Leader of His Majesty’s Opposition, Dr the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell is saddened by the passing of esteemed colleague and former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Basdeo Panday who served his nation with distinction. Panday passed away on 1 January 2024.
Dr Mitchell expressed his deepest condolences to family, friends, and the people of Trinidad and Tobago as they mourn the loss of a visionary leader.
According to Dr Mitchell, Panday was a friend and a champion for the people, someone who demonstrated an unwavering commitment to regional unity. He said they both envisioned a Caribbean where solidarity and cooperation would pave the way for prosperity.
Panday was an accomplished lawyer, trade unionist, economist, actor, and civil servant. Notably, he was the first person of Indian and Hindu descent to lead Trinidad and Tobago, a milestone in that nation’s history.
Dr Mitchell also expressed his hope that the Caribbean community will continue to build on the foundation laid by leaders like Basdeo Panday, working towards a marked by solidarity, resilience, and prosperity.
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