Appointments to the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
May 25, 2021
Mr. Adrian Beharry has been reappointed as Deputy Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago. Mr. Beharry is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Maritime Studies at the University of Trinidad and Tobago and a member of the International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME).
Also reappointed as Commissioners to the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago are Mr. Tommy Elias, a Member and Past President of the Tobago Chamber of Commerce; Ms. Suzette Baptiste, a Project Management Professional who has served as the Assistant Secretary and Public Relations Officer of the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago; Mr. Dexter Jaggernauth, an expert in Risk Management, Project Management, Statistics, Financial Analysis and Project Operations Analysis; and Ms. Candida Hart, a Senior Planning Officer in the Central Planning Unit of the Ministry of Works and Transport.
The Commissioners took their oaths of office before Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago last Tuesday May 25 in a strictly socially distanced ceremony at President’s House.
Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago hosted a Ceremony for the Presentation of Credentials today, July 23, 2024.Mr. Agostinho De Carvalho Dos Santos Van-Duném presented his Letters of Credence as Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.The ceremony also included the presentation of a gift of a Zungueira doll. Zungueira is the name given to women street vendors. These heroic women of Angola embody courage and resilience. Traveling kilometers daily, they market food, accessories and clothing to sustain their families. Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, wishes His Excellency Agostinho De Carvalho Dos Santos Van-Duném best wishes as Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. ... See MoreSee Less
The first President’s Pan Camp concluded with an impressive display of talent from our young pan campers, who mastered Mical Teja’s "DNA" in just two and a half days. It was a fitting choice and a remarkable achievement.Our facilitators were deeply moved witnessing these youngsters, who started as strangers and now depart as friends, showcasing their newfound skills.Please enjoy this clip from the debut performance of The President’s Pan Camp. Let's show these talented young individuals some appreciation! ... See MoreSee Less
This session featured the topic "Google Gives Knowledge, but Wisdom Comes with Time," with the legendary Dr. Ray Holman and Tobago's own Keishaun Julien. This epic discussion brought together generations to share life experiences and insights, highlighting how these have shaped their individual journeys. ... See MoreSee Less
Today marked the fourth day for the Pan Campers of the President's Pan Camp. They have been diligently learning music through rote learning, a method that involves memorization through repetition. This technique enhances their ability to quickly recall basic facts and helps develop a foundational understanding of the music. Additionally, the campers have had the incredible opportunity to engage with legends in the pan fraternity, content creators, pannists, international recording artistes, tuners, and producers of our national instrument. Here are some highlights from the week. ... See MoreSee Less