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 in collaboration with Arima Mayor Lisa Morris-Julian and the Arima Borough Council , the day began with the raising of the U.S. Flag, symbolizing our presence, followed by an opening ceremony.
Other events included a K-9 Handover Ceremony, marking the arrival of eight new canines, an agreement between the U.S. Embassy and the TTPS Mounted and Canine Branch, a visit to the Arima North Secondary School visits, a lecture with UTT professors and students on violence and violent extremism by visiting U.S. speaker, a visit with the Santa Rosa First Peoples Community as well as other informative sessions with students and American citizens.
Consular Officer Jessica Morgan gives opening remarks.
Arima Mayor Lisa Morris-Julian delivers remarks.
Charge dAffaires John McIntyre, Marine Levi Moser, Minister of Education Anthony Garcia, Arima Mayor Lisa Morris-Julian, Marine Daphner Aulibrice, Marine, Joshuawa Hagopit-Martinez
Charge dAffaires John McIntyre and Patsy Joseph, Senior Superintendent of the Mounted and Canine Branch sign handover agreement.
Canine handover agreement signed.
Charge dAffaires John McIntyre and Patsy Joseph, Senior Superintendent of the Mounted and Canine Branch, Clarence Shuler, Canine Officer, INL Officer Jason Hammontree and Director of the Office of Caribbean Affairs Brad Freden.
Assistant Public Affairs Officer Michael Barrera, visiting U.S. speaker Muhammad Fraser-Rahim, and Charge dAffaires John McIntyre.
Visiting U.S. speaker Muhammad Fraser-Rahim lectures on violence and violent extremism with UTT O'meara professors and students.
Consular Officer Sara Elsayed and intern Ishrat Sanjida with Santa Rosa First Peoples Chief Ricardo Bharath Hernandez and Queen Jennifer Cassar.
Public Affairs Officer AJ Jagelski with students of the Arima North Secondary School.
Consular Officer Sara Elsayed and intern Ishrat Sanjida chat with Santa Rosa First Peoples Chief Ricardo Bharath Hernandez
Patsy Joseph, Senior Superintendent of the Mounted and Canine Branch gives remarks at canine handover ceremony.
Students of the Arima North Secondary School learn about career opportunities with the embassy.
Public Affairs Officer AJ Jagelski with students of the Arima North Secondary School.
