Simmer down the Stresses of a Currency swap with these helpful guidelines. Earlier in June, tempers flared, and keyboards started smoking as the public responded in uproar to the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago’s (CBTT) announcement of its decision to make the switch away from cotton notes to polymer notes. Having read further and explored the announcement in detail, […]
Read MoreBy: By Roxanne Forde, Principal Consultant | July 14th, 2021
From the Ministry of Health, Trinidad and Tobago.
Read MoreJuly 14th, 2021
We did it! SATT has vaccinated 13,000 Frontline Workers. Thanks to all those who made this possible, we could not have done it without you.
Read MoreJuly 14th, 2021
Technology – Moving from NOW to BEYOND The future is uncertain. I’m not sure what how to plan for Now far less Beyond The issue is that the hose is tangled so the water pressure appears low. So, they say that recession jammingAnd so to foreign countries Trinis start migratingThey lose faith in their country, they say we gone down […]
Read MoreJuly 7th, 2021
Dr Kumar Mahabir of Trinidad and Tobago has been recently appointed a full-time anthropologist at the University of Guyana. He chose Guyana over his offer as a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania in the USA because of the proximity to his home country, the warm climate and the cultural similarities. Mahabir will be taking up residence in university housing […]
Read MoreJune 30th, 2021
The University of Guyana, on Thursday, 17 June 2021, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Caribbean Oceanography Aquaculture and Subsea Technology (COAST) Foundation to collaborate on the establishment of a Subsea Centre of Excellence training facility. This would now allow the University to deliver world-class programmes designed to prepare students for careers in Subsea Operations and Engineering. The MOU […]
Read MoreJune 30th, 2021
An Ecological Risk Assessment (ERA) is a useful tool to evaluate the likelihood that the ecology of an area (ranging from organismal to whole communities, including human) will be impacted from exposure to project-related stressors in addition to other natural and anthropogenic stressors. Stressors may include, but not be limited to, chemicals, disease, invasive species, and climate change. In addition […]
Read MoreBy: CSA Ocean Sciences | June 23rd, 2021
The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T) will be celebrating 25 years of health and safety excellence and leadership across the private sector later this year with the hosting of the annual Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Conference from October 25th to October 29th, 2021. The largest HSSE Conference in the Caribbean hosted by AMCHAM […]
Read MoreJune 16th, 2021
Being nominated as the principal landscape architect for the UWI St. Augustine South Campus project was overwhelming as it was exciting. Having quickly wrapped my head around it and after a few site visits to familiarize myself with the site and the surrounding communities I set out to develop a landscape which will not only enhance campus life, but provides […]
Read MoreJune 7th, 2021
The Energy Chamber will host its Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference 2021, virtually, from Monday June 7th – Wednesday June 9th, 2021. The conference agenda features a fantastic line up of international, regional and local speakers. The theme of the Conference is “Leading the Caribbean’s Energy Transition” and for the first time we will have three Heads of Government presenting on […]
Read MoreJune 2nd, 2021
Recently imposed restrictions, aimed at protecting us against Covid-19, impacts businesses, individuals and how we interact and conduct commerce. But there is help! At the onset of the Pandemic in 2020 the CBTT, TTSEC and the FIUTT issued joint guidelines to aid in conducting customer due diligence (CDD)! The guidelines contain recommendations to minimise customer contact whilst ensuring regulatory customer […]
Read MoreMay 24th, 2021
Into the second month of 2021, it was clear that for the foreseeable future Covid-19 was referred to as the virus that remains to be understood. That said, it has been well documented and discussed, the deleterious impact the coronavirus has had on global economies. In January, the US recorded a mere 1% GDP growth for Q4 2020, attributable to […]
Read MoreBy: Kriss Marcus, General Manager of Aspire Fund Management Company Limited (T&T) | May 6th, 2021
CSA ichthyologist David B. Snyder has lately been sharing a “Fish Blog” with insightful and entertaining fish tales accompanied by dazzling underwater photographs captured during his prolific diving career and sojourns. This blog recognizes David’s contribution to the new book “Islands in the Sand: Ecology and Management of Nearshore Hardbottom Reefs of East Florida” in which David and his co-authors, […]
Read MoreBy: CSA Ocean Sciences | May 5th, 2021
Mr. Eddie Hughes is a project scientist who has been with CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) for 15 years. He is one of CSA’s research divers and has been involved in a wide variety of nearshore and offshore domestic and international projects. Over the last several years, Mr. Hughes began to specialize in projects utilizing active acoustics, which involves using […]
Read MoreApril 30th, 2021
The United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) developed the Engineering With Nature (EWN) initiative to “efficiently and sustainably deliver economic, environmental and social benefits through the use of natural systems.” EWN programs and projects intentionally align natural and engineering processes. “Engineering With Nature: An Atlas, Volume 2” showcases 62 projects worldwide that have employed the concept of EWN, and […]
Read MoreApril 30th, 2021
Doesn’t everyone want financial freedom? Ohh … to have financial peace of mind after retirement. Isn’t that why we work hard and save hard? Financial freedom is available to everyone! Believe that! And while the path to financial freedom is different for everyone, there are a few consistent truths underpinning all paths: Savings alone will not cut it. Creating savings […]
Read MoreApril 20th, 2021
To view Virtual Ceremony please visit: https://ibf.org.tt/student-centre/graduation-ceremony/
Read MoreApril 14th, 2021
Offshore Innovators would like to Congratulate our very own Aaron Hardowar, Guyanese ROV Pilot / Technician for receiving his MTCS PT1 certification in accordance with IMCA Guidelines. Aaron, a University of Guyana alumni, holds a Masters in Ocean Engineering. He started his offshore career in 2019 on the Liza 1 Subsea Installation and has accumulated over 180 days offshore and 100 ROV piloting […]
Read MoreApril 14th, 2021
Let’s get practical for a minute! With all the conversation about price reductions in recent months and valuations in a pandemic year, most people have been using the words “price” and “value” interchangeably. What really is the difference between price and value? Furthermore, what determines both factors? What is Price? The list price or asking price is usually the price […]
Read MoreBy: Terra Caribbean Trinidad | April 14th, 2021
Despite a challenging year, Trinidad and Tobago NGL Limited (‘TTNGL’/’Company’) recorded an after-tax profit of TT$5.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2020. This translated into earnings per share of TT$0.04. TTNGL’s lower financial performance relative to 2019 is reflective of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which hit the global energy sector particularly hard. NGL prices, which correlate […]
Read MoreApril 8th, 2021
“To you the business community, in my capacity as President, I am committed to ensure an enabling environment is created. This allows for trade to prosper and grow, our manufacturing industry to expand and operate in a less than optimal environment, for the non-energy manufacturing sector to realize its potential to expand exports and to assist in the diversification policies […]
Read MoreApril 8th, 2021
We are excited to offer you an exclusive opportunity to celebrate the remarkable men and women of Trinidad and Tobago in our upcoming issue of the ‘Who’s Who in Trinidad & Tobago Business’.This edition will feature extraordinary trailblazers – persons of influence who have made significant contributions to our national development. YOU WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO: Sponsor an accomplished […]
Read MoreMarch 31st, 2021
The changing realities on a daily and weekly basis have demanded quick, proactive responses to ensure the wellbeing of our workforce, the sustainability of our business and the ability to continue to provide our policyholders outstanding service. Human Resilience The Pan-American Life* team has demonstrated remarkable commitment to the organization and each other during these challenging times, which for months […]
Read MoreMarch 24th, 2021
REMARKS FROM: Wendy-Fae Thompson, Vice President and Managing Counsel, bpTT and Anya Schnoor Executive Vice President, Caribbean, Central America and Uruguay, International Banking, Scotiabank AMCHAM T&T’s 7th Women’s Leadership Conference 2021 Remarks by Anya Schnoor – Executive Vice President, Caribbean, Central America and Uruguay, International Banking, Scotiabank Hello everyone. 2021 is now our 7th year partnering with AMCHAM as the […]
Read MoreMarch 17th, 2021
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to AMCHAM T&T’s 7th Women’s Leadership Conference. Every year, I eagerly look at this event as a reinvigorated call to recommit ourselves to making the world a safer and more equitable place for all women. Last year, the pandemic forced us to unexpectedly cancel our 2020 event. Today we come together virtually […]
Read MoreBy: AMCHAM T&T President - Patricia Ghany | March 17th, 2021
Republic Bank Limited, the largest subsidiary of Republic Financial Holdings Limited – the registered owner of all companies within the multinational Republic Group – is one of the longest serving commercial banks in Trinidad and Tobago. In addition to Trinidad and Tobago, where it is headquartered, the Republic Group currently serves communities throughout Barbados, Grenada and the Eastern Caribbean, the […]
Read MoreMarch 10th, 2021
‘Who’s Who has asked the ECA what are the Association’s priorities for 2021. As businesses continue to move forward, what are your priorities in the coming 6 months? Growing revenue by focusing on business development, marketing, networking and outreach. Continuing to provide support for our teams, offering flexible working arrangements including a hybrid in office / work from home solution Engaging […]
