The College of the West Indies (The UWI) expresses its heartfelt condolences on the passing of Basdeo Panday. An indomitable spirit, whose legacy as a former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago echoes with grandeur and reverence, Panday’s tenure as Prime Minister and because the visionary founder and chief of the United Nationwide Congress (UNC) was marked by an unyielding dedication to the upliftment of his nation and its folks.
In response to the information, and talking on behalf of the regional establishment, the Vice-Chancellor of The UWI, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles extends condolences to Panday’s household and famous, “We bear in mind Mr. Panday’s help to our regional college throughout his time period as Prime Minister, and his notable initiatives such because the College-Constructing and Greenback-for-Greenback Programmes, geared toward enhancing schooling in Trinidad and Tobago.”
At The College’s 2012 Conversations with Prime Ministers sequence, held in honour of Trinidad and Tobago’s fiftieth Independence anniversary, Panday’s contribution was noteworthy for its depth and perception. Panday shared his views on the independence expertise, his stewardship as Prime Minister, and his imaginative and prescient for the longer term the place he indicated then, that he was ‘hopeful, emotionally and psychologically, that Trinidad and Tobago would actually grow to be a nation.’ In that very same dialog, he imparted knowledge that resonates with enduring significance: Training is the pathway to a greater life. Panday noticed schooling as his private escape from the clutches of poverty. This perception wasn’t simply private; it turned a cornerstone of his governance and a guideline that formed his insurance policies.
Raised in modest circumstances, Panday understood the life-changing energy of schooling. His personal eclectic profession path, which spanned various roles together with that of a main faculty instructor and a civil servant amongst others, set the stage for his pursuit of upper schooling in Legislation, Economics and Drama. His zeal for transformative change was deeply rooted, stemming from a lifetime devoted to battling towards the percentages – from the courtrooms to the guts of the labour motion, all the way in which to the halls of Parliament.
In reflecting on the monumental lack of such a venerable determine, Professor Indar Ramnarine Performing Principal of the St. Augustine Campus expressed that “Mr. Panday was a titan within the political area, and his multifaceted life was a testomony to his profound devotion to his nation and household. He was not only a politician, however a person of many abilities who impressed many. His legacy is printed in his personal phrases when he acknowledged, ‘In the event you see me and a lion combating, don’t really feel sorry for me, really feel sorry for the lion,’ encapsulating the formidable tenacity and relentless braveness that outlined his outstanding journey.”
In a strong assertion in the course of the 2012 “Conversations with Prime Ministers” occasion, Mr. Panday addressed the idea of legacy by declaring that shaping one’s legacy isn’t a private selection, as “historical past writes your legacy.” Reflecting on his tenure as Prime Minister at the moment, he confidently asserted that he “wouldn’t change a factor” since his targets remained the identical – create a society to make folks glad – the aim of life is to be glad.” Your complete article from the occasion will be learn here.
We prolong our deepest sympathies to Panday’s household and hope that they discover consolation of their reminiscences. Might the teachings of his life’s work be embraced with reverence and encourage all to embody the identical fearless spirit in our personal endeavours. Might he now discover everlasting peace.
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