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Media Directory
MEDIA DIRECTORY The media is an essential outlet for NGOs and civil society organizations to inform the general public, funders, clients and other key stakeholders about their organisation’s programs, events, projects and more. Sponsored by the JB Fernandes Memorial Trust II, the T&T NGO Professionals Media Directory includes contact information on the major print newspapers, television stations, community newspapers, and digital publications in Trinidad and Tobago. Stay updated on NGO and civil society organisation news in Trinidad & Tobago online at: Website: www.ttngonews.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ttngonews Twitter: www.twitter.com/ttngonews TABLE OF CONTENTS TRINIDAD & TOBAGO PRINT NEWSPAPERS ................................................................................................................ 2 TELEVISION STATIONS ............................................................................................................ 4 COMMUNITY PRINT NEWSPAPERS (Trinidad Only) .................................................................. 6 MAGAZINES ............................................................................................................................. 6 DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 7 NEWS RADIO STATIONS .......................................................................................................... 8 TOBAGO PRINT NEWSPAPERS ............................................................................................................... -
Harvard Business School Tourism in Trinidad and Tobago
Harvard Business School Microeconomics of Competitiveness Tourism in Trinidad and Tobago Basilia Yao, Jan Krutzinna, Jennifer Chen, Kwabena Osei-Boateng, Tanveer Abbas May 5, 2006 Disclosure Note: Kwabena and Jan traveled to Trinidad for leisure/tourism during the project period. Introduction This paper analyzes the economy of Trinidad and Tobago and provides a strategic plan for developing the tourism cluster. Using the diamond model for competitiveness developed by Professor Michael Porter, we examine the strengths and weaknesses of the national economy, identify opportunities for improving the tourism cluster, and provide a set of policy recommendations to capture these opportunities. Macro-economic overview of Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago (“T&T”) is a small energy-rich Caribbean economy. It has a population of 1,065,842 and a land area of 5,128 sq km (smaller than Delaware). The country came under British control in the 19th century and gained its independence in 1962. The ethnic mix of the country is approximately 40% Indian, 37.5% African, and about 21% mixed. The judicial system is based on English common law and the country has a bicameral Parliament which consists of the Senate and Tourism in Trinidad and Tobago Page 1 of 31 the House of Representatives.1 The Energy Curse The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean because of its energy reserves. It has the world’s 43rd largest proven oil reserves and the world’s 33rd largest proven natural gas reserves.2 The oil and gas sector currently accounts for about 40 percent of GDP and 80 percent of exports. -
Non-Revenue (Airline Staff) Travel by Kerwin Mckenzie
McKenzie Ultimate Guides: A Guide to Non-Revenue (Airline Staff) Travel By Kerwin McKenzie McKenzie Ultimate Guides: Non-Revenue (Airline Staff) Travel Copyright Normal copyright laws are in effect for use of this document. You are allowed to make an unlimited number of verbatim copies of this document for individual personal use. This includes making electronic copies and creating paper copies. As this exception only applies to individual personal use, this means that you are not allowed to sell or distribute, for free or at a charge paper or electronic copies of this document. You are also not allowed to forward or distribute copies of this document to anyone electronically or in paper