Angelo Bissessarsingh
Angelo Bissessarsingh was an historian and author from Trinidad and Tobago. His written works include A Walk Back in Time: Snapshots of the History of Trinidad and Tobago. He wrote a column entitled "Back in Time" for the Trinidad Guardian. He was also the curator of the Virtual Museum of Trinidad and Tobago, a Facebook group that remains very active with nearly 14,000 members and is currently managed by Patricia Bissessar.
Bissessarsingh was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015 and initially given six months to live. He died on 2 February 2017 at his home in Siparia, aged 34.Awards
Bissessarsingh was awarded the Hummingbird Medal for his service in the field of education and history.
