The Trust aims to build and operate the Tobago Marine Research Centre, an internationally recognised institution of research and education on tropical reef ecosystems and sustainable aquaculture. This Centre will provide research facilities and human resources to assist government agencies in the management of marine parks and in the formulation of policy. It will promote marine conservation and the development of sustainable aquaculture through Research and Demonstration Projects and an Outreach Programme that will involve the community, visitors and scientists. Academic links with the University of the West Indies and universities in North America and Europe will provide students unprecedented educational opportunities with the international marine science community. A visitor's centre and aquarium will also help maintain the long-term financial viability of this Centre to ensure that it remains a resource for capacity-building in the region.

CRS is the first placement agency in the Caribbean to specialise in Information Technology, Contract Resourcing and Permanent Recruitment. I.T. professionals can register and get tips on how to format their resumes, and can apply directly to any of the jobs posted on the site for free. Employers can also submit their job requirements to us from this website.

Most of the jobs posted are located in Trinidad and are for Trinidad & Tobago residents only. However, we have also placed people from all over the world in Barbados, Jamaica, The Bahamas, St Vincent and Mustique Island. We have acquired a reputation for professionalism, efficiency and integrity, and are achieving our aim to be the agency everyone turns to when they need I.T. professionals in the Caribbean.

DATT  is a charitable, voluntary community service organization. Its Inaugural meeting was held on July 02 1988 and it was incorporated by an Act of Parliament:  Act No. 15 of 1989, having been assented to May 11, 1989.

DATT is a member of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), belonging to the North American Region and a member of the Diabetes Association of the Caribbean.  Along with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Industry partners we are signatories to the Declaration of the Americas on Diabetes (DOTA)

Our mission:  To promote health in people with diabetes and to prevent, or at least delay the onset of diabetes in those at risk through education, research and advocacy

DRM uses its unique specificity stemming from an academic background and a logistical expertise to develop strategies to make the best use of the logistical matters and serve Civil Society Organisations worldwide. It mobilises a vast network and considerable academic resources to fight against poverty and discrimination.

DRM also seeks to strengthen the importance of accurate documentation in humanitarian, peacekeeping, civil society-building, human rights, environment and development initiatives.

Whether providing adequate information to networks or contributing to alleviate resources constraints for local, national or international associations, DRM’s focus ranges from environment, development and culture. Its ultimate aim is to substantially contribute to serving "needs-based" CSO capacity building.

Created only two years ago but rich of 20 years of association management experience, DRM has become a crucial partner for the NGOs, CSOs and International Associations community. As a pool of resources management, it produces documents and reports relating to the strengthening of the civil society organisations for development and environment purposes. It also manages several projects or mandates for International Organisations and organises workshops and conferences.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, DRM is a not-for-profit association as well as a communication agency registered in Geneva in order to be able to serve as well as participate fully to the association and business world.

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In 1951, the student body of The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine formed itself into the Guild of Undergraduates. In, 1996/97 , in order to encompass postgraduate students, the Guild changed to the Guild of Students.

The principal function of the Guild, through the Guild Council, is to foster the development of the educational social, cultural and economic interest of all registered students,  and to represent these interests to the University and the wider community.

Several clubs, societies and social organisations are registered with the Guild of students. These include: Advent Fellowship, Bahamian Students Association, Bajan Students Association, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Students Movement, Economics Society, Global Leadership Interlink, International Christian Students, Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship, Jamaican Students Association, Latin American Society, Los Parandeoros de UWI, Management Society, Movement for Encouragement of Dharmic Services, Movement of Anglican Staff and Students, Mount Hope Concerts for Charity, Mt. Hope Islamic Society, Medical Sciences Music Society, Peer Counselors Association, Photography Club, Social Workers in Partnership, Society for Physics Advancement, Research and Collaboration, Sociology Association, St. Lucian Students Association, St. Vincent Students Association, Student Psychology Association, Tae-Kwon-Do Club, Trinidad and Tobago Students Association, UWI Debating Society, UWI African Society, UWI AID Solution for Hunger, UWI Biological Society, UWI Computing Society, UWI Dance Theatre, UWI Drama Society, UWI French Society,   UWI Hindu Society, UWI Hiking Club,  UWI History Society, UWI Islamic Society, UWI Literary Society.

The Guild of Students can be contacted at the St. Augustine campus of The University of the West Indies at (868) 662-4173 Ext. 2160/2250/2255.

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INSTITUTE FOR FUTURE GLOBAL LEADERS

The Institute for Future Global Leaders (IFGL) is a non-governmental, non-profit youth organisation with headquarters in the Caribbean.  IFGL was formed in 1998 against the backdrop of concerns by University students that not enough was being done to prepare Caribbean young people to face the challenges of globalisation.

Some of the main focal areas of concern, which IFGL attempts to tackle , are: research, policy, education, youth health, sustainable development issues, environmental conservation, training and projects and programmes. Most of the work initiated by IFGL is a direct consequence of extensive research and consultation with young people.

The Mission Statement for The Institute for Future Global Leaders (IFGL) is to provide the tools to young people (especially the Caribbean Youth), thereby, facilitating the development of young people into responsible individuals armed with leadership capability to represent community and country (Finding a niche) in a world without boundaries.

The Objectives of IFGL are to:

(1) Provide capacity and Technical Support to young people and youth groups

(2) To promote the rights , interest, and welfare of young people and their                            organisations.

(3) To develop a greater understanding between peoples, and build a democratic peaceful society, which will respect the basic rights contained in the United Nations Charter.

