Her Excellency attends 2025 UTT Graduation Ceremony

Nov 18, 2025

On Tuesday 18 November, 2025 Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Chancellor of The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) presided over the first session of the university’s five 2025 Presentation of Graduates Ceremonies at the Lord Kitchener Auditorium, National Academy for the Performing Arts.

At the ceremony, UTT conferred honorary doctoral degrees on Mr. Jamwant Maharaj (Honorary Doctor of Science), Mr. Peter Elias (Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts), and Mr. Israel Rajah-Khan, S.C. (Honorary Doctor of Laws) for their outstanding contributions in the fields of education, fashion, cultural advancement and law. The title of Honorary Distinguished Fellow was also awarded to cultural advocate Gilman Figaro.

Over the course of the three-day graduation period, UTT celebrated the achievements of approximately 1,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students across a variety of fields.

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On Tuesday 24 March, 2026, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, received a courtesy visit from a delegation of veterans known as the DIEHARDS at The President's House.The DIEHARDS are a group of veteran officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment who served together during the 1990 attempted coup d'etat. The delegation comprised Brigadier General (Ret’d) Ancil Antoine, Brigadier General (Ret’d) Archilus Phillips, Colonel (Ret’d) George Robinson and Colonel (Ret’d) Michael Clarke.The veterans engaged Her Excellency in meaningful discussions about their group and their continued commitment to service. ... See MoreSee Less

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Message from Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to SEA students 2026My Dear SEA students,After years of study and preparation, tomorrow you will sit your Secondary Entrance Assessment examinations.As the day approaches it is perfectly natural to feel a little nervous. Do not let those feelings overwhelm you. Tonight, try to relax, and ensure you get a good night’s rest. When you enter the examination room, stay calm, take a few deep breaths and read each question carefully, and trust in all that you have learned. Believe in yourselves, just as your parents, teachers and your country believe in you.Do your best and remember that this examination does not define you or determine all that you can achieve. Each of you has your own talents and strengths and each of you has a future rich with possibility and promise.Your parents, guardians and teachers, who have supported and encouraged you every step of the way, will be cheering you on, and I will also be cheering you on. The entire nation stands proudly with you.I wish you every success, and I extend my very best wishes to you and your families. May God bless and strengthen you all. ... See MoreSee Less

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On Thursday March 19, 2026, Mr. Andrey Pritsepov, Ambassador-designate of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, with residence in Georgetown, Guyana presented his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, at a Presentation of Credentials ceremony at The President’s House. During the visit, Ambassador Pritsepov, who was accompanied by Mr. Vslevolod D. Ivanov, Attaché at the Russian Embassy, also presented Her Excellency with the gift of a Matryoshka doll.In welcoming the newly accredited Ambassador, Her Excellency wished him every success in his new post. ... See MoreSee Less

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Members of Spiritual Baptist Faith Inc. engage the students of Belmont Girls' RC Primary School in a demonstration of some of their faith practices during the 2026 Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day Exhibition at The President's House, today, Monday 23 March, 2026. ... See MoreSee Less

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