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.
His Excellency Hernán Núñez, Ambassador of the Republic of Chile to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago paid a farewell courtesy call on Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday 16th April 2026 at The President's House. His Excellency, who has served in this esteemed role since June 29, 2023, when he presented his Letters of Credence, was accompanied by Mr. Cristóbal Fernández, Deputy Head of Mission and Consul at the Embassy Her Excellency expressed her heartfelt appreciation to the Ambassador for his dedicated service and extended best wishes for his future endeavours. ... See MoreSee Less
✨🇹🇹 Celebrating 150 years of The President’s House and 50 years of the Presidency! 🇹🇹✨Join Tiki and Toko, our bright and curious macaw friends, as they learn all about the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago! 🦜They discover who the President is, what the President does, and why this important role matters to our country.Did you know? The President’s House is where the President carries out many important duties, including making key appointments and hosting some of the nation’s most important ceremonies and official events. 🏛️Let’s learn together as we celebrate two milestones in our nation’s history this year—150 years of this iconic residence and 50 years of having our very own President. 🎉Come along as we explore our history, discover the role of the President, and celebrate what makes us proud to be one nation. Save and share with your little ones, and follow along for more! 📲 ... See MoreSee Less
The Office of the President recently welcomed students of Servol Happy Venture Special School, members of the St Barnabas Parish Sunday School and the Jesus Life Center Church Juniors for guided tours of The President’s House and grounds.Visitors explored the official residence of the Head of State, learning about its 150-year history, touring its formal rooms, and even reenacting the ceremony in which Ambassadors and High Commissioners present their Letters of Credence to the President.We hope the tours were as fun as they were educational.📸 See more photos from the visits here:🔗 Servol Happy Venture: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCPnHw🔗 St Barnabas Parish Sunday School: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCPRDK🔗Jesus Life Center Church Junior Church: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCQCh7... See MoreSee Less
Today, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 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 and presented Instruments of Appointment to the Chairman and Commissioners of the Fair Trading Commission and the Regulated Industries Commission, in a ceremony held at The President’s House.The newly appointed Chairman and Commissioners are as follows:Fair Trading CommissionMs Nisha Persad - ChairmanMrs. Tamara Dewan-RoopansinghMr. Barry Chin-FattMr. Johnathan MarkMs Patsy Ramharacksingh-SamarooRegulated Industries CommissionMs Nisha Persad - ChairmanMrs. Tamara Dewan-RoopansinghMs Aruna BeharrylallMs Neha MaharajMs Genevieve Thompson ... See MoreSee Less
