Governance Structure

The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (the Authority) is an independent regulatory body established by the Telecommunications Act, Chap. 47:31 of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago. The Authority became operational on July 1, 2004 and is responsible for the development of Trinidad and Tobago’s telecommunications and broadcasting sectors.

One of the Authority’s primary responsibilities is the continual review and development of a rigorous regulatory framework to serve as a platform for the delivery of reliable, affordable technologies by service providers from which all segments of society can benefit.

A Board of Directors appointed by the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago manages the Authority and all initiatives are implemented under the guidance of the Board of Directors, Board Committees and the Senior Management Team as listed hereunder for the period 2018–2019:

Board of Directors Gilbert Peterson, S.C. (Chairman) Dr Kim Mallalieu (Deputy Chairman) Dr Beverly Beckles Kalana Prince-Wilson Michael Lucien Nikolaiski Ali Oliver Elcock Professor St. Clair King Stephen Tang Nian Terrence Henry

Sub-Committees of the Board Adherence to optimal ethical standards and international best practice in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors are assured through keen oversight by the following subcommittees of the Board.

Audit Committee The committee assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in a number of areas, including management of risk and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Stephen Tang Nian (Chair) Dr Beverly Beckles Nikolaiski Ali Governance Committee The main role of this sub-committee is to ensure the Authority fulfils its legal, ethical, and functional responsibilities in areas such as recruitment and training of staff.

Gilbert Peterson, S.C. (Chair) Michael Lucien Professor St. Clair King Terrence Henry

Board Review Committee This committee assists in a number of areas, including reviewing regulatory documents, as well as reviewing and considering technical, policy and other decisions as may be requested by the Authority’s stakeholders.

Dr. Kim Mallalieu (Chair) Kalana Prince–Wilson Stephen Tang Nian

Board Tenders Committee This committee, inter alia, considers tenders and awards contracts.

Nikolaiski Ali (Chair) Oliver Elcock Professor St. Clair King

Consumer Complaints Committee This committee collects, decides on and reports to the Board on all consumer complaints. It is headed by an individual external to the Authority and comprises members of the Board and staff.

Pamela Benson (Independent Chair) Michael Lucien (Board Member) Rawle Harvey (Secretary) Sherry Mc Millan (Executive Officer CC) Cheryl Johnson (Manager Public Relations and Consumer Affairs)