Caribbean Corner

The indelible life of Walter Arlington Greene, an iconic son of Guyana soil, a life well lived, was celebrated after a moving going home service on Dec. 12, with family, friends, and colleagues in attendance at Unity Funeral Chapel in New York City. Greene, a well-known fashion aficionado who died at 74 on Dec. 2, was a model and stylist, Mr. Black New York 1978-79. He was honored with hymns "How Great Thou Art" and "It is Well with My Soul" and received the religious ritual by the Rev. Lee Arrington. He was remembered as a dear friend by Lorna Welshman-Neblett. "Walter was talented, respectful, and very witty. He knew everyone and was always willing to introduce you to anyone who was in your field. In addition to all his wonderful work in Fashion Shows, Pageants, and writing for magazines, Walter was the designer of the Shirt Jack for the late President of Guyana, Forbes Burnham, who was the Prime Minister at the time. This was a big hit and eventually...