Read MoreMarch 3rd, 2021
In its thrust to pursue value-added opportunities for the citizenry, The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) signed an Engineering, Procurement, and Commissioning (EPC) contract for gas infrastructure for e TecK’s Phoenix Park Industrial Estate (PPIE), with the Beijing Construction Engineering Group Company Limited (BCEG). BCEG, a Chinese construction and engineering firm, is the design-build contractor for […]
Read MoreFebruary 24th, 2021
Each summer, the Ports and Coastal Sciences group of CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) performs the majority of their scientific dive surveys in Florida to coincide with the primary growing season of marine benthic resources and calmer marine weather patterns. Prior to the start of the field season, CSA implemented a company-wide COVID-19 Mitigation Plan, which included tailored mitigation strategies […]
Read MoreFebruary 11th, 2021
Guayaguayare Bay Produced Water Monitoring Surveys are an important element of the marine environmental consulting services provided by CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) in the U.S. and internationally. In Trinidad, the CSA team has completed the second annual Produced Water Monitoring Surveys in Guayaguayare Bay for a regional oil and gas operator. Both surveys were conducted to meet regional regulatory requirements. The […]
Read MoreFebruary 11th, 2021
Scott Russell, Member, SAP Executive Board, SAP SE, Customer Success The world’s digital shift has accelerated drastically during the past year. Necessity has driven even the most cautious consumers and businesses to buy, sell, procure, and engage online. Some estimates suggest we have compressed five to 10 years of digitization into one. The worst health crisis of our generation has […]
Read MoreBy: Scott Russell, Member, SAP Executive Board, SAP SE, Customer Success | February 10th, 2021
Shipping Association of Trinidad & Tobago – Who’s Who in Trinidad & Tobago Business 2020-21 The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an opportunity to reflect on the significant implications that the region is facing, and those issues we will need to manage innovatively and decisively to mitigate to secure the future of regional shipping.The effect of the pandemic on global shipping […]
Read MoreFebruary 10th, 2021
‘Who’s Who has asked the ECA what are the Association’s priorities for 2021. In photo from left: Stephanie Fingal, Chief Executive Officer (Interim) and Keston Nancoo, Chairman • As businesses continue to move forward, what are your priorities in the coming 6 months? The ECA’s focus over the next six (6) months remains that of ‘survival and relevance.’ As a non-for-profit […]
Read MoreFebruary 10th, 2021
Address by President of AMCHAM T&T,Ms. Patricia Ghany Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to AMCHAM T&T’s first major event of the year – our Economic Outlook Forum for 2021. Against the backdrop of significant economic dislocation and previously unthinkable restrictions that now form part of our daily reality, how do we even begin to think about “Strategy in what […]
Read MoreBy: Patricia Ghany | February 3rd, 2021
There has never been a stronger case or better time for building out local internet infrastructure and incentivising the creation of local internet content and services. One year ago, few would have thought the world could change so radically in such a short time. The COVID-19 pandemic, and resulting public health and safety mandates, have stalled economies, tested governments and […]
Read MoreBy: Bevil Wooding | February 3rd, 2021
““It was said that a new revolution was upon us, referred to by the World Economic Forum as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The 4IR, defined by the convergence of biology and the physical world with the digital world, was expected to disrupt our way of life and fundamentally shift how we produce, consume and relate, much like revolutions of […]
Read MoreJanuary 27th, 2021
It has now been almost one year since the country went into lockdown mode in response to the coronavirus pandemic and while media reports continue of citizens flagrantly contravening government prescribed health protocols, businesses have by and large followed prescribed guidelines. With hope on the horizon with the 2021 anticipated COVID 19 vaccine distribution but with no clear date […]
Read MoreBy: Tamara Pooran | January 27th, 2021
Managing Director of Somasu Selective Sourcing, Shaliza Baksh Subnaik announced via her company’s Facebook page recently that she was pleased to introduce their latest offering to the region, Halotherapy Solutions Caribbean, the regional distributor of the Halotherapy Solutions line of products for humans and pets. So just what is Halotherapy? It was originally “discovered” in the 1800s in Eastern Europe […]
Read MoreJanuary 20th, 2021
Occupational Safety and Health Authority and Agency OSHA The Occupational Safety & Health Act 2006 (OSHA) was followed closely by the Ministry of Health for the phased return to work post lockdown. OSHA’s position was clear “Safety & Health must come first when considering recommencing work in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak.” Their call was for employers to ensure […]
Read MoreJanuary 20th, 2021