Her Excellency receives the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award

Jan 26, 2025

Her Excellency receives the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award

His Excellency Dr. Pradeep Rajpurohit, High Commissioner of India to Trinidad and Tobago presented Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) in the sphere of Public Affairs on Sunday 26 January, 2025.

The PBSA is the highest award usually conferred by the President of India on Non-Resident Indians, Persons of Indian Origin or an organization/institution established and run by the Non-Resident Indians or Persons of Indian Origin in recognition of their outstanding achievements both in India and abroad as part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention. The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention was held from 8–10 January 2025 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India where the award was presented to 26 other awardees from around the world.

Circumstances prevented Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago from attending the event in person, however, in her role as Chief Guest, Her Excellency delivered pre-recorded remarks at the inaugural session of the convention. Click here for full speech https://fb.watch/xmwucmHIrU/

The presentation of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) to Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, took place as part of the 76th Republic Day of India Reception at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Cultural Cooperation.

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Christmas Message from Her Excellency Christine Kangaloo ORTTPresident of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Fellow citizens,One of the central themes of Christmas, is that of family. Jesus was born, surrounded by His Mother, Mary, and the person who was to play the role of His earthly Father, Joseph. What bound them together, from that day forward, was the love among them as a family. This Christmas, as we reflect on the central themes of Christmas, we are invited to pause and remember what truly binds us together as one human family. In a world often marked by division, uncertainty, and hardship, the message of Christmas speaks quietly, but powerfully: peace on earth and goodwill to all. The spirit of Christmas urges us to choose compassion over anger, understanding over judgment, and reconciliation over resentment. It challenges us to look beyond our differences and to recognize our shared humanity. Peace, we are reminded, is not merely the absence of war or strife; it is the presence of justice, mercy, and respect in our daily lives, in our homes, workplaces, and communities.Goodwill is built through a series of simple actions—listening with empathy, speaking with kindness, extending forgiveness, and offering help to those in need. These small gestures, when multiplied, have the power to heal wounds, restore hope, and build bridges where walls once stood. This Christmas, as we gather with family and friends, let us renew our commitment to peace — peace within ourselves, peace with one another, and peace in the wider world. Let us answer the call to show goodwill, and to open our hearts, not only to those closest to us, but also to the stranger, the lonely, and the forgotten.My wish this Christmas is that we do not relegate the message of peace on earth and goodwill to merely a cherished ideal, but that we elevate it into a lived reality, shaping our choices and inspiring us to be instruments of peace and of goodwill wherever we are. My wish this Christmas is that, through the practice of peace and goodwill, each of us brings hope to the weary, comfort to the suffering, and unity to our communities. And so, I pray that we recommit ourselves to being bearers of peace in our homes, our workplaces, and our society. I pray that the light of goodwill shines brighter than the darkness. And I pray that peace and goodwill will guide our actions, enliven our spirits and lift up our hearts, long after the season has passed.My husband and I extend warmest wishes for a safe, happy and hopeful Christmas 2025.#merrychristmas2025 #peaceandgoodwill #officeofthepresidentt ... See MoreSee Less

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#ICYMI 🎶✨On Sunday 14th December 2025, Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia S.C., First Gentleman, attended The Lydian Singers’ 2025 Christmas production – ‘De Chile Faddah’ at Queen’s Hall. This year’s performance offered a local interpretation of the Nativity story through the eyes of Joseph, woven with the vibrant rhythms and soul of Trinbagonian culture.During the event, Their Excellencies had the pleasure of presenting a donation to Mary Care Centre, a Woodbrook-based sanctuary supporting teenage mothers and their babies on behalf of the Lydian Singers. The donation came from the proceeds of The Lydian Singers' July fundraising concert. The cheque was received by Sister Deborah de Rosia, who has guided the Centre for over a decade. ... See MoreSee Less

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