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.
Presentation of CredentialsDr. Linda Sobeh Ali, Ambassador Designate of the State of Palestine to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, presented her credentials to Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, today, Thursday September 4, 2025 at The President's House. Her Excellency welcomed the Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago and wished her every success in her new post. ... See MoreSee Less
On August 30, 2025, His Excellency Kerwyn Garcia, S.C., First Gentleman of the Trinidad and Tobago and Patron of the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago, celebrated the achievements of 37 bright and dedicated young people at the Association’s 4th Health Internship Programme Graduation Ceremony. 🎓✨From developing innovative tools for diabetic care to providing life-giving and worthwhile care to members of the public at outreaches, these interns demonstrated creativity, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to tackling one of our nation’s most urgent health challenges. 👏🏽His Excellency commended the Association and its interns on their hard work and expressed confidence that their contributions will help shape a healthier future for Trinidad and Tobago.Congratulations to all the graduates, and may your achievements continue to inspire lasting change! 🌟See link to full album: www.flickr.com/photos/160414226@N06/albums/72177720328804898#OfficeOfThePresidentTT #DiabetesAssociation #YouthInAction #TrinidadAndTobago ... See MoreSee Less
Mr. Ren Hongyan, Ambassador-designate of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, presented his credentials to Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago today, Tuesday September 2, 2025 at The President's House. His Excellency Ren Hongyan was accompanied by his spouse, Mrs. Lu Xueyun and Mr. Yang Han, Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy. Her Excellency welcomed the Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago and wished him every success in his new post. ... See MoreSee Less
In accordance with the advice of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, appointed the Hon. Mr. Justice Ricky Rahim as a Judge of the Court of Appeal today, Tuesday September 2, 2025 at a ceremony held at the Office of the President. The Honourable the Chief Justice Mr Justice Ivor Archie ORTT, also attended the ceremony.Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago congratulates the Hon. Mr. Justice Ricky Rahim on his appointment. ... See MoreSee Less
🥂🇹🇹 Celebrating 63: A Toast to Trinidad and TobagoOn the occasion of our nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, shares a special message of reflection, pride, and hope for the future.Join us in raising a glass to the resilience, creativity, and unity of our people. Together we aspire, Together we achieve#TT63 #AToastToTrinidadAndTobago #IndependenceDayTT #OfficeofthePresidentt ... See MoreSee Less