form. Mass production of paper or electronic copies and distribution of these copies is not allowed. If you wish to purchase this document please go to: http://www.passrider.com/passrider-guides. First published May 6, 2005. Revised May 10, 2005. Revised October 25, 2009. Revised February 3, 2010. Revised October 28, 2011. Revised November 26 2011. Revised October 18 2013. © 2013 McKenzie Ultimate Guides. All Rights Reserved. www.passrider.com © 2013 – MUG:NRSA Page 1 McKenzie Ultimate Guides: Non-Revenue (Airline Staff) Travel Table of Contents Copyright ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 About the Author ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... -
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: Application No
THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: APPLICATION NO. GSD-A009 of 2007 IN THE INDUSTRIAL COURT BETWEEN COMMUNICATION, TRANSPORT AND GENERAL WORKERS’ UNION - Party No. 1 AND BWIA WEST INDIES AIRWAYS LIMITED - Party No. 2 CARIBBEAN AIRLINES LIMITED - Party No. 3 CORAM: Her Honour Mrs. Deborah-Thomas-Felix - President His Honour Mr. Albert Aberdeen - Member His Honour Mr. Patrick Rabathaly - Member Her Honour Ms. Bindimattie Mahabir - Member Her Honour Mrs. Heather Seale - Member APPEARANCES: Mr. Douglas Mendes, S.C. ) Mr. Imran Ali ) - Party No. 1 Attorneys at Law ) Mr. Ravi Nanga ) - Party No. 2 Ms. Kennisha Wilson ) Attorneys at Law ) Reginald Armour, S.C. ) Mr. Bronnock Reid ) - Party No. 3 Mr. Nickardo Lawson ) Attorneys at Law ) DELIVERED ON 4TH OCTOBER, 2017 JUDGMENT This application has some history before the Industrial Court. There have been a number of interlocutory hearings and a ruling on a preliminary point by the Court of Appeal before the commencement of the actual hearing. Final submissions were filed on 31st May, 2017 and we can now give a determination on the issues at hand. 1. The Communication, Transport and General Workers’ Union (the “Union”) is a registered Trade Union and the Recognised Majority Union for some of the bargaining units of BWIA West Indies Airways Limited (“BWIA”). BWIA is a Company registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 81:01, and was the national airline and “flag carrier” of Trinidad and Tobago until 31st December, 2006. Its principal shareholder was the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Caribbean Airlines Limited (“CAL”) is a Company also registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 81:01. -
Bwia West Indies Airways Limited
BWIA WEST INDIES AIRWAYS LIMITED REGISTERED OFFICE: Sunjet House 30 Edward Street Port of Spain Trinidad & Tobago TELEPHONE: (868) 627-2942 (868) 625-1845 WEBSITE: www.bwee.com E-MAIL: [email protected] ADMINISTRATION OFFICES: Administration Building Golden Grove Road Piarco Trinidad & Tobago TELEPHONE: (868) 669-3000 FAX: (868) 669-1680 BWIA 2004-11 BWIA WEST INDIES AIRWAYS LIMITED REGISTRAR: BWIA West Indies Airways Limited Golden Grove Road Piarco Trinidad & Tobago DIRECTORS: Lawrence A. Duprey, CMT – Chairman Charles Anthony Jacelon, SC – Dep. Chairman Krishna Narinesingh, CMT Captain John O’Brien Rodney Sastri Prasad Michael Small Neil Parsanlal GENERAL MANAGER: Nelson Tom Yew SECRETARY: Nicole Richards BANKERS: RBTT Bank Limited Citibank N.A Royal Court 111 Wall Street, New York 19 – 21 Park Street New York, 10043 Port of Spain United States of America. Trinidad and Tobago BWIA 2004-11 BWIA WEST INDIES AIRWAYS LIMITED ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW: Pollonais, Blanc, de la Bastide & Jacelon 17 - 19 Pembroke Street Port of Spain Trinidad &Tobago SUBSIDIARIES: West Indies Aircraft Limited (Cayman Islands) - 100.00% West Indies Aircraft Limited 2 (Cayman Islands) - 100.00% Allied Caterers Limited (Trinidad & Tobago) - 55.00% Tobago Express Limited (Trinidad & Tobago) – 49.00% ASSOCIATED COMPANY: LIAT (1974) Limited (Antigua) – 23.60% AUDITORS: PricewaterhouseCoopers 11-13 Victoria Avenue Port of Spain Trinidad & Tobago BWIA 2004-11 BWIA WEST INDIES AIRWAYS LIMITED HISTORY AND BUSINESS: The Company traces its origins to British West Indian Airways, a privately owned airline which served the routes of Trinidad, Barbados and Tobago. The original airline was founded in 1940. By the 1950s, these routes had expanded to include services to Miami, Florida, USA, Venezuela, and Jamaica. -
Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POSTAL CORPORATION SALE OF TRACKPAKS No. Shop Name Address Contact No Business Hours 17 Prince Street, Arima, 1 Arima 667-5363 Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Trinidad and Tobago 9 St. Yves Street, 2 Chaguanas Chaguanas, 500699, 671-2254 Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Trinidad & Tobago 2 Lucky Street, 3 La Romain La Romaine, 650199, 697-7110 Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Trinidad & Tobago 240-250 Golden Grove Road, 669-5363 ext 4 N.M.C. Piarco 350462, Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 102 Trinidad and Tobago 5 Eastern Main Road, Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 5 San Juan San Juan, 250199, 675-9659 Trinidad & Tobago 29 St. Ann’s Road, 6 St. Ann’s St. Ann’s, 160299, 621-0759 Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Trinidad & Tobago 61-63 Western Main Road, 7 St. James St. James, 180199, 622-9862 Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Trinidad & Tobago 22-24 St. Vincent St, 8 St. Vincent St Port-of-Spain, 623-5042 Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Trinidad and Tobago 177 Tragarete Road, Tragarete 9 Port of Spain, 100498, 622-3364 Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Road Trinidad & Tobago 76-78 Eastern Main Road, Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 10 Tunapuna Tunapuna, 330899, 645-3914 Trinidad & Tobago 13 Cypress Avenue, 11 Bon Accord Bon Accord, 910398, 639-1023 Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Trinidad & Tobago Caroline Building 36 Wilson Road, 12 Scarborough 660-7377 Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Scarborough, Tobago Sterlin Mc Alister, Sterlin's Electrical Supplies Ltd, Mon-Fri 8:00am -4:00pm 13 Coffee Street 653-7070 180 Coffee Street, San Fernando, Sat 8:00am-12:00pm -
Municipality of Tunapuna/Piarco
Municipality of Tunapuna/Piarco Local Area Economic Profile (Final Report) Municipality of Tunapuna/Piarco Local Area Economic Profile (Final Report) Submitted to: Permanent Secretary Ministry of Local Government Kent House, Maraval, Trinidad and Tobago Submitted by: Kairi Consultants Limited 14 Cochrane Street, Tunapuna, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Tel: 1 868 663 2677; Fax: 1 868 663 1442 Email: [email protected] "Striving Towards Our Potential as the Premier Education and Knowledge Centre of the Southern Caribbean…" Contents List of Figures ......................................................................................................................................... v List of Tables ........................................................................................................................................ vii Acronyms and Abbreviations................................................................................................................. ix Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 12 1.1 Limitations of the Study ........................................................................................................ 13 1.2 Content of the Tunapuna/Piarco Local Area Economic Profile ............................................ 13 Chapter 2 Area Information and Demography ..................................................................................... 14 2.1 Location ............................................................................................................................... -
Community Codes
