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, November 4, 2025, Ms. Maria Velasco, Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, presented her Letters of Credence to Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, at The President’s House.Also present at the ceremony was Ms. Teija De Silva, Honorary Consul for the Kingdom of Sweden in Tobago.Her Excellency welcomed the Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago and wished her every success in her new post. ... See MoreSee Less
On Thursday 30 October, 2025, the Office of the President was thrilled to welcome students of the Siparia RC Primary School and the Lambeau Anglican Primary School for tours of The President’s House and grounds. The young people enjoyed learning all about the official residence of their Head of State and about the many important roles and functions conducted therein. 📸 See more from their visit at the links below:👉 Lambeau Anglican Primary School: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCzczE👉 Siparia RC Primary School: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCzczp... See MoreSee Less
In keeping with time-honoured tradition, the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, as Head of State, receives the first Poppy from the Trinidad and Tobago Legion of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League before its national distribution.Today, October 31, 2025, His Excellency Wade Mark, Acting President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, received the first Poppy from Colonel (Ret’d) Lyle Alexander, President of the Trinidad and Tobago Legion, Mr. Lennon Surzano, Treasurer, and Mr. Hilton Clarke, Trustee.The Poppy is the enduring symbol of remembrance of both World Wars, and while it is linked with Armistice Day (11 November), its origin as a popular emblem of remembrance lies in the landscapes of the First World War. Shortly after losing a friend in the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915, a Canadian doctor, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, was inspired by the sight of poppies growing in the battle-scarred fields of fallen soldiers to write his poem “In Flanders Fields.”Since the end of the First World War, Remembrance Day has been observed in Commonwealth member states as a memorial day to honour members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty. The Armistice — an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War as a prelude to peace negotiations — began at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (11 a.m. on November 11, 1918). The first Remembrance Day was observed in 1919 throughout the Commonwealth and Britain. Originally called Armistice Day, it commemorated the end of hostilities of the Great War in 1918 and came to symbolise the end of the war while providing an opportunity to remember those who had died.Trinidad and Tobago will observe Memorial Day on Sunday, November 9, 2025.#remembrance #redpoppy #officeofthepresidentt#trinidadandtobago... See MoreSee Less
The Office of the President was pleased to welcome another group of students from the Barrackpore West Secondary School to The President’s House on Tuesday 28th October 2025.Through a guided tour of the House and grounds, the young people learned all about the role and responsibilities of the President and the rich history of the official residence of the Head of State.Their curiosity and enthusiasm made the visit truly memorable. We hope that they enjoyed the experience as much as we enjoyed hosting them! More photos available at:flic.kr/s/aHBqjCyYtA... See MoreSee Less
The Office of the President was delighted to welcome students of the Barrackpore West Secondary School and members of Bethel World Outreach Ministries to The President’s House this week.The visitors enjoyed guided tours of the historic grounds—home to a rich variety of flora and fauna—and explored some of the public rooms of the Great House. 📸 See more highlights from their visit:👉 Barrackpore West Secondary School: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCyp4X👉 Bethel World Outreach Ministries: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCyfa5... See MoreSee Less
