Condolences on the Passing of Paul Emmanuel Cecil “Bill” Trotman
Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and...
Read More
Author: OTP
Courtesy Call: National Council of Indian Culture
Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and...
Read More
Presentation of Credentials: High Commissioner for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
On Tuesday 7th July, 2026, His Excellency Md. Jashim Uddin, High Commissioner for the People’s...
Read More
Speech at the “Freedom Morning Come” Emancipation Play at The President’s House
Good morning. A few moments ago, we witnessed more than a play. We witnessed memory take human...
Read More
“Freedom Morning Come” comes alive at The President’s House
As part of its observance of African Emancipation Day 2026, the Office of the President welcomed...
Read MoreFacebook Feed
37,920
The Office of the President of the Republic of T&T
The official Facebook Page of The Office of the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman, are launching The President's Pan Camp 2026 at The President's House.![]()
![]()
Now in its third consecutive year, the Camp welcomes 26 young participants from youth organisations across Trinidad and Tobago for a week of musical learning, growth, and an appreciation of our national instrument. 🇹🇹🥁
#Happeningnow Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman attended ‘A Tapestry of Grace’, in aid of Friends of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, this evening Sunday July 12, 2026.![]()
![]()
Their Excellencies were joined by Bernard Shepherds SC and The Venerable Edwin Primus, Archdeacon South at the concert which featured the Lydian Singers and Fonclaire Junior and was held at Parish Church of St. Paul.
#Asithappens Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman attended the Tackveeyatul Islamic Association's 100 Years Anniversary of Islamic Service today, Saturday July 11, 2026. ![]()
![]()
In delivering the feature address Her Excellency reminded guests and awardees gathered that, “ a centenary also entrusts it with a sacred responsibility to the future: to continue to form young people who unite conviction with compassion, achievement with responsibility and faith with service; and to remind Trinidad and Tobago that unity does not ask us to surrender identity. It asks us to bring the best of who we are to the service of a shared homeland.” ![]()
![]()
Congratulations to the Tackveeyatul Islamic Association on its 100 Years of Islamic Service to Trinidad and Tobago.
On Friday 10 July 2026, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, received a courtesy call from a delegation of the Anjuman Sunnat-ul-Jamaat Association (ASJA) led by its Acting President General, Imam Ahamad Hosein. ![]()
![]()
Also in attendance were Haji Rahimool Hosein, General Secretary of ASJA and Chairman of the ASJA Education Board of Management; Imam Raffic Mohamed, Public Relations Officer of ASJA; and Haji Inshan Mohamed, Executive Member of ASJA.![]()
![]()
During the courtesy call, the delegation formally presented Her Excellency with a copy of the recently launched commemorative publication, "A Legacy of Faith, Education and Nation Building," authored by Haji Inshan Mohamed.![]()
![]()
Launched as part of ASJA's 90th Anniversary celebrations, the publication chronicles the history of the Association and its enduring contributions to education, community development, spiritual life and nation building in Trinidad and Tobago.![]()
![]()
Her Excellency thanked the delegation for the presentation and commended ASJA on this significant milestone.
Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, extends sincere condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and all those who mourn the passing of cultural icon Paul Emmanuel Cecil “Bill” Trotman.![]()
![]()
Mr. Trotman was a gifted and versatile artiste whose contributions as a calypsonian, actor, visual artist, poet, mas designer, comedian and master of ceremonies enriched Trinidad and Tobago’s cultural landscape for more than six decades. Known to generations of calypso lovers as Lord Flying Fish, he captivated audiences through his music and performances while also playing a significant role in preserving and promoting our cultural traditions.![]()
![]()
His dedication to the arts was recognised in 2005 when he was awarded the Hummingbird Medal (Silver) for his contribution to culture.![]()
![]()
Her Excellency joins the arts and cultural fraternity and the wider national community in celebrating the life and extraordinary legacy of Mr. Paul Emmanuel Cecil “Bill” Trotman.![]()
![]()
May he rest in eternal peace.