CENTRAL STATISTICAL OFFICE GEOGRAPHIC CODES ALPHABETICAL LISTING COMMUNITY CODE COMMUNITY CODE NAME NAME ABYSSINIA VILLAGE (Oilfield Area) 5301 BEJUCAL 9805 ACONO VILLAGE 3319 BELLE GARDENS 9605 AGOSTINI VILLAGE (Couva/Tab/Tal) 4201 BELMONT (Port of Spain) 1001 AGOSTINI VILLAGE (Mayaro/RioClaro) 5101 BELMONT (Tobago) 9101 ALYCE GLEN 3119 BEN LOMOND 7502 ANGLAIS SETTLEMENT 6101 BENNET VILLAGE 8202 APEX OIL FIELD 8101 BETHEL 9401 ARANGUEZ 3211 BETHEL / MT. GOMERY 9303 BETHLEHEM 9402 ARENA 4202 ARGYLE / KENDAL 9601 BETHSEDA 9502 ARIMA HEIGHTS / TEMPLE VILLAGE 3402 BETSY HOPE 9602 ARIMA PROPER 3001 BICHE 9817 BIG YARD 3104 ARIPERO VILLAGE 8301 BLACK ROCK 9403 ARNOS VALE 9501 AROUCA / ST. CLAIR GARDENS 3311 BLANCHISSEUSE 9803 AVOCAT VILLAGE 8102 BLOODY BAY 9701 BLUE BASIN 3130 BACOLET 9301 BLUE RANGE 3141 BAGATELLE (Diego Martin) 3127 BOIS BOURG 8402 BAGATELLE (Tobago) 9302 BOISSIERE 3124 BALANDRA 6301 BON ACCORD 9413 BALMAIN 4401 BON AIR DEVELOPMENT 3312 BAMBOO GROVE 9801 BON AIR WEST 3336 BAMBOO VILLAGE 8401 BON JEAN 7403 BARATARIA 3209 BONASSE VILLAGE 8403 BARRACKPORE 9802 BONNE AVENTURE 7301 BASSETERRE 7402 BORDE NARVE 9804 BASTA HALL 4402 BRASSO CAPARO VILLAGE 4101 BATCHYIA VILLAGE 8104 BRASSO MANUEL JUNCTION 4102 BAYSHORE 3117 BRASSO SECO VILLAGE 3502 BEACH CAMP 8201 BRASSO TAMANA 4103 BEAU PRES 3137 BRASSO VENADO 4104 BEETHAM ESTATE / GARDENS 3218 BRECHIN CASTLE 4403 1 CENTRAL STATISTICAL OFFICE GEOGRAPHIC CODES ALPHABETICAL LISTING COMMUNITY CODE COMMUNITY CODE NAME NAME BRICKFIELD 4203 CARMICHAEL 6501 BRICKFIELD / NAVET 5202 CARNBEE -
Caribbean Regional Sustainable Tourism Development Programme
Caribbean Regional Sustainable Tourism Development Programme Project No. 8 ACP RCA 035 FINAL REPORT: CARIBBEAN AIR TRANSPORT STUDY FOR CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANISATION - LOT 1 RESEARCH CAPACITY 26July 2006 Caribbean Regional Sustainable Tourism Development Programme Project No. 8 ACP RCA 035 FINAL REPORT: CARIBBEAN AIR TRANSPORT STUDY FOR CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANISATION - LOT 1 RESEARCH CAPACITY 26July 2006 © PA Knowledge Limited 2006 PA Consulting Group 123 Buckingham Palace Road Prepared by: Ian Bertrand London SW1W 9SR Air Transportation Tel: +44 20 7730 9000 Consultant Fax: +44 20 7333 5050 www.paconsulting.com Version: 4.0 Caribbean Regional Sustainable Tourism Development Programme 28/7/06 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Executive Summary 1-1 1.1 APPROACH TO THE STUDY 1-2 1.2 SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 1-3 1.3 INTERNATIONAL ‘OPEN SKIES’ AGREEMENTS 1-4 1.4 INTRA-REGIONAL ‘OPEN SKIES’ 1-5 1.5 STRENGTHENING THE DOMICILE AIRLINES 1-5 2. Introduction 2-1 2.1 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY 2-1 2.2 APPROACH TO THE STUDY 2-2 3. Situational Analysis 3-1 3.1 THE CONCEPT OF RISK MITIGATION 3-1 3.2 CURRENT STATUS OF RISK MITIGATION 3-1 3.3 CARIFORUM AIRLINES 3-3 3.4 NON-CARIFORUM CTO MEMBERS 3-3 4. Optimising the Liberalisation Mechanism 4-1 4.1 THE LATIN AMERICAN/CARIBBEAN EXPERIENCE 4-2 4.2 INTERNATIONAL ‘OPEN SKIES’ 4-2 4.3 THE CARIFORUM STATUS 4-3 4.4 INTRA-REGIONAL ‘OPEN SKIES’ 4-4 5. Strengthening the Domicile Airlines 5-1 5.1 RECOMMENDATIONS 5-1 Appendices APPENDIX A: Preliminary Report - The Current Aviation Environment in the Caribbean A-1 APPENDIX B: Interim -
Caribbean Aviation Meetup June 14 – 16, 2006, Dominica
Caribbean Air Transport: The Struggle for a local long term sustainable airline business model continuous. Since the 1950’s, a long term sustainable business model has been illusive like the search for the Holy Grail. Too many airlines have tried and failed and even today, the few that survive are just that, surviving at best, but why ? In Search of a Long Term Sustainable Airline Business Model in the Caribbean Caribbean Aviation Meetup June 14 – 16, 2006, Dominica Presented by Tomas Chlumecky www.AviationDoctor.wordpress.com Some of the 60+ Caribbean Airlines out of business since 1981 Aero Wings Cardinal Airlines Carib Express Carib Aviation BWIA Air BVI Caribbean Star Tobago Express British Caribbean Airways RedJet Helen Air St. Lucia Airways Trans Island Air 2000 Curacao Excel Seagreen Air Transport Air Monserrat Dominair Avia Air Air Caribbean Dominica Fly Aruba Air Calypso Nomad Air