5 times Trinis showed love in 2019

As some people reflect on the year, we look back at some of the stories that warmed hearts in 2019.

1.A Petit Valley man was hailed as a hero after he and others coaxed a patient down from the roof of the clinic block of the Port of Spain General Hospital, from which he threatened to jump.

Jelani Uri Samuel is one of the people credited with luring down a patient from the roof of the Port of Spain General Hospital where he threatened to jump from this afternoon.

2. Three-year-old Gabriella Lakhan, who needed a new heart and lungs, got help from readers to help fund medication.

Gabriella Lakhan

3. In January, councillor for Cocoyea/Tarouba Teresa Lynch ran into a burning building to rescue pensioner Evans Williams, 85, who was trapped in his home at St Andrew's Street, Cocoyea.

Cocoyea fire victim, Evan Williams resting at the San Fernando General Hospital is visited by Cocoyea/Tarouba councillor Teresa Lynch and San Fernando East MP Randall Mitchell.

4. WITHIN 24 hours of an appeal for funds to save the eyesight of former Presentation College, San Fernando, goalkeeper Tyrek Jhafari James, the amount needed had been raised – and surpassed.

Tyrek James

5. Newsday highlighted a story about a young woman selling nuts in San Fernando to pay for medical school. People like you responded with contributions and financial commitments to help her.

President Crystal Ann Harper presents Makeisha Simon with the $10,000
cheque. Photo courtesy Ryan Soodwah photography

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