EU Ambassador: Young people have the answers to reduce juvenile crime
European Union's Ambassador to T&T Arend Biesebroek is convinced that young people are the ones with the answers to reducing juvenile crime and violence in T&T.
During an anti-crime initiative held at San Fernando West Secondary School, Biesebroek said he wanted to find out why some youths were continuing to become involved in criminal networks.
New US Ambassador arrives
United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago Joseph Mondello and his family arrived in Port of Spain last evening, a statement by the US Embassy said.
Ambassador Mondello officially assumes duties after the presentation of his Letters of Credence to President Paula Mae Weekes.
On his arrival Ambassador Mondello said, “My wife and I are honored to be here in beautiful Trinidad and Tobago. I look forward to presenting my credentials to the President and meeting and working with the wonderful people of this country.”
New US Ambassador coming 'fairly soon'
Newly-selected US Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Joseph Mondello, who was confirmed at the end of June, expects to finally take up his duties in the Caribbean islands this month.
“Fairly soon,” he said in an interview with the Long Island Newsday.
“I don’t have a date certain yet.”
Mondello, who served 35 years as the county’s GOP leader, said he received his diplomatic passports and visas last week and was awaiting final documentation from Washington before departing Long Island.
Former ambassador sues PM
Dr Amery Browne appointed Ambassador to Brazil, Argentina, Chile and more
The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that former Government Minister and Diego Martin Central MP Dr Amery Browne has been appointed as Ambassador to Brazil, Argentina and three other South American countries.
The Prime Minister's Office has also announced former La Brea MP Fitzgerald Jeffery as the High Commissioner to Jamaica.
The following is the statement from the Office of the Prime Minister:
