Maxwell Richards, former Trinidad & Tobago President, is dead

Professor George Maxwell Richards, who served as the fourth president of Trinidad & Tobago, is dead.

The 86-year-old died on Monday following a heart attack.

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, in offering condolences, said Trinidad & Tobago had lost a much-loved son of the soil.

The Prime Minister said Mr Richards, who served in the highest office of the land from 2003 to 2013, carried out his duties with class and distinction.

He noted that Mr Richards had distinguished himself as a true patriot throughout his career, first as a chemical engineer with Shell then as a staffer and eventually Principal of the St Augustine Campus of the University of the West Indies.