Prof Sir Hilary Beckles | James Moss Solomon a Triad Trailblazer: Industry, Academia and Public Advocacy
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The following is a tribute to James Moss-Solomon from Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, vice chancellor of the University of the West Indies.
The transition of the quintessential triad of a man, James ‘Jimmy’ Moss-Solomon, gives us pause to reflect upon the main challenges facing Caribbean citizenry in this trying present. Known for his outstanding triangular contribution to industry, academia, and public advocacy, his energy and ideas touched every aspect of the development agenda of post colonialism.
His central cause was focused around progressive policy, and to this end, he dedicated much of his life to the service of the University of the West Indies in the regional transformation process. His contribution to The UWI Mona School of Business, and the University Hospital of the West Indies, cannot be measured in terms of time allotted, but in the impact of his committed consciousness that insisted upon fairness, positive change, and the fellowship of the democratic collegial culture that is a part of academia.
Never one to deepen a divide between thought and practice ‘our Moss’ was a rolling stone who rejected the notion that staying still was an option. It was no easy matter for him to find the non-fossil fuel necessary to be a progressive change agent. He knew the effect of being a triad trailblazer-leading industry, supporting academia and promoting civil society. To this end, he was a champion of the finest values and virtues of our nation building to the very end of his time.
In the struggle for development change with social progress, he was my trusted colleague and bonded brother. I shall miss his multiple messaging and effective mentoring. Blessings upon his saved soul and condolences to his family and friends from the UWI community.
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