The Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago meets with His Excellency

Aug 21, 2023

The Executive of the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago (DATT) met with their Patron His Excellency Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman at the President’s House recently.

Mr. Andrew Dhanoo, President, Dr. Brian N. Cockburn, 1st Vice President, Ms Jennilyn Hamblyn-Raphael, Secretary and Ms Nandani Samuel, Dietician met with His Excellency to discuss the way forward since the First Gentleman formally decided to become the DATT’s Patron.

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𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐨 𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐓, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔Fellow citizens,One hundred and eighty-one years ago, Indian indentured immigrants arrived in Trinidad after a voyage marked by loss, courage and hope. They journeyed to an unfamiliar land, in which they were immediately subjected to a harsh system of work and life. And yet, through faith, discipline and resolve, they built homes, communities, schools, businesses, places of worship and cultural traditions that now occupy a central place in the heart and life of our Republic.This day is not only a record of arrival. It is a lesson in human dignity. It teaches that suffering need not become bitterness; that memory can guide rather than divide; and that devotion to one’s heritage can strengthen, not diminish, devotion to one’s country. In the jahaji bond — ship brothers and ship sisters joined by trial — we have been privileged, both to see and to experience, a demonstration of fellowship that rose above region, language and circumstance.That lesson belongs to all of Trinidad and Tobago. We are a nation shaped by many inheritances: Hindu, Muslim and Christian traditions; Orisha and Spiritual Baptist faiths; other beliefs and philosophies; and the cultures, languages, festivals, arts and customs of our many ancestral communities. Our strength does not require sameness. It requires the maturity to hold differences without hostility, and to place the common good above every narrow claim.At a time when public speech often moves faster than reflection, Indian Arrival Day invites a different temper. Freedom gives us the right to disagree; citizenship imposes on us the duty to do so with measure. A republic is protected, not only by its laws, but by the habits of respect with which its people treat one another and the shared institutions entrusted to their care.As we mark this day, let us choose duty over indifference, unity over division, and service over self-display. Let us honour the courage of those who came before us not only by memory and ceremony, but by conduct worthy of their sacrifice.I wish the national community a peaceful and meaningful Indian Arrival Day.May every heritage find honour in our shared Republic, and may God bless Trinidad and Tobago. ... See MoreSee Less

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🚨 PUBLIC ADVISORY: Fraudulent Videos Circulating OnlineThe Office of the President wishes to advise the public of fraudulent videos and reels being circulated on social media featuring manipulated footage of Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. These videos are overlaid with AI-generated voices which falsely purport to encourage persons to participate in a financial scheme.⚠️ The Office of the President makes it clear that:* These videos are fake and manipulated* The audio is not authentic* The profiles sharing this content are not affiliated with Her Excellency, the President, or the Office of the President❗ Members of the public are strongly advised:* Do not engage with or share these videos* Do not provide personal or financial information* Do not invest in any scheme promoted by this contentThe public is urged to remain vigilant and to report such content to the relevant authorities. ... See MoreSee Less

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His Excellency Fikry Cassidy, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago presented his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday May 28, 2026 at The President's House. Also present to witness the Presentation of Credentials ceremony was his spouse, Mrs. Lusia Veniokta and Mrs. Romanna Sirait, Counsellor and Head of Economic Affairs in the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia.Her Excellency welcomed the Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago and wished him every success in his new post. ... See MoreSee Less

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Storytime at The President’s House seeks to promote literacy, comprehension, and a love for reading among children, while building students’ confidence through public speaking.On Monday, May 25, 2026, Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia SC, First Gentleman, hosted the fourth instalment of Storytime for 2026 with students of the San Fernando TML Primary School. 📚✨📸 For the full album, see: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUV5Y ... See MoreSee Less

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