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📅 On This Day

Patrick Manning

On 2 July 2016, former Prime Minister Patrick Manning passed away at the age of 69.

Manning served as Prime Minister from 1991–1995 and again from 2001–2010, making him one of the longest-serving leaders in Trinidad and Tobago’s history.

During nearly 14 years in office, he oversaw projects and policies that continue to shape the country today, including:

🎭 The construction of the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA).

🏙️ The International Waterfront Centre in Port of Spain.

🚴 The development of the National Aquatic Centre, National Cycling Centre (Velodrome), and other sporting facilities for major international competitions.

⛽ A significant expansion of Trinidad and Tobago’s natural gas and energy industries during the 2000s.

🌎 Hosting the 2009 Summit of the Americas, welcoming leaders from across the Western Hemisphere, including U.S. President Barack Obama.

Patrick Manning remains one of the most influential political figures in the country’s post-independence history, leaving a lasting impact on Trinidad and Tobago’s infrastructure, economy, and international profile.

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👤 Also Remembered Today

Wendell Mottley

2 July 1941 marks the birth of Wendell Mottley—Olympian, economist, former Minister of Finance, and recipient of the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ORTT).

Before entering public service, Mottley represented Trinidad and Tobago in athletics and won silver and bronze medals in the 400m and 4×400 metre relay respectively at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He later served in government and became a respected figure in international finance and sport administration.

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🤔 Question of the Day

Looking back, what do you consider Patrick Manning’s most enduring legacy? Was it his infrastructure projects, his economic policies, his regional leadership, or something else?

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How do I actually make friends here?

I’m 22 (f) gonna be 23 and I only really have acquaintances. I’ve tried connect events, coffee shops, yoga classes etc but nothing has really worked out long term. I still talk to some people that I’ve befriended but I’m not actually friends with them (if that makes sense). I still talk to people that I went to sec and uni with now and again but I’m not close with anyone. I’m trying to make at least one new friend before the year ends.

Any tips would be helpful

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Hi everyone,

I am looking for books from, or about Trinidad & Tobago for our [Read the World challenge](https://reddit.com/r/bookclub/w/readtheworld) over at r/bookclub. The book can be any length, and genre, but it must be set or partially set in Trinidad & Tobago. Preferably the author should be from Trinidad & Tobago, or at least currently residing in Trinidad & Tobago or has been a resident of Trinidad & Tobago in the past. I'm looking for the **"if someone could only ever read one book from Trinidad & Tobago which book should it be"** type suggestions.

The book should be available in English

Thanks so much