The Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago extends its solidarity and sends its condolences to the Government and the peoples of Namibia as you mourn the passing and celebrate the life of His Excellency President Hage Geingob your first Prime Minister – from 1990-2002 – who was later elected as President in 2014. We …
ESCTT TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT HAGE GEINGOB 22/02/2024 Read More »
On January 9, 2024 the people of Trinidad and Tobago witnessed the cremation of a former Prime Minister ofTrinidad and Tobago, Honourable Basdeo Panday. The Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago[ESCTT] adds its voice to that of many organizations and the people of Trinidad and Tobago, who have expressedtheir condolences to the family and …
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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – November 26, 2023 Naparima Girls’ High School has made History by being the first school to score a hat-trick by winning the National African History Quiz for Secondary Schools for three consecutive years 2021, 2022, 2023. The school entered the competition for the first time in 2021 and …
Welcome to all! Kindly allow me however, to Break protocol to give a very special and warm Welcome to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, The Asantehene, Monarch of the Ashanti and to His delegation. May I also welcome our Minister of Trade and Industry, Senator the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon and acknowledge her continued partnership …
Introduction It is my pleasure to deliver remarks to this distinguished gathering at the 21st Annual Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Symposium, as we celebrate this year’s Pan-African Festival in commemoration of Emancipation. It is an esteemed honour to have in our presence, His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of the Ashanti Kingdom. We …
The Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago (ESCTT) is appalled but not shocked by the treatment of the children at the graduation ceremony of Trinity College. We have been closely monitoring the many voices emerging from our national community in response to the issue of the young men of Trinity College who were ostracised …
ESCTT responds to Hair Discrimination at Trinity College Read More »
On May 25th, African Liberation Day, the Emancipation Support committee of Trinidad and Tobago launched the 2023 Pan African FestivalTT commemorating Emancipation. At the launch, on behalf of the Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry, Simone Thorne-Mora Quinones paid particular attention to the Pan African Festival’s role in the …
2023 Pan African FestivalTT Yoruba Village Drum Festival Read More »
The Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation Village was formally opened by Senator the Honourable Randall Mitchell, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts this morning. With libations by Elder Eintou Pearl Springer, performances from Belmont Freetown Folk Performing Arts Company and Performing Poet – Derron Sandy, the Junior Bisnath Moko Jumbies and the Nigerian drumming ensemble …
The Emancipation Kambule is BACK!! The Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago (ESCTT) has proclaimed that the Kambule Street Procession, as part of the 2022 Pan African Festival TT, will take place this year After a 2-year hiatus from a physical parade, the Committee is excited to facilitate this grand celebration of Emancipation for …