Trinidad and Tobago Association of Texas

Help for the Holiday Huggies

president — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:10:22 +0000

Had too many goodies for the holidays? Got extra holiday pounds hugging you?

Come geh rid o de tings…wid Soca!

Not our organization’s brainchild, but certainly of interest to all us Trinbagotexans who’d hung around the snack bar way too much over the holidays.

Seasons Greetings 2011

president — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:19:23 +0000

Come to the Christmas Parang!

president — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:54:01 +0000

Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner

president — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:57:59 +0000

Trinidad and Tobago Consul General Meeting With The Community

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:58:56 +0000

The Consulate General of Miami would like to meet with the Trinidad and Tobago Diaspora and the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Texas.

The meeting will be held at:

Mount Bethel House of Praise

6818 Cullen Blvd.

Houston, Texas 77021

November 10th

Time: 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be a question and answer forum only. They have advised us that they will not be able to process any applications at this time but they will be able to help us understand the process and update the T&T Diaspora on the changes.

2011 Independence Gala Success and Visit By The T&T Consulate

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:09:22 +0000

The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Texas,”Thanks You” for your support of our 49Th Independence Gala.

We look forward to seeing you next year at the 50Th.

2011 Independence and Scholarship Gala

admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:09:39 +0000

On August 20, 2011, the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Texas will hold their annual Independence and Scholarship Gala. This year, the event will be held at

Milan Pavillion
6603 Harwin Dr, Houston, Tx 77036

The event will feature guest artist calypsonian “Crazy” performing live.

See the attached flyer for more information.

Independence and Scholarship Gala 2011

Also, don’t forget the 2011 Scholarship application, now available for download. The Trinidad and Tobago Association encourages all high school and college students to apply.

2011 Scholarship Application

admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:00:35 +0000

In anticipation of our annual Independence and Scholarship Gala to be held in August, the application for the 2011 Trinidad and Tobago Association of Texas Scholarship award is now available. The Association encourages all high school and college students to apply.

Download the Scholarship application here:
2011 Scholarship Application

Houston Memorial for Dave Marcellin

admin — Fri, 27 May 2011 04:15:11 +0000

The Trinidad and Tobago Association would like to announce the local memorial for jazz musician, educator, and long time Houston resident Dave Marcellin. Dave passed to the ancestors last month in Trinidad. (see post)

The Memorial will be held Saturday May 28, 2011 at the Bill Claire Mortuary located at 2603 Southmore Blvd, Houston, Tx 77004. from 6 – 9pm. For directions and more information, the contact phone number is 713-522-9030 (see also Google Map)

Employment Opportunity: Ministry of Planning Foreign Expertise

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:20:31 +0000

The Ministry of Planning, Economic and Social Restructuring and Gender Affairs is in the process of conducting the first phase of a foresighting exercise which is an integral part of the economic diversification of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. In this regard, the Consulate General would be most pleased to receive the names of those persons who possess the relevant skills and expertise in various areas of interests (see below).

Areas of Interest

1. Agriculture

2. Construction

3. Culture

4. Education

5. Energy

6. Finance

7. ICT

8. Infrastructure

9. Manufacturing

10. Medicine

11. Tourism

If you do have the expertise and you are willing to assist, please e-mail stacy.harricharan@phe.gov.tt or annitra.boodoo@phe.gov.tt or call 1-868-627-9700 ext. 1372/1423

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