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Eric Eustace Williams (1911–81), the main political figure of his time and the leader of Trinidad and Tobago's major political party, was instrumental in his country's achievement of independence in 1962; he was prime minister from 1961 until his death. His successor was George Michael Chambers (1928–1997). A.N.R. Robinson (b.1926) became prime minister in 1986. Notable writers include Samuel Selvon (1923–1994) and V.S. (Vidiadhur Surajprasad) Naipaul (b.1932).

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Oscar Richards
Brian Charles Lara was a superb cricketer and should be mentioned as a famous son of the soil (Trinidad)
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dave
This very important Information need to be added as well.

Hasley Crawford Trinidad and Tobago only 100 metre olympic gold medalist,

Ato Boldon and four-time Olympic medal winner.

Miss Universe 1977 Janelle Penny Commissiong. Miss universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam. Miss world 1986 Giselle Laronde.
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dave
Dr. Rudranath Capildeo (February 17, 1920 – May 12, 1970) was a Trinidad and Tobago politician and mathematician.
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Dexter Mahadeo
I recommend Dr. Joseph Lennox Pawan who discovered that rabies was spread by rodents and worked on its cure. Also Anil Kokaram who was given an Oscar in 2007 for his work in digital effects.
Winifred Atwell (born 1910 or 1914 Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago – 28 February 1983) was a classically-trained pianist who enjoyed great popularity in Britain and Australia from the 1950s with a series of boogie woogie and ragtime hits, including "Black and White Rag" which for two decades was theme tune for BBCtv's first snooker programme when colour TV launched in Britain in 1969.
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Andrew Campbell
Dr Eric Willams, first Prime Minister and Scholarship winner, Founder of the People's National Movement..

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