At a simple but solemn ceremony characterised by strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Keith Christopher Rowley and his Cabinet took their Oaths of Office before Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago at President’s House this evening.
The Honourable the Chief Justice, Mr Justice Ivor Archie ORTT; the President of the Senate, Senator the Honourable Christine Kangaloo; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Brigid Annisette George and the Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly, the Honourable Ancil Dennis, were among the witnesses to this afternoon’s proceedings.
Her Excellency was pleased to install the new Government in a building which has occupied such a significant place in our history for well over a century and noted that President’s House has not been the site of a swearing-in of a Prime Minister since 2002, nor of a Cabinet since 2007.
In her address, President Weekes wished the Prime Minister and his Cabinet success in the delivery of their mandate and urged them to get down to the serious business of the good governance of the people of Trinidad and Tobago.
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
