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

iv FOREWORDS In celebrating this important milestone in our nation’s history, 60 years of Independence, we at the Ministry of Education fully support the efforts of First Citizens Bank and author and researcher Nasser Khan in the updated edition of this much needed text designed in a language and format that will be inviting for young readers especially. Adults too, I am sure, will find the contents informative and take delight in reading to the younger ones. Within the pages of this book you will find the profiles of those who have contributed to the development of Trinidad and Tobago, those Heroes, Pioneers and Role Models who have used their gifts to make us all proud of their achievements, in the attainment of our Independence. Happy 60th Independence Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, Honourable Minister of Education As our country celebrates another decade of Independence on August 31st 2022, we recognise the heroes, pioneers and role models who have been instrumental in the development of the many facets of our country. This publication, by author and researcher Nasser Khan, documents their significant achievements and contributions and is accessible via the internet for this generation and those to come. First Citizens wants to thank the author for his vision for this publication, an updated version from the original one that was also sponsored by First Citizens in 2012 in celebration of our 50th Independence anniversary. This is a noteworthy educational resource for every generation through which you are guaranteed to be informed and educated when visiting its pages. On behalf of First Citizens, I would like to wish our country Happy 60th Independence. Karen Darbasie, Group CEO, First Citizens