Media Releases
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Apr 04 2021
Prime Minister’s Message to the Nation on the Occasion of Easter 2021
I extend Easter greetings from the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, my family and myself as Prime Minister, as we join with the Christian community in celebration of what is today a joyous occasion. On Easter Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ which holds great significance to the […]
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Mar 16 2021
Prime Minister Rowley and President Xi Jinping Engage in Bilateral Talks
Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley received a call from President of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping via teleconference at the Diplomatic Centre, St Anns today (Tuesday 16th March, 2021). The bilateral discussions between Prime Minister Rowley and President Xi Jinping focused on several matters of mutual interest. The Prime […]
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Feb 26 2021
Prime Minister Rowley’s Statement at the Atlantic Council’s Front Page Event- Friday 26th February, 2021
“RE-SETTING US – CARICOM RELATIONS” Thank you Mr Moderator. Let me recognise Chairman Greg Meeks of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the President and CEO, Board Directors and Members of the Atlantic Council as well as the listening and viewing public. A very Good Morning to you all. It is a distinct pleasure to join you at […]
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Feb 03 2021
Prime Minister’s Media Conference – Wednesday 03rd February, 2021
The Government is working assiduously to procure additional COVID-19 vaccines for the population of Trinidad and Tobago. Prime Minister Dr the Hon. Keith Rowley said the additional sources will complement the initial 100,000 to 120,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine allocation from the COVAX facility that is expected to arrive at the end of […]
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Jan 28 2021
Post-Cabinet Media Briefing – Thursday 28th January, 2021.
Prime Minister Dr the Hon. Keith Rowley has appealed to the form four, five and six students returning to the classroom on February 8th, 2021 to adhere to the rigid COVID-19 protocols implemented at schools. Dr Rowley also urged the parents and guardians of these pupils to ensure that they do not congregate when classes […]
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Jan 21 2021
Commissioning of The A.P.T. James
The A.P.T. James is here and ready to serve. The high-speed catamaran can accommodate 926 passengers and 250 cars. Travelling at speeds up to 37.5 knots it is expected to make the inter-island trip in approximately 3 hours. The custom-built vessel features the very latest in Australia’s ‘smart ship’ technology, including an advanced Motion Control […]
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Jan 05 2021
The Official Opening of the Roxborough Hospital
The community of Roxborough officially welcomed the opening of the long-awaited Roxborough Hospital today (Tuesday 05th January, 2021). Prime Minister Dr the Hon. Keith Rowley said the new medical facility will save lives and provide critical healthcare services to the residents of East Tobago and surrounding environs. The new 31,320 square feet hospital located on […]
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Jan 01 2021
Prime Minister’s New Year’s Message 2021
I greet you, the people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago – very confidently today – at the start of the new year — 2021. It is with a firm buoyancy that I extend New Year’s Greetings from the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, my family, and myself as Prime Minister. […]
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Dec 25 2020
Prime Minister’s Christmas Message 2020.
I wish to extend Christmas Greetings on behalf of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, my own family, and myself as Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on this festive occasion. In this solemn season, it may be appropriate to acknowledge that we, in Trinidad and Tobago, are blessed. In many places […]
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Dec 23 2020
Prime Minister’s Media Conference – Wednesday 23rd December, 2020
Prime Minister Dr the Hon. Keith Rowley has appealed to the business community to continue to adhere to the COVID-19 protocol regulations. The Prime Minister called on the management of these businesses to enforce sanitisation, physical distancing and to limit the number of persons in stores to prevent the spread of the virus. Dr Rowley […]
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