Government Administration in Trinidad and Tobago

Office Of The Parliament Of Trinidad And Tobago

The Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, also known as the legislature, is the arm of state entrusted with the responsibility of making laws for good governance, and providing oversight of the Government or Executive. Trinidad and Tobago follows the Westminster System of government, in that Members of the Executive are also members of Parliament and thus attend sittings of the legislature. The Office of the Parliament provides the administrative and apolitical support services to the legislature. The Office functions under the leadership of the Clerk of the House assisted by the Clerk of the Senate, as Deputy Head. The Office also ensures the proper functioning of the Chamber and offers relevant services to the people of Trinidad and Tobago Vision The Vision of the Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago is: By 2018, to be a modern Parliament that fulfill its constitutional duties to its fullest extent, and effectively serves the people of Trinidad & Tobago. Mission The Mission Statement of the Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago is: As the national legislature of Trinidad & Tobago, our mission is to ensure that Parliament exercises its legislative, oversight, representation and outreach duties effectively and that Parliament remains the main forum for national political debate. Core Values The Core Values of the Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago are: • Independence – We safeguard the independence of Parliament in all our acts • Integrity – We demonstrate high ethical standards in our activities • Openness – We communicate in an open and inclusive way • Professionalism – We strive to act on the basis of sound and established rules of procedure, facts, insight and experience • Concern – Our endeavours are guided by concern for the wellbeing of all women and men, girls and boys of Trinidad & Tobago

201 to 500 staff

Ministry Of Works And Transport

The Ministry of Works and Transport is one of the largest government organizations in Trinidad and Tobago. We are responsible for providing the physical infrastructure and transport services necessary for the social and economic development of the country. The Ministry of Works and Transport is authorised to manage: Roads and highways Traffic management National transportation Ports Public transportation Coastal erosion Drainage Bridges Construction

5001 to 10000 staff

Caribbean Financial Action Task Force Cfatf

The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) is an organisation of twenty-five states of the Caribbean Basin, which have agreed to implement common countermeasures to address the problem of criminal money laundering. It was established as the result of meetings convened in Aruba in May 1990 and Jamaica in November 1992. The Jamaica Ministerial Meeting was held in Kingston, in November 1992. Ministers issued the Kingston Declaration in which they endorsed and affirmed their governments' commitment to implement the FATF and Aruba Recommendations, the OAS Model Regulations, and the 1988 U.N. Convention. They also mandated the establishment of the Secretariat to co-ordinate the implementation of these by CFATF member countries. The main objective of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force is to achieve effective implementation of and compliance with its recommendations to prevent and control money laundering and to combat the financing of terrorism. The Secretariat has been established as a mechanism to monitor and encourage progress to ensure full implementation of the Kingston Ministerial Declaration. Currently, CFATF Members are: Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Aruba Bahamas, The Barbados Belize Bermuda British Virgin Islands, The Cayman Islands, The Curacao Dominica Grenada Guyana Republic of Haiti Jamaica Montserrat St. Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia St. Maarten St. Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname The Turks and Caicos Islands The United States of America Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela

11 to 50 staff

Trinidad And Tobago Securities And Exchange Commission

The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) was established as a body corporate, by virtue of the Securities Industry Act of 1995. It is an autonomous agency whose primary roles are the protection of investors and fostering the orderly growth and development of the local capital market. This includes the market for stocks, bonds, mutual funds. Our fellow regulator in the financial services sector is the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) which regulates the banking and insurance sectors. Both entities report to the Minister of Finance. The value of the securities industry is over TT200 billion and represents 160 percent of our country’s GDP.(2014)

