The Shelter & WAND Partner to Expand Safehouse
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 […]
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September 21st, 2022
UTT & CARIRI Sign Innovative Memorandum of Understanding
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 […]
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September 21st, 2022
Miles Abraham, Simply Intense Media accepted into Forbes Technology Council
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 […]
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September 12th, 2022
Bmobile Launches Online Marketplace For Caribbean Products
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 […]
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September 2nd, 2022
Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG 2023) to be held from August 4th to August 11th
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 […]
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August 31st, 2022
AMCHAM T&T’s Breakbeatcode Virtual Summer Camp
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 […]
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August 31st, 2022
The NIBTT and Fujitsu Caribbean (Trinidad) Limited Sign Master Agreement for EMPOWER Project
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 […]
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August 25th, 2022
First Citizens supports Agri Investment Forum & Expo II
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 […]
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August 25th, 2022
TTAL to co-host “Trinbago Festival” in Canada for 60th Independence Celebrations
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 […]
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August 25th, 2022
CARPHA Supports Bermuda in Revamping a Safer and Healthier Tourism Industry
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 […]
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August 18th, 2022
AMCHAM T&T/IDB Promote Female Mentorship to Enhance Gender Parity in Business
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, […]
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August 18th, 2022
Tobago conducts first post-COVID marketing mission to the UK
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, […]
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July 27th, 2022
Ins & Outs of Trinidad & Tobago meet with the Embassy of Mexico in Trinidad & Tobago
“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 […]
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July 27th, 2022
bmobile Supports Tech Innovators, Says Innovation Important Now More Than Ever
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 […]
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July 27th, 2022
Nominate a Champion of Business, 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 […]
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July 20th, 2022
TIC 2022 is on!
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 […]
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July 20th, 2022
AMCHAM T&T CEO Advocates for Using Technology to Turn Problems into Opportunities
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 […]
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July 20th, 2022
Member States to remain vigilant
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 […]
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July 20th, 2022
TTL Launches Tourism Oriented Policing Program
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 […]
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July 13th, 2022
Strengthening Procurement Within the Services Sector
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 […]
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July 13th, 2022
The Virtual EAP promises more value to employees
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 […]
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July 13th, 2022
Catalysing young agri-entrepreneurs successes
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 […]
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July 13th, 2022
Tech Hub Islands Summit (THIS) 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. […]
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July 6th, 2022
Join the Chamber as we examine the Business Outlook for 2022/2023
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 […]
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July 6th, 2022
Toni Sirju-Ramnarine Appointed for Second Term as President of AMCHAM T&T
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 […]
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July 1st, 2022
Showrunner Chosen for FilmTT’s On Set
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 […]
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June 14th, 2022
CIBC FirstCaribbean was named recipient of the award for Best Renewable Energy Financing at the 2022 CREF Industry Awards
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.
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June 13th, 2022
Waste Management – What you need to know
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 […]
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June 8th, 2022
Join the First Citizens Community
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 […]
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June 8th, 2022
The online Trade and Business Information Portal puts information at your fingertips
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, […]
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May 26th, 2022
Leveraging the industry’s strengths for the energy transition
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 […]
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May 23rd, 2022