Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and President Christine Carla Kangaloo have offered heartfelt condolences after the death of Independent Senator Deoroop Teemal, highlighting his legacy of cultural preservation and national service.

Teemal, 68, who was also the president of the National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC), died early on August 3 at his St Augustine home.

A statement from Persad-Bissessar expressed "profound sorrow" at the news and extended condolences on behalf of the Government and people of TT to Teemal's wife, Geeta, their two daughters, the wider Teemal family, and the NCIC community.