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Former T&T Prime Minister Patrick A. M. Manning is dead!

- His son Brian Manning visited the Virgin Islands on behalf of his late father in 2010
Patrick Augustus Mervyn Manning, the former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago died early Saturday July 2, 2016 after being diagnosed with blood cancer. Photo: Internet Source
The late Prime Minister’s eldest son Brian Manning (right) made a business trip to the Virgin Islands in 2010 to meet with the then Minister for Communications and Works and now Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), right. Photo: VINO/Internet Source
The late Prime Minister’s eldest son Brian Manning (right) made a business trip to the Virgin Islands in 2010 to meet with the then Minister for Communications and Works and now Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), right. Photo: VINO/Internet Source
From Left: Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, Julian Willock, Former Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Ralph T. O'Neal OBE and son of late Prime Minister Patrick A.M. Manning, Brian Manning. Photo: VINO/File
From Left: Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, Julian Willock, Former Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Ralph T. O'Neal OBE and son of late Prime Minister Patrick A.M. Manning, Brian Manning. Photo: VINO/File
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago - Patrick Augustus Mervyn Manning, the former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago died early Saturday July 2, 2016 after being diagnosed with blood cancer.

On Friday, his wife, Hazel A. Manning confirmed that her husband had been suffering from Acute Myeloid Leukemia and was being prepared to undergo treatment.

According to our newsroom’s correspondent in Port of Spain, the twin island’s capital city, at 8:15 AM today (Saturday) former Prime Minister Manning passed away peacefully at the San Fernando General Hospital after battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Manning, 69, who served as Prime Minister on two occasions, between 1991-2010, suffered a stroke in 2012 and had received medical attention in the United States. He did not contest the September 7, 2015 general election that saw his People’s National Movement return to power, ousting the Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s five party coalition called the People’s Partnership.

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In 2010 under the Virgin Islands Party Administration, the late Prime Minister’s eldest son Brian Manning made a business trip to the Virgin Islands to meet with then Minister for Communications and Works and now Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3).

Young Manning in 2010 met with Hon Fraser, then Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works Julian Willock and other senior government officials and members of the private sector on investment exchanges in both the Virgin Islands (VI) and Trinidad and Tobago.

The late Prime Minister’s son also paid a courtesy call on the then Premier of the VI, Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE where he brought personal greetings from his dad, the then Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Patrick Manning. 

As of publication time there has been no reaction from the Dr Smith led National Democratic Party Government on the passing of the twin island state’s former Prime Minister Manning.

23 Responses to “Former T&T Prime Minister Patrick A. M. Manning is dead!”

  • zoe (02/07/2016, 14:17) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rip ole bouy
  • tola (02/07/2016, 14:36) Like (18) Dislike (6) Reply
    See Fraser has caribben connections while the NDP gang wants to go China
    • My Dear by (02/07/2016, 21:01) Like (7) Dislike (11) Reply
      The bulk of people from the Caribbean here begging daily bread and citizenship. How can you say NDP has no Caribbean connections? The NDP is seeking ways for betterment of the BVI economically. They are not playing mas.n
  • Yes (02/07/2016, 14:41) Like (12) Dislike (7) Reply
    seems like the esteemed one running for foreign minister lol
  • Outlaw (02/07/2016, 15:12) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sad to hear of his passing. He was one of the regions better leaders of his time. Condolences to his immediate family and the people of T&T by extension
  • Xxx (02/07/2016, 17:50) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    I agree with outlaw
  • trinbago (02/07/2016, 19:36) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    He served his country well RIP
    • candy (03/07/2016, 00:09) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Well ,I am sorry to hear about Mr.Manning passing this morning may he now RIP
  • Port of Spain (02/07/2016, 23:37) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    As Trinidad & Tobago plunged into sadness, with the passing of former Prime Minister Mr. Patrick Manning, may the late Patrick Manning be welcomed with God's opened arms and grace in his heavenly kingdom!! God’s guidance and support as we sincerely pray from the dept of our hearts, may the former Prime Minister find an eternal place of joy, peace and rest. We still enjoy the fruits of many of his achievements. He will sadly missed!!
  • You see (02/07/2016, 23:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    is a VERY SAD DAY IN THE LIFE/HISTORY of Trinidad and Tobago due to the passing of ONE of Trinidad's FINEST, the late Former Prime Minister, Mr. Patrick Manning!
  • Charley Rose (03/07/2016, 00:09) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is with profound sadness that I learnt of the death of Hon. Prime Minister Patrick Manning of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, His death has left a void in the entire Caribbean Region. He has played a very important role in the region especially at the Caricom Heads of government meetings while serving as chairman of Caricom. He was a man of the people and it was a joy to see him walking through the streets of Port of Spain and interact with the people.May his soul Rest In Peace.To all the Trinies in the BVI my sympathy is extended to you all.
  • Vg man (03/07/2016, 00:11) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh my :( My sincerest condolences to the family. May he rest in eternal peace.
  • Trini woman (03/07/2016, 01:05) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    so saddened by this ...
  • Mef (03/07/2016, 04:03) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolence to the Manning family. Mr. Manning was respected and served his country well. May he rest in the arms of his maker.
  • Jv (03/07/2016, 04:56) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    May he rest in peace the best after Eric Williams he will be miss by most of us who is from T&T .
    • Trini V (03/07/2016, 12:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      yes we will ...he is irreplaceable my heart grieves but its appointed on us to die so we must accept it....truly saddened.
  • My $0.02 (03/07/2016, 09:49) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    "Former T&T Prime Minister Patrick A. M. Manning is dead!"

    What a dignified headline for a former Prime Minister. Stay classy VINO. Stay classy.
  • Trini V (03/07/2016, 12:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    A visionary, Statesman, Patriot , Caribbean man.
    After our Dr.Eric Williams now we lost you.....
  • rip (04/07/2016, 00:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    May his soul rest in peace


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