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President Max Richards welcomes Sir Vidia; Lady Nadira and their daughter Meleha at a dinner hosted in their honour at the President’s House on April 17 |
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Dr Tewarie thanks President Richards for being a gracious host. He also presented him with a token of appreciation. |
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Book signing on April 20 |
Dean of Humanities and Education, Dr. Ian Robertson presents Sir Vidia with his Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of the West Indies |
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Sir Vidia visited the display and signed copies of his books at the Main Library |
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Mr Lawrence Duprey, Chairman, C L Financial and one of the main sponsors of the events shares a light moment with Sir Vidia while Dr Tewarie and Dr Morgan Job look on |
Renowned artist, Peter Minshall welcomes the Naipauls at a cocktail in their honour hosted by QRC Old Boys Association |
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Renowned sculptor, Ralph Baney unveils his sculpture made especially for Sir Vidia on the Evening of Appreciation |
Sir Vidia signs the guest book at the Principal’s Office while Indrani Bachan-Persad, Executive Assistant to the Principal looks on |
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Reporters ask Sir Vidia questions |
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Sir Vidia paid a brief visit to the Naipaul Symposium at the LRC. Here he is surrounded by secondary school students who attended. Also in photo is Dr Tewarie and Lady Nadira |
A large contingent of media attended the press conference |
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Panelists in conversation with Sir Vidia on his books. From left are: Prof Gordon Rohlehr, Dr Evelyn O’ Callaghan, Mr Steve Ouditt, Dr Jennifer Rahim, Dr Morgan Job and Prof Barbara Lalla, Moderator for the evening |
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Sir Vidia reads excerpts from three of his books – In a Free State; Miguel Street and Half A Life |
Close to 2000 persons attended the Evening of Appreciation and Book Signing at the SPEC on each night |
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