MESSAGES Patricia Ghany
Keston Nancoo
AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (AMCHAM T&T)
EMPLOYERS’ CONSULTATIVE ASSOCIATION OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (ECA)
President
Chairman
Since becoming independent in 1962, Trinidad and Tobago has experienced a number of economic, social and cultural shifts. With the fourth industrial revolution upon us, the tide is again shifting as the rate of technological innovation and adoption is increasing exponentially. Countries that choose to stand still will inevitably run the risk of falling behind, as no country will be able to survive in a digital age with an analogue mind-set. At the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T), we recognise the impact of the digital revolution and believe it brings enormous possibilities for growth and diversification of our local economy. To this end, AMCHAM T&T formed the Digital Transformation Committee in January 2018, with a mandate to “drive digital transformation in Trinidad and Tobago”. We believe that with a transformed system of public administration, and enhanced delivery of services, we can create innovative processes, integrated systems and inprove data collection. We can then leverage said data to ensure optimum use of our resources and efficient delivery of government services to create a more agile economy. This transformation also enables businesses, investors and citizens to be more productive. As the pathway to the Americas, AMCHAM T&T leads the way in proactive advocacy aimed at creating a business environment that fosters fairness, growth, and accountability. We continue to create opportunities for engagement between our members and all stakeholders in the US and Latin America. We remain a vibrant member of the Association of American Chambers of Commerce of Latin America and the Caribbean (AACCLA), and continue to form linkages with business and government leaders involved with our 23 sister AMCHAMs across the Western Hemisphere as well as the US Chamber of Commerce. AMCHAM T&T remains committed to collaborating with the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to establish trade and investment opportunities that will lead to a more robust economy and consequently the creation of wealth that can be shared and enjoyed by all citizens.
It is an honour to extend warm greetings to you and to again be part of this essential reference for useful business information. Having now been in existence for 60 years, the Employers Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ECA) is acutely aware that the ability to continuously create value, even in recessionary times, is a fundamental aim and aspiration of any business. Managing human capital risk is a vital aspect of realising this goal and this is the strategic value contribution of the ECA to employers and by extension, the national community. As an organisation itself, the ECA not only possesses a clear understanding of potential employee issues that are likely to arise from a poorly managed workforce, but is also actively assisting employers in identifying, developing and implementing strategies to mitigate these human capital risks. This is our raison d’etre as we continue to leverage our regional and international affiliations with the Caribbean Employers’ Confederation (CEC), International Organisation and Employers (IOE) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to offer informed, innovative and transformational leadership and quality services to employers for the realisation of sound policies and systems, talent optimisation, reduced costs and ultimately, operational excellence. At the national level, it is generally accepted that private sector businesses are the indispensable engine of job creation and economic growth. In this regard, the ECA is persuaded that a vibrant private sector is a crucial element for achieving national progress characterised by sound industrial relations practices, enhanced productivity, social development and sustained economic growth. The ECA’s membership covers a diverse range of enterprises and remains open for all employers, notwithstanding size or industry, to join. As a responsible social partner, the ECA remains committed to promoting, protecting and practising the process of tripartite social dialogue toward progressive advancements in the world of work and for the sustained development of Trinidad and Tobago now and for the benefit of generations to come.
62 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad, W.I. P.O. Bag 150, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 622-4466/0340, 628-2508 • Fax: (868) 628-9428 Email: inbox@amchamtt.com • Website: www.amchamtt.com
17 Samaroo Road, Aranguez Roundabout North, Aranguez, Trinidad Tel: (868) 675-5873 • Fax: (868) 675-6026 Email: communications@ecatt.org • Website: www.ecatt.org
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T) Patricia Ghany - President Nirad Tewarie – Chief Executive Officer 62 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad W.I. PO Bag 150, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: (868) 622-4466 Fax: (868) 628-9428 Email: inbox@amchamtt.com Website: www.amchamtt.com
British Caribbean Chamber of Commerce Nadira N. Persad – Country Manager ESG Business Suites, Fitt Court, 9-11 Fitt Street, Woodbrook, Port of Spain, Trinidad Tel: (868) 352-0923 Email: n.persad@britishcaribbean.com Website: www.britishcaribbean.com
Couva/Point Lisas Chamber of Commerce Ramchand Rajbal Maraj – President #12 Camden Road, Couva, Trinidad Tel/Fax: (868) 636-5017/223-6670 Email: couva.chamber@gmail.com
Greater Tunapuna Chamber of Industry and Commerce Surindra Maharaj – President 110 Eastern Main Road Tunapuna, Trinidad c/o Pat & Max Limited Tel: (868) 645-5639 Email: info@tunapunachamber.org Website: www.gtcic.org
Penal Debe Chamber of Commerce Rampersad Sieuraj – President 18 Penal Rock Road, Penal, Trinidad Tel/Fax: (868) 647-0452/ 683-9573 Email: penaldebechamber@gmail.com
Point Fortin South Western Chamber of Industry and Commerce George Alexis – President Davita Simon – First Vice President Carlton Semper – Second Vice President M6 Furlong Street, Mahaica, Point Fortin, Trinidad Email: pfswcic@gmail.com Website: www.pfswcic.org
Sangre Grande Business Association Kenneth Boodhu – President c/o OJOE’S Building, 193B Eastern Main Road, Sangre Grande, Trinidad Tel/Fax: (868) 668-5932 Email: kenboodhu@hotmail.com
The Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CCIC)
Vishnu Charran – President 17-18 Biljah Road, IDC Industrial Estate, Charlieville c/o Metal-X Engineering Limited, Chaguanas, Trinidad Tel: (868) 671-2242 (CCIC)/779-8804 Fax: (868) 671-2242 Email: gccic@chaguanaschamber.org Website: www.chaguanaschamber.org
The Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago
Eugene Tiah – Chairman Dr. Thackwray Driver – President and CEO Suite B2.03, Atlantic Plaza, Atlantic Avenue, Point Lisas, COUVA P.O Box 80, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago Tel: (868) 6-ENERGY, 679-6623/1398 Fax: (868) 679-4242 Email: execoffice@energy.tt Website: www.energy.tt
Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Ronald Hinds – President Gabriel Faria – Chief Executive Officer Columbus Circle, Westmoorings P.O Box 499, Port of Spain, Trinidad Tel: (868) 637-6966 Fax: (868) 637-7425 Email: chamber@chamber.org.tt Website: www.chamber.org.tt
Tobago Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Claude Benoit – Chairman 2nd Floor Ansa McAl Building, Milford Road, P.O Box 47, Scarborough, Tobago Tel: (868) 639-2669 Fax: (868) 639-3014 Email : tobagochamber@chamber.org.tt Website: www.chamber.org.tt
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