Background
Ballah, Lennox F. was born on August 26, 1929 in Fyzabad, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. Son of Samuel R. and Maud F. (Ransome) Ballah.
Ballah, Lennox F. was born on August 26, 1929 in Fyzabad, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. Son of Samuel R. and Maud F. (Ransome) Ballah.
Bachelor, University College, Mdna, Jamaica, 1957. Bachelor of Laws (honorary), University London, 1965. Master of Laws, Columbia University, 1967.
Secondary school teacher Adam (Cthana) Secondary School, 1958-1962. Administrative assistant Ministry of External Affairs, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 1965-1967. First secretary Trinidad and Tobago Mission to United Nations, New York City, 1967-1970, counsellor, 1970-1972.
Head legal division Ministry External Affairs, Port of Spain, 1972-1975, head political and economic division, 1975-1976, permanent secretary, 1977-1983, Ministry of Education, Port of Spain, 1983-1987, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Port of Spain, since 1987. Chairman special commission United Nations Preparatory Commission for International Sea Bed Authority, New York City, since 1983.
Member American Society International Law, International Law Association, Columbia University Alumni Association, Trinidad and Tobago Law Association.
Married Sheila P. Zamboyla, July 27, 1965 (divorced July 1980). Children: Lennon Charmaine Ballah-Lashley, Lindi, Leslie, Kimberly.