146th Anniversary, Princes Town​

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(Reposted from Facebook): On Tuesday 20th January, 2026, the Princes Town Regional Corporation (PTRC) commemorated the 146th anniversary of Princes Town Day with an Interfaith Service held at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church.

 

In attendance to mark the occasion were the Honourable Khadijah Ameen, Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, and MP for St. Augustine; the Honourable Dr. Aiyna Ali, MP for Princes Town; the Honourable Michelle Benjamin, the Minister of Culture and Community Development and MP for Moruga/Tableland; the Honourable Dr. Narindra Roopnarine, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Culture and Community Development and MP for Naparima; along with Mrs. Sheriffa Heru, Chief Executive Officer, PTRC; Councillor Gowie Roopnarine, Chairman, PTRC; Councillors of the Municipality; specially invited guests; and well-wishers.

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To learn more about Princes Town Day, please visit the Princes Town Regional Corporation post here. 

Tunapuna Week​

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The Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation (TPRC) officially launched "Tunapuna Week 2025" on Friday November 14th, beginning with an Interfaith Service at the St. Charles R.C. Church. Visit our Blog page for a more detailed and updated review of this momentous week of activities. 

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Sangre Grande Regional Corporation "Youth Council" ​

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The Sangre Grande Regional Corporation successfully hosted its' Youth Council, engaging students from schools within the municipality. This initiative aims to empower young people by fostering a more inclusive and participatory community.

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Through this programme, students were introduced to the functions and roles of the Municipal Corporation and its Councillors, explored the policy-making processes that affect them, and were given opportunities to participate, build leadership skills, and gain insight into the foundations of municipal governance. Click here for the Facebook video.

The Honourable Khadijah Ameen, Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, delivered remarks encouraging students to make the most of this meaningful opportunity.

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New Inter-Ministerial Committee - Gated Communities

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We congratulate TTALGA Executive Committee Member, Desell Josiah Austin (Chairman, Councillor, Tunapuna / Piarco Regional Corporation) on his appointment as a member of the Inter-Ministerial Committee to Develop a National Policy and Guidelines for Gated Communities. 

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​​This new Committee will be under the purview of the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government and will be holding consultations with relevant stakeholders, as regards the safety and security of communities in Trinidad and Tobago. The aim is to develop a national standard policy which would serve to guide the establishment and operations of gated communities, and this Committee has been tasked with presenting its findings and recommendations for consideration by the Cabinet of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. We wish our member success in this exciting and important endeavor!

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21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee Forum - 2025

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The 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee Forum on Marine Climate Change and High-Quality Development was held in Fuzhou, China from the 16-19th October 2025. Please go to our Events & Activities page, or visit the TTALGA Facebook page for more on this story. 

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TTALGA's Advocacy Meeting with the Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, the Honourable Khadijah Ameen, a success!

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The Executive of TTALGA, under the astute stewardship of its Chairman, Akeliah Glasgow-Warner, Vice Chairman, Doodnath Mayhroo and Finance Chairman, Josiah Austin initiated an advocacy meeting held September 11th 2025 (accompanied by all Mayors and Chairmen) the negotiating team  held critical discussions on compensation and arrears following the 120th SRC Report. 

 

Please go to our Events & Activities page, or visit the TTALGA Facebook page for more on this story. 

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Welcome extended to the new Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, the Honourable Khadijah Ameen

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Please visit the Trinidad & Tobago Government Communications Facebook page for photos and more.

Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago - Members of Cabinet

 

On Thursday May 1, 2025, the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago was sworn into office by Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The ceremony also saw Senator the Honourable John Jeremie SC, being sworn in as the Attorney General.

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By Saturday 3rd May, 2025, the new members of Cabinet of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago were also sworn in by Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. ​

 

In providing a complete listing of all appointments below, TTALGA makes special mention of the appointment of the new Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, the Honourable Khadijah Ameen.

