Presentation of Credentials: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain
Apr 20, 2021
His Excellency Fernando Nogales Alvarez, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain presented his Letters of Credence last Wednesday to Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Ambassador Alvarez was accompanied by Mr. Alvaro Fernandez Baquerin, Second Secretary and Head of Consular and Cultural Affairs and Ms. Juliet Brady, Executive Assistant to the Ambassador.
#ICYMIOn Monday, February 9, 2026, Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia, S.C., First Gentleman, attended the Panorama 2026 THA Medium Conventional Bands Finals at the Queen’s Park Savannah.The Office of the President extends congratulations to all the bands that graced the stage, showcasing talent and dedication to our national instrument. Special congratulations to Pan Elders Steel Orchestra, champions of the competition; Courts Sound Specialists of Laventille, second place; and Pamberi Steel Orchestra, third place. 🇹🇹🎶 ... See MoreSee Less
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia, S.C., First Gentleman, attended the Red Cross Children’s Carnival, popularly known as "Kiddies Carnival", at the Queen’s Park Savannah. Celebrated under the theme “De Real Mas’ before de Big Mas’… Mas’ with a purpose!”, this year’s festivities marked the 70th anniversary of the event.Their Excellencies were delighted to crown brother-and-sister duo Antonio and Annlee Rampersad as Junior King and Queen, for their portrayals of “Solarian, Firebird of Life and Light” and “D’ Butterfly Princess,” respectively.As Patron of the Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society, Her Excellency commended the organisation for its continued commitment to nurturing creativity and cultural expression among the nation’s children. ... See MoreSee Less
Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Mr. Kerwyn Garcia SC First Gentleman are greeted by Ms. Anne Marie Quammie Alleyne, President of TTRC, Randal Halfhide Chairman of TTRC and Solange Devenish as they arrive at the Red Cross Kiddies Carnival 2026 #kiddiescarnival#ilovemas#trinidadandtobagocarnival#officeofthepresidentt... See MoreSee Less
Mrs. Arlene McComie took the Oath of Office as Member and Chairman of the Public Service Commission before Her Excellency, Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, at a ceremony at the Office of the President, today, Friday February 6, 2026.Mrs. Arlene McComie is a senior Executive with over eighteen (18) years of experience in Portfolio Planning, Negotiation, Business Development and Human Resource Management.Having graduated with Honours with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine in 1979, she went on to do a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Bernard Baruch College of City University in New York and a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Institute of Business at the University of the West Indies. This was followed in 2013 by an Executive Masters of Business Administration from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill and in 2018 from the Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, a Post Graduate Certificate in Authentic Business Education.Starting in 1990 as an Acting Administrative Officer 4 in the Technical Co-Operation Unit of the Office of the Prime Minister, Mrs. McComie in 1999 became the Director of Human Resources in the Ministry of National Security. She was promoted to Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary in 2002 and became Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Transport in 2005. She filled the same position in the Ministries of Public Administration, Local Government and Planning and Sustainable Development. Mrs. McComie is also a former Member of the Statutory Authority Service Commission.Mrs. McComie is at present, a lecturer/Consultant at the Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business.Her Excellency congratulated Mrs. McComie on her appointment and wished her success in the new position. ... See MoreSee Less