Aruba Express Air Aruba Dutch Caribbean Express Antilles Air Boats Air d’Ayiti Dorado Air Aero Virgin Islands Air Jamaica Eagle Air Carib Air EC Express V.I. Seaplane Shuttle Laker Airways Air ALM Guyana Airways Maya Airways Nature Island Express Air Jamaica Express Prinair Global Airline Start-ups and Bankruptcies In 2015, there were 58 new start-up airlines and 55 airline failures. e.g. Canjet, Transaero, Estonian Air, Freedom Air In 2014 there were 83 start-ups and 44 failures. Average number of new start ups was 26 in the 1970’s, 40 in the 1980’s, and 81 in the 1990’s. 2002 to 2004 saw 120+ new start-ups per year. Failures peaked at 123 in 2008. -
Tobago, the University of the West Soaring Price of Oil in 2008 Is a Double- Indies at St Augustine
2008/9 i ii From the editor “Things look different depending on “extraordinarily high energy costs and where you sit or stand.” That was a recessionary trends in the world’s largest favourite saying of the late Dr Herb economy, the Unites States of America, Addo, who was a lecturer which could affect industrial output in at the Institute of countries around the world.” International Relations, For Trinidad and Tobago, the University of the West soaring price of oil in 2008 is a double- Indies at St Augustine. edged sword, he said, driving up prices In Trinidad and for goods and services, while increasing Tobago, the adage seems national revenue. In June, inflation apt. Some see Trinidad crossed from single to double digits for and Tobago simply as the first time in 2008, as the price of a booming, prosperous food and other crucial products kept country, the tiger of the increasing. Caribbean. For others, Internally, the issue of crime is caution is the name of still a primary concern, especially for the game; they question the business community. Ian Collier, the sustainability of president of the Trinidad and Tobago the current economic Chamber of Commerce, warned situation, given the in June that business leaders were volatile prices of oil migrating because of crime, despite the and gas and the the government’s determination to promote Ryder Scott audit the country as an international financial which puts proven gas centre. reserves at only 13 years It is against this backdrop that the at the present rate of 2008/9 issue of the Trinidad and Tobago extraction. -
Crime, Violence and Development: Trends, Costs, and Policy Options In
Report No. 37820 Crime, Violence, and Development: Trends, Costs, and Policy Options in the Caribbean March 2007 A Joint Report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Latin America and the Caribbean Region of the World Bank ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ADR Alternative Dispute Resolution CEM Country Economic Memorandum CFATF Caribbean Financial Action Task Force CGNAA COSAT Guard for the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba CONANI Consejo Nacional de la Niñez CPI Corruption Perceptions Index CPTED Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design CTS Crime Trends Surveys – United Nations DALYs Disability-Adjusted Life Years DHS Department of Homeland Security EBA Educación Básica para Adultos y Jóvenes ECLAC Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean ENHOGAR Encuesta Nacional de Hogares de Propósitos Múltiples EU/LAC European Union/Latin American and the Caribbean FARC Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia GDP Gross Domestic Product ICS Investment Climate Survey ICVS International Crime Victims Survey LAC Latin America and Caribbean OECS Organization of Eastern Caribbean States PATH Program for Appropriate Technology in Health RNN Royal Navy of the Netherlands RSS Regional Security System RTFCS Regional Task Force on Crime and Security UNODC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime WDR World Development Report WHO World Health Organization Vice President: Pamela Cox Country Director: Caroline Anstey PREM Director: Ernesto May Sector Manager: Jaime Saavedra Chanduvi Lead Economist: Antonella Bassani Task Managers: