Her Excellency, Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, extends condolences to the family, friends and colleagues on the passing of Mr. Roger Boothman.
A Songwriter, a Tutor and an Artist, Mr. Boothman represented Trinidad and Tobago regionally and internationally in his field of song writing, attracting record producers and industry executives to his musical genius. In 1993, he had the honour of winning the National Song Festival, the Caribbean Song Festival, and the Commonwealth Song Competition. Between 2003-2007, Mr. Boothman was a part of the Open School for the Arts through the Ministry of Arts and Culture and has contributed as a teacher and tutor to several Schools and Creative Art Centers. His compositions have influenced and assisted in inspiring generations of songwriters.
In 2024, Mr. Roger Boothman was awarded the Hummingbird Medal, Silver in the sphere of Culture and the Arts.
May his soul rest in peace.
