Happy Divali from the Integrity Commission of Trinidad and Tobago! Many stories surround the origins of Divali. Among them are the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after the defeat of Ravana; the defeat of Narakaasura by Lord Krishna; and the veneration of Mother Lakshmi, who embodies grace and prosperity. Read more…
During the period October 09, 2023 to October 11, 2023, a conference was held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, to launch a regional platform to fast-track the Implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). Representatives from Governmental Departments and State Agencies of various Caribbean countries including Read more…
Republic Day marks the transference of power from the British crown to the people of Trinidad and Tobago. Representation belongs to the people of Trinidad and Tobago; power belongs to the people. Significantly, republicanism replaced the Governor’s office with the office of the President, who in fact, appoints members of Read more…
“Democracy, finally, rests on a higher power than Parliament. It rests on an informed and cultivated and alert public opinion. The Members of Parliament are only representatives of the citizens. They cannot represent apathy and indifference. They can play the part allotted to them only if they represent intelligence and Read more…
The Integrity Commission wishes the African community a happy Emancipation Day and takes the opportunity to congratulate the African community for their part in nation-building. Emancipation Day is a joyous day, and a day of reflection. Why do we remember? We are formed by memory, including ancestral memory. If we Read more…
The Integrity Commission wishes everyone a Happy Labour Day! Today, we celebrate the people who fought and continue to fight for the lives of workers. We must also remember that the selfless, courageous acts of those who fought for workers’ rights in the 20th century paved the way for universal Read more…
“Eucharist, because it is an action of thanksgiving to God. The Greek words eucharistein and eulogein recall the Jewish blessings that proclaim – especially during a meal – God’s works: creation, redemption, and sanctification.” – Catechism of the Catholic Church In Trinidad and Tobago, the observance of Corpus Christi coincides Read more…
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