Presentation of Credentials: Ambassador of the European Union
Jul 22, 2021
His Excellency Peter Cavendish, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago formally presented his credentials to President Paula-Mae Weekes at President’s House on Thursday July 22nd 2021. Accompanying Ambassador Cavendish was Mr. Jose Manuel Alves Pereira, Attaché and Ms. Karen Sheppard
Press and Information Officer.
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
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
“When we choose inclusion, we choose connection. When we choose connection, we diminish loneliness. And when we stand together, there is no barrier we cannot overcome.”On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, attended the United Nations World Down Syndrome Day Conference at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain. Her Excellency served as Guest of Honour and delivered remarks at this year’s conference, which was particularly significant as it commemorated the 15th anniversary of the Down Syndrome Family Network.For fifteen years, the Network, founded by Mr. Fitzherbert Glen Niles, has worked to advocate for the rights, dignity, and full inclusion of persons with Down syndrome and other disabilities throughout Trinidad and Tobago.Another highlight of this year’s programme was a feature presentation by motivational speaker Michael Schwab, a person with Down syndrome, whose life and accomplishments stand as a testament to what is possible when individuals are given opportunity, support, and belief.📸For more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCNW42... See MoreSee Less
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
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
