Background
Bernal, Richard Leighton was born on November 30, 1949 in Kingston, Jamaica.
Bernal, Richard Leighton was born on November 30, 1949 in Kingston, Jamaica.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University West Indies, 1971. Master in Economics, New School Social Research, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, New School Social Research, 1988.
Master in International Public Policy, Johns Hopkins University, 1996.
With Bank of Jamaica, National Planning Agency. Lecturer in international economics University West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica, 1979-1986. General manager Workers Savings and Loan Bank, 1987-1991.
Ambassador to United States of America Government of Jamaica, 1991—2001. Ambassador, permanent representative to Jamaica Organization of American States, 1991—2001. Director general Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery, Kingston, Jamaica, since 2001.
Senior associate Center for Strategic & International Studies, Washington.
Married Margaret Bernal. 2 children.