Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Manning to return home Tuesday night; Rowley won't be at welcoming event

File: Patrick Manning
Former Prime Minister Patrick Manning is expected to return home on Tuesday night, according to an Internet message posted by his San Fernando East constituency.

Manning suffered a stroke in January and was sent to the U.S. for treatment following initial medical attention at the San Fernando General Hospital. He is on extended leave from Parliament.

The statement from the San Fernando East Constituency Office said Manning has completed his therapy program during which he made "tremendous" gains.

It added, "He is currently preparing to return

home to continue his therapy locally. Mr. Manning will be arriving at Piarco International Airport on Tuesday July 31st, 2012 at 9:45pm."

It did not state the nature of the additional treatment of whether Manning is fit to return to office as the MP for San Fernando East. The government of Trinidad & Tobago has paid Manning's medical bills.

The constituency is planning a big welcome for the former Prime Minister but the leader of the People's National Movement (PNM), Keith Rowley, won't be there. PNM general secretary Ashton Forde told local media the the national executive was not involved in the homecoming event. He added that the PNM was not officially informed of Manning’s return.

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