CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, has extended congratulations to the government and people of Trinidad and Tobago on the occasion of their 56th independence anniversary. The anniversary will be observed on 31 August.

In a message to Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, Amb. LaRocque paid tribute to the creativity and dynamism of the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

He also recognised the significant contributions that the Member State – a founding member of the Caribbean Community – continued to make to Caribbean integration.

“Honourable Prime Minister:

On behalf of the Caribbean Community, I offer sincere congratulations to the Government and People of Trinidad and Tobago on the occasion of their 56th Anniversary of Independence on 31 August 2018.

Trinidad and Tobago’s economic progress and achievements in a wide diversity of areas are testimony to the innate creativity and dynamism of its people.

Additionally, Trinidad and Tobago, as a founding member of the Community and lead Member State on regional security and energy issues, continues to make significant contributions to Caribbean integration and to the promotion and attainment of citizen and energy security.

Honourable Prime Minister, the Caribbean Community thanks Trinidad and Tobago for its continued support and joins the country on this day of celebration with best wishes for the nation’s continued growth and prosperity.”