Tuesday, July 14th, 2015. BMG:
Clarke was a former Permanent Secretary (modern-day Chief Executive Officer) and administrator of a hospital and the Superintendent of Prisons during a lengthy career which ended in 1986.
He also served as Cabinet Secretary for 8 years under administrations led by
both the People’s United Party and United Democratic Party.
Even after retiring he continued as a member of the Public Services Commission and Commissioner of the Supreme Court.
He wore multiple hats in the Public Service sector during his numerous years of service up until his retirement and contributed to communities all over Belize in which he served.
Orton Clarke passed away in his Belize City home on Saturday, July 11th, 2015. He was truly a great Belizean man whom will be missed by many.
The staff and management of Belize Media Group offer our condolences to the family of Mr. Clarke in this time of bereavement.