To strengthen parliamentary democracy across the Caribbean
region by supporting legislatures to be effective and inclusive.
Through this three-day programme of discussions and workshops, this programme
aims to have the following outputs:
For more information, please contact the Inter-Parliamentary Relations Coordination Unit
Break
Delegates are asked to make arrangements to arrive into the Piarco International Airport
in Piarco, Trinidad.
Participants who arrive on the official arrival date and whose flight details are
communicated to the Conference Coordinator will be greeted on arrival
at the airport and transported to the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, where Conference participants will be accommodated.
The Parliament is a mere 5 minute drive from the Hyatt Regency Trinidad
The Trinidad and Tobago Branch and UK Branch of the Common Wealth Parliamentary Association will be responsible for the following:
All participants will be accommodated at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad
Breakfast will be included on all days.
Photo Courtesy: Hyatt Regency Trinidad
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The currency unit of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is the TT dollar. There are bills to the
value of TTD$1.00; TTD$5.00; TTD$10.00; TTD$20.00; TTD$50.00; TTD$100.00.
The Sterling, Euro and US Dollar cash and travellers' cheques are freely negotiable at any bank, major
business place or hotel.
The TT dollar floats against the US Dollar. The current exchange rate is TTD $6.79 = USD $1.00.
The TT dollar floats against the British Pound. The current exchange rate is TTD $8.61 = GBP
£1.00.
Click here to view the current exchange rate at Central Bank.
For the duration of the Conference, medical coverage (for minor ailments) will be provided. The Port of Spain General Hospital is situated within close proximity of the Conference venue in case of an emergency.
The Conference organizers will be responsible for the transportation of all participants from the airport on arrival, to the airport on departure and for all official activities. Participants are asked to be punctual for the scheduled transfers.
Tour of the Trinidad and Tobago Parliamentary complex including Parliament Chambers, Rotunda Gallery and Parliamentary Museum.
Under the International Travel and Health Requirements, Trinidad and Tobago requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers over one (1) year of age coming from infected areas.
Dress Code: Business attire or national dress is appropriate for the visit. Temperatures average 28°C during the day and 24°C during the night, and you are advised to bring a waterproof jacket in case of rain.