November 2011


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The UWI, St. Augustine Campus, has decided to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago’s independence by inviting dialogue over national matters. The idea is to examine the past and discuss the present and the future. It takes the form of a public series “Conversations with Prime Ministers,” which began on November 22, 2011. This first session featured former Prime Minister and President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, His Excellency Arthur N.R. Robinson.

His Excellency planned to share his views on the independence experience, his stewardship as Prime Minister and his vision for the future, as well as to address a number of topics including the Finance Act of 1966, his alleged involvement with Black Power elements and the No Vote Campaign, inter alia.

“Conversations with Prime Ministers,” is a four-part series featuring conversations with the current and former Prime Ministers of Trinidad and Tobago. Subsequent instalments will feature former Prime Ministers, Mr. Basdeo Panday and Mr. Patrick Manning, as well as the current Prime Minister, The Honourable, Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar.