Trade Licence Unit re-opens in Tobago

Tobago residents will now be able to get their import and export licences and manufacturers’ concessions without having to travel to Port of Spain, with the recent re-opening of the Trade Licence Unit’s office in Scarborough, Tobago. The TLU Tobago office is located at Unit 30-31, Sangster Hill, in the same premises as the Business Development Company.

The Tobago office will accommodate one Trade Licence officer who will be present on Tuesdays from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. The Officer will:-

• Collect applications for import and export licences and deliver approvals the following week;

• Accept faxed applications no later than Monday morning in order to facilitate collection the next day.

• Conduct on site investigations;

• Provide responses to queries regarding the import and export negative lists and

• Assist customers in completing application forms

Bernadine Glasgow, Chief Trade Officer, Trade Licence Unit, was in Tobago for the opening of the new Tobago office and presented a token of appreciation to Ms. Cheryl John, the very first customer.

Bernadine Glasgow presents a token of appreciation to Ms. John

MTI Divali Celebrations 2010

The spirit of light and reawakening filled the air at Nicholas Tower on Wednesday 3rd November, when MTI staff participated in our 2010 Divali Celebrations. Hats off to the TICITT team for organizing this successful event which showcased different aspects of this important religious and cultural festival.

Along with outstanding performances from dancer Karishma Kerrie Ramoutar and singers Kevin Khan and Sheetal Sirjudeen and a very interesting and informative address from our guest speaker, Maya Vahini, MTI staff got the chance to participate in a Best Dressed Competition and a live Divali Quiz. Ten lucky staff members also had their hands decorated with mehendi designs by the very talented Hannah, who also explained the origins of this beautiful and fascinating practice.

Many thanks to our excellent hosts Tition Ali and Avinash Khoorban, for doing such a wonderful job keeping staff entertained and connected and congrats to all winners and all those who participated in this year’s celebrations!

Best Dressed Competition Winners

1st place – Reakha Maharaj, Investment

2nd place – Ria Ramdial, Trade

3rd place – Devita Abraham, Policy and Strategy

Divali Quiz Winners

The winning team comprised the following members of staff:

• Beverly Mahabir-Charles, Fair Trading Unit

• Krysta Ramrattan, Trade

• Reakha Maharaj, Investment

• Ria Ramdial, Trade

• Sherry-Ann Seemunta, Corporate Services

PHOTOS

Our hosts Tition Ali and Avinash Khoorban

Best Dressed Competition contestants with PS

Dancer Karishma Kerrie Ramoutar

Mehendi designs by Hannah

Singers Kevin Khan and Sheetal Sirjudeen

Guest speaker Maya Vahini