Three re-appointments to three Commissions took place on Monday July 12, 2021 at President’s House. All three re-appointees took their Oaths of Office before Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Mr. Courtenay Braemar Williams was re-appointed as a Member of the Public Service Commission. Mr. Williams is an Attorney-at-Law who has several years of experience in the legal profession in matters including but not limited to banking, intellectual property, project financing, transactions, debt restructuring, mediation and corporate secretarial practice. Mr. Williams holds a Legal Education Certificate from the Hugh Wooding Law School and a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of the West Indies.
Dr. Susan Craig-James was re-appointed as a Member of the Police Service Commission. Dr. Craig-James, the Founder and Managing Director of Cornerstone Press is a professional copy editor who has written and published many works on the Caribbean including works on Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Craig-James has a Doctorate in Sociology from the University of London and a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology and Politics from the University of Edinburgh.
Mr. Howard Dottin was re-appointed as a Member of the Salary Review Commission. An experienced Financial Specialist, Mr. Dottin is adept at Management Accounting, Treasury, Finance and Banking, and Strategic Planning. Mr. Dottin is a lecturer of Corporate Finance, Management Accounting and Financial Accounting on the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business Masters programme. He is also involved in thesis supervision of selected students during their tenure at the school. Mr. Dottin obtained an Executive Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of the West Indies and is also a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
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𝐏𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧...The gates of The President's House opened on July 13, 2026, and twenty-six ordinary young men and women stepped inside.Some arrived with quiet confidence. Others carried nervous hearts, unanswered questions, and no idea what lay ahead. They thought they were coming to a pan camp. They were wrong. Because on this day, a new generation of heroes was about to answer the call.Chosen not by superpowers, but by courage, curiosity, and the willingness to listen, learn and grow, they would soon discover that the panyard is more than a place where music is made—it is where character is forged, communities are built, and futures are transformed. Their mission was greater than mastering a melody. It was to unlock the extraordinary power of the Panyard Model... and discover that the greatest instrument they would shape was themselves.Every hero has an origin story.This is theirs. ... See MoreSee Less
🎼✨ The President's Pan Camp 2026 | Day 5Sometimes, the most valuable lessons are not learned through music alone—they come from the way we choose to see the world.On Day 5, the campers were joined by decorated pannist Natasha Joseph for an interactive steelpan session before hearing from attorney and speaker Veera Bhajan, whose presentation, The Power of Perspective, encouraged the young musicians to approach challenges with confidence, resilience, and a positive outlook, regardless of one's circumstances. The campers were also joined by the youths of Highlanders Steel Orchestra and Courts Sound Specialists of Laventille for an afternoon of learning, music, and shared experiences.📸 For more photos, see: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCZ7dh... See MoreSee Less
🎼✨ The President's Pan Camp 2026 | Day 4Every guest who visits The President's Pan Camp brings a different story and every story leaves the campers with something new.On Day 4, July 16, featured pannist Keisha Codrington and guest mentor DJ Ana, joined by Ultra Simmo, shared their life and musical experiences with the pan campers. Players from Katzenjammers Steel Orchestra of Tobago and Golden Hands Steel Orchestra of San Fernando also joined the afternoon's activities, creating a memorable experience of music and inspiration.As the week continued to unfold, the campers and guests discovered that the steelpan is more than an instrument—it is a gateway to opportunity, mentorship, and lifelong friendships.Their journey continues.📸 For full album see: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCZ7d... See MoreSee Less
🎼✨ The President's Pan Camp 2026 | Day 3Joined by players from Cordette Steel Orchestra of Sangre Grande and Tornadoes Steel Orchestra of Point Fortin, the campers spent the afternoon of July 15 exploring the power of legacy, purpose, and charting their own path with featured pannist Obadele Allick and soca artiste Nailah Blackman.As the granddaughter of Ras Shorty I, regarded as the inventor of soca music, Nailah encouraged the campers to honour the legacies that have shaped them while having the courage to create their own. Together with Obadele Allick, the afternoon's sessions challenged the young musicians to think beyond music and embrace the values that will guide them throughout life.📸 Their journey continues: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCZ7dh... See MoreSee Less
