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.
As bands continue preparations for the upcoming Trinidad and Tobago National Panorama Semi-Finals on Sunday, February 1, 2026, Stop 4 of #panyardcrawl2026 took Their Excellencies to Exodus Steel Orchestra, reigning champions of the 2025 National Panorama Large Band Category.Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia S.C., First Gentleman, visited the panyard on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, engaging with members of the band as rehearsals intensified ahead of the competition. 📸 See link to full album: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCHeY5... See MoreSee Less
#ICYMI The third stop of #PanyardCrawl2026 brought Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia, SC, First Gentleman, to the Tropical Angel Harps Steel Orchestra in Chaguanas on Monday, January 19, 2026.During the visit, Their Excellencies engaged with the Youth Orchestra and congratulated its members on an impressive third-place finish at the 2026 National Junior Panorama competition. They also had the opportunity to view the band’s many trophies which proudly reflected its accomplishments and continued success.📸 See link to full album: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCH2We#OfficeOfThePresidentTT #TrinidadAndTobago #Steelpan #Panyard #JuniorPanorama ... See MoreSee Less
#AsItHappensThe final stop of the day is at the Arima Boys' RC Primary School where Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman, are currently engaging with staff and students. ... See MoreSee Less
#HappeningNow Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman, were greeted with an Honour Guard, formed by Senior Prefects, members of the 4- H Club and Girl Guides of the Arima Girls' RC Primary School, before meeting with the Standard Five students to discuss the role and functions of the Presidency . 🇹🇹✨ ... See MoreSee Less
#AsItHappensArima Girls’ Government Primary School is the second stop today for Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman as they continue their #OTPSchoolVisits2026; their educational outreach programme on the Presidency. ... See MoreSee Less