Profiles: Heroes, Role Models and Pioneers of Trinidad and Tobago - by Nasser Khan

132 SALISHA ALI (1951-1987) S he was one of the leading television presenters of the 1970’s and early 80’s, known for confident and clear reading of the news. What was special about her was that she was confined to a wheelchair, having lost both her legs in a train accident while still at primary school. She inspired those around her with her courage and strength. Education was important to her so she left T&T to further her studies, but passed away while working on her Master’s degree in Special Education. HOLLY BETAUDIER (1925-2016) H is name is associated with the television series “Scouting for Talent” which ran for many years on TTT and where many of our top artistes got their first break. During his career, he was also a radio host, announcer and master of ceremonies becoming known as “Holly B”. During his stint at Radio Trinidad, he launched the Christmas program, “Parang with Holly,” which later became a television series. In 1979 he received the Hummingbird Silver Medal. HANSLEY ‘HANS’ HANOOMANSINGH (1942- ) F or his many years of service and dedication to culture and broadcasting, especially in radio and television, he was awarded an honourary doctors degree by UWI in 2010. He was a producer, editor,