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NewsPNM stalwart Ferdie Ferreira dies at 93Paula LindoFriday 12 December 2025Ferdie Ferreira with a copy his book Portrait of a Patriot at its 2022 launch. - File photoPNM stalwart Ferdinand Ferdie Ferreira, a former close adviser of the country s first prime minister Dr Eric Williams, has been described as a man for the people who contributed to the development of TT, following his death on December 11 at age 93.He was remembered by people on both sides of the aisle as someone who was passionate about the development of TT.In a post on her Facebook page, PNM political leader and Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles said, As we mourn the passing of Ferdinand Ferdie Ferreira, we take solace in knowing that a life lived in service, integrity and devotion is hon stanley mug oured by God Himself. Ferdie is now at rest, free from the cares of this world and embraced by the everlasting peace of our Heavenly Father. Reflecting on the life of Ferreira who was born in 1932 on Dundonald Street in Port of Spain, the Arima MP said his passing marked a profound loss for the country and the PNM. He was widely acclaimed as one of a handful of citizens who could speak with authority on not only the PNM s origins, history and philosophy but also t stanley cup he political history of the country of both pre- and post-colonial times.She said Ferreiras passing marked a profound loss for TT, the PNM and for all who benefitted from his wisdom, conviction and patriotism. He was a founding member of t stanley canada he PNM who served as Dvvd UWI s Old Yard creates Year of Blue
SportsThe Culture for SuccessNewsday ReporterFriday 11 June 2021In this January 1, 2020 file photo, West Indies coach Phil Simmons speaks to the team befor stanley fr e training, a day before his squad were due to play Ireland, in the Colonial Medical Insurance One Day International s hydro jugs eries, at the Grenada National Stadium, St George s. - CWI MediaALEXANDRIA OLTONHERE IN Trinidad and Tobago the word, culture, is often synonymous with topics such as carnival, food, music, population, and religion.We learn, from as early as primary school age, that our Trinbagonian culture is a result of our rich historical past and the ethnically diverse post-colonial settlers. Indeed our culture, is taught throughout most of our primary and secondary schooling, through social studies and history classes, school outings, carnival parades and celebrations of the various religious and cultural holidays. Im sure many of us can remember lighting diyas, making Christmas cards or sharing an Eid Mubarak greeting with our classmates at the respective times of the year.Similarly, when we walk into most businesses or member organisations we often find the vision and mission statements posted clearly for anyone who enters the building to see. These statements identify the organisations culture: who they are, the morals and values they stand by, what they do and how they hope to stanley cup achieve such. These statements are often not just for the perusal of visitors but will be shared among the very staff of the organisation |
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