Trinidad and Tobago Tops Region in UNESCO Executive Elections

Takes its place on the world body for first time in 16 years

 PARIS, UNESCO - Nov. 13, 2013: For the first time in 16 years Trinidad and Tobago will sit on the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. See Trinidad and Tobago National Statement to UNESCO 

Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission, Dr Kris Rampersad is representing Trinidad and Tobago at the first meeting of the executive board to take place on November 22, 2013 in Paris which follows the UNESCO General Assembly in Paris currently in progress.

 Trinidad and Tobago received the highest number of votes in the Latin America and Caribbean (GRULAC) UNESCO regional division in the elections of the UNESCO Executive Board held in Paris, France, last week.

Of seven candidates contesting six seats in the GRULAC group , the six now on the Executive Board are Trinidad and Tobago, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Belize, Argentina and St Kitts/Nevis. They were among the twenty eight new members who were voted in at the elections held at UNESCO Headquarters this week.

President of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO and Minister of Education, Dr Tim Gopeesingh was thrilled at the electoral results. Thanking everyone for their support He stated:

“After 16 years since it was last represented on this board, Trinidad and Tobago is ready to take its place on the Executive Board as a leader in the GRULAC region and consolidate national and regional activities through UNESCO to benefit our populations, the main agenda-setting organ of UNESCO.  Already, we have presented to UNESCO a concept for deepening and broadening the inclusion of special needs children – which amount to about 30 percent of the world’s children – into the education, and by extension, other social systems. Through our involvement on the Executive Board, we will be working towards the realisation of this, as well as strengthening UNESCO’s work in the region to other aspects of the education sector, as well as heritage and culture, communications and science,” he said.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Ambassador John Sandy said the involvement of Trinidad and Tobago in the main decision making organ of UNESCO will certainly help enhance its already very favourable image and profile in the UNESCO world, and presents an opportunity to deepen engagement and expand partnerships with other regions. “Victory came because of great team effort, not only among us on team Trinidad and Tobago, but also in our leadership of negotiations with the rest of the region, CARICOM and individual candidates,” he said.  

The keenly contested elections, involved intense behind-the-scenes negotiations which resulted in the Caribbean sub-sector presenting a “clean slate” including Trinidad and Tobago, Belize and St Kitts/Nevis to the UNESCO electoral community.

“That the highest numbers voted for Trinidad and Tobago in the GRULAC group suggests the tremendous faith and confidence the UNESCO world and the region have in our country and the leadership, vision, programmes and policies we have been presenting to UNESCO,” said national commission chair, Dr Kris Rampersad. “From the international spread of votes, it also indicates the high esteem in which the rest of the UNESCO world also involving Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East hold our country  This year our National Commission launched what will be one of its flagship projects – Leading for Literacy – which taps into the entire education system through strengthening leadership skills of principals and teachers towards improving literacy levels, and now the President has asked that we also prioritise further inclusion of special needs children.  We look forward to deepening our engagement with UNESCO for the benefit of Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean and the wider GRULAC region, working in partnership with our counterparts on the executive board. The congratulations are still coming in and there is a tremendous amount of good will and expectations from among our counterparts about our admission to the board.”

Trinidad and Tobago was represented at the elections by Ambassador John Sandy, Permanent Representative to UNESCO based in Geneva; Dr Kris Rampersad, Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO and Ms Susan Shurland, Secretary General of the National Commission. Minister of Education, Dr Tim Gopeesingh, who led the four member delegation returned to Trinidad on November 12.

The Executive Board, which comprises 58 members, is one of the three constitutional organs of UNESCO (others are the General Conference and Secretariat) charged with examining UNESCO’s programme of work and budget estimates submitted to it by the Director-General. It makes recommendations on the admission of new States, for the appointment of the Director
General and summons international and non-governmental conferences on education, the sciences and the humanities.

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http://www.news.gov.tt/content/trinidad-and-tobago-tops-region-election-unesco-executive-board#.UokX7cRwo0o

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/general-conference-37th/elections/results-executive-board;

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http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/2013/11/trinidad-and-tobago-tops-region-in.html

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http://www.unesco.org/new/fileadmin/MULTIMEDIA/HQ/GBS/SCX/pdfs/Table_2013-2015.pdf;

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/executive-board/mandates-and-functions
http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/trinidad-and-tobago-news/item/67010-t-t-tops-region-at-election-to-unesco-executive-board;
http://www.antiguaobserver.com/three-caribbean-countries-elected-to-unesco-executive-board

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1. Ambassador John Sandy, Trinidad and Tobago’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO based in Geneva and Dr Kris Rampersad, Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO, vote at the elections for the UNESCO Executive Board at UNESCO headquarters, Paris, France.  
2.  Caption: (L-R) President of the National Commission for UNESCO Minister of Education, Dr Tim Gopeesingh; Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO, Dr Kris Rampersad; Secretary General Ms Susan Shurland; and Permanent Delegate of Trinidad and Tobago to UNESCO, Ambassador John Sandy in a planning meeting at UNESCO General Assembly, Paris. 

