republic day

September 23, 2024

Some real questions for our beloved Republic

Republic Day must be a solemn day to reflect, not on where we came from, but where we are going. As a nation, we often speak […]
September 23, 2024

Republic Day: a call to patriotism through care and community

By Darrion M Narine Programme Manager, CCSJ and AMMR   As Trinidad and Tobago commemorates Republic Day on September 24, it is a poignant time to […]
September 23, 2024

48 years of wins and losses: our Republic at the crossroads

By Dr Marlene Attzs, Economist Email: marlene.attzs@gmail.com “I beg you to pledge yourselves here and now, silently, as I did vocally, to bear true faith and […]
September 23, 2024

When our status changed…

By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org On August 1, a brief ceremony took place at President’s House for the swearing in of Sir Ellis Clarke, 58 years, as […]
September 23, 2024

Toward Self-governance

The first bicameral legislature in this part of the world actually met on July 11, 1768, in Tobago. The 1898 Order-in-Council declared Tobago a ward: an […]
September 23, 2024

A Trini mix – CurryLau!

By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Pre-Covid, I bought a dish called ‘CurryLau’ at the La Petite Fleur Tea Shop, O Connor Street, Woodbrook. The fusion of curry […]
September 23, 2024

Living with God in our Republic

Archbishop Anthony Pantin’s Address for Republic Day which was broadcast on ‘Catholic Forum of the Air’ CN Sunday, Aug 8, 1976 Excerpts Dearly beloved brothers and […]
September 23, 2024

What does it mean to be a Republic?

By Leela Ramdeen Consultant, CCSJ & Director, CREDI On Tuesday, September 24, we will celebrate the 48th anniversary of Trinidad & Tobago becoming a Republic. Let’s […]