Condolences on the Passing of Professor Emeritus Winston Mellowes

Dec 31, 2023

Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, mourns the loss of a Member of the Distinguished Society of Trinidad and Tobago, Professor Emeritus Winston Mellowes.

Professor Mellowes served as the Chairman of the National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (NIHERST) 2017-2020.

His over 30 year career at the University of the West Indies saw Professor Mellowes rise to lead the Department of Chemical Engineering.

In 2021, Professor Emeritus Mellowes received the Chaconia Medal GOLD in the sphere of Education.

On behalf of a grateful nation the Office of the President offers sincere condolences to the family, friends and students of Professor Emeritus Mellowes.

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