T&T Tops Region At Election To UNESCO Executive Board

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Ambassador John Sandy, Trinidad and Tobago’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO based in Geneva and Dr Kris Rampersad, Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO, vote at the elections for the UNESCO Executive Board at UNESCO headquarters, Paris, France.

Takes its place on the world body for first time in 16 years.

PARIS, France -- For the first time in 16 years Trinidad and Tobago will sit on the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission, Dr Kris Rampersad is representing Trinidad and Tobago at the first meeting of the executive board to take place on November 22, 2013 in Paris which follows the UNESCO General Assembly in Paris currently in progress.

 Trinidad and Tobago received the highest number of votes in the Latin America and Caribbean (GRULAC) UNESCO regional division in the elections of the UNESCO Executive Board held in Paris, France, last week.

Of seven candidates contesting six seats in the GRULAC group , the six now on the Executive Board are Trinidad and Tobago, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Belize, Argentina and St Kitts/Nevis. They were among the twenty eight new members who were voted in at the elections held at UNESCO Headquarters this week. 

President of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO and Minister of Education, Dr Tim Gopeesingh was thrilled at the electoral results. Thanking everyone for their support He stated:

“After 16 years since it was last represented on this board, Trinidad and Tobago is ready to take its place on the Executive Board as a leader in the GRULAC region and consolidate national and regional activities through UNESCO to benefit our populations, the main agenda-setting organ of UNESCO.  Already, we have presented to UNESCO a concept for deepening and broadening the inclusion of special needs children – which amount to about 30 percent of the world’s children – into the education, and by extension, other social systems. Through our involvement on the Executive Board, we will be working towards the realisation of this, as well as strengthening UNESCO’s work in the region to other aspects of the education sector, as well as heritage and culture, communications and science,” he said.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Ambassador John Sandy said the involvement of Trinidad and Tobago in the main decision making organ of UNESCO will certainly help enhance its already very favourable image and profile in the UNESCO world, and presents an opportunity to deepen engagement and expand partnerships with other regions. “Victory came because of great team effort, not only among us on team Trinidad and Tobago, but also in our leadership of negotiations with the rest of the region, CARICOM and individual candidates,” he said.   

The keenly contested elections, involved intense behind-the-scenes negotiations which resulted in the Caribbean sub-sector presenting a “clean slate” including Trinidad and Tobago, Belize and St Kitts/Nevis to the UNESCO electoral community.

“That the highest numbers voted for Trinidad and Tobago in the GRULAC group suggests the tremendous faith and confidence the UNESCO world and the region have in our country and the leadership, vision, programmes and policies we have been presenting to UNESCO,” said national commission chair, Dr Kris Rampersad. “From the international spread of votes, it also indicates the high esteem in which the rest of the UNESCO world also involving Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East hold our country  This year our National Commission launched what will be one of its flagship projects – Leading for Literacy – which taps into the entire education system through strengthening leadership skills of principals and teachers towards improving literacy levels, and now the President has asked that we also prioritise further inclusion of special needs children.  We look forward to deepening our engagement with UNESCO for the benefit of Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean and the wider GRULAC region, working in partnership with our counterparts on the executive board. The congratulations are still coming in and there is a tremendous amount of good will and expectations from among our counterparts about our admission to the board.”

Trinidad and Tobago was represented at the elections by Ambassador John Sandy, Permanent Representative to UNESCO based in Geneva; Dr Kris Rampersad, Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO and Ms Susan Shurland, Secretary General of the National Commission. Minister of Education, Dr Tim Gopeesingh, who led the four member delegation returned to Trinidad on November 12.

The Executive Board, which comprises 58 members, is one of the three constitutional organs of UNESCO (others are the General Conference and Secretariat) charged with examining UNESCO’s programme of work and budget estimates submitted to it by the Director-General. It makes recommendations on the admission of new States, for the appointment of the Director General and summons international and non-governmental conferences on education, the sciences and the humanities.

