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.
His Excellency Mattanya Aharon Cohen Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago with residence in the Republic of Panama 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, today, Thursday February 5, 2026.Ambassador Cohen was accompanied by his spouse, Mrs. Shira Cohen.Her Excellency welcomed the Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago and wished him every success in his new post. ... See MoreSee Less
📚✨ In commemoration of World Read Aloud Day, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, hosted Storytime at The President’s House today, Wednesday February 4, 2026. Students from Moulton Hall Methodist School and Preysal Government Primary School joined Her Excellency and staff of the Office of the President, for a shared reading of That Amazing Capybara by Alisa Gomez. Storytime at The President’s House is designed to promote literacy, reading comprehension, self-confidence, and the general love of reading among the nation’s children. Since its launch in 2023, this initiative has welcomed students from over 25 primary schools. This first session for 2026 held special significance as it coincided with World Read Aloud Day under the theme “Celebrate Learning.” 📸 See link to full album: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCJDx6... See MoreSee Less
#HappeningnowHer Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is hosting Storytime at The President's House on World Read Aloud Day 2026. Students of Preysal Government and Moulton Hall Methodist School are reading "That Amazing Capybara" by Alisa Gomez.#worldreadaloudday #storytimeatthepresidentshouse... See MoreSee Less
Her Excellency, Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces administered the Oath of Office to two (2) Puisne Judges today, Monday February 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at The President’s House. The Honourable the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh attended the ceremony.The two new Pusine Judges are: 1. Madame Justice Danielle Thompson2. Mr. Justice Vigel PaulMadame Justice Danielle Thompson was an Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Having gained in 2005 Upper Second Honours in an LLB degree from the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies, Ms Thompson went on to get her Legal Education certificate in 2007. In 2021, as the Trinidad and Tobago Chevening Scholar, Ms Thompson completed with Distinction an MSc in Criminal Justice Policy from the London School of Economics & Political Science.Mr. Justice Vigel Paul was a Master of the High Court in the Judiciary’s Family and Children Division. Mr. Paul gained in 1998 a Second-Class Honours LLB degree from the University of London, and then went on to the Legal Education Certificate at the Hugh Wooding Law School. He was admitted to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on 20 October 2000. ... See MoreSee Less
