First Citizens was thrilled to get into action for United Way Trinidad and Tobago’s National Day of Caring. Through its Inter-House Programme, the Group mobilised its employees, with volunteers beginning restoration, construction and beautification works at various locations, from as early as the crack of dawn. Leading the charge in the North were the Blue Battalions and Red Spartans Houses, […]
Read MoreMay 24th, 2023
The Caribbean Public Health Agency Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the CaribbeanHotel and Tourism Association and the Caribbean Tourism Organization for Healthier SaferTourism Nassau, The Bahamas. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), the Caribbean Hoteland Tourism Association (CHTA) and the Caribbean Tourism Organization renewed theircollaboration through the signing of a third Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).The MoU will enhance the synergies […]
Read MoreMay 24th, 2023
AMCHAM T&T partnered with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) to host the Business Continuity Training Workshop for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at the Chaguanas Borough Corporation, on May 11th, 2023. The workshop was attended by twenty-six (26) participants representing various organizations in the private sector. The event was held in commemoration of the National Disaster Prevention […]
Read MoreMay 17th, 2023
On Thursday April 6, 2023, the Management and Staff of HADCO Experiences, in collaboration with Tourism Trinidad Limited and Members of the Board of Asa Wright Nature Centre’s (AWNC) Trust, jointly celebrated the opening of HADCO Experiences at Asa Wright Nature Centre in Arima, Trinidad. It was indeed a memorable occasion as guests included Senator the Honourable Randall Mitchell, Minister […]
Read MoreMay 12th, 2023
Following up on negotiations with longstanding airline partner Condor over the past few months, the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited is excited to announce the resumption of direct airlift between Germany and Tobago for Winter 2023/2024. Condor will be operating a weekly flight on Tuesdays between the Frankfurt Airport in Germany and the ANR Robinson International Airport in Tobago, commencing on […]
Read MoreMay 10th, 2023
At its meet and greet event on Friday April 28th, First Citizens Wealth Management was honoured to host clients at its Mix and Mingle event. This was the first in a series of events for 2023. Held at the rooftop terrace of the Brixx Autograph Hotel, the event gave the Wealth Management team the opportunity to meet with a […]
Read MoreMay 10th, 2023
Keynote Address by The Honourable Pennelope Beckles Minister of Planning and Development at AMCHAM TT’s Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Conference – Tuesday May 2, 2023The Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain, Trinidad Good Morning, and greetings from the Ministry of Planning and Development to everyone joining us today. I’m pleased for the opportunity to address you today, at the American […]
Read MoreMay 10th, 2023
Keino CoxAssistant General Manager Emerging Services and Innovation, TSTT TSTT’s e-Tender solution will make it easier and seamless for businesses and public agencies to comply with the provisions of the recently proclaimed Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property (Amendment) Act, 2020 (Act No. 27 of 2020). Keino Cox, Assistant General Manager of Emerging Services and Innovation TSTT, welcomed the […]
Read MoreApril 26th, 2023
What makes a business successful? The answer is simple, the support, patronage, and loyalty of you, our esteemed customers, and clients. Because of this, you have enabled us to build a firm foundation and granted us the honour of celebrating eleven (11) years of supplying premium, trend setting Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E) and safety equipment of high calibre. In recognition […]
Read MoreApril 20th, 2023
It was a successful ending to a purposeful three days of extensive and diverse meetings, seminars, and sessions highlighting the cruise industry as a developmental pillar for the future at Seatrade Cruise Global. Tourism Trinidad hosted “next steps” discussions with Seatrade Cruise Global’s Christophe Cohen to explore the many marketing platforms available to provide growing destination awareness for cruise executives […]
Read MoreApril 20th, 2023
Are you prepared for the year’s main events? The time to reconnect and grow is now. Meet the faces of corporate T&T. MAY 02-03, 2023AMCHAM T&T’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Conference 2023 The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and TobagoVenue: Hilton Trinidad & Conference CentreRegistration Link: https://www.amchamtt.com/event/esg-conference-2023-592/ July 20-22 2023Trade and Investment Convention (TIC)Innovation: Revolutionizing BusinessThe Trinidad and […]
Read MoreApril 19th, 2023
Through an agreement signed November 8, 2022 the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) became the recipient of financing to the tune of €149,976.00 from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) for the implementation of the Global Programme Digital Transformation in the Caribbean Region. This was based on CARPHA’s proposal developed in April 2022 for capacity development for audio messaging […]
Read MoreApril 18th, 2023
