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#HappeningNow The Scouts TT Youth Awards Presentation Ceremony is currently underway at The President’s House, under the patronage of Their Excellencies President Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, and First Gentleman Kerwyn Garcia, SC.
Observed across Commonwealth nations, Remembrance Day is an occasion to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their countries during World Wars I and II, and to recognise the service and commitment of those who continue to serve today.Today, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, we pause to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom.Here in Trinidad and Tobago, the National Day of Remembrance was observed on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, led the observance at the Cenotaph in Memorial Park, where she laid a ceremonial wreath in honour of those who lost their lives in the World Wars. Government officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps and representatives of volunteer organisations also paid tribute by laying wreaths.
On Tuesday 10 November 2026, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, received the Letters of Credence of two newly accredited Ambassadors to Trinidad and Tobago. His Excellency Martin Maier, Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Her Excellency Sarah Gasquard, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago presented their credentials to Her Excellency the President in two ceremonies at The President’s House.Ambassador Maier was accompanied by Ms. Simone Gillette, Honorary Consul for Switzerland and Ambassador Gasquard was accompanied by Mr. Paul Jay Williams, Honorary Consul for the Kingdom of Belgium.Her Excellency welcomed the Ambassadors to Trinidad and Tobago and wished them both every success in their new posts.
As the sun set on Thursday, November 4, 2026, Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia, SC, First Gentleman, joined members of staff of the Office of the President on the East Lawn of the grounds of The President’s House to light deyas in observance of Divali, the Festival of Lights, for the fourth consecutive year.Private Kiran Tulsie of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Reserves offered a prayer and reflection on the significance of the Festival of Lights, followed by brief remarks from Her Excellency the President and the lighting of the deyas by those in attendance. Shubh Divali Trinidad and Tobago 🪔
#HappeningNowHer Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and His Excellency Kerwyn Garcia, SC, First Gentleman attend today’s National Day of Remembrance observance, at Memorial Park, Port of Spain.