For more on UNESCO Executive Election and Executive Board see:

• http://www.unesco.org/new/en/general-conference-37th/elections/results-executive-board;
• http://www.unesco.org/new/fileadmin/MULTIMEDIA/HQ/GBS/SCX/pdfs/Table_2013-2015.pdf;
• http://www.unesco.org/new/en/executive-board/mandates-and-functions

Three Caribbean countries elected to UNESCO executive board

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PARIS, France– Three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have been elected to serve on the 58-member executive board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

 Belize, St. Kitts-Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago will join the Dominican Republic, El Salvador and Argentina from the Latin America and Caribbean grouping in the 58-member board.

This is the first time that Port of Spain has been elected to the executive board since 1997. The first meeting of the executive board is due to take place on Friday and Trinidad and Tobago will be represented by the Chair of its National Commission, Dr Kris Rampersad.

 Trinidad and Tobago received the highest number of votes in the Latin America and Caribbean (GRULAC) UNESCO regional division in the elections of the UNESCO Executive Board held here last week.

“After 16 years since it was last represented on this board, Trinidad and Tobago is ready to take its place on the Executive Board as a leader in the GRULAC region and consolidate national and regional activities through UNESCO to benefit our populations, the main agenda-setting organ of UNESCO,” said Education Minister Dr Tim Gopeesingh.

“Already, we have presented to UNESCO a concept for deepening and broadening the inclusion of special needs children – which amount to about 30 percent of the world’s children – into the education, and by extension, other social systems. Through our involvement on the Executive Board, we will be working towards the realisation of this, as well as strengthening UNESCO’s work in the region to other aspects of the education sector, as well as heritage and culture, communications and science,” he said.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Ambassador John Sandy said the involvement of Trinidad and Tobago in the main decision making organ of UNESCO presents an opportunity to deepen engagement and expand partnerships with other regions.

 “Victory came because of great team effort, not only among us on team Trinidad and Tobago, but also in our leadership of negotiations with the rest of the region, CARICOM and individual candidates,” he said.

The keenly contested elections, involved intense behind-the-scenes negotiations which resulted in the Caribbean sub-sector presenting a “clean slate” including Trinidad and Tobago, Belize and St Kitts/Nevis to the UNESCO electoral community.

“That the highest numbers voted for Trinidad and Tobago in the GRULAC group suggests the tremendous faith and confidence the UNESCO world and the region have in our country and the leadership, vision, programmes and policies we have been presenting to UNESCO,” said Rampersad.

The Executive Board, which comprises 58 members, is one of the three constitutional organs of UNESCO charged with examining UNESCO’s programme of work and budget estimates submitted to it by the Director-General.

It makes recommendations on the admission of new States, the appointment of the Director General and summons international and non-governmental conferences on education, the sciences and the humanities.

http://www.antiguaobserver.com/three-caribbean-countries-elected-to-unesco-executive-board/

