The Senate observed a minute of silence to honour the life of scholar, athlete, diplomat and former politician Dr Basil Ince, who passed away on October 15th.
Dr Ince was a government senator, Minister of External Affairs and also Minister of Sport, Culture and Youth Affairs. He represented this country globally, serving as the High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development, Dr Kennedy Swaratsingh, led tributes on Monday morning, reflecting on his selfless contributions to this country.
“Dr Ince will be warmly remembered for the contribution he made to Trinidad and Tobago through the various arenas he entered. It is with gratitude we remember him today for the joy he brought to our nation through his many successes at the international track and field events, his contribution to the development of our diplomatic environment, and his willingness to accept the position of political office to serve the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.”