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.
Today, Thursday October 9, 2025, Ms. Shail Pooransingh-Jamadar took the Oath of Office and received the Instrument of Appointment as a Member of the Procurement Board, before Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Ms. Pooransingh-Jamadar is an Associate Attorney-at-Law, specialising in Conveyancing, at Hobsons Attorneys-at-Law and Notaries Public. A graduate of York University, the University of Leeds, and the Hugh Wooding Law School, she has also lectured at the Hugh Wooding Law School and contributed to regional legal development, including the Criminal Bench Book for Barbados, Belize, and Guyana.Her Excellency congratulated Ms. Pooransingh-Jamadar and extended best wishes to her in her service to country. ... See MoreSee Less
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, delivered the Feature Address at the Ceremony for the Presentation of Graduates of the Hugh Wooding Law School.Reflecting on her own graduation 40 years ago and drawing inspiration from tennis great Roger Federer, Her Excellency encouraged graduates to embrace the lessons that “Effortless is a myth; Perfection is impossible; and Life is bigger than the courtroom.”💬For full speech: tinyurl.com/5n8y2ssw📸For more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCwPFR#ICYMI #OfficeofthePresidentTT Hugh Wooding Law School... See MoreSee Less
Her Excellency Meets Presentation College, Chaguanas Robotics TeamOn Tuesday 7th October, 2025, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago received members of the Presentation College, Chaguanas Robotics Team at The President’s House.The talented young men, who recently secured third place in a global robotics competition in Greece, shared with Her Excellency their passion for robotics and their vision of seeing robotics recognised as a sport. They also spoke about their excitement in representing Trinidad and Tobago at the FIRST Global Robotics Challenge in Panama later this month.Accompanied by their Principal, Dr. René Wihby, and IT Teacher Ms. Tricia Singh, the students treated Her Excellency to a hands-on demonstration of their robot during which she was able to “shake hands” with it!Her Excellency expressed her admiration for their creativity, teamwork and dedication, and wished them every success as they prepare to compete on the international stage once again.More photos available at: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCwNQH... See MoreSee Less
Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago today received the Letters of Credence of Ms. Cécile Tassin, Ambassador-designate of the European Union.Accompanying the incoming Ambassador were Mrs. Evelina Melbarzde, Deputy Head of Mission at the Delegation of the European Union to Trinidad and Tobago, and Mr. Felipe Armijo, Programme Officer.Her Excellency welcomed Ms. Tassin to Trinidad and Tobago and wished her every success in her new role. On hand to witness the Guard of Honour with mounted escort were students of St. Madeleine Secondary School, who were on a tour of The President’s House this morning. ... See MoreSee Less
The fourth and final stop of the day was at Naparima College where Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman engaged with staff and students. Today's school visits bring the total number of schools visited to a total of 44 since the launch of the School Visits Programme in January 20#schoolvisitsi#officeofthepresidenttte#trinidadandtobagoobago ... See MoreSee Less