Trinidad and Tobago tops region in UNESCO Executive elections

posted Nov 17, 2013, 12:28 PM by Kris Rampersad

Takes its place on the world body for first time in 16 years  PARIS, UNESCO - Nov. 13, 2013 1For the first time in 16 years Trinidad and Tobago will sit on the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission, Dr Kris Rampersad is representing Trinidad and Tobago at the first meeting of the executive board to take place on November 22, 2013 in Paris which follows the UNESCO General Assembly in Paris currently in progress.  Trinidad and Tobago received the highest number of votes in the Latin America and Caribbean (GRULAC) UNESCO regional division in the elections of the UNESCO Executive Board held in Paris, France, last week. Of seven candidates contesting six seats in the GRULAC group , the six now on the Executive Board are Trinidad and Tobago, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Belize, Argentina and St Kitts/Nevis. They were among the twenty eight new members who were voted in at the elections held at UNESCO Headquarters this week. President of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO and Minister of Education, Dr Tim Gopeesingh was thrilled at the electoral results. Thanking everyone for their support He stated: “After 16 years since it was last represented on this board, Trinidad and Tobago is ready to take its place on the Executive Board as a leader in the GRULAC region and consolidate national and regional activities through UNESCO to benefit our populations, the main agenda-setting organ of UNESCO.  Already, we have presented to UNESCO a concept for deepening and broadening the inclusion of special needs children – which amount to about 30 percent of the world’s children – into the education, and by extension, other social systems. Through our involvement on the Executive Board, we will be working towards the realisation of this, as well as strengthening UNESCO’s work in the region to other aspects of the education sector, as well as heritage and culture, communications and science,” he said.Trinidad and Tobago’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Ambassador John Sandy said the involvement of Trinidad and Tobago in the main decision making organ of UNESCO will certainly help enhance its already very favourable image and profile in the UNESCO world, and presents an opportunity to deepen engagement and expand partnerships with other regions. “Victory came because of great team effort, not only among us on team Trinidad and Tobago, but also in our leadership of negotiations with the rest of the region, CARICOM and individual candidates,” he said. The keenly contested elections, involved intense behind-the-scenes negotiations which resulted in the Caribbean sub-sector presenting a “clean slate” including Trinidad and Tobago, Belize and St Kitts/Nevis to the UNESCO electoral community. “That the highest numbers voted for Trinidad and Tobago in the GRULAC group suggests the tremendous faith and confidence the UNESCO world and the region have in our country and the leadership, vision, programmes and policies we have been presenting to UNESCO,” said national commission chair, Dr Kris Rampersad. “From the international spread of votes, it also indicates the high esteem in which the rest of the UNESCO world also involving Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East hold our country  This year our National Commission launched what will be one of its flagship projects – Leading for Literacy – which taps into the entire education system through strengthening leadership skills of principals and teachers towards improving literacy levels, and now the President has asked that we also prioritise further inclusion of special needs children.  We look forward to deepening our engagement with UNESCO for the benefit of Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean and the wider GRULAC region, working in partnership with our counterparts on the executive board. The congratulations are still coming in and there is a tremendous amount of good will and expectations from among our counterparts about our admission to the board.” Trinidad and Tobago was represented at the elections by Ambassador John Sandy, Permanent Representative to UNESCO based in Geneva; Dr Kris Rampersad, Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO and Ms Susan Shurland, Secretary General of the National Commission. Minister of Education, Dr Tim Gopeesingh, who led the four member delegation returned to Trinidad on November 12. The Executive Board, which comprises 58 members, is one of the three constitutional organs of UNESCO (others are the General Con ference and Secretariat) charged with examining UNESCO’s programme of work and budget estimates submitted to it by the Director-General. It makes recommendations on the admission of new States, for the appointment of the Director General and summons international and non-governmental conferences on education, the sciences and the humanities. For more on UNESCO Executive Election and Executive Board see: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/general-conference-37th/elections/results-executive-board; http://www.unesco.org/new/fileadmin/MULTIMEDIA/HQ/GBS/SCX/pdfs/Table_2013-2015.pdf; http://www.unesco.org/new/en/executive-board/mandates-and-functions Captions: Ambassador John Sandy, Trinidad and Tobago’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO based in Geneva and Dr Kris Rampersad, Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO, vote at the elections for the UNESCO Executive Board at UNESCO headquarters, Paris, France.    Caption: (L-R) President of the National Commission for UNESCO Minister of Education, Dr Tim Gopeesingh; Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO, Dr Kris Rampersad; Secretary General Ms Susan Shurland; and Permanent Delegate of Trinidad and Tobago to UNESCO, Ambassador John Sandy in a planning meeting at UNESCO General Assembly, Paris.  http://www.antiguaobserver.com/three-caribbean-countries-elected-to-unesco-executive-board/ Three Caribbean countries elected to UNESCO executive board By CMC - Monday, November 18th, 2013. Article Hits: 87 No Comments © UNESCO/Michel Ravassard Plenary hall of the 34th General Conference of UNESCO with flags PARIS, France– Three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have been elected to serve on the 58-member executive board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).  Belize, St. Kitts-Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago will join the Dominican Republic, El Salvador and Argentina from the Latin America and Caribbean grouping in the 58-member board. This is the first time that Port of Spain has been elected to the executive board since 1997. The first meeting of the executive board is due to take place on Friday and Trinidad and Tobago will be represented by the Chair of its National Commission, Dr Kris Rampersad.  