Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar S.C., M.P., today received her Instrument of Appointment as Leader of the Opposition from Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, at President’s House.
The Honourable the Chief Justice, Mr Justice Ivor Archie ORTT; the President of the Senate, Senator the Honourable Christine Kangaloo; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Bridgid Annisette George and the Minister of Planning and Development and Representative of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Camille Robinson-Regis were on hand to witness the appointment. Also witnessing the ceremony were the other 18 UNC Members of Parliament.
In her remarks, President Weekes congratulated the Leader of the Opposition on her appointment and wished her the greatest success and fulfilment in leading her vibrant team in the service of the nation. She extended a special welcome to the young, new faces among the Members of Parliament and outlined their critical role in the nation’s democratic machinery.
The evening’s proceeding’s ended with a toast by Her Excellency to the newly-appointed Leader of the Opposition.
His Excellency Mattanya Aharon Cohen Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago with residence in the Republic of Panama 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, today, Thursday February 5, 2026.Ambassador Cohen was accompanied by his spouse, Mrs. Shira Cohen.Her Excellency welcomed the Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago and wished him every success in his new post. ... See MoreSee Less
📚✨ In commemoration of World Read Aloud Day, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, hosted Storytime at The President’s House today, Wednesday February 4, 2026. Students from Moulton Hall Methodist School and Preysal Government Primary School joined Her Excellency and staff of the Office of the President, for a shared reading of That Amazing Capybara by Alisa Gomez. Storytime at The President’s House is designed to promote literacy, reading comprehension, self-confidence, and the general love of reading among the nation’s children. Since its launch in 2023, this initiative has welcomed students from over 25 primary schools. This first session for 2026 held special significance as it coincided with World Read Aloud Day under the theme “Celebrate Learning.” 📸 See link to full album: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCJDx6... See MoreSee Less
#HappeningnowHer Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is hosting Storytime at The President's House on World Read Aloud Day 2026. Students of Preysal Government and Moulton Hall Methodist School are reading "That Amazing Capybara" by Alisa Gomez.#worldreadaloudday #storytimeatthepresidentshouse... See MoreSee Less
Her Excellency, Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces administered the Oath of Office to two (2) Puisne Judges today, Monday February 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at The President’s House. The Honourable the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh attended the ceremony.The two new Pusine Judges are: 1. Madame Justice Danielle Thompson2. Mr. Justice Vigel PaulMadame Justice Danielle Thompson was an Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Having gained in 2005 Upper Second Honours in an LLB degree from the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies, Ms Thompson went on to get her Legal Education certificate in 2007. In 2021, as the Trinidad and Tobago Chevening Scholar, Ms Thompson completed with Distinction an MSc in Criminal Justice Policy from the London School of Economics & Political Science.Mr. Justice Vigel Paul was a Master of the High Court in the Judiciary’s Family and Children Division. Mr. Paul gained in 1998 a Second-Class Honours LLB degree from the University of London, and then went on to the Legal Education Certificate at the Hugh Wooding Law School. He was admitted to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on 20 October 2000. ... See MoreSee Less