51 to 200 staff

Ministry Of Social Development And Family Services

WHO ARE WE? The Ministry of Social Development and Family Services (MSDFS) is a primary strategic partner with the Government to nurture the society envisaged above. The Ministry must play a critical lead role through supportive social policy; coordination of the social sector and the delivery of essential high-quality social services. THE VISION: The Ministry’s work is guided by Trinidad and Tobago’s National Development Strategy 2016-2030 (Vision 2030), which advocates for attaining developed country status by the year 2030. The plan proposes five overarching key result area or themes in pursuit of the vision: Putting People First: Nurturing Our Greatest Asset; Promoting Good Governance and Service Excellence; Improving Productivity through Quality Infrastructure and Transportation; Building Globally Competitive Business and Placing the Environment at the Centre of Socio-economic Development. Guided by the tenets ‘Helping, Empowering and Transforming Lives’, the Ministry seeks to empower its clientele through rehabilitative and skill enhancement initiatives, which promote human prosperity in the context of sustainable development. The MSDFS is also responsible for developing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating social sector policies and programmes to ensure sustainability, cultural relevance and economic viability.

1001 to 5000 staff

Ministry Of Public Administration And Artificial Intelligence Tt

The Ministry of Public Administration proactively partners with stakeholders to strengthen the public service workforce, provide safe and comfortable accommodation solutions and enable digital services that work.

201 to 500 staff

Financial Intelligence Unit Of Trinidad And Tobago

The Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (FIUTT) is the Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism Regulator. FIUTT is the primary institution responsible for the collection of financial intelligence and information and the analysis, dissemination, and exchange of such financial intelligence. VISION: Our vision is for Trinidad and Tobago to have strong and dynamic financial and business sectors free from money laundering, financing of terrorism and other financial crimes. MISSION: To effectively detect and deter money laundering and financing of terrorism, in collaboration with local law enforcement, regulators and international counterparts, thereby contributing towards a safe and stable financial, social and economic environment. The FIUTT is tasked to monitor Non-Regulated Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses as the Supervisory Authority and take the necessary measures to secure compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism Legislative regime of Trinidad and Tobago.

11 to 50 staff

Tourism Trinidad Limited

Established in 2017, as the implementation agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts. Tourism Trinidad is the destination development and marketing company charged with the responsibility of repositioning the tourism sector in Trinidad. TTL was born out of the strategic need to separate the product offering of our two (2) islands - Trinidad and Tobago - so that greater focus is placed on each island’s destination strengths and target markets.

11 to 50 staff

Registration Recognition And Certification Board

The Registration Recognition and Certification Board was formed in 1972 under the Industrial Relations Act of Trinidad & Tobago. That makes us an independent statutory body. The main services of the RRCB include receiving and processing applications for certifications of recognition under section 32 of the Act, processing of Agency Shop Orders, and dealing with matters referred to the Board by the Minister of Labour. The vision of the RRCB is to be the sole authority competent to expound upon any matter touching the interpretation and application of the Industrial Relations Act Chapter 88.01 relating to the functions and responsibilities which the Board is charged by the Act or any other written law. The mission is to expeditiously determine all applications, petitions, matters concerning Certification of Recognition and such other matters as are referred or assigned to it by the Minister under the Industrial Relations Act or any written Law. Detailed information on the history, membership structure and the current members of the Board can be found on our website.

11 to 50 staff

Office Of The Ombudsman Of Trinidad And Tobago

The Ombudsman's Office was established solely for the purpose of giving assistance to persons who believe that they suffered injustices at the hands of public officers employed by Government agencies and departments. In short, the Ombudsman can best be described as a 'grievance person' to whom a citizen can make a complaint with a view to redressing the mistakes, delays, rigidity and carelessness of the government bureaucracy. The role of the Ombudsman is both investigatory and advisory. Following investigations, the Ombudsman can make recommendations to Government departments and authorities aimed at the resolution of complaints and improvements in the delivery of public services. Our Vision Accountable, fair and transparent public administration for all in Trinidad and Tobago. Our Mission The Office of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in fulfilling its statutory mandate is in the business of investigating and resolving complaints of administrative injustice in an impartial, ethical and expeditious manner; educating the public on their rights and responsibilities and; advocating improvements in the quality and standards of service delivery in the public sector of Trinidad and Tobago.