Trinidad and Tobago received the highest number of votes in the Latin America and Caribbean (GRULAC) UNESCO regional division in the elections of the UNESCO Executive Board held here last week. “After 16 years since it was last represented on this board, Trinidad and Tobago is ready to take its place on the Executive Board as a leader in the GRULAC region and consolidate national and regional activities through UNESCO to benefit our populations, the main agenda-setting organ of UNESCO,” said Education Minister Dr Tim Gopeesingh. “Already, we have presented to UNESCO a concept for deepening and broadening the inclusion of special needs children – which amount to about 30 percent of the world’s children – into the education, and by extension, other social systems. Through our involvement on the Executive Board, we will be working towards the realisation of this, as well as strengthening UNESCO’s work in the region to other aspects of the education sector, as well as heritage and culture, communications and science,” he said. Trinidad and Tobago’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Ambassador John Sandy said the involvement of Trinidad and Tobago in the main decision making organ of UNESCO presents an opportunity to deepen engagement and expand partnerships with other regions.  “Victory came because of great team effort, not only among us on team Trinidad and Tobago, but also in our leadership of negotiations with the rest of the region, CARICOM and individual candidates,” he said. The keenly contested elections, involved intense behind-the-scenes negotiations which resulted in the Caribbean sub-sector presenting a “clean slate” including Trinidad and Tobago, Belize and St Kitts/Nevis to the UNESCO electoral community. “That the highest numbers voted for Trinidad and Tobago in the GRULAC group suggests the tremendous faith and confidence the UNESCO world and the region have in our country and the leadership, vision, programmes and policies we have been presenting to UNESCO,” said Rampersad. The Executive Board, which comprises 58 members, is one of the three constitutional organs of UNESCO charged with examining UNESCO’s programme of work and budget estimates submitted to it by the Director-General. It makes recommendations on the admission of new States, the appointment of the Director General and summons international and non-governmental conferences on education, the sciences and the humanities. http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/topstory-Trinidad-and-Tobago-to-sit-on-UNESCO-executive-board-for-first-time-in-16-years-18717.html Trinidad and Tobago to sit on UNESCO executive board for first time in 16 years Published on November 19, 2013 Email To Friend    Print Version (L-R) President of the National Commission for UNESCO Minister of Education, Dr Tim Gopeesingh; Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO, Dr Kris Rampersad; Secretary General Susan Shurland; and Permanent Delegate of Trinidad and Tobago to UNESCO, Ambassador John Sandy in a planning meeting at UNESCO General Assembly, Paris. PARIS, France -- For the first time in 16 years, Trinidad and Tobago will sit on the executive board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission, Dr Kris Rampersad will be representing Trinidad and Tobago at the first meeting of the executive board to take place on November 22, 2013, in Paris, which follows the UNESCO General Assembly. Trinidad and Tobago received the highest number of votes in the Latin America and Caribbean (GRULAC) UNESCO regional division in the elections for the UNESCO executive board. Of seven candidates contesting six seats in the GRULAC group, the six now on the executive board are Trinidad and Tobago, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Belize, Argentina and St Kitts-Nevis. They were among the 28 new members who were voted in at the elections held at UNESCO Headquarters. President of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO and Minister of Education, Dr Tim Gopeesingh was thrilled at the electoral results. Thanking everyone for their support, he stated: “After 16 years since it was last represented on this board, Trinidad and Tobago is ready to take its place on the executive board as a leader in the GRULAC region and consolidate national and regional activities through UNESCO to benefit our populations, the main agenda-setting organ of UNESCO.” “Already, we have presented to UNESCO a concept for deepening and broadening the inclusion of special needs children – which amount to about 30 percent of the world’s children – into the education, and by extension, other social systems. Through our involvement on the executive board, we will be working towards the realisation of this, as well as strengthening UNESCO’s work in the region to other aspects of the education sector, as well as heritage and culture, communications and science,” he said. Trinidad and Tobago’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Ambassador John Sandy said the involvement of Trinidad and Tobago in the main decision making organ of UNESCO will certainly help enhance its already very favourable image and profile in the UNESCO world, and presents an opportunity to deepen engagement and expand partnerships with other regions. “Victory came because of great team effort, not only among us on team Trinidad and Tobago, but also in our leadership of negotiations with the rest of the region, CARICOM and individual candidates,” he said. The keenly contested elections involved intense behind-the-scenes negotiations, which resulted in the Caribbean sub-sector presenting a “clean slate” including Trinidad and Tobago, Belize and St Kitts-Nevis to the UNESCO electoral community. “That the highest numbers voted for Trinidad and Tobago in the GRULAC group suggests the tremendous faith and confidence the UNESCO world and the region have in our country and the leadership, vision, programmes and policies we have been presenting to UNESCO,” said Rampersad. “From the international spread of votes, it also indicates the high esteem in which the rest of the UNESCO world also involving Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East hold our country This year our National Commission launched what will be one of its flagship projects – Leading for Literacy – which taps into the entire education system through strengthening leadership skills of principals and teachers towards improving literacy levels, and now the president has asked that we also prioritise further inclusion of special needs children. We look forward to deepening our engagement with UNESCO for the benefit of Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean and the wider GRULAC region, working in partnership with our counterparts on the executive board. The congratulations are still coming in and there is a tremendous amount of good will and expectations from among our counterparts about our admission to the board.” Trinidad and Tobago was represented at the elections by Ambassador Sandy; Rampersad; and Susan Shurland, secretary general of the National Commission. Gopeesingh, who led the four member delegation, returned to Trinidad on November 12. The executive board, which comprises 58 members, is one of the three constitutional organs of UNESCO (others are the General Conference and Secretariat) charged with examining UNESCO’s programme of work and budget estimates submitted to it by the director-general. It makes recommendations on the admission of new states, for the appointment of the director general and summons international and non-governmental conferences on education, the sciences and the humanities. http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/topstory-Trinidad-and-Tobago-to-sit-on-UNESCO-executive-board-for-first-time-in-16-years-18717.htm

