TDC board takes root

Ross made the announcement recently during an orientation session for new board members of the TDC at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, Wrightson Road,

The session provided them with an insight into the operations of the tourism industry, an overview of the TDC mandate and present work programmes as well as the performance monitoring standards required of all state enterprises.

Councillor Neil Wilson, Secretary for Tourism and Transport of the Tobago House of Assembly, also spoke of the vision for development of the tourism industry in Tobago.

In congratulating them on their recent appointment, Ross stressed that their commitment, wisdom and experience will be invaluable in the challenges ahead. “What will be most important now is the stringent measurement of all projects to ensure that there is always value for money and a solid return on investment,” he said.

Chairman — Brian Awang, CEO, Export Import Bank of Trinidad and Tobago

Deputy Chairman — Radhica Saith

Other board members :

ANTHONY CHERRY

Attorney At Law

TERRANCE BROWNE

Manager Information Systems, National Petroleum

DON GONZALES

Head Internal Audit, Atlantic LNG

BARRY BIDAISEE

Vice President Trinidad Hotels, Restaurant and Tourism Association

FARID HINDS

Fleet Logistics Manager, North Central Regional Health Authority

MELBA DEDIER

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Tourism

ALISON SARDINHA

Representative of the Tobago House of Assembly

FREDERICA BROOKS-ADAMS

Representative of the Tobago House of Assembly