Ronald Jay Williams

Ronald Jay Williams

Ronald Jay Williams (January 28, 1928 - May 16, 2000), son of Louis Jay Williams and brother of Michael Jay Williams,[1] was a Trinidadian businessman and politician. He was a Member of Parliament for the West Indies Federation, Senator of Trinidad and Tobago, and Member of Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. From 1981 to 1986, he served as Minister of State Enterprises.[2][3]

After graduating from the University of Toronto, Williams returned to his native Trinidad and Tobago, where he is known for his contributions to the country's economic and cultural development as both a public figure and a private citizen. He served in a number of different roles on various boards and committees, including as Chairman of the Carnival Development Committee. He is credited with naming Trinidad and Tobago's annual steelband festival, "Panorama".[4] In recognition of his contributions to the nation's cultural development, he was awarded the Hummingbird Medal Gold in 1971.[5] During his tenure in government, his drive to reduce waste and seek cost efficiencies earned him the nickname "Chinese Chopper", a reference to his ethnicity and his willingness to cut expenditures.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Hilton, Anne. "Battling the Colonial system". Trinidad and Tobago's Newsday. Daily News Limited. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  2. ↑ Senate Hansards. "May 23, 2000" (PDF). Trinidad and Tobago Parliament. Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  3. ↑ Treaster, Joseph. "TRINIDAD TO KEEP REFINERY GOING". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  4. ↑ Williams, Ronald (February 9, 1969). "Panorama Night is Now On The Timetable". University of the West Indies. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  5. ↑ NALIS. "National Awards Recipients 1969 - 1979". National Library and Information System Authority. Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  6. ↑ House of Representatives, Hansards. "May 19, 2000" (PDF). Trinidad and Tobago Parliament. Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
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