The technical director of the Government Information Service (GIS) Hildebrand James drowned on Sunday night.
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Tuesday April 7, 2015, CMC – The technical director of the Government Information Service (GIS) Hildebrand James drowned on Sunday night as he attempted to save his daughter and a friend at the Guallas Beach in the parish of St David.
“We are mourning the loss of Hildebrand James, our technical director and longstanding member of the Government Information Service family. Hill drowned at sea…in what sources describe as a heroic act, trying to save some persons who were in difficulty,” Parliamentary Secretary for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Winston Garraway, wrote on the social network, Facebook.
A statement issued by the GIS noted that “Hildebrand’s work at Government Information Service has transcended governments, and he was a valuable member of the team, rising through the ranks over the years”.
GIS director Rawle Titus said “our operations here at GIS will never be the same. Our most profound sympathy goes out to his family and friends. We stand with you during this very difficult time and we will do what we can here to honour his memory”.
James was also a musician and songwriter and played with the local group, Rhydum Mix.
“We’ve lost a brother but your spirit will live on….we going to remember all the good times, we will keep your memory alive,” the band members wrote on their Facebook site.
James, 45, is survived by his wife and three children.