 

Prime Minister:

• The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC

Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister

• The Honourable Barry Padarath

• Senator the Honourable Darrell Allahar

Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister

• The Honourable Wilfred Nicholas Morris

 

Attorney General:

• Senator the Honourable John Jeremie SC

Minister in the Office of the Attorney General:

• The Honourable Devesh Maharaj

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Minister of Justice:

• The Honourable Devesh Maharaj

 

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries:

• Senator the Honourable Ravi Ratiram

Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries:

• The Honourable Saddam Hosein

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Minister of Land and Legal Affairs: 

• The Honourable Saddam Hosein

 

Minister of Culture and Community Development:

• The Honourable Michelle Benjamin

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Culture and Community Development:

• Dr. Narindra Roopnarine

 

Minister of Defence:

• The Honourable Wayne Sturge

 

Minister of Education:

• Dr. the Honourable Michael Dowlath

 

Minister of Energy and Energy Industries:

• Dr. the Honourable Roodal Moonilal

Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries:

• The Honourable Ernesto Kesar

 

Minister of Finance:

• The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo

Minister in the Ministry of Finance

• Senator The Honourable Kennedy Swaratsingh

 

Minister of Foreign and Caricom Affairs:

• The Honourable Sean Sobers

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign and Caricom Affairs

• The Honourable Wilfred Nicholas Morris

 

Minister of Health:

• Dr. the Honourable Lackram Bodoe

Minister in the Ministry of Health:

• Dr. the Honourable Rishad Seecheran

 

Minister of Homeland Security:

• The Honourable Roger Alexander

 

Minister of Housing:

• Dr. the Honourable David Lee

Minister in the Ministry of Housing:

• Senator the Honourable Anil Roberts

• Senator the Honourable Phillip Alexander 

 

Minister of Labour and Small and Micro Enterprise Development:

• Senator the Honourable Leroy Baptiste

 

Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services:

• The Honourable Vandana Mohit

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services:

• Senator Dr. Natalie Chaitan-Maharaj

 

Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development:

• Senator The Honourable Kennedy Swaratsingh

Minister in the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development

• The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo

 

Minister of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence:

• Senator the Honourable Dominic Smith

 

Minister of Public Utilities:

• The Honourable Barry Padarath

Minister in the Ministry of Public Utilities:

• The Honourable Clyde Elder

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Public Utilities:

• Ms. Shivanna Sam

 

Minister of Rural Development and Local Government:

• The Honourable Khadijah Ameen

 

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs:

• The Honourable Phillip Watts

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs:

• Senator the Honourable David Nakhid

 

Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training:

• Senator the Honourable Prakash Persad

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training:

• Mr. Hansen Narinesingh

 

Minister of Trade, Investments and Tourism

• Senator the Honourable Satyakama Maharaj

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism:

• Mr. Colin Neil Gosine

 

Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation:

• Senator the Honourable Eli Zakour

 

Minister of Works and Infrastructure:

• The Honourable Jearlean John

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- Sources: Trinidad & Tobago Government Communications; Trinidad & Tobago Gazette. 

- Notes: This list was updated as of October 4 2025.  See: Trinidad & Tobago Gazette. Oct 4 2025

Preliminary Results of the 2025 Parliamentary Elections

 

The Parliamentary Elections in Trinidad & Tobago (also known as the "General Elections") were held on Monday April 28th 2025. As per a press release from the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC), detailed preliminary results have been provided that would indicate the United National Congress (UNC) as the leading party, securing 26 of the 41 constituencies. The People’s National Movement secured 13, and the Tobago People’s Party secured 2.

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Please check back soon for additional updates once the EBC's confirmations are concluded and ministerial appointments have been made (expected later this week). 

Swearing-In Ceremony of Prime Minister Young and Cabinet Members.

 

The Ceremony took place on Monday March 17th., 2025 and The Hon. Faris Al-Rawi was reappointed as the Minister of Rural Development and Local Government.