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Trinidad and Tobago calls for focus on Special Needs Children at UNESCO Caption: (L-R) President of the National Commission for UNESCO Minister of Education, Dr Tim Gopeesingh; Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO, Dr Kris Rampersad; Secretary General Ms Susan Shurland; and Permanent Delegate of Trinidad and Tobago to UNESCO, Ambassador John Sandy in a planning meeting at UNESCO General Assembly, Paris. (Photo Courtesy: Ministry of Education) November 16, 2013: President of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO and the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tim Gopeesingh has requested that UNESCO engage the United Nation’s system to pay specific attention to children with special education needs. He was speaking at a meeting of CARICOM delegates with the UNESCO Director General, Mrs Irina Bokova at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris where he was attending the 37th UNESCO General Assembly last week. The meeting involved signing of a memorandum of agreement between UNESCO and CARICOM which included cooperation for promotion of inclusive quality education and effective learning programmes and strengthening of health education; sustainable development of Small Island Developing States; mitigation of natural hazards; heritage preservation, education and strengthening institutional capacities; and for promotion of freedom of expression as a basic human right. CARICOM Secretary General, Mr Irwin La Rocque signed on behalf of CARICOM. Stating that it is estimated that some 30 percent of the world’s school children have special needs in the areas of dyslexia, autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, behavioural and psychological abnormalities and neurological diseases, Dr Gopeesingh noted that educators needed to be alert from early childhood care and education (ECCE) levels, but for the most parts, special needs children are not catered to and “fall out” of the education system. In response, Mrs Bokova stated that the significant numbers cited by Dr Gopeesingh certainly warranted that UNESCO re-examine its programmes and actions to integrate engagement of such special needs children. Dr Gopeesingh brought greetings on behalf of the Chair of CARICOM, the Honourable Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Mrs Kamla Persad-Bissessar. He announced that Mrs Persad-Bissessar would be promoting development of regional policy to address special needs children and hoped UNESCO can also facilitate this focus throughout the UN system. He expressed gratitude to UNESCO for its support to the region in the drive of Education for Sustainable Development that is helping to “not just widen but also deepen our impact”. He drew attention to the Leading for Literacy project launched by Trinidad and Tobago’s National Commission for UNESCO this year which is an offspring of the UNESCO Director General’s 10,000 Principals’ Leadership Programme, with support from the UNESCO Participatory Programme and public-private-NGO sector partnerships. It is a pilot to train principals and teachers in Leading for Literacy in primary schools. “Already we are seeing tangible results from this as part of a Decade for Literacy focus by our National Commission which also foresees extending this drive to our Caribbean counterparts,” he said. He explained that he hopes to see a similar focus in Leading For Numeracy soon, in the thrust towards “not just quantitative but also qualitative education’, and expansion of the school curriculum to include moral values, ethics, citizenry, character development, physical education, visual and performing arts.” Dr Gopeesingh also identified successes and other areas in which support was needed in the region as: Early Childhood Care and Education; IT and ICTs, technical and vocational education, Universal ECCE, and teacher training and development. Dr Gopeesingh led Trinidad and Tobago’s delegation to the General Assembly which included Permanent Delegate of Trinidad and Tobago to UNESCO, Ambassador John Sandy; Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO, Dr Kris Rampersad and Secretary General Ms Susan Shurland. At the General Assembly, Trinidad and Tobago was voted on to the Executive Board of UNESCO receiving with the highest number of votes cast for the six newly-admitted representatives from the Latin American and Caribbean region. http://www.news.gov.tt/content/trinidad-and-tobago-calls-focus-special-needs-children-unesco#.UokRo8Rwo0o http://www.tntfinder.com/articles/1113/tt-calls-for-focus-on-special-needs-children-at-unesco.html


