For several years, citizens of Trinidad and Tobago have been crying out for the authorities and national leaders to address a sense of creeping anarchy. As a nation, our worst fears are now being realised, and the editorial of one newspaper on Sunday July 21st served as an unvarnished expression of frustration. The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce fully supports these sentiments which highlights that the time for assertive action on crime is now.
T&T Chamber supports all measures to ensure confidence in the Police Service
The unprecedented and unsettling increase in serious crime has significantly impacted the public’s confidence in the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS). This low confidence is attributed to the apparent inability of the TTPS to prevent, detect and successfully prosecute crimes, and noticeably root out rogue elements within its ranks. It is an established fact that the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) suffers from low public confidence, largely as a result of perceived corruption within its ranks.
Amendments to the Freedom of Information Ac
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce has been following the unfolding discussions on the proposed amendments to the Freedom of Information Act, Chapter 22:02 (FOIA).It was unfortunate that introduction of this very important piece of legislation on the Parliamentary agenda did not allow for this matter to have public consultation.
The T&T Chamber welcomes the appointment of new Industrial Court judges
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce welcomes the recent appointment of judges to the Industrial Court, an institution that carries out a valuable function in our industrial relations (IR) landscape. The T&T Chamber therefore extends congratulations to the appointees
Immigrant Labour – Recruiting the Right Way
On May 17, 2019, The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s Employment and Labour Relations Committee hosted a timely session titled “Immigrant Labour: Recruiting the Right Way”.
The T&T Chamber launches its Facilities Development and Management Committee
In order to expand its mandate, the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s Facilities Management and Maintenance (FMM) Committee has been officially rebranded to the Facilities Development and Management (FDM) Committee. The change was announced on Friday May 3, 2019 at an event on the rooftop of Princes Court in Port of Spain.
2019 Mid Year Review
The positive growth figures quoted by the Minister of Finance in the 2019 midterm review presents some hope for the wider private sector in the coming months.
T&T Chamber welcomes the appointment of judges to the Industrial Court
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce welcomes yesterday’s announcement regarding the appointments of judges to the Industrial Court. We recognise and value the critical role that this Court serves in our industrial relations landscape, which has become increasingly volatile.
2019 Annual Business Luncheon
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce is hosting its Annual Business Luncheon on Thursday March 28 at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain. The theme for 2019 is
“We Are Better Together: CSME Implementation and the Role of The Private Sector”. The meeting will focus on achieving regional integration through stronger private sector engagement in the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME).
Tobago Division Elections 2019
The Annual General Meeting of the Tobago Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (TTCIC) was held on Monday March 18, 2019 at its office, Level 3, ANSA Building, Milford Road, Scarborough, Tobago.
Both TTCIC’s Senior Vice President (SVP), Mr. Reyaz Ahamad, and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Gabriel Faria, observed the meeting.