11 to 50 staff

Ministry Of Labour, Small And Micro Enterprise Development

We champion equity and opportunity for all stakeholders through a collaborative approach to labour administration, the empowerment of employers and employees, and entrepreneurship.

201 to 500 staff

Trinidad And Tobago Bureau Of Standards

The primary role of TTBS is to develop, promote and enforce standards in order to improve the quality and performance of goods produced or used. Who we are: The Trinidad & Tobago Bureau of Standards ( TTBS) is a corporate body established on July 8th, 1974 and now governed by the authority of the Standards Act No. 18 of 1997. TTBS operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment. It has a statutory responsibility for the quality of goods and services, which are subject to trade in the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, except food, drugs, cosmetics. What we do: The primary role of TTBS is to develop, promote and enforce standards in order to improve the quality and performance of goods produced or used in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. To ensure industrial efficiency and development; promote public and industrial welfare, health and safety; and protect the environment. TTBS’ mandate includes all goods except food, drugs and cosmetics. Vision Statement To be the essential provider of national quality solutions leading to a standards conscious society that is globally competitive. Mission Statement To champion the development and implementation of standards, measurement systems and conformity assessment services for the competitiveness and sustainability of Trinidad and Tobago.

201 to 500 staff

National Training Agency

The NTA is the umbrella agency for effecting reform in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Trinidad and Tobago.

51 to 200 staff

Ministry Of Sport And Community Development

The Ministry of Sport and Community Development seeks to build our nation’s human capital through the development of athletic talent and community life in Trinidad and Tobago. This new Ministry represents an ever-important intersectionality of community life and physical activity. The vision for this new ministry, will therefore be to maximize the interconnection of the three divisions -Physical Education and Sport, Community Development, and Mediation, to reap the fullest benefit for all citizens. The Ministry’s mandate will be supported by the three state entities under its purview, the Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago, Self Help Commission and the Export Centres Company Limited. The mission of the Division of Physical Education and Sport is to enrich lives through total participation, quality training and excellence in sport. The two pillars of the National Sport Policy – Total Participation Sport (TPS) and High Performance Sport (HPS) – are the drivers behind the mission. Among the objectives of the Division are: To increase participation in sport and physical recreation at all levels To raise standards of athletic performance To increase the quality and quantity of sporting facilities To provide information for and about physical recreation and sport To promote sport as an industry To implement a national sport policy To promote drug free sport To advocate for quality physical education and sport in schools To encourage national sporting organizations to have strategic approaches to sport development and become self-sufficient The Community Development Division focuses on a multifaceted approach to community intervention through the following programmes; working closely with community organizations/Village and community councils to become registered and promote specialized interest relating to women, sports, youth, culture, agriculture and social and economic issues.

1001 to 5000 staff

The National Training Agency Of Trinidad And Tobago

The Mandate of the National Training Agency is; 1.) To develop, implement and maintain a National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Plan that will create a workforce that is competent, certified, innovative, enterprising and entrepreneurial. 2.) To establish and maintain a National TVET System to harmonize, standardize, monitor and evaluate all formal and non-formal national training efforts in TVET. 3.) To continually assess and provide relevant information on TVET and workforce development, which includes the demand for and supply of human resources in collaboration with state and other agencies. 4.) To assist, support and encourage the development of training programmes designed to develop innovation, enterprise and entrepreneurship in the nations human resources. 5.) To develop a structured and active system of communication and partnership with stakeholders to ensure continued relevance and value of the Agency's products and services.

51 to 200 staff

Ministry Of Labour And Small Enterprise Development

We champion equity and opportunity for all stakeholders through a collaborative approach to labour administration, the empowerment of employers and employees, and entrepreneurship.

201 to 500 staff

Ambassade De France À Trinité Et Tobago

Ambassade de France à Port d'Espagne (Trinité et Tobago)- Affaires étrangères

1 to 10 staff

Recaudación Municipal

11 to 50 staff