Airport Commissioners mourn loss of Bynoe

MEMBERS of the Commission of Inquiry into the Piarco Airport Development Project, yesterday extended their condolences to the family of their fellow colleague, Peter Bynoe.

Bynoe, fondly known as “Bing,” died on Monday morning at his Maraval home from cancer. He was 85 years old. His illness forced him to withdraw from the Commission in May this year, two months before the Commission ended its 170 days of hearings. It was his last job.

Yesterday, Chairman of the Commission, retired Chief Justice Clinton Bernard, speaking on behalf of himself and his fellow Commissioners and attorneys who participated in the Inquiry told Newsday they learnt of Bynoe’s death on Monday during the course of preparing “our report.” He said while Bynoe was with the Commission, “He was of great assistance to us and I think his charm was something to behold. He was so charming inside our Chambers.” He described Bynoe as a “very nice person with a wealth of talent in his field of architecture.” Bernard said, “We mourn his loss and we will miss him.” He extended “our sincere condolences” to his wife and children and other members of his family. “May he rest in peace.”

The Commission is currently wrapping up work on the report which is due on Saturday. The other Commissioners are Victor Hart, Marie Ange Knights and Keith Sirju. Bynoe was a former Chief Architect in the Ministry of Works and the holder of the Hummingbird Gold Medal for his service in the field of Architecture. He leaves to mourn his wife, Dame Hilda Bynoe nee Gibbs, sons Roland and Michael and two grandsons Olukemi and Nandi-Peta. Funeral arrangements are being finalised.