The Shelter for Battered Women and Children’s Chairman, Colin Mitchell, announced that a new wing will be added to the safehouse that will increase occupancy by 100%, thanks to a landmark partnership with the Women In Action for the Needy and Destitute (WAND) Foundation. At the Foundation’s fundraiser at The Trinidad and Tobago Yacht Club, Mitchell thanked WAND for the […]
Read MoreSeptember 21st, 2022
The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) and the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allowing both parties to collaborate on a project plant dedicated to the recycling of waste tyres in Trinidad and Tobago. This country accumulates over 1.5 million waste tyres annually, which has an economic and environmental impact on our quality […]
Read MoreSeptember 21st, 2022
Forbes Technology Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for World-Class CIOs, CTOs, and Technology Executives. Miles Abraham, Director of Strategy and Innovation, Simply Intense Media Caribbean Ltd, a Caribbean-born digital-first solutions agency bridging the gap between business, technology, and innovation, has been accepted into Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives. Mr. Abraham was vetted […]
Read MoreSeptember 12th, 2022
INSP MIHAS virtual programme extended until 15 November 2022 The physical International Sourcing Programme (INSP) kicked off at Menara MATRADE, Kuala Lumpur a day before the largest Halal trade show in the world, MIHAS 2022 opens its doors on 7 September 2022. Organised in conjunction with the 18th Edition of MIHAS, the physical INSP MIHAS hosted pre-arranged business meetings for […]
Read MoreSeptember 8th, 2022
On the 30-31st August 2022, ANSA McAl Group of Companies presented ART REFRAMED, Celebrating 60! – its gift to Trinidad and Tobago in commemoration of the island’s 60th Independence anniversary. The two-day launch event was held on the grounds of Tatil Building, Maraval Road (Port of Spain) where the free art exhibit remains on display for public appreciation. Presented in […]
Read MoreSeptember 8th, 2022
Opening Remarks by AMCHAM T&T President Toni Sirju-Ramnarine Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us today for the launch of our 26th Annual Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Conference & Exhibition. We are very delighted and grateful to have your participation and support today as we seek to build on the work that AMCHAM T&T has been doing […]
Read MoreSeptember 8th, 2022
Customised Especially for Caribbean Artisans and Entrepreneurs bmobile is ready to deliver the Caribbean to the world via its new online storefront dubbed Parlour. Through Parlour, bmobile intends to make transacting with and within the Caribbean simpler and more effective. The Parlour e-commerce platform was launched at an elegant cocktail function held at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain […]
Read MoreSeptember 2nd, 2022
The countdown to the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG 2023) to be held from August 4th to August 11th has begun. Now that the contracts have been signed, preparations for the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games, which will be held in Trinidad and Tobago, can begin. On Friday, August 26th, the Honourable Shamfa Cudjoe, Minister of Sport and Community Development; Dame […]
Read MoreAugust 31st, 2022
Twenty-three (23) Students Learn Coding and Music Concepts at AMCHAM T&T’s Breakbeatcode Virtual Summer Camp AMCHAM T&T successfully completed the first Breakbeatcode Virtual Summer Camp with twenty-three (23) students between the ages of twelve (12) and seventeen (17) on August 27th, 2022. Breakbeatcode was first introduced to students in 2021 by AMCHAM T&T through a series of hackathons. It is […]
Read MoreAugust 31st, 2022
The National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT) has embarked on a digital transformational journey which will bring about greater operational efficiencies with a clear customer-centric focus. The EMPOWER project is the NIBTT’s digital solution which is designed to address strategic organisational needs and the business requirements of several key areas of the NIBTT. As the NIBTT evolves to […]
Read MoreAugust 25th, 2022
First Citizens joined with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries and other members of the CARICOM agriculture, trade and investment fraternity to launch the second Agri Investment Forum & Expo at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain. This event follows the success of Guyana’s Agri-Investment Forum and Expo held in May 2022, as CARICOM Member States agreed on […]
Read MoreAugust 25th, 2022
The Tobago Tourism Agency Limited has joined hands with Tobago Festivals Commission and Tourism Trinidad Limited to co-present the Inaugural Trinbago Festival in Canada, under the auspices of the Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in Toronto. From August 27 to 28, 2022, the iconic Yonge-Dundas Square will be transformed into a mecca of Trinidad and Tobago […]
Read MoreAugust 25th, 2022
CARPHA continues to support Bermuda in ensuring a safer and healthier tourism destination for visitors and locals. Tourism is a critical industry for Bermuda which has faced many challenges due to the ongoing pandemic. To support the tourism recovery efforts on the island, a team from CARPHA, conducted three days of stakeholder consultations and trainings from the 25th to 27th […]
Read MoreAugust 18th, 2022
The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T) will be hosting the workshop session: “Women in the Lead: Mindful Leadership in a Transformative World” with Dr Shelly-Ann Gadjadhar, on August 18th, 2022, during this year’s Women in Leadership Mentorship Programme (WILMP) – hosted by AMCHAM T&T and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Now in its 5th year, […]
Read MoreAugust 18th, 2022
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is organising its flagship International Sourcing Programme (INSP) in conjunction with the 18th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2022. According to YBhg. Datuk Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz, CEO of MATRADE, INSP MIHAS 2022 will host over 400 international buyers from over 50 countries including from the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, South Asia, […]
Read MoreAugust 18th, 2022
This agreement, stemming from TATT’s regulatory framework to accommodate WSDs in Trinidad and Tobago is of great significance, as it authorises a third-party agency to administer a database service, that will manage the dynamic assignment of available designated channels and associated operational parameters to WSDs. WSDs are cognitive radio devices with the capability to function in white spaces. White spaces […]
Read MoreAugust 10th, 2022
TSTT’s data centre remains the most reliable in Trinidad and Tobago, and among the top ranked facilities in the Caribbean and Latin America after a rigorous certification exercise by global data centre specialist and accredited certification body, EPI. This accomplishment validates TSTT’s data management processes and offers added assurance that users’ data is well protected.EPI officially renewed TSTT’s Data Centre […]
Read MoreAugust 10th, 2022
“The impact of and challenges posed byCOVID-19 and its variants made CARPHA realise how much ground we had to cover for thisparticular ever growing COVID-19 family – with the highly infectious BE.1 and BF.1 being the latestsub variants of Omicron that we have just sequenced in the Region. The lessons we have learntfrom this massive fight against COVID-19 have stood […]
Read MoreJuly 27th, 2022
SCARBOROUGH Tobago, Thursday July 14, 2022: The Tobago Tourism Agency Limited embarked on the destination’s first official overseas marketing mission to the United Kingdom since the onset of COVID-19. From July 13 to 18, 2022, a delegation led by TTAL’s Deputy Chairman Mr. Naseeb Mohammed will be re-engaging key travel trade partners in the UK on a strategic sales mission, […]
Read MoreJuly 27th, 2022
“On Friday 15th July 2022, the Embassy of Mexico had the pleasure to meet with Mrs. Patricia Lewis, Director of, to explore possible avenues for cooperation in matters of tourism and cultural promotion between both countries. Both parties mutually agreed to strengthen ties through the dissemination of publications produced by the local editorial such as Ins & Outs of Trinidad & Tobago and Who’s […]
Read MoreJuly 27th, 2022
bmobile is proud to partner with the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce to advance and nurture business technology innovation. Nominations are now open for the Trinidad and Tobago’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s Champions of Business Awards, of which, bmobile is a proud platinum sponsor of the Business Technology Award. The award is meant to foster and […]
Read MoreJuly 27th, 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 edition of Champions of Business, the longest-running Business Awards program in Trinidad and Tobago. The categories span six areas of enterprise, and you do not have to be a member of the Chamber to nominate or be nominated. The nomination period is open from July 20 to August 26, 2022. Champions of […]
Read MoreJuly 20th, 2022
TIC 2022 is on! The 23rd installment of the Trade and Investment Convention will take place from August 25th-27th at the Centre of Excellence, Macoya. Don’t miss out on this even, you can register as a buyer to come at TIC on August 25th -27th for FREE on our website using this link – https://ttma.com/tic/buyers or send interest to [email protected] TIC connects Buyers […]
Read MoreJuly 20th, 2022
The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T) has been advocating for greater investments in technology to accelerate growth and economic development in Trinidad and Tobago and to build the local tech ecosystem. For the past five years, AMCHAM T&T has been working with multi-stakeholders across the public and private sectors and with the local tech innovators […]
Read MoreJuly 20th, 2022
Member States to remain vigilant and continue to support activities and educate the public to protect the health of all within their borders. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) stated on Monday that Member States should continue to remain on high alert for the importation of viral or other infections and monitor in country syndromic surveillance systems for increases in […]
Read MoreJuly 20th, 2022
Tourism Trinidad Limited (TTL) launched its Tourism-Oriented Policing Program (TOPS) for police, immigration, customs, and other front-line law enforcement officials in response to the critical need to ensure that visitors’ first impressions are positive and memorable upon entering our shores. The aim of this five-day program, which concludes on July 12, 2022, is to provide security and other port […]
