by OTP | April 24, 2026 | Featured, Media Releases, Other Events | 0 Comments

In 2026, Trinidad and Tobago commemorates a historic convergence of milestones—the 150th anniversary of The President’s House and the 50th anniversary of the Presidency and of the Republic. Together, these milestones offer a unique opportunity to reflect on our...

by OTP | August 11, 2026 | Featured, Messages and Speeches, News & Events | 0 Comments

On the occasion of World Steelpan Day, I join the national community in celebrating the steelpan—our national musical instrument and one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most treasured gifts to the world. Born out of the creativity, resilience and determination of our people,...

by OTP | August 9, 2026 | Featured, News & Events, Other Events | 0 Comments

The Office of the President sincerely thanks everyone who registered for The President’s House Heritage Tours and Exhibition. We are delighted by the overwhelming public interest and truly appreciate your enthusiasm and support. We apologise for the delay, as the...

by OTP | August 8, 2026 | Appointments, Featured, News & Events | 0 Comments

The Office of the President advises that the President of the Senate, the Honourable Wade Mark, was sworn in as Acting President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday August 8, 2026. The oath of office was administered by the Honourable the Chief Justice,...

by OTP | August 8, 2026 | Media Releases, News & Events | 0 Comments

His Excellency Wade Mark, Acting President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and all those who were inspired by the life and work of cultural icon and artistic polymath William "Willi" Chen. Mr....

by OTP | August 1, 2026 | Featured, Messages and Speeches, News & Events | 0 Comments

Fellow citizens, African Emancipation Day recalls a hard-won victory. Enslaved Africans refused to accept oppression as their destiny. Through generations of resistance, sacrifice and unyielding hope, they challenged a system designed to strip them of their dignity,...

by OTP | July 29, 2026 | Media Releases, News & Events | 0 Comments

It is with profound sadness that the Office of the President announces the passing of our beloved colleague, Chef Jason Pierre. For more than thirty years, Jason served the Office of the President with unwavering dedication and professionalism. He was a valued member...

by OTP | July 27, 2026 | Featured, News & Events, Other Events | 0 Comments

On Monday 27 July, 2026, in a solemn remembrance ceremony held at the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, laid a wreath at the cenotaph at Knox Street, Port of Spain, to...

by OTP | July 24, 2026 | Featured, News & Events, Other Events | 0 Comments

Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia, S.C., First Gentleman, hosted a cocktail reception on Friday, July 24, 2026 to officially launch the exhibition installation “50 Years. One...

by OTP | July 24, 2026 | Featured, Messages and Speeches, News & Events | 0 Comments

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: We gather this evening at the meeting point of two important anniversaries: fifty years of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and one hundred and fifty years of President's House. The achievement of Republican status was...

by OTP | July 21, 2026 | News & Events, Presentations of Credentials | 0 Comments

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Right Honourable Jerrymon Samuel Manwe, High Commissioner for the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, presented his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo O.R.T.T., President of the...