Senator Michael Freeland Pays Tribute to Regan Calliste

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Senator Michael Freeland has expressed heartfelt condolences on the passing of Regan Calliste, the brother of St. George Member of Parliament Algernon Watts.

Calliste, a respected elder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and former Director of the National Vocational and Rehabilitation Centre for Persons with Disabilities, is being remembered as a man of deep faith and unwavering public service.

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In a Facebook statement issued on Saturday, Senator Freeland extends condolences to the Calliste Family.

Statement:

“It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of Regan Calliste, the beloved brother of St. George MP Algernon Watts.

As an Elder in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and former Director of the National Vocational and Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities, Regan dedicated his life to serving others with compassion and grace.

My deepest condolences to MP Watts and the entire Calliste family during this heartbreaking time—may God’s comfort surround you, and may Regan’s legacy of kindness endure. Rest in peace.”

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Comments (8)

  • Iroc July 26, 2025, 11:15 AM

    Condolences to the family and friends of this man. I remember his last elections endorsing someone other than his brother. I hope he is eternally alright
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    • Family luv July 26, 2025, 6:32 PM

      Those politicians he supported are the first to speak about his death. So be it. His brother haven’t said anything.
      Reply
    • Terry July 26, 2025, 7:59 PM

      Atleast I’m not the only one who realised he hasn’t said a thing since then. Never the less, I heard he didn’t even shed a tear. Not only that. He look like he didn’t care
      Reply
    • Anonymous July 31, 2025, 10:35 AM

      R.i.p to my big brother we miss you so much. May your soul rest in peace. Say hi to our dad. 😭😭😭
      Reply
  • Iyana July 26, 2025, 4:56 PM

    I havent seen his brother issue any statement. HMMMMMMMM
    Reply
  • Juju Bee July 26, 2025, 6:23 PM

    His death is indeed a loss.
    He is busy mourning his brothers death
    Reply
  • Teon July 26, 2025, 7:59 PM

    I send condolences do his family! It must be a difficult time
    Reply
  • Informed citizen July 26, 2025, 9:45 PM

    Very difficult time for the family. Keeping them in thoughts and prayers.
    Reply

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