On March 24, 2023, the Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago held its 85th Annual General Meeting, at which a new Executive Council was elected. The new Executive Council for the term 2023-2024 is listed below. Congratulations to the following new appointees: Executive Council 2023-2024: President: Sonja Voisin, Gulf & Marine Services Ltd. Immediate Past President: Hayden Alleyne, Seaboard Marine […]
Read MoreApril 12th, 2023
New Plans to bolster Energy and Fishing Industry Development bmobile, Trinidad and Tobago’s leading communications provider, is proud to announce the launch of its new Local Offshore Data Roaming Plan and its Maritime Plan, two robust and reliable mobile offerings designed to provide continued connectivity to people and businesses involved in offshore and maritime activity. The new plans, which give […]
Read MoreApril 12th, 2023
At the movie premiere of the 60th edition of its Sports Awards on Sunday March 26th, the Movie Towne Theatre was a hive of activity as the First Citizens Sports Foundation honoured Trinidad and Tobago’s sporting stars. Senator, the Honourable Randall Mitchell, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts and Acting Minister of Sport and Community Development, was present to […]
Read MoreApril 5th, 2023
The Trinidad and Tobago Music Company Limited (MusicTT) was thrilled to once again support the Island Wave and its official Caribbean Stage at SXSW 2023. The showcase event took place on March 17th at the Flamingo Cantina in Austin Texas and held a talented line up of Caribbean artistes, including Kalpee, Jimmy October, Freetown Collective, Mortimer, Ahnansé and headliner, Grammy […]
Read MoreApril 5th, 2023
TTAL collaborates with local tourism businesses for industry recovery In their continued efforts to work closely together with on-island stakeholders for tourism industry recovery, the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL) partnered with the Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association (THTA) to host a virtual press conference on March 24, 2023, to jointly report on destination Tobago’s participation in ITB Berlin 2023. […]
Read MoreApril 5th, 2023
Republished from The Office of the President of the Republic of T&T My Fellow Citizens… It is March 20th 2023, and Trinidad and Tobago has just installed its Seventh President. The ceremony by which we have done so is the result of the hard work and dedication of a large number of persons, to whom the country owes a tremendous […]
Read MoreMarch 22nd, 2023
On Monday March 13th First Citizens brought smiles across the faces of many, as they launched their 30th Anniversary celebrations – “Together…30 and Beyond,” with customers, community partners and members of the public. The financial services Group will mark its 30th year of operations on September 13th, 2023 and excitedly kicked off the celebrations exactly six months ahead. The launch […]
Read MoreMarch 16th, 2023
Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL) officials sought to further capitalize on their presence in Germany for ITB Berlin by reconnecting with key travel partners across Germany in a 3-day mission from March 01 – 03, to reignite interest in destination Tobago and lay the foundation for increased visitor arrivals from the GAS (German, Austrian and Swiss) market. Ms. Alicia Edwards, […]
Read MoreMarch 16th, 2023
GISCAD Limited management team has graduated from the 4 month Scalerator programme, sponsored by Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation and the Ministry of Trade and Industry. “It was an energizing experience that has provided a growth roadmap for our group for the next several years. Now looking forward to putting this into action!”
Read MoreMarch 16th, 2023
Congratulations to Marli Creese on his appointment to Acting CEO of NCB Merchant Bank (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited. Marli Creese joined the NCB Financial Group in December 2016. After working in several roles in the financial services industry, his hard work and perseverance have led him on this new journey to even greater success! Again, we congratulate him on his […]
Read MoreMarch 2nd, 2023
With more and more couples looking for romantic, off-the-beaten track destinations to celebrate their special occasion, the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL) sought to capitalize on the increasing global demand for destination weddings by partnering with Canada’s Bridal Show to showcase the warmth and romance of destination Tobago. Hosted in downtown Toronto from January 13 to 15, this event was […]
Read MoreFebruary 10th, 2023
In our mission to serve and provide premier, modern, and sophisticated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), whilst being resolute in ensuring our clients are catered for, Ben Lomond Industrial and Safety Solutions Limited (B.L.I.S.S Ltd) takes great pride in introducing yet another location. It is with great honour that we welcome “The Safety Store” located at Building P, Shop 1, Grand […]
Read MoreFebruary 8th, 2023
President’s Opening Remarks It is my pleasure to welcome you in person to AMCHAM T&T’s first major business event of the year – our Economic Outlook Forum for 2023. Now I had hoped we would be hosting this event with the unsettling disruptions of the pandemic well behind us, but it seems as though this virus is not done with […]
Read MoreJanuary 26th, 2023
Good morning everyone! It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Energy Conference and to deliver my first public address as Chair of the Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago. I am honoured that my fellow Board members have elected me to this role in the Chamber, which represents such a critical part of our national economy. And […]
