PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The outgoing United States ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Candace Bond, leaves right here on Monday, turning into the primary head of a international mission to have been given a Trinidad and Tobago nationwide award.
Bond was awarded the Hummingbird Medal (Gold) at a ceremony on the President’s Home, and in accordance with the quotation, Bond was engaged in a variety of issues of significance to Trinidad and Tobago.
“Ambassador Bond has demonstrated distinctive dedication, management, and dedication to advancing mutual pursuits in numerous areas,” the quotation stated.
President Christine Kangaroo offered Bond with the Hummingbird Medal (Gold) in Bilateral and Diplomatic Relations on the particular nationwide awards ceremony. She was accompanied by her husband, Steve McKeever, daughter, Maddox McKeever, and visitor Debra Coryat-Patton.
“After I got here right here two years and two months in the past, I fell in love with Trinidad and Tobago, simply the wealthy tradition, heritage, and resiliency. I used to be decided to make sure a robust bilateral relationship. However I used to be additionally decided that I’d be a ‘Trini to the bone by the point I left,’” the outgoing diplomat stated.
“When requested what my favourite a part of the nation is, I at all times inform everybody it’s the folks. I’ve to thank all of you for welcoming me so warmly and kindly. I’ve been in a position to journey all through this island and in Tobago, and I’ll at all times carry you with me in my coronary heart. And this isn’t the final time I’ll be right here. I’ll be again for Carnival,” she stated.
The diplomat stated that she was happy with the US authorities’s interactions with Port of Spain, significantly within the areas of vitality safety and nationwide safety. She additionally promoted regional stability by facilitating dialogue on combating transnational crime, strengthening maritime safety, and selling peace and stability within the Caribbean area.