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Pictured Above: Helen Bhagwansingh.
UPDATE: Prime Minister Keith Rowley released the following statement on the passing of Mrs. Bhagwansingh: “Today we received the sad news of the passing of one of our stalwart women, Mrs. Helen Bhagwansingh. Mrs. Bhagwansingh was a strong woman who made a name for herself as a business magnate holding her own and even taking the lead in very many areas which hitherto were the preserve of men.
She was an inspiration to many and a philanthropist who believed in her country. On behalf of my family and the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and associates of a great lady who made us proud when we needed a heroine.“
Businesswoman Helen Bhagwansingh, recipient of the 2011 Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ORTT), has died at the age of eighty-three (83) after ailing for some time. She is said to have passed away early this morning (Monday 30th October 2023).
The news was confirmed this morning by her family, who said in a Notice that all stores in the Bhagwansingh’s Group will be closed today.
In 2000, Bhagwansingh was named ‘Woman of the Millennium’ by the TT Chamber of Energy and was the first woman to be inducted into the TT Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s Business Hall of Fame.
Bhagwansingh was the widow of Hubert Bhagwansingh, who died in 2019, and with whom she opened their first hardware store in Port-of-Spain, followed by many other enterprises in the ensuing years. Well-known for her contributions to many charitable causes, the deeply spiritual Bhagwansingh donated $5 million to establish a trust for diabetes education, research and prevention, after learning that the incidence of diabetes in Trinidad and Tobago was approaching epidemic proportions. Bhagwansingh, who was born in San Fernando, was revered as one of the most successful businesswomen in Trinidad and Tobago. A call by her father to fill in for a sick employee at a small branch of Ramoutarsingh’s Hardware at Sea Lots, paved the way for her to start the Bhagwansingh’s empire. Within two (2) years, Bhagwansingh and her husband were able to transform the premises, surrounded by a mangrove swamp in an area referred to as the ‘La Basse,’ into a successful business. She then acquired the business from her father, Daniel, and renamed it Bhagwansingh’s Hardware. This led to an expansion of the business into Chaguanas, Marabella and Trincity. In 1996, Bhagwansingh’s acquired Dansteel and in 1998, Centrin, turning Bhagwansingh’s into an empire that today employs over 1,200 people, including her four (4) children. Bhagwansingh was also responsible for the Christmas stars erected on the Laventille and San Fernando Hills. RIP. [Source: Newsday] We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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