Three re-appointments to three Commissions took place on Monday July 12, 2021 at President’s House. All three re-appointees took their Oaths of Office before Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Mr. Courtenay Braemar Williams was re-appointed as a Member of the Public Service Commission. Mr. Williams is an Attorney-at-Law who has several years of experience in the legal profession in matters including but not limited to banking, intellectual property, project financing, transactions, debt restructuring, mediation and corporate secretarial practice. Mr. Williams holds a Legal Education Certificate from the Hugh Wooding Law School and a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of the West Indies.
Dr. Susan Craig-James was re-appointed as a Member of the Police Service Commission. Dr. Craig-James, the Founder and Managing Director of Cornerstone Press is a professional copy editor who has written and published many works on the Caribbean including works on Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Craig-James has a Doctorate in Sociology from the University of London and a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology and Politics from the University of Edinburgh.
Mr. Howard Dottin was re-appointed as a Member of the Salary Review Commission. An experienced Financial Specialist, Mr. Dottin is adept at Management Accounting, Treasury, Finance and Banking, and Strategic Planning. Mr. Dottin is a lecturer of Corporate Finance, Management Accounting and Financial Accounting on the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business Masters programme. He is also involved in thesis supervision of selected students during their tenure at the school. Mr. Dottin obtained an Executive Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of the West Indies and is also a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
On Tuesday 24 March, 2026, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, received a courtesy visit from a delegation of veterans known as the DIEHARDS at The President's House.The DIEHARDS are a group of veteran officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment who served together during the 1990 attempted coup d'etat. The delegation comprised Brigadier General (Ret’d) Ancil Antoine, Brigadier General (Ret’d) Archilus Phillips, Colonel (Ret’d) George Robinson and Colonel (Ret’d) Michael Clarke.The veterans engaged Her Excellency in meaningful discussions about their group and their continued commitment to service. ... See MoreSee Less
Message from Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to SEA students 2026My Dear SEA students,After years of study and preparation, tomorrow you will sit your Secondary Entrance Assessment examinations.As the day approaches it is perfectly natural to feel a little nervous. Do not let those feelings overwhelm you. Tonight, try to relax, and ensure you get a good night’s rest. When you enter the examination room, stay calm, take a few deep breaths and read each question carefully, and trust in all that you have learned. Believe in yourselves, just as your parents, teachers and your country believe in you.Do your best and remember that this examination does not define you or determine all that you can achieve. Each of you has your own talents and strengths and each of you has a future rich with possibility and promise.Your parents, guardians and teachers, who have supported and encouraged you every step of the way, will be cheering you on, and I will also be cheering you on. The entire nation stands proudly with you.I wish you every success, and I extend my very best wishes to you and your families. May God bless and strengthen you all. ... See MoreSee Less
“When we choose inclusion, we choose connection. When we choose connection, we diminish loneliness. And when we stand together, there is no barrier we cannot overcome.”On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, attended the United Nations World Down Syndrome Day Conference at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain. Her Excellency served as Guest of Honour and delivered remarks at this year’s conference, which was particularly significant as it commemorated the 15th anniversary of the Down Syndrome Family Network.For fifteen years, the Network, founded by Mr. Fitzherbert Glen Niles, has worked to advocate for the rights, dignity, and full inclusion of persons with Down syndrome and other disabilities throughout Trinidad and Tobago.Another highlight of this year’s programme was a feature presentation by motivational speaker Michael Schwab, a person with Down syndrome, whose life and accomplishments stand as a testament to what is possible when individuals are given opportunity, support, and belief.📸For more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCNW42... See MoreSee Less
On Thursday March 19, 2026, Mr. Andrey Pritsepov, Ambassador-designate of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, with residence in Georgetown, Guyana presented his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, at a Presentation of Credentials ceremony at The President’s House. During the visit, Ambassador Pritsepov, who was accompanied by Mr. Vslevolod D. Ivanov, Attaché at the Russian Embassy, also presented Her Excellency with the gift of a Matryoshka doll.In welcoming the newly accredited Ambassador, Her Excellency wished him every success in his new post. ... See MoreSee Less
Members of Spiritual Baptist Faith Inc. engage the students of Belmont Girls' RC Primary School in a demonstration of some of their faith practices during the 2026 Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day Exhibition at The President's House, today, Monday 23 March, 2026. ... See MoreSee Less
