M I N I S T RY O F N AT I O N A L S E C U R I T Y

Volume 14, Issue 12

July 19, 2013

COURTESY CALLS

EMANCIPATION DAY CELEBRATIONS The celebration of Emancipation Day by the Ministry of National Security seeks to educate members of staff on African culture and the significance of the occasion. As such, we have planned various activities under the theme Celebrating Our African Heritage aimed at cultivating appreciation of each others history. Head wrapping and hairstyle day- July 23 African music display and make up day July 24 African make up and jewelry day- July 25 African movie day (lunch hour) - July 26 African lecture- July- 29 Fashion Show July 30

National Security Minister, Senator the Honourable Emmanuel George exchanges gifts with His Excellency Alfredo Riascos, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Trinidad and Tobago.

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National Security Minister, Senator the Honourable Emmanuel George exchanges gifts with His Excellency Wonkun Hwang, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Trinidad and Tobago.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12

This is a production of the Ministry of National Securitys Corporate Communications Unit. If you wish to submit information to appear in this Newsletter, please email your information to Ms. Marcia Hope at mhope@mns.gov.tt or Keisha Alleyne-St Bernard at kalleyne-st.bernard@mns.gov.tt

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Volume 14, Issue 12

July 19, 2013

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOU EVENT

The Corporate Communications Unit hosted a social event under the theme Unity in Adversity for all Corporate Communications Officers under the umbrella of the Ministry of National Security on Friday 12th July, 2013 at the First Floor Court Yard. Here are some highlights from the evening.

This is a production of the Ministry of National Securitys Corporate Communications Unit. If you wish to submit information to appear in this Newsletter, please email your information to Ms. Marcia Hope at mhope@mns.gov.tt or Keisha Alleyne-St Bernard at kalleyne-st.bernard@mns.gov.tt

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Volume 14, Issue 12

July 19, 2013

WHO IS YOUR SPANISH LANGUAGE COORDINATOR?

Joanna Boca has been the Ministry of National Securitys Spanish Language Coordinator since 2011. Prior to joining the Ministry, Ms Boca worked at the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) and the Embassy of El Salvador. This afforded her an extensive understanding of Latin American/ Hispanic culture and to various nuances of not just Spanish language, but also to the inter-relationships of Latin American culture with our own culture and history in Trinidad and Tobago. Ms Boca has a BA. Linguistics, with minors in Spanish and Communication Studies. Feel free to contact her for further details about how you can get involved and stay tuned for future activities on the Spanish Language Programme.
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THE SPANISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME

In accordance with the Governments initiative to adopt Spanish as a First Foreign language (SAFFL), the Ministry of National Security commenced a Spanish Language Programme in October 2006, with the employment of a Spanish Language Coordinator (SLC). The initiative mandates that at least 20% of staff should be trained in Spanish. The Spanish Language Programme comprises: Implementation of training courses to facilitate staffs acquisition of increasing levels of Spanish Language proficiency Installation of bilingual (English-Spanish) signage at various offices Promotion of a Spanish learning environment in the Ministry through a Spanish Club and other activities/events. Arranging translation and interpretation services utilizing service providers.

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The Corporate Communications Unit invites all members of staff to visit the Ministry of National Securitys Facebook page and like us. Heres the link. https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/ mns.tnt?fref=ts

This is a production of the Ministry of National Securitys Corporate Communications Unit. If you wish to submit information to appear in this Newsletter, please email your information to Ms. Marcia Hope at mhope@mns.gov.tt or Keisha Alleyne-St Bernard at kalleyne-st.bernard@mns.gov.tt