Trinidad and Tobago asks UNESCO to help with ageing population 


Minister of Education Dr Tim Gopeesingh has asked UNESCO to assist Trinidad and Tobago in dealing with the challenge of its ageing population. Addressing the 37th session of the General Conference of UNESCO on Thursday in Paris, France, Gopeesingh, who is also seeking membership on UNESCO’s executive board for the next four years, told newly-installed UNESCO president Hao Ping, “While there continues to be focused emphasis on youth development, we also propose that UNESCO take a closer look at the challenges our countries face in relation to ageing populations and the need to integrate elderly citizens and help them adjust to this technologically-driven age, while mobilising and utilising their knowledge and skills to inform the next generations. “We propose that as a member of the executive board, Trinidad and Tobago can lead this as a global UNESCO effort at inclusion of all citizens and to bridge the gap, and so we look forward to your supporting our membership bid.” Gopeesingh also outlined T&T’s efforts to maintain UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development drive which, he said, ensured active educational intervention to students with special needs in the areas of dyslexia, autism, ADHD, Down’s Syndrome, behavioural and psychological abnormalities and neurological diseases, with an inclusion focus. “The director general will be pleased to know that, as an offspring of her 10,000 Principals Leadership Programme, we launched this year with resources from my Government, the private sector and from UNESCO’s PP, a pilot to train principals and teachers in Leading for Literacy in primary schools,” he added. Gopeesingh led a four-member delegation, including Ambassador John Sandy, Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva; Dr Kris Rampersad, chair of the National Commission for UNESCO; and Susan Shurland, secretary general. The conference was expected to shape the organisation’s strategy and direction for the next eight years. UNESCO is in the midst of a major reform, aimed at making UNESCO more relevant, more effective and more responsive to global challenges to peace and development. http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Gopeesingh-asks-UNESCO-to-help-with-ageing-population-231376101.html

De marche

LA MARCHE, marchante, merchande-the French/West Indies term for: the vendor, market man or woman: here's the root - a market in Paris, France much like MarkeTTscapes in LiTTscapes - Landscapes of fiction from Trinidad and Tobago.

Creative economy

Creative economy report launched at UNESCO General Assembly. So what can it do to reposition culture at centre of sustainable developnent agenda. Stay tuned for incisive review....

Demokrissy in action

SHORT STORY Creative days at UNESCO General Assembly Culture Commission meeting: A motion is moved to open the debate on a resolution presented; a counter motion is moved to abort the debate; a counter motion is moved to counter the counter motion on aborting the debate; and a counter motion is moved to endorse the counter motion to abort the debate...this is gonna b a long short story...

Trinidad and Tobago wins at UNESCO Executive Board election

Trinidad and Tobago received the highest number of votes for the Executive Board of UNESCO among the Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) of countries. Six members of the group were elected to serve on the board, including Trinidad and Tobago, Belize, and St Kitts/Nevis in the Caribbean- sub-region and Argentina, San Salvador and the Dominican Republic of Latin America...

Caption: President of the Trinidad and Tobago National Commission for UNESCO and Minister of Education, Dr Tim Gopeesingh; Chair of the Commission, Dr Kris Rampersad, Secretary General, Ms Susan Shurland and Permanent Repersentative of Trinidad and Tobago to UNESCO Ambasssador John Sandy,  at the UNESCO General Assembly in Paris, France.

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T&T Participates at UNESCO General Assembly

Caption: (Sitting)- Minister of Education, Dr. the Hon. Tim Gopeesingh, Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador John Sandy, (standing); Chair of the National Commission for UNESCO, Dr. Kris Rampersad and Secretary General of UNESCO, Ms. Susan Shurland (Photo courtesy Ministry of Education)

November 8, 2013: A four-member delegation, led by Dr. the Honourable Tim Gopeesingh, Minister of Education and President of the National Commission for UNESCO, is participating in the 37th Session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) currently taking place in Paris, France.

The delegation also includes Ambassador John Sandy, Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva; Dr. Kris Rampersad, Chair of the National Commission for UNESCO and Ms. Susan Shurland, Secretary General.

The 37th Conference will shape the organisation’s strategy and direction for the next eight years. UNESCO is in the midst of a major reform, aimed at making UNESCO more relevant, more effective and more responsive to global challenges to peace and development.

