For Release Upon Receipt - December 16, 2024
St. Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE, Trinidad and Tobago. December 16, 2024 – It is with a heavy heart that we extend our deepest sympathies for the sudden loss of our junior minister in the Ministry of Education, Lisa Morris-Julian and her loved ones. As the Member of Parliament for D'Abadie O'Meara, a former schoolteacher, and former Mayor of the Arima Borough Corporation, her contributions to education and public service were truly remarkable.
On a professional level, Lisa Morris-Julian was a valued alumna of The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus where she laid the foundation for her illustrious career. Her passion for playwriting earned her numerous awards at the secondary school level, and left an indelible mark on the students she taught. Her journey from an inspiring teacher to a respected public servant highlights the profound and lasting influence she had on her community.
On a personal level, and as a fellow ‘Arimian’, I remember and reflect upon Minister Morris-Julian with deep fondness as I have lost a cherished colleague whose kindness, wisdom and warmth touched many lives, including my own. Words cannot express the deep sadness we feel at the passing of Lisa Morris-Julian, but we find comfort in knowing that her spirit of dedication and excellence will continue to inspire us.
May her legacy live on in the students she encouraged, the communities she uplifted, and the friends and family who knew her heart.
With heartfelt condolences,
Professor Rose-Marie Antoine
Pro-Vice Chancellor and Campus Principal
The UWI St. Augustine Campus
Second from left: Minister of State in the Education Ministry, Mrs. Lisa Morris-Julian alongside (L - R) Dr The Honourable Nyan Gadsby - Dolly, Minister of Education, former Prime Minister of St. Lucia (and husband of Prof Antoine) Dr. Kenny Anthony and current St. Lucian Prime Minister Mr Philip J Pierre at the Campus Principal's Induction Ceremony in January 2023.
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