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His Excellency Wade Mark, Acting President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, received a courtesy call from Mr. Feeroz Khan, Chairman of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), and Mr. Peter Kanhai, Chairman of the National Carnival Commission (NCC) on Friday August 14, 2026. During the meeting, His Excellency and the Chairmen discussed matters of […]
On the occasion of World Steelpan Day, I join the national community in celebrating the steelpan—our national musical instrument and one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most treasured gifts to the world. Born out of the creativity, resilience and determination of our people, the steelpan is far more than a musical innovation. It is a powerful […]
The Office of the President sincerely thanks everyone who registered for The President’s House Heritage Tours and Exhibition. We are delighted by the overwhelming public interest and truly appreciate your enthusiasm and support. We apologise for the delay, as the exceptionally high number of applications required additional time for careful review and the completion of […]
The Office of the President advises that the President of the Senate, the Honourable Wade Mark, was sworn in as Acting President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday August 8, 2026. The oath of office was administered by the Honourable the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh. His Excellency Wade Mark will […]
His Excellency Wade Mark, Acting President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and all those who were inspired by the life and work of cultural icon and artistic polymath William “Willi” Chen. Mr. Chen’s life was distinguished by an extraordinary breadth of creative and practical endeavour. […]
Fellow citizens, African Emancipation Day recalls a hard-won victory. Enslaved Africans refused to accept oppression as their destiny. Through generations of resistance, sacrifice and unyielding hope, they challenged a system designed to strip them of their dignity, humanity and freedom. Their struggle helped to bring one of history’s darkest chapters to an end. Torn from […]
It is with profound sadness that the Office of the President announces the passing of our beloved colleague, Chef Jason Pierre. For more than thirty years, Jason served the Office of the President with unwavering dedication and professionalism. He was a valued member of the Office’s team, serving six Presidents of the Republic of Trinidad […]
On Monday 27 July, 2026, in a solemn remembrance ceremony held at the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, laid a wreath at the cenotaph at Knox Street, Port of Spain, to mark the 36th anniversary of the attempted coup d’état of […]
Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Kerwyn Garcia, S.C., First Gentleman, hosted a cocktail reception on Friday, July 24, 2026 to officially launch the exhibition installation “50 Years. One Republic. Moments that Shaped a Nation” at The President’s House. The exhibition forms part of The President’s […]
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: We gather this evening at the meeting point of two important anniversaries: fifty years of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and one hundred and fifty years of President’s House. The achievement of Republican status was more than a constitutional change. It was the final step in our journey to […]
