, 1935 in Barbados) is a Barbadian diplomat. She was the High Commissioner of Barbados to Canada from 1996 until 1999 and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations in New York from 1999 until 2004. In 1998, Clarke became the Non-Resident High Commissioner of Barbados to New Zealand.[1]
June Yvonne Clarke | |
|---|---|
| Barbados Ambassador to Canada | |
| In office 1996–1999 | |
| Barbados Ambassador to United Nations | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Carlston Belfield Boucher |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Fitzherbert Hackett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 21, 1935 Barbados |
| Nationality | Barbados |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
From 2002-03, she was Vice-President of the General Assembly of the United Nations.[2]
Biography
Clarke attended Queen's College (Barbados). Clarke was Chief Executive Officer of Women and Development Ltd. before becoming High Commissioner to New Zealand after had a career in life insurance.[1]
References
- "New Permanent Representative of Barbados Presents Credentials". UN. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- "FEMALE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVES AND AMBASSADORS TO THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS AND UNITED NATIONS". Guide to Women Leaders. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
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