In a unanimous decision marking continuity in diplomatic leadership, Trinidad and Tobago’s Consular Corps executive committee has been reinstated for the 2025-2026 term. The reappointment occurred during the organization’s annual general meeting convened on December 10 at Furness House.
The leadership triumvirate remains unchanged with Dean William Ferreira (representing Portugal) continuing at the helm, supported by Secretary Om Lalla (Slovenia) and Treasurer Troy Garcia (Finland). This collective stewardship oversees the diplomatic interests of approximately 32 nations accredited to the Caribbean nation.
The Consular Corps functions as the institutional backbone for diplomats and honorary consuls operating within Trinidad and Tobago. According to a December 11 release, these representatives serve as critical conduits between their home nations and the host country, facilitating multilateral cooperation across diplomatic, economic, trade, tourism, and cultural domains.
Beyond fostering international relations, corps members deliver essential consular services including passport processing, citizenship documentation, and notarial authentication for their respective citizens. Their mandate extends to providing comprehensive information dissemination to both their national communities and the general public.
The corps’ operational responsibilities encompass emergency assistance coordination for citizens in distress, alongside visa issuance and advisory services for foreigners seeking to visit the diplomats’ home countries. This structural continuity ensures maintained operational excellence in bilateral diplomatic engagements throughout the upcoming term.