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

31 SHEIK MOHAMMED (S. M.) JALEEL (1895-1977) H e was the founder of S. M. Jaleel Limited in 1924 which started as Jaleel Bottling Works. It soon became popular for its ‘Red Spot’ soft drink and today produces the Chubby Brand, and other popular soft drinks, some of which are sold internationally. IBRAHIM KHAN H e founded K.C. Confectionery Limited in 1922 in Couva. K.C. has grown to become a world-wide exporter of its famous sweets. ISHMAEL M. KHAN (1907-1980) A lthough starting off as a general goods businessman he followed the lead of the now defunct Muir Marshall in the business of book selling. His “Independence” store actually was opened in Port of Spain on Independence Day 1962 and today the Ishmael M. Khan chain of stores is one of the major book sellers in the country. KEWAL K. MAHARAJ (1920- 2009) Founder of Maraj and Sons Jewellers Limited.