Read MoreJuly 13th, 2022
Trinidad and Tobago could save as much as TT$5.2 billion annually, by eliminating the wastage resulting from corruption, if its procurement legislation were fully proclaimed and fully operational. That was one of the key takeaways from a webinar titled, “Strengthening Procurement Within the Services Sector”, hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Coalition of Services Industries (TTCSI), and the Co-operative Credit […]
Read MoreJuly 13th, 2022
The Trinidad & Tobago Coalition of Service Industries (TTCSI) hosted a webinar entitled “The Virtual EAP”, in June 2022, presented by digital health provider Patient Connect. Patient Connect is the largest digital health platform in the Caribbean and has onboarded dozens of local health providers including doctors, specialist doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, psychologists, yoga and reiki practitioners plus lawyers and […]
Read MoreJuly 13th, 2022
Recent participants at this year’s European Union Development Days 2022 in Brussels, Belgium, D Market Movers Ltd, was selected to represent the Caribbean in a Lab Debate along with two other Agri-Entrepreneurs from Africa. The session showcased various young agri-entrepreneurs’ initiatives, such as supporting farmers in reducing waste and creating added value, encouraging the consumption of local fruits and […]
Read MoreJuly 13th, 2022
President’s Welcome Remarks Good morning, everyone. WELCOME to the AMCHAM T&T-Republic Bank – Tech Hub Islands Summit (THIS) 2022. It is a real honor to be with you today live and in- person to kickstart what promises to be three days of engaging and thought-provoking discussions. Before I begin, I want to start by acknowledging the support of our sponsors. […]
Read MoreJuly 6th, 2022
Business Outlook is back, and the T&T Chamber is once again ready to welcome a live audience. It takes place on Thursday, July 14 at the Hyatt Regency, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., and will be opened by Senator the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon, Minister of Trade and Industry. Business Outlook 2022 is a forum for thought leaders to evaluate […]
Read MoreJuly 6th, 2022
The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T) has re-elected Toni Sirju-Ramnarine, Vice President of Corporate Operations at Atlantic LNG to another term as President of the Chamber at its 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 22nd, 2022 at the Hilton Trinidad & Conference Center. This was the first in-person event hosted by AMCHAM T&T since […]
Read MoreJuly 1st, 2022
Trinidad and Tobago Film Industry Company Limited (FilmTT) held a 2-day retreat that included capacity development and networking engagements and ended with the Showrunner Pitch. The retreat and pitch were part of the Writers’ Room phase of the On Set edition of FilmTT’s Script to Screen Programme which began in 2021. Of the 5 pitches, one was selected to be […]
Read MoreJune 14th, 2022
Photo: L-R: Robert Blenker, CEO, WRB Energy; Adam Carter, Managing Director Investment Banking, CIBC FirstCaribbean; Valmore Stewart, Associate Director, Investment Banking, CIBC FirstCaribbean, holding the award; Andrew Rovito, Senior Vice President, BMR Energy; and Bruce Levy, President & CEO, BMR Energy.
Read MoreJune 13th, 2022
Remarks delivered by the Chairman of the Environmental Management Authority – Ms. Nadra Nathai-Gyan at the AMCHAM webinar It is most pleasing to welcome you to this webinar on the newly operationalised Waste Management Rules, 2021 (WMR) and the Waste Management (Fees) Regulations 2021 (WMFR). We thank AMCHAM for this opportunity to collaborate and share vital information on this critical […]
Read MoreJune 8th, 2022
First Citizens recently launched the next chapter in its sustainability programme – First Citizens Community, signalling a further step towards grounding its environmental, social and governance agenda and creating a meaningful and measurable impact across the communities it serves. First Citizens Community is designed to address the environmental and social dimensions of the Group’s ESG Programme. It will be operationalized […]
Read MoreJune 8th, 2022
Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce The Trade and Business Information Portal, which was launched by the Ministry of Trade and Industry on May 25th at the Trinidad Hilton will have a significant impact on the ease of doing business in Trinidad and Tobago, as it provides easy online access to a repository of valuable information on trade, […]
Read MoreMay 26th, 2022
The Energy Chamber will host the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference 2022 from May 31st – June 2nd, – ‘Leveraging the industry’s strengths for the energy transition’. The event will be held as a hybrid with some delegates in-person and others joining virtually. The CEOs Panel is one of the highlights of the annual T&T Energy Conference. In 2022 the leaders […]
Read MoreMay 23rd, 2022
Friday 13 May, 2022. Trinidad and Tobago. CARICOM Member States are poised to benefit from a fund to strengthen laboratory systems and networks, and human resources capacities in health sectors to accurately detect, characterize and treat infectious diseases. Financing for the project “Strengthening Health Systems in CARICOM to Address Infectious Diseases” is provided by the Republic of Korea through the […]
Read MoreMay 19th, 2022