Linda Baboolal
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Dr Linda Baboolal is a Trinidad
ian physician. She has served as her country's Minister of Social Services and Minister of Health, the first female Chairperson of the People's National Movement
party, and as President of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago
(2002–2007).
, Trinidad
to parents Solomon & Sylvia Mohan. She was the eldest child of six - five girls and one boy. She excelled in everything she undertook, from school to debating, sewing and cooking.
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After the children grew up - she was approached by the then new political party, National Alliance for Reconstruction
(NAR)to be one of their candidates for election to government. She considered this at the time - but due to time constraints she declined.
She was actively involved in many charitable organizations - especially with the drug addiction rehabilitation center at Mount St. Benedict - which was the first of it kind in the country.
In 1991, she was again approached by the People's National Movement
(PNM) to be a candidate for election and this time she accepted. She was the representative for the San Juan/Barataria region and she won this election easily. She was then made Minister of Social Services and then Minister of Health. At the following election - she lost her seat to the opposition but was then made the first female Chairperson of the PNM.
She did not run for the next election but was still active in the party. She was then nominated as President of the Senate - during which she acted at President of Trinidad & Tobago on numerous occasions. Again, she was the first woman to accomplish all this.
in Lima
, Ohio
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Her daughter Sherylann Ramsaran has graduated with her Law Degree from the University of London, External Programme and is currently working on getting her Masters, among other accomplishments.
Trinidad
Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the two major islands and numerous landforms which make up the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. It is the southernmost island in the Caribbean and lies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. With an area of it is also the fifth largest in...
ian physician. She has served as her country's Minister of Social Services and Minister of Health, the first female Chairperson of the People's National Movement
People's National Movement
The People's National Movement is the present-day opposition political party in Trinidad and Tobago. Founded in 1955 by Eric Williams, it won the 1956 General Elections and went on to hold power for an unbroken 30 years. After the death of Williams in 1981 George Chambers led the party...
party, and as President of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago
President of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago
The President of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago is generally elected from the government benches. He or she chairs debates in the chamber and stands in for the country's president during periods of absence or illness . A Vice-President of the Senate is also elected from among the senators...
(2002–2007).
Early life and education
Linda Mohan was born in SipariaSiparia
Siparia is a town in southern Trinidad, in Trinidad and Tobago, south of Penal and south-east of Fyzabad. Also called "The Sand City," it was originally a non-Mission Amerindian settlement. Siparia grew to be the administrative centre for County Saint Patrick, and later the Siparia Regional...
, Trinidad
Trinidad
Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the two major islands and numerous landforms which make up the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. It is the southernmost island in the Caribbean and lies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. With an area of it is also the fifth largest in...
to parents Solomon & Sylvia Mohan. She was the eldest child of six - five girls and one boy. She excelled in everything she undertook, from school to debating, sewing and cooking.
Career
Her childhood dream was to become a medical doctor - which she accomplished along with her husband, Michael Baboolal in Dublin Ireland. Whilst on their journey to become doctors, they had four children - three girls and one boy. Their fifth and last child, a son, was born while she was an intern at the Port of Spain General HospitalPort of Spain General Hospital
Port of Spain General Hospital is a hospital in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.It is located on Charlotte Street in the city and serves as the main hospital.-External links:http://www3.oag.com/Cities/Detail?city=370&cat=29&item=292015...
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After the children grew up - she was approached by the then new political party, National Alliance for Reconstruction
National Alliance for Reconstruction
The National Alliance for Reconstruction was the governing party in Trinidad and Tobago between 1986 and 1991.-History:The party was established in 1986, aiming to be a multi-racial party...
(NAR)to be one of their candidates for election to government. She considered this at the time - but due to time constraints she declined.
She was actively involved in many charitable organizations - especially with the drug addiction rehabilitation center at Mount St. Benedict - which was the first of it kind in the country.
In 1991, she was again approached by the People's National Movement
People's National Movement
The People's National Movement is the present-day opposition political party in Trinidad and Tobago. Founded in 1955 by Eric Williams, it won the 1956 General Elections and went on to hold power for an unbroken 30 years. After the death of Williams in 1981 George Chambers led the party...
(PNM) to be a candidate for election and this time she accepted. She was the representative for the San Juan/Barataria region and she won this election easily. She was then made Minister of Social Services and then Minister of Health. At the following election - she lost her seat to the opposition but was then made the first female Chairperson of the PNM.
She did not run for the next election but was still active in the party. She was then nominated as President of the Senate - during which she acted at President of Trinidad & Tobago on numerous occasions. Again, she was the first woman to accomplish all this.
Marriage and children
She is married to Dr. Michael Baboolal. The couple has five children—three daughters and two sons, one of her sons Henry Baboolal has a degree in Automotive Engineering from Bolton University and is presently a instructor/lecturer at the University of Northwestern OhioUniversity of Northwestern Ohio
The University of Northwestern Ohio is a private, not-for-profit University founded in 1920. Within the university are five colleges: College of Business, College of Applied Technologies, College of Health Professions, College of Occupational Professions, and the Graduate College. Online degrees...
in Lima
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
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Her daughter Sherylann Ramsaran has graduated with her Law Degree from the University of London, External Programme and is currently working on getting her Masters, among other accomplishments.