Celebrating the Legacy of Ambassador Curtis A. Ward
The DC Caribbean Bar Association joins the Caribbean legal, diplomatic, and civic communities in mourning the passing of Ambassador Curtis A. Ward, a Jamaican-born attorney, diplomat, and towering servant of the Caribbean Diaspora whose life exemplified intellect, integrity, and selfless public service.
Ambassador Ward served Of Counsel to the Law Offices of Gabriel J. Christian & Associates, LLC and was the founder and publisher of The Ward Post, a widely read blog through which he shared his insights on Caribbean security, international affairs, and global policy.
Ambassador Ward was a distinguished alumnus of Howard University, where he earned his Juris Doctor, and Georgetown University, where he completed his Master of Laws (LL.M.). His professional journey seamlessly bridged law and diplomacy at the highest levels, including service as Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United Nations Security Council, and later as an Expert Adviser and Liaison to the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee. Over more than three decades, and with work spanning over thirty countries, he advised governments, international organizations, and NGOs, while also shaping future leaders as an Adjunct Professor in homeland security and an esteemed lecturer in international affairs.
Within the Washington, DC metropolitan area and throughout the global Caribbean Diaspora, Ambassador Ward was revered not only for his formidable intellect and professional accomplishments, but also for his humanity, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to justice, democracy, and the rule of law. His leadership in landmark initiatives—most notably the Caribbean Glory commemoration honoring British West Indian World War II veterans—stood as a powerful expression of his lifelong devotion to Caribbean unity, historical truth, and collective dignity.
Ambassador Curtis A. Ward’s sudden passing on January 11, 2026, in Olney, Maryland, is a profound loss. Yet his life remains a civic lesson and a moral compass, reminding us that law and diplomacy, when guided by conscience and compassion, can advance peace, bridge nations, and uplift generations.
On behalf of the DC Caribbean Bar Association, we extend our deepest condolences to his beloved wife, Sonia; his children, Myesha, Tamara, and Kareem; and to his extended family, colleagues, students, and friends across the Caribbean and the world. May his memory inspire renewed dedication to community service, international cooperation, and the enduring pursuit of justice.
Ambassador Curtis A. Ward will be remembered with gratitude, respect, and resolve.