Friday, September 11, 2009

Tributes to Patricia Rawlins Robinson

“An outstanding daughter of the soil, Patricia Robinson was a brilliant economist who, as a senior public servant, faithfully served this nation, making an indelible contribution to the development of the banking and financial sectors, inter alia, in Trinidad and Tobago before assuming her role as First Lady from 1997 to 2003.” - President Max Richards

"A brilliant economist and a lovely person. I was very fond of her.” - Zalayhar Hassanali, the wife of deceased former president Noor Hassanali

“She was very educated and very bright.” Former PM Basdeo Panday

"A woman of elegance, of class. A professional, a brilliant scholar who contributed significantly to the development of Trinidad and Tobago and of course to the development of Tobago." - Tobago House of Assembly Chief Secretary Orville London

"Someone whose professional opinion was highly respected....She was very hospitable and humble.” Winston Dookeran, Leader, Congress of the People. spacer

“She was an incredible woman. Respected for her economics.” - Napier Pillai, former Protocol Officer at President's House.

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Jai & Sero

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Our family at home in Toronto 2008

Our family at home in Toronto 2008
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