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Passing of Sir Ellis Clarke - National Flags flying at half-mast
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By TJJ Admin
Published on 31-Dec-10
 
Port-of-Spain, December 31st, 2010:- The Ministry of National Security has noted the passing of Sir Ellis Clarke, First President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on December 30th 2010. Given the considerable and notable contribution that the late Sir Ellis Clarke has made to ...

Port-of-Spain, December 31st, 2010:- The Ministry of National Security has noted the passing of Sir Ellis Clarke, First President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on December 30th 2010.

Given the considerable and notable contribution that the late Sir Ellis Clarke has made to Trinidad and Tobago, and in keeping with proper Flag Protocol, the Minister of National Security, Senator the Honourable Brigadier John Sandy (Ret’d) has advised that the National Flag should be flown at half-mast.

This directive went into effect from 11 a.m. today and will remain in effect until the day of the funeral service of Sir Ellis Clarke.

The Ministry of National Security and by extension the Government of Trinidad and Tobago extends its condolences to the family and friends of the first President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Sir Ellis Clarke.

Corporate Communications Unit
Ministry of National Security