(4) To promote south/south and south/south youth dialog.

(5) To foster and encourage youth participation in environmental conservation and in the sustainable development process

(6) To foster and encourage youth participation in finding solutions to developmental issues affecting young people , e.g. HIV/AIDS,  unemployment, health.

(7) To develop Caribbean Leaders

IFGL can be contacted at the Student Activity Centre, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine or thorough  Mr. Calvin James at (868)775-8840 or ifgl1998@yahoo.com. Click here for more information on IFGL.

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The Postgraduate Association (PGA) is the graduate student wing of the Guild of Students of The University of the West Indies, Trinidad. The PGA is the recognized voice of graduate students. They promote a sense of solidarity among graduate student by promoting a graduate culture on campus. The PGA identifies key issues affecting graduate students and develop solutions to combat them. 

The PGA can be contacted at their office at the St. Augustine campus or via email at uwipga@yahoo.com or at their website at http://www.postgraduate.uwi.tt

The bodies addressing post-graduate needs in Mona and Cave Hill campuses of The University of the West Indies are MAPS (Mona Association of Post Graduate Students) and CHAPS (Cave Hill Association of Postgraduate Students).

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 SERVOL is one of the most successful NGOs in Trinidad and Tobago.  SERVOL empowers under privileged communities by targeting its programmes to the development of two age groups (a) 0-5 year old children and (b) 13 to 19 year old children. SERVOL recognises that to develop successful programmes one must address self-esteem issues and “work with” rather than “teach” persons within the community. 

Its projects include:

SERVOL has established a special school (1974) for over 110 mentally challenged  children between the ages of 6-17 which seeks to impart technical skills.

The Junior Life Centres (10) were established to cater for the approximately 5000 children a year who were unsuccessful in the (then) Common Entrance Examinations. This opportunity allows these “children at risk” of becoming part of the criminal element, to benefit from education opportunities.

SERVOL has established several technical schools including mechanics, welding,    wood working, pluming, food preparation and garment construction for the 15 to 19 year old age  group who did not succeed at secondary school.

Not satisfied with only imparting technical knowledge, SERVOL developed Hi-Tech schools teaching Computer literacy, Electronics and Digital Electronics.

In June 2000, after decades of neglect, the government finally “notified” the people of Toco of its development plans for the area - via a Land Acquisition Order in the newspaper.  The development was to take the form of a massive industrial port, including oil bunkering, long-line trawling, cruise ship harbour and inter-island ferry.  The port would require the compulsory acquisition of 42 acres of land and the displacement of at least 40 households.

The local community organised itself into a group called Stakeholders Against Destruction (SAD) for Toco, which lobbied government for meaningful public participation in the development process.  SAD produced a detailed critique of the development proposals, highlighting notably the environmental risks and limited job creation.  SAD also conducted extensive consultations with local people about their development preferences for the region.  The outcome was SAD’s Alternative Development Plan for Toco, which includes a revival of the fishing and farming sectors, combined with development of community-based nature and heritage tourism.  

 SAD’s proactive and holistic approach to sustainable development was effective in convincing the government to cancel the port project and to rescind the Land Acquisition order in November 2000.   SAD is now actively collaborating with governmental and international agencies to implement its proposals and to build the necessary capacity at the local level.  

 The Trinidad Art society showcases the artists of Trinidad and Tobago and their many different art forms. In our relatively small country with a population of 1.3 million people we can boast of many talented artists of which quite a number have attained international fame.

The members of the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Association associate themselves to educate the University of Miami community and the community at large about West Indian culture. They have been formed to promote the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, and to unite Trinidadians and Tobagonians at the University of Miami and other universities and colleges in the vicinity.

Over the years we have accomplished this through various means such as hikes, beach clean-ups, reforestation exercises, recycling drives, turtle patrols, seminars, exhibitions, publication of newsletters, and various research projects. We have also been involved in the conservation/awareness projects of other groups, such as SWMCOL, NIHERST (National Institute for higher Education Research Science and Technology), Carib Glass Limited, Nature Seekers, COPE (Council of Presidents for the Environment), The Asa Rights Centre, The Environment Management Authority (EMA), and various other NGOs.

In order to facilitate these events, the Society engages in various fund-raising ventures such as variety sales, raffles, Bar-B-Queues and the sale of Society T-shirts - special versions of which will be printed in the commemoration of our 15^th Anniversary.

Our efforts and impact have been acknowledged in many ways, most notably; 

·        In June 1998 the Environmental Management Authority presented us with the GreenLeaf Award, for our efforts in environmental conservation.

 ·        On October 1998, we were presented with an award by UWI for our contribution to the promotion of campus life and local environmental awareness.

For our continued success, we have our members and supporters to thank. As proud as we are of our achievements, the society refuses to remain still, but rather to move onto even greater levels of outreach and conservation. 

The mission of Veni Apwann is building capacity in Caribbean NGOs and CBOs by providing training, technical support and guidance to empower them to become visionary leaders in their communities. 

Veni Apwann, meaning both ‘Come and learn’ and ‘Come and teach’ in Creole, captures the essence of our approach – innovative, participatory, strongly rooted in our Caribbean heritage and NGO backgrounds, and based on a spirit of partnership within and beyond the non-profit sector.   Based on an intimate understanding of the needs of the sector, Veni Apwann has positioned itself to be the change agent for, and champion of, Caribbean NGO and CBO empowerment.

Veni Apwann is located at the YMCA Complex, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and be contacted at (868)627-6930 or veniapwann@opus.co.tt