His Excellency Garvin Nicholas, High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago recently met with Richard Barnes, the Deputy Mayor of London, at the Mayor’s London Office.
Also in attendance at the meeting were Muniza Mirza, Mayoral Adviser on Arts and Culture, Lan Feng, Senior Co-ordinator, International Affairs and Beverley Awonaya, Public Affairs, Culture and Tourism, Trinidad and Tobago High Commission.
Barnes welcomed Nicholas and the two engaged in cordial talks about Nicholas’ time in London so far.
Nicholas spoke about the importance of meeting and forming a working relationship with Barnes in light of the large Caribbean diaspora in London. The Deputy Mayor acknowledged that indeed a significant percentage of Caribbean people live in London and practise a way of life which was reminiscent of the Caribbean.
Nicholas took the opportunity to raise a number of initiatives for promoting Trinidad and Tobago during the 2012 Olympic period by raising the profile of the Nottinghill Carnival and establishing a ‘village’ to showcase Trinidad and Tobago.
Barnes suggested Nicholas invite other Caribbean countries to be part of this showcasing, which Nicholas said would encourage a good working relationship among all and undertook to raise it with his Caribbean colleagues.
It was noted that 2012 is also the year in which Trinidad and Tobago as well as Jamaica celebrate their 50th year of Independence. Nicholas informed the Deputy Mayor of his plans to hold a number of events to highlight the occasion. These events included a church service, gala dinner and award ceremony to honour nationals living in the UK and other accredited countries.
Nicholas also spoke about the diversity of Trinidad and Tobago and all that it has to offer.
Also in attendance at the meeting were Muniza Mirza, Mayoral Adviser on Arts and Culture, Lan Feng, Senior Co-ordinator, International Affairs and Beverley Awonaya, Public Affairs, Culture and Tourism, Trinidad and Tobago High Commission.
Barnes welcomed Nicholas and the two engaged in cordial talks about Nicholas’ time in London so far.
Nicholas spoke about the importance of meeting and forming a working relationship with Barnes in light of the large Caribbean diaspora in London. The Deputy Mayor acknowledged that indeed a significant percentage of Caribbean people live in London and practise a way of life which was reminiscent of the Caribbean.
Nicholas took the opportunity to raise a number of initiatives for promoting Trinidad and Tobago during the 2012 Olympic period by raising the profile of the Nottinghill Carnival and establishing a ‘village’ to showcase Trinidad and Tobago.
Barnes suggested Nicholas invite other Caribbean countries to be part of this showcasing, which Nicholas said would encourage a good working relationship among all and undertook to raise it with his Caribbean colleagues.
It was noted that 2012 is also the year in which Trinidad and Tobago as well as Jamaica celebrate their 50th year of Independence. Nicholas informed the Deputy Mayor of his plans to hold a number of events to highlight the occasion. These events included a church service, gala dinner and award ceremony to honour nationals living in the UK and other accredited countries.
Nicholas also spoke about the diversity of Trinidad and Tobago and all that it has to offer.
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