At this conference, Trinidad and Tobago will also be seeking membership on UNESCO’s Executive Board for the next four years. The Executive Board, comprised of 58 Member States, is one of the three constitutional organs of UNESCO (the others being the General Conference and the Secretariat) and it is elected by the General Conference. Acting under the authority of the General Conference the Board examines the programme of work for the organisation and corresponding budget estimates submitted to it by the Director General. The Executive Board represents the General Conference, exercises the power delegated to it, and deals with the questions with which it is entrusted. Elections for Executive Board members take place on Wednesday 13 November, 2013.

Among the activities in Trinidad and Tobago’s lobby in support of its candidacy includes a performance of the Our Boys Steel Orchestra from Tobago, currently on tour in Europe.

The UNESCO General Conference, held every two years, is attended by Member States and Associate Members, together with observers for non Member-States, intergovernmental organisations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).  It is exploring directions and actions for the immediate and post 2015 global agenda. It determines the policies and main lines of work of the Organization by:

discussing all issues concerning the general policy of the organization; adopting for the next two years a programme and budget which is submitted to the General Conference and is the outcome of a consultation process with Members States;  electing Members of the Executive Board; appointing, every four years, the Director General and adopting the Medium Term Strategy of the Organization.

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LiTTmas Time in the CiTTY

Inspiring T&T Youth Lighting Up The UNESCO World

On the  day when we collectively observe All Saints

with the Christian community and Divali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, I want to recognise the inspiring life of one our young citizens, Shamla Maharaj, who has ably represented us at the just-concluded UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris where she was a specially-invited guest of the UNESCO Director General. Because of her determination that her affliction with cerebral palsy from birth will not disabled her pursuit of excellence, this outstanding young lady who is a national award

winner and a youth ambassador, earned her BA and Masters in AgriBusiness Marketing at UWI and is an articulate champion of persons with disabilities,                                                                           came from the most humble circumstances in Trinidad's rural South.

She was therefore a most apt choice by the UNESCO Director General to participate in the Youth Forum on the theme of Youth and Social Inclusion: Civic Engagement, Dialogue and Skills Development.

We at the National Commission for UNESCO are, (in my official capacity as Chair and in my personal capacity as citizen I am) tremendously proud of the representation you, with Ms Abigail Maxwell, have given to Trinidad and Tobago and all youths of our nation at this forum and are humbled to be walking in your footsteps Sharda and Abigail, when we too will represent this country at the UNESCO General Assembly in Paris next week.

May your perseverance and brilliance continue to shine and light up the world. Shubh Divali!  UNESCO Director General welcoms Shamla Maharaj from Trinidad and Tobago to UNESCO Youth Assembly in Paris. 

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It might sound like bone-rattling, nerve wracking, wake-up call, but St Joseph is NOT the First Capital of Trinidad, dear candidates, campaigners and voters in Monday's by-election in the constituency of St Joseph.

Indeed, if one were to listen to the chatter of the bones in the cemeteries in St Joseph (as one would from the bones under the eternally-under-renovation historic Red House Parliament building or the bones of Banwari (Wo)man secluded in another dark, unlit, place), one would hear a much different story to that written in our history books and from what's falling out the mouths of campaigners.

Right to Recall
Newsflash! the Pitch Lake was NOT discovered by one Sir Walter Raleigh! Are tourism officials scrambling now to vote for the Right of Recall of its brochures and signs marking these sites; signage like the one featured in this page in LiTTscapes - Landscapes of Fiction of Trinidad and Tobago with that recurring misinformation? So as you clean graves of dear ones, and light candles for the dearly departed in this historic district this La 

Toussaint (word Fr origin, meaning All Saints), and celebrate the lights of enlightenment of Divali deeyas this weekend, remember that the origins of La Toussaint also predates Christianity, with which it is now associated. It may be, as old as, one might say, the true discoverers of the Pitch Lake itself! 

Admittedly, the attempts to pronounce on the district's past - which in fact, did you know, predates the former now-relegated-to-the-political-cemetery member of parliament (he who would not be namd) as well as his predecessor politicians of the era of the ghosts of our colonial past - are indeed impressive. 

If this by-election brings anything to St Joseph and indeed the country, O ye soon-to-be winner and losers, let it be a wholesome restoration of our history as it ought to be told, and rewriting of our history that is now being taught in schools and touted on political platforms and from the mountaintops once claimed by conquerors... 

Or, listen to the bones...Those who do not remember the past are DOOMED, to repeat it...
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