Read MoreJanuary 26th, 2023
Remarks fromVashti G. GuyadeenChief Executive OfficerTrinidad and Tobago Coalition of Services Industries I am indeed pleased to be here this morning to deliver remarks on behalf of members of the Trinidad and Tobago Coalition of Services Industries even though the request came literally at the 11th hour. This demonstrates the TTCSI’s commitment to data collection and data analytics. To demonstrate […]
Read MoreJanuary 26th, 2023
The global tourism and technology consultancy firm Lévé Global (formerly Tourism Intelligence International) – with headquarters in Trinidad and Tobago & Tobago – is working with the St. Lucia’s Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture, and Information to chart a new course for that island’s travel and tourism industry. On March 08, 2022, Lévé Global was contracted to develop […]
Read MoreJanuary 19th, 2023
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Martinique Cancer Registry signed a Memorandum of Agreement to work together to strengthen cancer surveillance and cancer control in the Region. This collaboration is of critical importance as cancer is the second leading cause of death in the Caribbean and has a major impact on health and development. Speaking at the Signing […]
Read MoreJanuary 5th, 2023
Addressing the horrendous crime situation must be the top collective priority for Trinidad & Tobago. As 2022 draws to a close, with a record number of murders, every single citizen is feeling the effects of the crime crisis and many of us are living in fear even within our own homes. Dealing with crime will involve all of society and […]
Read MoreJanuary 4th, 2023
As part of its ongoing activities to prevent and control vector borne diseases (VBDs) in the Region, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) visited the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in December 2022. The CARPHA team met with Government officials and Vector Control Officers to assess achievements, while examining opportunities for capacity building. Data was collected over the three-day visit […]
Read MoreDecember 15th, 2022
The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) launched “The Roadmap for a Green Hydrogen Economy in Trinidad and Tobago”which is the summary findings of the Study to “Establish a Green Hydrogen Market in Trinidad and Tobago”. Over the last year, National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (National Energy), on behalf of the MEEI, collaborated with the Inter-American […]
Read MoreDecember 15th, 2022
This publication presents the results of a pre-feasibility study to introduce a green hydrogen (GH2) market in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T). The study analyzed the potential supply and competitiveness of producing GH2 in T&T and the actions needed to build a foundation for producing green ammonia and methanol. The study updated previous estimates of renewable energy generation potential in the […]
Read MoreDecember 14th, 2022
Destination Tobago continues to make its global mark in sustainable tourism development, as two tour boats, “Ms Ayana” and “Cool Runnings”, were granted the prestigious Blue Flag award. This accolade comes on the heels of Tobago making waves in 2021 as home to the first Blue Flag boat operator in the entire English-speaking Caribbean, “Top Catch Charters”. The Blue Flag […]
Read MoreDecember 1st, 2022
Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CCIC) Annual Christmas Banquet and Awards Ceremony, took place Saturday 26th November 2022. The theme of this year’s event was “Creating Pathways to a Sustainable Future.” The welcoming remarks were delivered by CCIC’s President, Richie Sookhai. Let me offer my warmest greeting by welcoming each and every one of you to the Chaguanas Chamber […]
Read MoreDecember 1st, 2022
The Tobago Tourism Agency Limited’s (TTAL) ongoing strategy to revive interest in destination Tobago among the UK travel market is already bearing fruit, as the island won Silver in the Most Desirable Island – Rest of World category at the 2022 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards hosted last night (November 08). Ms. Alicia Edwards, Executive Chairman of TTAL stated: “This award […]
Read MoreNovember 21st, 2022
The Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the T&T Energy Conference 2023. The conference takes place from January 23rd – 25th 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The T&T Energy Conference is the largest energy conference in the region and in 2023 we expect […]
Read MoreNovember 17th, 2022
On November 2nd 2022, the Board and Management of the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago were pleased to witness a ground-breaking and landmark event – the Sod Turning Ceremony for the construction of the 154 room Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and Conference Centre on these Northern Lands at the Piarco International Airport. This occasion signaled a significant step […]
Read MoreNovember 15th, 2022
“Exciting”, “Riveting”, “Inspiring”, “Emotional”; these were some of the words patrons used to describe the launch of the Project Spotlight III album. The Trinidad and Tobago Music Company Limited (MusicTT) held an intimate Red-Carpet Premiere at IMAX on November 3rd for its Spotlight programme which was attended by artistes, ministry officials, programme facilitators, influencers and music industry professionals. The album […]
Read MoreNovember 9th, 2022