Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has paid tribute to the late author Michael Anthony. The PM, via a post on Facebook on Friday afternoon, said of Anthony: “He encouraged us and made it possible to visit and revisit our ancestry and our progress.
He recorded the apparent inconsequential only to enlighten us about who we are and how we made it.” Dr. Rowley also hailed the late author Michael Anthony as a patriot, adding that the nation has lost one of our best timekeepers . Michael Anthony 91, died on August 24 at his home, surrounded by family.
Anthony, the renowned historian and cultural icon published many books, including Green Days by the River, A Better and Brighter Day, The Year in San Fernando, King of the Masquerade, and Folk Tales and Fantasies. In 1979, the novelist was awarded the Hummingbird Medal (gold) for his contributions to literature. Anthony authored at least 35 books, many of which recounted important milestones in TT’s history.
Michael Anthony, was born February 10, 1932, Mayaro, Trinidad and Tobago and was named as one of the “50 most influential people in Trinidad and Tobago” due to his iconic novels.