What is the purpose of the Ministry of Public
Administration?
The Ministry of Public Administration has as its ambit, ensuring that the necessary tools to easily maintain a high level of service, to deliver goods efficiently and effectively, and to guarantee that all citizens have equal access to government and services are available to all facets of the Public Service. The Ministry is also responsible for putting the National Connectivity Agenda in place. To learn more about the National Connectivity Agenda please visit the fastforward site. Please see Divisional Profiles
for more detailed information on our Ministry.
What is
Vision 2020?
Vision 2020 is the national strategic plan which has been put forward to lead Trinidad and Tobago to developed nation status by the year 2020. There are five major Development Pillars which are geared toward the achievement of this goal. These are: Developing Innovative People, Nurturing a Caring Society, Governing Effectively, Enabling Competitive Business and Investing in Sound Infrastructure and Environment. Vision 2020 is based on the belief that every citizen should have equal opportunities for personal growth, self-expression, enjoyment of life and participation in the development process.
To learn more about Vision 2020, its achievements and initiatives please click here.
Who are the
key leaders of the Ministry of Public Administration?
Line Minister The Honourable Rudrawatee Nan Ramgoolam
Permanent Secretary Mrs. Arlene McComie
Deputy Permanent
Secretary
Mrs. Donna Ferraz Ag.
Heads of Divisions/Units
Mrs. Judith Edmund Head - Human Resources Division
Mrs.Juliette Victor Ag. Director - Public Management
Consulting Division
Mrs. Jacqueline Johnson Ag. Director - Scholarships & Advanced
Training Division
Mr. David Kidney Ag. Director - Public Service Academy
Mr. Claudelle Mc Kellar Ag. Director - Public Service
Transformation Division
Ms. Shelly-Ann Hinds Head National Information & Communications Technology
Secretariat
Ms. Simone De Souza Coordinator - Property & Real Estate
Services Division
Mr. Harbanse Ramdath Ag. Auditor II Internal Audit
Mrs. Sharon Morris Cummings Head - Legal Services Division
Mrs. Angela Lum Joseph Director - Finance & Accounts
Mr. Richard Madray Ag. DPS / Director - Strategic Services Division
Mr. Wayne Maughan Director - Public Management Division
Ms. Lois Melville Ag. Director - Corporate Services Division
Ms. Natasha Ramnauth Head - Corporate Communications Division
Mr. Gary Turpin Manager - Information Technology Services Unit
OTHER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What has become of the Ministry of Public Administration and Information?
The Ministry of Public Administration and Information (MPAI) which was established in 2001 has been split into two separate entities as of 18th December, 2007. These are the Ministry of Public Administration and the Ministry of Information.
Is there a relationship between the Ministry of Public Administration (MPA) and the Ministry of Information (MoI)?
The Head Office of the Ministry of Information was temporarily located at the Head Office of the Ministry of Public Administration i.e. the National Library Building. During this separation period, Internal Support resources are shared to some extent between the two Ministries for a short time period. The MoI is its own independent Ministry headed by the Honourable Neil Parsanlal. The new Head Office of the MoI is now located at:
Levels 5 & 6 Nicholas Tower
63-65 Independence Square
Port of Spain
Trinidad, West Indies
Tel. (868) 624-4190
What MPAI Divisions are now part of the MoI?
The following four Divisions were formerly part of the MPAI but now form part of the MoI:-
Government Information Services
Government Printery
National Archives of Trinidad and Tobago
FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Monitoring
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RELATED TO
GOVERNMENT
Where can I get photographs of the Prime Minister /
President / Coat of Arms?
Please visit
http://www.nalis.gov.tt/gov.html or visit the National Library, Corner Hart
and Abercromby Streets Port- of Spain. Telephone: (868) 623-4724
What are the phone numbers for [other Government
Ministries and Departments]?
The phone numbers for all Government Ministries and Departments can be found in
the blue pages at the front of the TSTT telephone directory.
Can you confirm whether [Date] is a public holiday?
Please consult the list of Public Holidays at the
www.ttconnect.gov.tt
website.
Where is the Office of the Prime Minister?
The Prime Minister's Office is located at 13-15, St. Clair Avenue St. Clair, Port of Spain. Telephone: (868) 622-1625. Email:
Where is the Office of the President?
The President's office is located at Circular Road, St Anns. Telephone (868)
624-1261.
Where is the Office of the Opposition Leader?
The Opposition Leader's office is located at Chloe Building, 11 Charles Street,
Port of Spain. Telephone: (868) 623-8662
Where can I find out about: the composition of
Parliament, House of Representatives, Senate, Cabinet, Cabinet Secretariat, and
Parliamentary Committees?
For information about these areas of government, please visit the Parliament
website at
www.parliament.gov.tt
