Grenada’s sporting and public service communities are mourning the loss of Norman Gilbert, a foundational figure for local cricket development and a respected former senior official at the country’s Ministry of Youth and Sports. The ministry has officially confirmed his passing, releasing an official statement honoring his decades of dedicated service to both national youth development and athletic advancement.
Gilbert built a decades-long legacy of service to Grenadian cricket through his active work with the Grenada Cricket Association. His consistent commitment and thoughtful guidance did more than strengthen the institutional framework of the sport across the island; it also created pathways for hundreds of young aspiring cricketers to grow their skills and pursue their athletic goals. Across both on-field organizational work and off-field community outreach, Gilbert’s contributions embodied a lifelong ethos of service, built on an unwavering dedication to lifting up Grenada’s sporting ecosystem.
Beyond his work in cricket administration, Gilbert compiled an impressive record of public service within the Ministry of Youth and Sports. He held multiple key roles during his tenure, including Youth Coordinator and Acting Permanent Secretary, spearheading numerous national programs designed to expand youth access to sports and nurture athletic excellence across every region of Grenada. In every position, he carried out his responsibilities with consistent professionalism and a commitment to impact that earned him widespread respect from colleagues and community members alike.
In her tribute to Gilbert, Minister for Youth and Sports Delma Thomas emphasized that his impact will long outlive him. Thomas noted that his legacy will endure in the thousands of lives he mentored and supported, as well as in the strong, inclusive foundation he helped build for Grenada’s current and future generations of athletes. The Ministry of Youth and Sports has extended its deepest sincere condolences to Gilbert’s family, close friends, the entire Grenada Cricket Association network, and the wider Grenadian sporting fraternity as they grieve this loss.
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