Category: Events

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. 

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Secretary Jack extended best wishes to Ms. Brandt on behalf of the people of Tobago.

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Achievements 2020

ExporTT Mini Expo
ExporTT Mini Expo
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Trade and Investment Convention (TIC)
Trade and Investment Convention (TIC)
Trade and Investment Convention (TIC)
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COVE Eco-Industrial and Development Business Park
COVE Eco-Industrial and Development Business Park
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ICT Summit
ICT Summit
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