Sascha Wilson
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she is deeply saddened by the death of United National Congress councillor Romona Victor, adding that the tragedy reinforces the importance of reaching out for help.
Police said Victor, 36, and her husband, Rodney Ramsumair, 45, were found dead in their Siparia home on Sunday in what investigators believe was a murder suicide.
The following is the statement issued by Persad-Bissessar this morning.
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Councillor Romona Teeneal Victor, the dedicated representative for Siparia East and San Francique South, whose life ended under the most painful and distressing circumstances.
“Romona was a committed and compassionate public servant whose work touched many lives. She served her community with humility, kindness, and unwavering dedication, always placing the needs of others at the centre of her efforts.
“Her loss leaves a profound void within the Siparia Borough Corporation and across the wider community.
“On behalf of the United National Congress, I extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to her family, loved ones, and colleagues.
“We pray that God grants them strength, comfort, and peace in this unimaginable time of grief, and that His guiding presence surrounds them in the difficult days ahead.
“This tragedy reminds us of how complex and fragile personal circumstances can be. It also reinforces the importance of reaching out for help, and of ensuring that anyone facing quiet struggles feels supported, encouraged, and safe to come forward without fear or hesitation.
“May Romona’s soul rest in peace, and may her legacy of service, compassion, and community upliftment continue to inspire us all.”
