Party Group 5 Port of Spain North/ St. Ann's West

The National Emblems of Trinidad and Tobago (Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was unanimously passed in the House of Representatives on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Bill replaces the depiction of Christopher Columbus’ ships on the Coat of Arms with the Steelpan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago.

This amendment reflects the government’s commitment to celebrating national heritage and addressing calls to remove colonial symbols. The current Coat of Arms may continue to be used until January 1, 2026, after which the updated version will become the official emblem.

The Bill now proceeds to the Senate for further debate and will become Law once proclaimed by the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

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The National Emblems of Trinidad and Tobago (Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which allows for the replacement of illustrations representing ships led by explorer Christopher Columbus, with the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, the Steelpan, was unanimously passed in the House of Representatives on Monday January 13, 2025.

The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago will now feature the treasured image of a gold Steelpan and its iconic pan sticks.

During the piloting of the Bill, Senator the Honourable Randall Mitchell, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, gave some insight into the Bill saying that, “The Bill seeks to bring into force Government’s position and intention to modify our country’s coat of arms established in 1962 by replacing the representation of Columbus’ ships with our national treasure, our very own national instrument, the Steelpan.” Minister Mitchell continued by sharing that, “Government’s proposal was made in direct response to the loud and decade’s long clarion calls of our citizens clamouring for the removal of painful colonial vestiges of our past.”

Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, during his contribution in Parliament highlighted that, “Symbolism matters. It’s not a question of either or; we can have it all. We can have symbols, we can have jobs, we can have food, but at the end of the day, symbolism matters.”
“...and seeing today in this Parliament, that Parliament has taken the step to remove the misrepresentation of Columbus’ ships on our national coat of arms and replace it with the Steelpan, would know that pan has reached the highest heights in Trinidad and Tobago.”

The Prime Minister continued saying that “...but the symbol says that we don’t accept what you think of us and if when we came here we picked up the pan that used to carry oil and hit it in a way that we discovered that we could make music and we now make the magic that comes out of the steelband, then we should be proud to say that we claim that on our coat of arms and not the misrepresentation of (Columbus’ ships)”

The former Coat of Arms of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago may be used until January 1, 2026, or such later date as the Minister may prescribe by Order.

The Bill will now proceed to be read and debated in the Upper House (Senate). Once passed in the Upper House, it will then proceed to be proclaimed by the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago after which it will become Law.

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Youth Mobilization Foundation, “Navigating Growth & Opportunities Expo” - Friday 17 January, 2025. 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

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Congratulations! Well deserved! 👏🏼🇹🇹💯

Bingo!!!! Well done to the Port of Spain North/ St Ann’s West Women’s League as they hosted their annual bingo event. 🇹🇹👏🏼

Well done to the POSCC for the clean up campaign that many constituents and burgesses were grateful for.

Good work councillors and aldermen of POSCC! 🇹🇹💯

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🪔 Shubh Divali 🪔

On this auspicious occasion of Divali, Party Group 5 Port of Spain North/ St. Ann's West would like to extend greetings to our Hindu brothers and sisters.

As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, let us remember that we are the light in each other's lives as we continue to bring peace and love; striving for togetherness.

May this Divali fill your home with love and light, and bring blessings of good health, happiness, and good fortune to you and your family.

📢 VENDOR REGISTRATION 2025!
PORT-OF-SPAIN CORPORATION

Get ready for the Vendor Registration period for 2025! Secure your spot and stay compliant for the upcoming year.

📅 Registration Dates:
Existing Vendors: November 4th - 22nd, 2024
New Vendors: November 13th - 29th, 2024

📍 Zone-Specific Registration:

• Zone 1 & 2: Monday, November 4th, 2024
• Zone 3: Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
• Zone 4: Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
• Queen, Henry, Duke, George Streets: Thursday, November 7th, 2024
• Frederick & Prince Street: Friday, November 8th, 2024
• Brian Lara Promenade: Monday, November 11th, 2024
• Coconut Vendors: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024

Important Notes:

• All previously registered vendors must be up to date with payments to complete registration.
• New vendors must bring their National ID Card or Passport for registration.
• No registration in November, no vending during the Christmas period.

📍 Registration Location:
Port-of-Spain Corporation, Frederick Street Entrance, Level 1
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

For more details, visit our website Secure your vendor spot and get ready for a successful 2025!

Happy 75th birthday, Doc!
As our Political Leader and Prime Minister, your leadership is second to none!

As you continue to steer this country in the right direction, we wish you continued health, strength, joy, and success!

Wishing Dr the Honourable Keith Rowley a Happy Birthday and God’s continued blessings. A leader and patriot extraordinaire. Thank you for all that you have given and continue to give to Trinidad and Tobago. Wishing you many many more. Blessings Doc!