TIDCO did not pay E! TV

THE EDITOR: It is unfortunate that the Newsday newspaper opted to write an entire speculative editorial questioning the role of TIDCO in the production of the E! TV episode entitled `Wild on Trinidad and Tobago.’ A simple phone call to myself would have yielded answers and avoided speculation. For the record, please note that this episode was not paid for by TIDCO nor did it cost the taxpayers of this country one red cent.
TIDCO’s role in this particular production was indeed limited since E! worked in tandem with local promoters, Question Mark Entertainment. In general, however, as the national promotional agency, TIDCO works with the international media to facilitate and secure worldwide coverage aimed at positioning Trinidad and Tobago as a premier destination and a place to do business. Our role is a facilitator and guide. And while attempts are made to influence final production, we are not involved in censorship nor editing unless the productions are being paid for by the organisation.

RENATTA MOHAMMED
Corporate Communications Manager
TIDCO