{"id":812,"date":"2026-05-26T10:41:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T10:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tringlobe.news\/?p=812"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:41:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T10:41:26","slug":"prime-minister-kamla-persad-bissessar-honors-legacy-of-former-minister-herbert-atwell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tringlobe.news\/?p=812","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Honors Legacy of Former Minister Herbert Atwell"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a heartfelt gesture, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has extended her condolences to the family and friends of Herbert Atwell, who recently passed away. Atwell, a former minister in the National Alliance for Reconstruction (NAR), is remembered for his significant contributions to Trinidad and Tobago&#8217;s democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Persad-Bissessar acknowledged Atwell&#8217;s crucial political role, especially during the 1990s when Trinidad and Tobago faced considerable political challenges. His tenure in office was marked by a firm commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and guiding the nation through periods of turbulence.<\/p>\n<p>Atwell held several key positions that were instrumental in shaping policy during a pivotal era for the country. As a respected figure in the political arena, his efforts in navigating complex political landscapes earned him recognition and respect from peers and successors alike.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister noted that Atwell&#8217;s dedication to service and democracy left a lasting imprint on the nation&#8217;s political fabric. As the country mourns his passing, his legacy serves as a reminder of the importance of unwavering commitment to public service and political integrity.<\/p>\n<p>In extending her sympathies, Persad-Bissessar lauded Atwell\u2019s contributions, underscoring how his work has paved the way for future generations of leaders. &#8220;His dedication and principled approach to governance are examples for us all,&#8221; she stated, emphasizing the enduring impact of his career on the nation&#8217;s political development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar acknowledging the political legacy of Herbert Atwell<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":811,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-trinidad-and-tobago"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tringlobe.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/812","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tringlobe.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tringlobe.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tringlobe.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tringlobe.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=812"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tringlobe.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/812\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tringlobe.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/811"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tringlobe.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=812"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tringlobe.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=812"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tringlobe.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=812"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}