Defensive Driving Course
Drivers of the Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy, including Customs and Excise participate in a ‘defensive driving course’ at the Division under the guidance of Mr Jody-Lee Noel, Jaric Environment Safety & Health Services Ltd.
Saturday February 19th, 2022
Valentines Day
Staff of the Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy during the celebration of Valentine’s Day 2022
Caribbean Development Bank
(l-r) Chief Technical Adviser to the Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy Mr Anslem Richards; Secretary for Infrastructure, Quarries and Urban Development Mr Trevor James; Administrator Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy Mrs Dianne Baker-Henry; The Honourable Chief Secretary and Secretary of Finance, Trade and the Economy, Mr Farley Augustine; Permanent Secretary (Ag) Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Mrs Claire Davidson – Williams and Programme Director Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Jeffery Reyes
Ministry of Housing
(l-r) Chief Technical Adviser to the Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy Mr Anslem Richards; Secretary for Infrastructure, Quarries and Urban Development Mr Trevor James; Administrator Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy Mrs Dianne Baker-Henry; The Honourable Chief Secretary and Secretary of Finance, Trade and the Economy, Mr Farley Augustine; Permanent Secretary (Ag) Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Mrs Claire Davidson – Williams and Programme Director Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Jeffery Reyes
Courtesy Call
General Manager, Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort mr Vinod Bajaj present a gift basket to The Honourable Chief Secretary and Secretary of Finance, Trade and the Economy, Mr Farley Augustine during a courtesy call.
Mr. Farley Augustine’s first day in office
The Honourable Chief Secretary and Secretary of Finance, Trade and the Economy is welcomed at the VEB Financial Complex on his first day in office.
(l-r) HRO II Janine Mark, Administrator Mrs Dianne Baker Henry, Mr Farley Augustine, Senior Budget Manager Mr.Lincoln Nelson, Acting Director of Finance Ms Liesel Hamilton Edwards and Supplemental Police Constable Gibbs.
2021 Women’s Economic Forum (WEF)
2021 Women’s Economic Forum Promises Greater Reach and Export Markets for the Region
Every year the All Ladies League, Women’s Economic Forum (WEF) provides a platform that enables women and leaders from all walks of life to expand business opportunities and enhance personal influence and networking despite location or nationality.
The WEF platform connects over two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) members from over two hundred (200) countries with key areas of emphasis including the economy, science, health, innovation and sustainability.
This year’s Conference was entitled WEF Caribe and placed specific focus on the Caribbean region.
The Division is pleased to share that Tobago was well represented by Ms. Tricia Beckles, Manager of the Strategic Support and Development Unit of the Division of Finance and the Economy, Tobago House of Assembly.
Ms. Beckles participated in two (2) virtual Panel Discussions and presented on topics: “Women as Drivers of Competitiveness” and “Institutions that Support Entrepreneurship in the Caribbean”.
The Division looks forward to the opportunities available to Tobago entrepreneurs through the WEF and encourage our women in business to be ready to adopt innovative strategies to expand reach and develop their export potential.
Courtesy Call with Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2021
Courtesy Call with Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2021
Deputy Chief Secretary and Secretary of Finance and the Economy, Assemblyman Joel
Jack received a courtesy call from Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2021, Ms. Jeanine
Brandt on Friday 3 rd September 2021.
Deputy Chief Secretary and Secretary of Finance and the Economy, Assemblyman Joel
Jack received a courtesy call from Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2021, Ms. Jeanine
Brandt on Friday 3 rd September 2021.
As part of the overall outreach under her Brandt Beauty Foundation, she sought an
audience with Secretary Jack to discuss education and empowerment, one of the core
pillars of her Foundation.
audience with Secretary Jack to discuss education and empowerment, one of the core
pillars of her Foundation.
Secretary Jack welcomed Ms. Brandt to the Division and by extension the island of
Tobago. Discussions included the work of the Division through the Youth Energised for
Success (YES) Programme, the Financial Literacy Secretariat and the Strategic
Business Support and Development Unit to provide financial education, mentorship
opportunities and entrepreneurial support to Tobago’s young adults.
Tobago. Discussions included the work of the Division through the Youth Energised for
Success (YES) Programme, the Financial Literacy Secretariat and the Strategic
Business Support and Development Unit to provide financial education, mentorship
opportunities and entrepreneurial support to Tobago’s young adults.
Secretary Jack commended Ms. Brandt on the work she has done thus far and
extended an invitation to her to collaborate towards the development and empowerment
of young adults in both Trinidad and Tobago.
extended an invitation to her to collaborate towards the development and empowerment
of young adults in both Trinidad and Tobago.
Secretary Jack extended best wishes to Ms. Brandt on behalf of the people of Tobago.
