On March 22, 2023 the Ministry kicked off its Tourism and Wellness Secondary Schools Art Exhibition, entitled Wellness in Tourism, a View from the Classroom, with an intimate Opening Reception at the Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago. The exhibition will be open to the public free of charge from March 23 to April 1, 2023, between the hours of 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. This exhibition showcases the work of 33 young artists who were selected as finalists in the Ministry’s Tourism and Wellness Secondary Schools Mixed Media Art Competition launched last November as part of Trinidad and Tobago’s Caribbean Tourism Month 2022 celebrations.
In her congratulatory remarks, Ms. Simone Thorne-Mora Quinones, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, spoke of the alignment of the Ministry’s initiatives with Vision 2030, which recognises Culture as an essential platform for national development. She added, “We at the Ministry are always imagining ways to promote the uniquely stunning talent that is inherent to our nation. This event seeks not only to promote the work of these students, but also to encourage them to enhance their skills, knowledge and techniques in the Visual Arts.”
In addition to the main exhibition, the Ministry will be hosting three accompanying events, including:
i. Artist Talk: On Saturday 25 March , 2023, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., the featured artists as well as visitors, are invited to speak with an experienced local artist.
ii. Artist Meet and Greet: On Sunday 26 March, 2023, from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., the featured artists and visiting public are welcome to enjoy an afternoon of socialising and networking with other artists in the visual arts community.
iii. Figure Drawing: On Thursday 30 March, 2023 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., the featured artists are invited into a private, guided drawing session.
For more information, the public is welcome to contact the Ministry at 624 - 1403 extensions 296 or 313.

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On Friday 17 March, 2023, Senator the Honourable Randall Mitchell, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, and a team of Ministry officials, embarked on a captivating journey as they toured the Angelo Bissessarsingh Heritage House and the Boscoe House. See above for the full press release. ...

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts joins the literary community in welcoming the return of the NCG Bocas Lit Fest to a fully in-person state. The official media launch of this year’s festival took place on March 15, 2023, at the National Library and Information System of Trinidad and Tobago.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Ms. Simone Thorne-Mora Quinones, emphasised the incredible role that the literary arts play in preserving the stories of local culture and congratulated the Bocas Lit Fest team for its commitment to shaping Trinidad and Tobago through the literary arts.
See highlights of the media launch below! ...

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts wishes to commend the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (UDeCOTT), the Turtle Village Trust, the Las Cuevas Eco Friendly Association, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and the Emperor Valley Zoo for their speedy response in today's Leatherback turtle rescue. See above for full release! ...

The following is a list of payees with uncashed cheques issued by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts for the period October 1st, 2021 to September 30th, 2022 and which will become void as at March 31st, 2023. Payees should therefore visit or call the Finance and Accounts Unit of the Ministry at Level 10, Tower C, International Waterfront Complex, #1A Wrightson Road, Port of Spain or telephone no. 226-8687 exts. 16400 or 16428 before 17th March 2023.

If, however, you have since encashed your cheque, please disregard this notice. ...

We welcomed over 2000 passengers over the weekend, aboard the Emerald Princess for her inaugural sailing to the port of Port of Spain!
The Emerald Princess cruise ship made its maiden voyage last Saturday with more than 2,000 passengers on board. Visitors were greeted portside with a taste of Trinidad and Tobago’s culture before proceeding to enjoy our beautiful sites and attractions.
Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Senator the Honourable Randall Mitchell, officially welcomed passengers and crew members to the island during a Crest Exchange that was held on board the vessel. Master of the Emerald Princess, Captain Guiseppe Castellano, exchanged plaques with Minister Mitchell - as is customary during a ship's inaugural visit to a country - which was followed by a tour of the vessel.

See highlights of the Crest Exchange below. ...