August 9, 2016: Below is the attached condolences from the Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Colm Imbert, on the passing of Makandal Daaga:
"On behalf of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, I join with the national community in extending heartfelt condolences to the Daaga family in this time of grief.
Whether adopting the role of revolutionary, rebel, leader, visionary or Chief Servant, Makandal Daaga always had at the heart of his beliefs the empowerment of the people of Trinidad and Tobago, particularly those he felt to be unjustly denied avenues to prosperity and opportunity.
His leadership of the Black Power Movement in the 1970s brought about far-reaching changes which have helped to shape the social and political reality of Trinidad and Tobago.
May he be granted eternal peace."
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