Trinidadian Muslim Women Participate in NGO Exchange Visit to U.S.
Three Trinidadian Muslim women recently travelled to the United States to share experiences and best practices with community service organizations in the Washington DC region. They met with over a dozen NGOs to compare best practices, visited several historic sites in the U.S. capital, and even prayed the Jummah together with Rep. Keith Ellison (5th district, Minnesota) in the U.S. Congress. In the photo, two of the participants discuss their experiences on IBNTV8 "the Right Fit," that aired on November 12, 2009. (more)

U.S. Embassy Outreach and Library Donation at Moruga Composite School, Trinidad 
On Nov. 12, 2009 a team from the U.S. Embassy gave a presentation to 110 secondary students in Moruga on U.S. history, the environment and post-secondary and exchange opportunities abroad.  Questions were answered on testing standards, travel procedures and coastal conservation.  A donation of varied reference materials was also made to the school library for the benefit of the student community. (more)

U.S. College Fair attracts 2,500 Attendees in Trinidad and Tobago
On the weekend of October 31-November 1, College Fair 2009 was held in Port of Spain, with an estimated 2,500 attendees visiting to seek information from 71 booths on a wide variety of post-secondary education programs at American, Canadian and local university campuses. Related seminars on Student Visas and the U.S. college application process attracted nearly 300 attendees in sideshow events. (more)

U.S. Army Donates Kits to Students at Bon Air High School, Arouca
On Monday, October 5, 2009, Officers from the U.S. Army 98th Civil Affairs Battalion, Fort Bragg North Carolina, presented a collection of school stationery and hygienic kits to students from primary schools in the Arouca/Maloney districts, at a reception at the Bon Air High School, Arouca. (more)

U.S. Department of Interior Engages Trinidad and Tobago Stakeholders on Ecotourism
From September 28-30, 2009, U.S. Dept. of the Interior/National Parks officials Don Castleberry and Billy Strasser visited Trinidad, including Caroni, Pointe-a-Pierre and the communities of Matura and Toco to view turtle nesting beaches and exchange views with local NGO Nature Seekers. (more)

Beyond The Horizons 2009 Concludes
On August 20, after providing free medical treatment to over 7,000 rural residents, the partnership of U.S. and T&T medical teams held a closing ceremony in Barrackpore to formally conclude nearly three months of service to communities across Trinidad.  Since its inception in June, thousands of citizens received medical and dental attention in community centers in Toco, Matura, Valencia, Debe and San Fernando. (more) 

Media Presentation for Youth from Rio Claro
On August 13, Embassy PAO and IRC Staff welcomed 24 students from the East Trinidad towns of Rio Claro, Manzanilla and Mayaro for a presentation on working with the media, film-making and environmental awareness. The students also learned about educational opportunities abroad and asked questions about careers in communications and media.

U.S. Embassy Recognizes Returned Fulbright Scholars
On August 7, a reception was given by the U.S. Embassy and the Fulbright Alumni Association of Trinidad and Tobago, to recognize over 30 returned Trinbagonian Fulbright Scholars for their academic achievements and contributions in their fields of work and study to both the USA and T&T.

U.S. Embassy Honors Finalist for 2009 International Women of Courage Award
On July 28, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Len Kusnitz today honored Diana Mahabir-Wyatt  for achieving a place as one of the top finalists in the Western Hemisphere for the U.S. Department of State’s 2009 International Women of Courage Award in recognition of  her advocacy work on behalf of women and children in Trinidad and Tobago. The ceremony was held at the U.S Embassy to honor Mrs. Mahabir-Wyatt and to recognize and celebrate her work for women’s equality and children’s rights in the Caribbean. (more)