Our Line Ministry

 

KEY OBJECTIVES

1. To create an enabling environment for the manifestation of Diversity of Cultural Expressions and the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
2. Support policy development and capacity building in the sector so as to increase its contribution to the GDP
3. Assist National Cultural organizations to become more self sufficient and improve their management of national festivals
4. To develop programmes and policies that reflect the multi-ethnic society of Trinidad and Tobago
5. To deliver and support the library and information needs of all customers
6. To showcase the art and heritage of Trinidad and Tobago to an international audience and to sensitize the local community to the international development of arts and heritage

MANDATE

“To ensure an environment where each culture can flourish in a spirit of understanding, tolerance and harmony.”

The Ministry of the Arts and Multiculturalism will be committed to fostering the development of our arts and heritage in a cultural environment that frees up our people for creative expression that will strengthen our national identity.

KEY MEMBERS OF STAFF

1. Dr. The Honourable Nyan Gadsby-Dolly – Minister of Community Development, Culture and the Arts
2. Permanent Secretary Mrs Vidiah Ramkhelawan
3. Permanent Secretary , Mr Victor Jones
4. Mrs. Ingrid Ryan-Ruben – Director of Culture

AGENCIES OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CULTURE AND THE ARTS

1. Culture Division
2. National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago
3. Naparima Bowl
4. Queen’s Hall
5. National Academy for the Performing Arts
6. Southern Academy for the Performing Arts
7. National Theatre Arts Company 
8. National Steel SymphonyOrchestra
9. National Philharmonic Orchestra