U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Shante Moore, Minister of National Security Fitzgerald Hinds, and other Embassy officials toured the USNS Burlington on September 14. They saw firsthand the day-to-day operations of the crew which included Petty Officer Second Class Nadia Francis, a Trini-American. The USNS Burlington and its crew is tasked with supporting soldiers and sailors in …
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The Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), Admiral Craig S. Faller, visited Trinidad and Tobago on August 10 to meet with government officials and the Trinidad and Tobago Defense Force for discussions on continued security cooperation and the strong partnership between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago.
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The Southern Partnership Station 18 (SPS18) subject matter expert exchanges (SMEE) between the U.S. Navy and Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard ended successfully Aug 22, following two weeks of diving and medical care exercises designed to enhance coordination in regional maritime activities and improve the operational readiness and interoperability of participants. For the capstone event, …
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The Embassy’s annual Iftar dinner was hosted last evening by Chargé d’Affaires John W. McIntyre as part of our continuing engagement with members of the Muslim community. Chargé d’Affaires McIntyre made a commitment to increase outreach with the community both on a professional and personal level. Yacoob Ali, President of ASJA in his greetings on …
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Arima, Novmeber, 2017: The U.S. Embassy set up its offices in Arima for one day on Novmeber 14, in an effort to seek new opportunities to engage with the eastern community. Offices were based at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Arima from 8 a.m. to 4:o0 p.m. An initiative of Chargé d’Affaires John W. McIntyre …
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In our continuing outreach to at-risk youths, the Embassy partnered with The 2 Cents Movement, Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) Hearts and Minds, and Freetown Collective to host a theatrical performance at the Central Bank Auditorium on August 24, culminating the first phase of a four month long “Normal, Not Normal” campaign project. The performance …
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Girl Be Heard Trinidad and Tobago has successfully completed its six month program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State at the Bishop’s Centenary College, supported by the U.S. Embassy.
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The Juvenile Court Project has marked a significant milestone with the adoption by the T&T Government of new protocols governing cases involving children in conflict with the law. The project is a collaboration between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). …
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U.S. Embassy celebrates 241 years of Independence – The U.S. Embassy held its annual July 4th Celebration last Wednesday evening, at the O2 Park in Chaguaramas.
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Acting Assistant Secretary Francisco Palmieri met with Prime Minister Rowley today, and discussed how to deepen our security cooperation, both bilaterally and regionally through CARICOM.
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U.S. and local educational leaders established the USA-Caribbean International Education Consortium (UCIEC).
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Impressive! That’s how Chargé d’Affaires John McIntyre described the operations of the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) on Thursday, after touring the Complex at Caroni North Bank Road, Piarco.
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Etienne Charles held an open rehearsal on Saturday, leading up to his “CARNIVAL” premier concert which took place on Sunday at Queen’s Hall Auditorium. He invited secondary school music students, as well as from the special schools.
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This morning Chargé d’Affaires John McIntyre delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the Train-the-Trainer workshop on Intellectual Property with Trinidad and Tobago Customs and Excise. The Honourable Stuart Young, Minister in the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs, as well as J. Todd Reves, Regional Intellectual Property Attaché for Mexico, Central America and …
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For Ambassador Estrada, one of his fondest memories of living in Trinidad as a child, was the time he spent with his grandfather in the village of Toco. He took some time early this week to go back in time to visit Toco, talk with some of the villagers who remembered both him and his …
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Students of the Goodwill Industries and their teachers warmly welcomed Ambassador John L. Estrada to their school in Port of Spain on November 14. After hearing the Ambassador’s story of growing up in Trinidad and Tobago and migrating to the U.S., the students asked questions and proudly showed off the work they have been doing. …
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Ambassador John L. Estrada recently visited the Princess Elizabeth Special School meeting with members of the Board, teachers and students.
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Ambassador John L. Estrada addressed the assembly of the Queen’s Royal College (QRC) on Monday. Ambassador Estrada met with Principal David Simon and teachers and spoke to the students about leadership, empowerment and the need for continuous education.
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Ambassador John L. Estrada last Friday visited Sangre Grande. He visited the SWAHA Hindu College, Northeastern College, the COSTAATT campus and met with Chairman Terry Rondon and Councillors of the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation.
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The local premiere of the movie Bazodee took place at Digicel’s IMAX theater, One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain. Trinidad and Tobago’s soca artiste Machel Montano is the lead actor alongside Natalie Perera. Ambassador John L. Estrada attended the event.
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Trinidad and Tobago celebrated its 54th Anniversary of Independence on August 31. Ambassador John L. Estrada attended the military parade at the Queen’s Park Savannah and the President’s Toast to the nation at Queen’s Hall, offering Happy Independence to the Government and people.
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Ambassador John L. Estrada visited Tobago August 15-18 for the primary purpose of partnering with the Lily Foundation on Gender Based Violence programs. The Foundation facilitates positive human development and works in Tobago to educate and counsel abused women and girls. Ambassador Estrada also met with Secretary of Community Development and Culture, Dr. Denise Tsoi-a-fatt-Angus and …
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Ambassador John L. Estrada visited the Santa Rosa First Peoples Community Arima meeting President and Chief Ricardo Bharath Hernandez, Queen Jennifer Cassar, Shaman Cristo Adonis and other community elders. The Ambassador toured the small museum and viewed a video about the First Peoples.
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Ambassador John L. Estrada and Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Chief Staff Officer Col. Peter Sealy visited the Blanchisseuse Government Primary school where Military Engineers from the Trinidad and Tobago Defense Force and the Delaware National Guard carried out renovation works. The project is funded by the United States Government, through the Humanitarian and Civil Assistance Program under …
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Members of the visiting Delaware National Guard paid a courtesy call on Ambassador John L. Estrada on August 8. A delegation of approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen from the Delaware National Guard arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on August 7, 2016 for a week long partnership with the Trinidad and Tobago Defense Force (TTDF) on multiple joint …
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Ambassador John L. Estrada paid his first visit to the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad where he met with newly installed Principal Professor Brian Copeland, senior staff members and students.
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Ambassador retired Brigadier General Anthony Phillips-Spencer was recognized in a small ceremony by members of the United States Military Liaison Office, US Embassy. Colonel Claudia Carrizales, Chief Military Liaison Officer thanked the Ambassador for his leadership and contributions in support of mutual US -TT objectives. Ambassador Phillips-Spencer served as the Vice Chief of Defense Staff, Trinidad and …
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The Nubian Gents & Feminine Fire, a 16-member U.S. based youth group paid a courtesy call on Ambassador John L. Estrada. The group is in Trinidad partnering with “We Say Y.E.S.” Organization and other youth groups in East Port of Spain and San Juan.
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Ambassador John L. Estrada hosted the Embassy’s Fourth of July reception on July 1, 2016 at Estate 101, Saddle Road, Maraval. Read his remarks .
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Ambassador John L. Estrada hosts the Embassy’s annual Iftar Dinner in observance of Ramadan at the Chief of Mission Residence.
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Ambassador John L. Estrada stopped by the National Cricket Center in Couva to learn more about the game of Cricket and met with members of the T&T Cricket Board.
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Ambassador John L. Estrada last week visited the Diego Martin Central Secondary school. He observed students participate in a mock trial under the Resistance and Prevention Program – (RAPP) funded by the U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Intl Narcotics & Law Enforcement (INL) through the #CaribbeanBasinSecurityInitiative . The program is implemented by the Pan American Development Foundation – Trinidad and Tobago . Ambassador Estrada also delivered a motivational message to students about choices. Ambassador Estrada attended …
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