Committees

Meetings: Every 2^nd Wednesday @ 11:30 am

The Crime and Justice Committee was formed to demonstrate the Chamber’s concern about the escalating crime wave in the country, and to make a concerted effort, in whatever way possible, in partnership with the Government and other Private Sector organizations to deal with issues, problems and solutions on crime and the Criminal Justice System in Trinidad and Tobago.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• Make recommendations on matters pertaining to any or all aspects of Crime, Justice, Security and Road Safety as they may tend to adversely affect the private sector, or which may be in the national interest.
• Develop and implement short term or ongoing projects designed to assist in reducing the high incidence of crime and the increase in security and safety.
• Provide representation for the T&T Chamber on any or all relevant Government or Private Sector bodies dealing with Crime, Justice, Security and Safety.
• Advise Chamber members on any matters pertaining to crime, justice, security and safety through informational seminars, luncheon or breakfast meetings and the like.

Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the C&J Committee:

• John Aboud, Chairperson
  Amalgamated Security Services
• Imshah Mohammed, Vice Chairperson
  Imjin Security Services Limited

Meetings: Every 2nd Thursday @ 10:00 am

ROLE OF THE COMMITTEE

• Monitor and provide guidance as appropriate on significant emerging technology, digitalization, information security and cyber security issues and trends that may affect our business community
• Improving the digital knowledge of our members through a targeted awareness programme of activities and events
• Advocate for digital government transformation and e-services to improve the delivery of government services and the ease of doing business
• Identify challenges and support the removal of barriers to DBT transformation by highlighting the needs and views of T&T businesses on these issues
• Support the development of the digital economy for economic growth and diversification
• Review and measure digital adoption and maturity at the country and business level through global benchmarks

Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the DBT Committee:

• Kirk Henry, Chairperson
  Ansa Bank
• Camille Wooding, Vice Chairperson
  TSG Consulting Ltd.

Meetings: Every 1st Thursday @12:30 pm

TERMS OF REFERENCE

• Act as a center of excellence for T&T Chamber’s members to enable their ESG journeys and onboarding of ESG reporting
• Execute a targeted program of activities, informed by members which meets their needs in relation to ESG education, strategy and integration
• Work to identify challenges and barriers to success in ESG strategy integration, and to highlight the needs and views of T&T businesses on these issues
• Review the performance and results of key ESG investment surveys and global benchmarks
• Consider emerging ESG issues to understand their materiality regarding the T&T Chamber’s long-term value creation
• Collaborate and develop contacts with local government, industry associations, multilateral agencies and other key stakeholders for a more sustainable world
• Alignment with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while prioritizing goal focus and initiatives against T&T country priorities.

Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the DBT Committee:

• Rudolph Hanamji, Chairperson
  EY Trinidad and Tobago
• Marc Mouttet, Vice Chairperson
  Agostini’s Limited

Meetings: Every 2^nd Tuesday @ 9:30 am

The Employment and Labour Relations Committee aims to promote good industrial relations and effective Human Resource Management practices, and a safe working environment within its member organizations and the wider business community by providing immediate, up-to-date and relevant, advisory and educational services in collaboration with expert stakeholders and institutions.

 MANDATE
Promote national productivity through advocacy for human and social development, effective human resource management and good industrial relations.​

MISSION
Advancing opportunities in developing employers’ human resource and industrial relations management practice.​

VISION
We are the voice of business, on Employment and Labour Relations.

Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the ELR Committee:

• Safiya Johnson, Chairperson
  Safiya Group Limited
• Christina Bahadoor – Hosein, Vice Chairperson
  Eve Anderson & Associates

Every 3^rd Wednesday @ 11:00 am

The Committee was established in July 2007 to become the foremost organized group/ association where Facilities Management and Maintenance Professionals can attain valuable and useful information is the aim of this Committee.  Achieving this will aid in developing and maintaining high standards of practice within the industry locally and regionally.

VISION
To create high quality, sustainable working environments in Trinidad and Tobago.

MISSION

1. To positively impact policy and practice in all aspects of Commercial and Industrial facilities and their surroundings.
2. To positively impact policy and practice in all aspects of the development and management of facilities and their environments.

….through engagement and partnership with people, businesses and Government.

Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the FDM Committee:

• Edward Kacal, Chairperson
  Servus Limited
• Giselle Holder, Vice Chairperson
  Acuitas Caribbean Limited 

Regular meeting date to be determined

“Food security means having, at all times, both physical and economic access to sufficient food to meet dietary needs for a productive and healthy life.” The committee will seek to act similarly to the ICC to promote responsible investments and sustainable strategies for agrifood system transformation and foster private sector engagement.

It will follow similar principles as those laid out by the FAO – including knowledge, technology, innovation,capacity development and training, access to markets and finance and investment – to bring together local businesses, and development partners to encourage collaboration towards economic and social Development.

It will address issues relevant to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

The Committee will cover Agriculture, Fisheries, and issues related directly to the business-related issues of food security.

Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the FSAF Committee:

• Lorraine Waldropt Ferguson, Chairperson
  Agricultural Economist Consultant
• Christian Young Sing, Vice Chairperson
  Acuitas Caribbean Limited 

2^nd Tuesday @ 8:30 a.m.

ROLE OF THE COMMITTEE

• To understand the pharmaceutical and wellness expectations and priorities of members of the T&T Chamber and stakeholders
• To monitor emerging global, regional and local healthcare trends that are emerging and articulate how adoption of these can improve our member’s businesses as well as identify any potential risks.
• To facilitate advocacy and policy direction in relation to HSD issues at a national and corporate level

OBJECTIVES

• To partner with the Government in driving continued improved performance with respect to national healthcare strategies, policies, regulatory framework, working practices and performance.
• To represent and articulate the views of the healthcare distribution business entities in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders.
• To advocate for advancement in both the Public Healthcare Sector (Government, NIPDEC & the RHAs) as well as in the Private Trade, in support of improved patient care and outcomes, transparency and fair practice.

Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the FSAF Committee:

• Lorraine Waldropt Ferguson, Chairperson
  Agricultural Economist Consultant
• Christian Young Sing, Vice Chairperson
  Acuitas Caribbean Limited 

Every 2^nd Thursday @ 12 noon

The focus of the NOVA Committee is to facilitate the provision of business opportunities for NOVA members; provide NOVA members opportunities to collaborate and network with business leaders as well as to facilitate the development of emerging business professionals.

 PURPOSE AND MANDATE
To serve as a critical resource hub and an enabler of MSMEs throughout Trinidad and Tobago.

MISSION:

• To provide members with a single access point for referral to the array of available MSME resources and advice in its use.

• To act as a critical and valuable networking hub for MSMEs. 

• To facilitate the development of emerging business professionals and the provision of business opportunities for members.

• To provide leadership in the MSME space and enable a regular national stakeholder gathering and debate in order to continuously adapt and improve the MSME ecosystem.

• To be a catalyst for the creation of opportunities for future young business owners, through information and practical hands-on sessions   

VISION:
To be the premier facilitator of business opportunities for Emerging Business Professionals and Medium/Small/Micro Businesses in Trinidad and Tobago.

Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the NOVA Committee:

• Krista-Lee Lookit, Chairperson
  That Lookit Brand
• Joel Moniquette, Vice Chairperson
  Media InSite

Regular meeting date to be determined

The term “orange economy” refers to the economic sector that encompasses all creative and cultural industries. It was coined by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to emphasize the importance of these industries in generating economic growth, promoting innovation, and creating employment opportunities.

The orange economy includes a wide range of sectors such as film, music, visual arts, performing arts, literature, design, architecture, fashion, advertising, software development, video games, television, radio, and more. It recognizes the economic value of cultural and creative activities and the significant contributions they make to national and global economies.

ROLE OF THE COMMITTEE

• Monitor and provide guidance as appropriate on significant emerging best-practices, issues, trends and challenges that may affect the creative sectors as well as any other sectors related to the orange economy
• Improve the knowledge of the industry and our members through awareness programmes, activities and events
• Advocate for appropriate government reform and the ease of doing business within the ambit of orange economy and related aspects (such as financing options, intellectual property, etc.)
• Identify challenges and support the removal of barriers to sectorial transformation by highlighting the needs and views of local businesses on these issues
• Support the development of the creative industry and orange economy for improved management and betterment for the wider population
• Provide guidance on standardization of activities related to the aforementioned sectors
• Facilitate the identification, organization, and provision of trainings and other capacity development based on existing needs of the members
• Provide a platform for sharing information, experiences, good practices, and lessons learnt

Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Orange Economy Committee:

• Kiran Maharaj, Chairperson
  President of the T&T Chamber