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.
As bands continue preparations for the upcoming Trinidad and Tobago National Panorama Semi-Finals on Sunday, February 1, 2026, Stop 4 of #panyardcrawl2026 took Their Excellencies to Exodus Steel Orchestra, reigning champions of the 2025 National Panorama Large Band Category.Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia S.C., First Gentleman, visited the panyard on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, engaging with members of the band as rehearsals intensified ahead of the competition. 📸 See link to full album: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCHeY5... See MoreSee Less
#ICYMI The third stop of #PanyardCrawl2026 brought Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia, SC, First Gentleman, to the Tropical Angel Harps Steel Orchestra in Chaguanas on Monday, January 19, 2026.During the visit, Their Excellencies engaged with the Youth Orchestra and congratulated its members on an impressive third-place finish at the 2026 National Junior Panorama competition. They also had the opportunity to view the band’s many trophies which proudly reflected its accomplishments and continued success.📸 See link to full album: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCH2We#OfficeOfThePresidentTT #TrinidadAndTobago #Steelpan #Panyard #JuniorPanorama ... See MoreSee Less
#AsItHappensThe final stop of the day is at the Arima Boys' RC Primary School where Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman, are currently engaging with staff and students. ... See MoreSee Less
#HappeningNow Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman, were greeted with an Honour Guard, formed by Senior Prefects, members of the 4- H Club and Girl Guides of the Arima Girls' RC Primary School, before meeting with the Standard Five students to discuss the role and functions of the Presidency . 🇹🇹✨ ... See MoreSee Less
#AsItHappensArima Girls’ Government Primary School is the second stop today for Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman as they continue their #OTPSchoolVisits2026; their educational outreach programme on the Presidency. ... See MoreSee Less
