Trained in Marine Biology and International Relations, Mr. St. Aimee served as a teacher, civil servant, and diplomat, with postings in Castries, Port of Spain and New York.

​On Sunday, April 19, family, friends and colleagues of Donatus Keith St. Aimee will get together at the Laborie Village Square to pay tribute. Keith or ‘Mutch’ as he was affectionately known, died on Thursday April 9, following a short illness. A cultural enthusiast, Keith’s passion for Saint Lucian culture will be recognized in performances by several local artistes.

Trained in Marine Biology and International Relations, Keith served as a teacher, civil servant, and diplomat, with postings in Castries, Port of Spain and New York.

Although he was a Caribbean man at heart, his affinity and commitment to Haiti was no secret. He was cognizant of the Caribbean’s debt to the world’s first black Republic, and as a native Creole speaker, was significant in linking Haiti to the rest of the region.

During his stint with the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), he was instrumental in strengthening several Caribbean organizations and networks. These included the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee and the Global Water Partnership in the Caribbean.

Undoubtedly, Keith was a successful diplomat and career civil servant. However, wherever he went and whatever he did, he never lost sight of the village of Laborie nor its people. His political involvement did not in any way affect his close relationship with all people in the constituency.

His exceptional sense of humor and infectious smile were the hallmarks of his personality. He will be fondly remembered for his knowledge of local history and as a captivating entertainer in the tradition of African storytelling.