Condolences on the Passing of Mr. Jason Griffith

Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago extends condolences to the family, friends and the carnival community on the passing of Mr. Jason Griffith, Traditional Sailor Mas creator, masquerader and bandleader....

Message on Labour Day 2025

88 years ago, the 1937 Butler Oilfield Riots galvanised the labour movement, upended the prevailing social order, and claimed labour’s rightful place as a vital force in the progress and development of our nation. On Labour Day, we commemorate that pivotal moment in...

Message on Corpus Christi 2025

Today, we join the Roman Catholic community across the country and around the world in observing the Feast of Corpus Christi. This sacred observance, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, commemorates the Real Presence of Jesus Christ...

Speech at the Manzanilla/Nariva Government Primary School Graduation Ceremony

There are few things that make my heart as glad as interacting with young people and seeing them reach new heights. So, you can just imagine how glad I am to be here with you this morning. In fact, when your school invited me to speak to you today, I accepted without...

Courtesy Call: Ambassador of the Russian Federation

On Monday, June 16, 2025, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, graciously received His Excellency Alexander Kurmaz, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation on his Farewell...

Senator the Honourable Wade Mark sworn in as Acting President

Senator the Honourable Wade Mark, President of the Senate was sworn in as Acting President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago by the Honourable the Chief Justice Mr. Justice Ivor Archie O.R.T.T. on Friday 6 June, 2025. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the...

Presentation of Credentials: Ambassador of the Dominican Republic

Mrs. Raquel Josefina Jacobo Jaar, Ambassador-designate of the Dominican Republic to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, presented her Letters of Credence to Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on...

Their Excellencies congratulate Joshua Regrello on Official Guinness World Record Confirmation

Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman, extend heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Joshua Regrello on the confirmation of his Guinness World Record title. Joshua is now...

Message on Indian Arrival Day 2025

The story of the arrival of the Fatel Razack at the Port of Spain harbour on May 30th, 1845, and of what happened thereafter, is one of the most powerful and inspirational stories in our nation’s history. It is a story, not just of survival, but of triumph over every...

Their Excellencies Visit Schools in the St. George East Education District

On Thursday 29 May 2025, Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman, visited the Talparo RC, Mundo Nuevo RC, Brazil RC and San Rafael RC Primary Schools as part of their...