Trinidad government issues statement on death of Minister Lisa Morris-Julian

The government of Trinidad and Tobago has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Lisa Morris-Julian, Minister in the Ministry of Education and Member of Parliament for D’Abadie/O’Meara.

In an official statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister on December 16, the government extended its deepest condolences to Morris-Julian’s family, loved ones, and constituents. “Our collective thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time,” the release said. Morris-Julian, along with two of her children, tragically perished in an early-morning house fire at their home on Farfan Street, Arima. Her husband and three other children managed to escape the blaze, according to reports from the Trinidad Express.

The statement highlighted Morris-Julian’s distinguished career and invaluable contributions to Trinidad and Tobago. Beginning as Mayor of the Royal Chartered Borough of Arima, she later served as the First Lady Vice Chair of the People’s National Movement’s (PNM) National Women’s League. Elected as MP for D’Abadie/O’Meara in 2020, she was set to contest the 2025 General Election as an unopposed candidate.