by OTP | April 24, 2026 | Featured, Media Releases, Other Events | 0 Comments

In 2026, Trinidad and Tobago commemorates a historic convergence of milestones—the 150th anniversary of The President’s House and the 50th anniversary of the Presidency and of the Republic. Together, these milestones offer a unique opportunity to reflect on our...

by OTP | November 10, 2026 | Featured, News & Events, Presentations of Credentials | 0 Comments

On Tuesday 10 November 2026, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, received the Letters of Credence of two newly accredited Ambassadors to Trinidad and Tobago. His Excellency Martin Maier, Ambassador of...

by OTP | November 8, 2026 | Featured, Messages and Speeches, News & Events | 0 Comments

Today, I join the Hindu community, at home and abroad, and all citizens of Trinidad and Tobago in celebrating Divali, the Festival of Lights. Divali recalls the return of Lord Ram and Mother Sita to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile. The rows of deyas that...

by OTP | November 6, 2026 | Featured, News & Events, Other Events | 0 Comments

For the second consecutive year, Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and Kerwyn Garcia, SC, First Gentleman, hosted the annual Armistice Dinner at The...

by OTP | November 4, 2026 | Featured, Messages and Speeches, News & Events | 0 Comments

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia, SC, First Gentleman, attended the 40th Annual Divali Nagar on the sixth night of celebrations. Their...

by OTP | October 31, 2026 | News & Events, Other Events | 0 Comments

As Patron of the Trinidad and Tobago Orchid Society, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, joined in marking a special milestone at the Society’s 70th Anniversary Exhibition on Saturday, October 31, 2026....

by OTP | October 30, 2026 | Courtesy Calls, Featured, News & Events | 0 Comments

It is customary for the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to receive the first poppy before its national distribution. In keeping with that time-honoured tradition, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad...

by OTP | October 23, 2026 | Messages and Speeches, News & Events | 0 Comments

“A culture survives because each generation receives it with respect and chooses to hand it on.” Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago In her feature address at the Ramleela celebration held at The...

by OTP | October 23, 2026 | Featured, News & Events, Other Events | 0 Comments

Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia, SC, First Gentleman, hosted Ramleela celebrations at The President’s House for a second consecutive year on Friday 23 October, 2026. Scenes from...

by OTP | October 22, 2026 | Appointments, News & Events | 0 Comments

On Thursday 22 October 2026, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago presented Instruments of Appointment to Ms Denise Duncan as a Commissioner and Vice Chairman of the Equal Opportunity Commission, Dr. Albert...

by OTP | October 21, 2026 | Media Releases, News & Events | 0 Comments

Emrold Anthony Phillip, better known as Brother Valentino, was a veteran calypsonian known for his social commentary and forthright compositions addressing the concerns of ordinary people. Born in Grenada on 7 July 1941, he came to Trinidad at the age of five and...