‘Axeback’ laid to rest in Tobago

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‘Axeback’ laid to rest in Tobago

The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News Mourners pay tribute to cultural icon and former Speyside High teacher Rawle Titus at his funeral on Tuesday. - David Reid THE funeral for Rawle “Axeback” Titus on Tuesday was a celebration of his decades-long career in education and culture in Tobago. Titus’ far-reaching influence was evident in the large gathering of mourners who filled a part of the Shaw Park Cultural Complex to pay tribute to his work and […]

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