On behalf of myself and the People's Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C), I express sincere condolences to the family, friends and citizens of T&T on the passing of the nation's Former Prime Minister, Patrick Manning.
I worked with Patrick Manning for many years, as part of advancing bilateral relations between Guyana and T&T, as well as at the Caribbean Community (Caricom) level.
I grew to admire his uncompromising belief in Caribbean integration and supported many of his initiatives in pursuit of closer economic and other ties between countries of the Caribbean region, particularly in the areas of health and security.
He was a friend and colleague, as well as a formidable leader.
His legacy remains testimony to his service to the people of T&T and the advances of the wider Caribbean region.
His passing is a loss for the Caribbean region as a whole.
Bharrat Jagdeo,
Former Guyana President and current Leader of the Opposition