TRIBUTES poured in on Tuesday for New Amsterdam Town Councillor and community activist, Carol Trim-Bagot, with President Dr Irfaan Ali, People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo and Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh remembering her dedication to public service and community development.
Trim-Bagot, a PPP/C councillor on the New Amsterdam Town Council, was also the founder and president of the Organisation for Social and Health Advancement in Guyana (OSHAG), through which she spearheaded community-based health and social development initiatives.
She died Tuesday morning.
In a message of condolence, President Ali said her passing has left a space of sorrow in the hearts of those who knew her and in the community she served.
He noted that her commitment to New Amsterdam and the people of Region Six reflected a dedication to their welfare, adding that her contributions to the council demonstrated that public service was measured by the lives touched and the difference made.
The President extended condolences to her family, friends, colleagues and loved ones, expressing hope that they would find strength in cherished memories and comfort in the support of those around them.
“The passing of Carol Trim-Bagot leaves a space of sorrow in the hearts of those who knew her and in the community she served… Her contributions to the Council remind us that true service is measured by the lives we touch and the difference we strive to make,” the President said.
Meanwhile, Dr Jagdeo said he was deeply saddened by the passing of Trim-Bagot, whom he described as a dedicated activist.
On behalf of the PPP, the party’s General Secretary extended condolences to her family, friends, colleagues and all those mourning her loss, while wishing them comfort and strength during the difficult period.
Meanwhile, Dr Singh, in his tribute, recalled joining Trim-Bagot and the OSHAG team in Berbice just two days before her passing for the organisation’s Breast Cancer Awareness concert.
Dr Singh highlighted OSHAG’s community-based initiatives, including mobile health clinics, wellness check-ups in under-resourced areas, monthly community kitchens, youth mentorship workshops and educational spaces for children.
“Just two days ago, I had the privilege of joining Carol and the OSHAG team in Berbice for their Breast Cancer Awareness concert. On that occasion, I had the opportunity to express my deep admiration and gratitude for the extraordinary work she was doing,” the minister recalled, adding:
“As I shared with her and the audience that evening, it was not merely about the beautiful concert and the gathering, but about her quiet, dedicated work being carried out day after day across our communities, educating people, empowering families to uplift themselves, conducting training programmes, and enlightening citizens on how to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.”
He described Trim-Bagot as a beacon of grassroots advocacy and a compassionate community activist whose leadership had helped make OSHAG a source of support for individuals and families in need.
Whether serving as a town councillor or leading community-driven health initiatives, Dr Singh said, Trim-Bagot exemplified leadership rooted in compassion.
Dr Singh extended condolences on behalf of himself, the Region Six PPP/C family and the Government of Guyana to her family, loved ones, colleagues on the New Amsterdam Town Council and the OSHAG fraternity.
