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 15, Issue 5

August 16, 2013

AIR GUARDS 8TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE

On Wednesday 7th August, 2013, the Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard celebrated its 8th Anniversary as a formation within the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force. The Air Guard was established on August 1st, 2005, emerging as the aerial arm of the Defence Force. The future development of the Air Guard would afford the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force the ability to fulfill its commitment to protect the people, natural and economic resources of Trinidad and Tobago and perform its regional obligations.

Minister of National Security, Senator the Honourable Emmanuel George speaks at the 8th Anniversary parade, held at the Ulric Cross Air Station, Piarco.

Commanding Officer of the Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard, Group Captain Tyrone Rodulfo speaks at the 8th Anniversary parade, held at the Ulric Cross Air Station, Piarco.

Members of the Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard on parade at the Ulric Cross Air Station, Piarco.

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 15, Issue 5

August 16, 2013

EID MUBARAK CELEBRATIONS

LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL TIDBITS

The commemoration of Eid Mubarak by the Ministry of National Security seeks to educate members of staff on the significance of the occasion. As such, we have planned an Annual Eid Celebration and invite all to attend.

Argentina Conducting business informally and formally at a restaurant over a leisurely three hour meal is normal. Style of clothing and grooming is very important. E-mails are not an effective means of initiating communication for business purposes in comparison to direct person to person contact.

Eid MUBURAK

Costa Rica

Annual Eid Celebration

Date: Wednesday 21st August

Be on time for appointments and always wear formal business attire to meetings. Costa Ricans do not like to say no so they tend to investigate all business possibilities before communicating and committing to a project. They are also very detail orientated. Cuba The Trinidad and Tobago Government in collaboration with Cuba has established a Trade Facilitation Office to help navigate through the Cuban system. In order to conduct business it is necessary to make contact with the governing Ministry or official. Be patient but persistent while trying to establish a business, and be respectful of Cubas history and way of life. The social aspect of life is as important as the formal side of trade. 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

Venue: 1st floor Courtyard

Time: 11am

All attendees are encouraged to be seated by 10:45 am

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 15, Issue 5

August 16, 2013

HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT EXCHANGE The opening ceremony of the Trinidad & Tobago Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) took place at the Trinidad and Tobago Police Academy on Tuesday 13th August, 2013. Minister of National Security, Senator the Honorable Emmanuel George and Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Kenrick Maharaj delivered remarks at the event.

This is a production of the Ministry of National Securitys Corporate Communications Unit.