Dr Eric Williams’ daughter defends his legacy

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September 4, 2025

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Dr Eric Williams’ daughter defends his legacy

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ERICA Williams-Connell, daughter of Trinidad and Tobago’s first prime minister Dr Eric Williams, has defended her father’s legacy against claims by UNC PRO Dr Kirk Meighoo that Williams did not hold that title.

In response to questions from Newsday on the issue, Williams-Connell said she had only two comments to make with respect to Meighoo’s claims.

The first was an ancient Egyptian proverb.

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