Invitations to the National Awards Ceremony
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Speech at the Marabella North Secondary School Developmental Awards Ceremony
Good morning. I have often wondered and more so since becoming President, what are the goals and...
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Swearing-in of Members of the Public Service Commission and Salaries Review Commission
On Friday October 4th 2019, Ms. Gwendoline McLaren and Ms. Jennifer Sampson Farrell were sworn in...
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Speech at the Bishop Anstey High School East Annual Achievement Day
Good morning. Of my many and varied duties as President, feature addresses at graduations are my...
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Presentation of Credentials: High Commissioner for the Republic of India
His Excellency Arun Kumar Sahu, presented his Letters of Credence as High Commissioner for the...
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On Monday 16th December, 2024, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago attended the annual Chief of Defence Staff Parade at Teteron Barracks, Chaguaramas. After receiving the salute, inspecting the parade and addressing the members of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, Her Excellency took the time to engage with members of the Junior Enlisted Ranks, Senior Enlisted Advisors and Commissioned Officers.![]()
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In her address, Her Excellency expressed deep gratitude for the dedication and service of the members of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force and thanked them for their professionalism, commitment and participation in various Office of the President and national initiatives.
Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Kerwyn Garcia, S.C., First Gentleman signed the condolence book in memory of the late Honourable Lisa Morris-Julian MP, Minister in the Ministry of Education, at the Rotunda of the Red House on Tuesday 17th December, 2024. In keeping with state protocol, Her Excellency was first to sign the condolence book, with His Excellency signing later on in the afternoon. ![]()
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Also present for the signing was Senator the Honourable Nigel de Freitas, President of the Senate, the Honourable Bridgid Annisette-George MP, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Mr. Esmond Forde MP, Deputy Speaker and Member of Parliament for Tunapuna.
The Office of the President joins the entire nation in expressing our deepest sadness at the tragic passing of the Honourable Lisa Morris-Julian , Member of Parliament for D’Abadie/O’Meara and her two relatives. ![]()
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As a nation unites in sorrow we pray their souls rest in eternal peace.
Mr. David Vere Warren West took the Oath of Office to be reappointed as a Director of the Police Complaints Authority before His Excellency, Nigel de Freitas, Acting President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, at a ceremony at the Office of the President, today, December 13, 2024.![]()
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Mr. David West has been the Director of the Police Complaints Authority since November 2014. Having gained an Honours degree in Economics and Law from Brunel University in Middlesex in 1992, Mr. West went on to a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London (External) and a Legal Education Certificate from the Hugh Wooding Law School. After being called to the Bar of Trinidad and Tobago in 1996, Mr. West eventually became in 2000 the Senior Legal Executive in the Central Authority Unit of the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs. From 2004 to 2008, he was the Head of the Unit before moving into private practice at El Dorado Chambers and then becoming the Director of the Police Complaints Authority in 2014.![]()
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His Excellency Nigel de Freitas, Acting President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago thanked Mr. West for his continued service.
🌟 A Memorable Day for Scarborough Secondary at the President's House! 🇹🇹![]()
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What an incredible day for the students of Scarborough Secondary School as they explored the historic President's House and its beautiful grounds today! 😍 The students and teachers were captivated as they learned about the 148-year history of the House, which was once a sugar plantation in the early 1800s. 🏰🌿![]()
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The two groups toured the stunning Grand Ballroom, Sitting Room, and even the prestigious Credentials Room. To top it off, they had the honor of meeting His Excellency Nigel de Freitas, Acting President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago! ✨![]()
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His Excellency was especially thrilled to welcome the students from Tobago and engaged them in a lively discussion about what they saw and learned during the tour. 📚💬![]()
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What a memorable and educational experience for all! 🌟 #tobagostudents #presidentshouse #TrinidadAndTobagoHistory #educationaltrip #scarboroughsecondary #officeofthepresidentt