Update on State Funeral Arrangements for the Former Prime Minister Patrick Manning

MEDIA RELEASE

The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the family of the late Patrick Augustus Mervyn Manning, former Prime Minister, wish to advise that the State Funeral of the late former Prime Minister is carded to take place on Saturday 9th July, 2016.

Members of the public are asked to note the following arrangements:

Condolence Books are currently opened to the public from Monday 4th July, 2016 to Friday 8th July, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the listed locations:

Office of The Parliament (Lobby Area, Waterfront Entrance);

National Academy for the Performing Arts- (NAPA North Campus);

National Academy for the Performing Arts – South Campus (NAPA South);

Arima Borough Corporation; o Rio Claro/Mayaro Regional Corporation;

Point Fortin Borough Corporation; and

The Assembly Chambers, Tobago House of Assembly.

Public viewing of the body of former Prime Minister, Patrick Manning will take place as follows:

NAPA- South Campus: Thursday 7th July, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and

NAPA- North Campus: Friday 8th July, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The State Funeral of former Prime Minister, Patrick Manning will take July, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, Port of Spain. Please be advised that Woodford Square will also be guests and members of the public.

The family of former Prime Minister Patrick Manning will hold a private funeral service. Members of the public are invited to line the procession routes which will be published.

Issued by:

Corporate Communications Division

Ministry of Public Administration and Communications

868 624 4724 ext 2300/2076