Dr Linda Baboolal passed away

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Dr. Linda Baboolal has died.

She passed away at 4.44a.m. today at the Mt Hope Hospital.

She was ailing for some time with pneumonia.

Baboolal was 78-years-old.

Her son Henry, in a radio interview said his mother's legacy would be her integrity in public office.

Baboolal had the distinction of being the first woman to hold the office of President of the Senate in the history of Trinidad and Tobago, which she did between 2002 and 2007.

https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/ ... 2a2ef.html

She was also a TTASA Trustee

[K74T]

R.I.P

[zoom rader]

Jah Bless her

[Dizzy28]

RIP!!

[hydroep]

R.I.P.

[Rovin]

i remember her being with d pnm under manning in d 90s & early 2000s ....

[screwbash]

rename mt hope after she.

[joe_d_boss]

I met her once monthly as part of my job where she worked at HealthNet as a doctor for the past few years before she became ill. Always very humble for a woman who has accomplished so much. May she rest in peace.

[matr1x]

Good riddance. Those who actually knew her knew what kind of person she was

[rspann]

Is how the MOE put up Carolyn Seepersad Bachan pic

[RoTaRyBoYz]

Is how the MOE put up Carolyn Seepersad Bachan pic

I remembered when she ran for office all them fellas use to get free jersey and they on the campaign van lol.. Worm, Whitey, and the crew from the racing pool & around by your street. Everybody onboard!
She was my doctor from a baby so ah feel that’s how ah got meh love for Mazda’s & Rotary

RIP Dr Linda!

[rspann]

True. Linda was mih neighbor , I can't say nothing bad about she.Those were some good days. Worm and whitey and all ah Dem wearing yellow jersey now. The lil $300 does change dem fellas loyalty.

[rspann]

[Snyper]

who cares!

[Gladiator]

who cares!

X2

[RoTaRyBoYz]

True. Linda was mih neighbor , I can't say nothing bad about she.Those were some good days. Worm and whitey and all ah Dem wearing yellow jersey now. The lil $300 does change dem fellas loyalty.

Yeah she wasn’t a bad lady.. I guess some fellas in here think otherwise bcuz she was a PNMite.
Growlers should rename that lil piece of road by Ramoutar hardware between the EMR & Railway rd “Linda Baboolal Way”

[zoom rader]

True. Linda was mih neighbor , I can't say nothing bad about she.Those were some good days. Worm and whitey and all ah Dem wearing yellow jersey now. The lil $300 does change dem fellas loyalty.

Is all your neighbours PNM ppl

[matr1x]

Her family profiteer heavy under pnm regimes. Let her apply her pig lipstick in hell.

[vaiostation]

^^^Money can't help she, where she going...

[sMASH]

MoE mistakes COP leader for Dr Linda Baboolal in condolence message
Loop News Created : 12 September 2019


The Ministry of Education is on the receiving end of some harsh criticism today after mistaking Congress of the People (COP) political leader Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan for the late Dr Linda Baboolal.

Baboolal, T&T's first female Senate President and MP, passed away this morning from pneumonia.

Seepersad-Bachan, on the olther hand, is alive and well.

The Ministry posted a condolence message to Baboolal's family on social media. However, the accompanying image was that of Seepersad-Bachan.

Commenters described the error as "shameful" and "embarrassing".





"I don't know which is worse, that somebody made an error like this, or that it is the Ministry of EDUCATION," one person stressed.

Another commenter said the error was insulting to Baboolal's family.

The Ministry later updated the image and apologised for the mistake.

"The Ministry of Education wishes to apologise for the inadvertent use of the image of Mrs Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan in a previous post. The post has since been corrected and the appropriate image attached," the Ministry stated.

The Ministry also hailed Baboolal's contributions to Trinidad and Tobago.

"An exemplar to women that anything is possible through hard work, having managed both a career in medicine and subsequently being appointed as the first female Senate President, Dr Baboolal leaves a legacy of commitment to serve in various capacities; to her family, her patients and, to Trinidad and Tobago."

Minister of Education Anthony Garcia also expressed sadness at Baboolal's passing.

"The contribution of Dr Baboolal to Trinidad and Tobago will never be forgotten. Her legacy and memory will be one of empowerment, integrity and a fight for change. As we take this time to share stories and memories we must make sure that our young girls especially, are made aware of the achievements of this woman that has paved the way for many more to come," said Garcia.

[Redman]

only way for CSB to get her pic up and in circulation.
Party deader than Linda

[sMASH]

and garcia brain deader than cuffie

[hydroep]

Nah boi, in this day and age where you have instant access to everything there is no excuse for that kind of mistake.

Even if one person made an error, dem trying to tell people no one vetted the release before sending it out? What does that say about the Ministry's procedures? And if procedures were followed what does that say about the capabilities (and intelligence) of the individuals in those positions?

Just imagine the kinda chupiness that must be going on in Gov't Offices with respect to the economy and national security issues...

[sMASH]

Nah boi, in this day and age where you have instant access to everything there is no excuse for that kind of mistake.

Even if one person made an error, dem trying to tell people no one vetted the release before sending it out? What does that say about the Ministry's procedures? And if procedures were followed what does that say about the capabilities (and intelligence) of the individuals in those positions?

Just imagine the kinda chupiness that must be going on in Gov't Offices with respect to the economy and national security issues...

Dr real on STV breaking dawn said, that because they cancelled the kamla laptop program, they not that computer literate, so was unable to do proper sleuthing and double checking.

[Rovin]

pnm govt said state funeral for d lady - is that really necessary ? .....

[Dizzy28]

pnm govt said state funeral for d lady - is that really necessary ? .....

They said State Funeral or Official funeral?

[zoom rader]

When Rowlee time reach, i will put Jab Jab on he tombstone.

[rspann]

Nah boi, in this day and age where you have instant access to everything there is no excuse for that kind of mistake.

Even if one person made an error, dem trying to tell people no one vetted the release before sending it out? What does that say about the Ministry's procedures? And if procedures were followed what does that say about the capabilities (and intelligence) of the individuals in those positions?

Just imagine the kinda chupiness that must be going on in Gov't Offices with respect to the economy and national security issues...

Dr real on STV breaking dawn said, that because they cancelled the kamla laptop program, they not that computer literate, so was unable to do proper sleuthing and double checking.

Dr Real is a good one to talk about literacy.

[Rovin]

pnm govt said state funeral for d lady - is that really necessary ? .....

They said State Funeral or Official funeral?

i dunno what is d difference

its 1 of d stories on newsday front page

long story short : state offered to pay for d services & her family accepted ....

[eliteauto]

Nothing unusual in that

Farewell services for Dr. Linda Baboolal will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Marli Street, Queens Park Savanah, on Monday September 16th at 10:00 am. Then to the St. James Crematorium at 1:30PM.