Former Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Sahadeo Basdeo dies in Canada
January 15, 2026
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Dr. Sahadeo Basdeo, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and University lecturer, passed away on Sunday in Vancouver, Canada. He is survived by his three sons, grandchildren, and siblings.
Dr. Basdeo was widely described as intellectually sound, articulate, compassionate, and humble. He taught at universities in both Trinidad and Tobago, including the University of the West Indies (UWI), and in Canada.
Paying tribute, former Minister Suruj Rambachan said:
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