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No. 143, Issue 5 of 2014
Harmonious
Coexistence
Building Stakeholder Relationships
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Petrotrin recently hosted a visit by Regulatory Agencies
to review the progress made in the South West Soldado
Development Project (SWSDP). In the photo above
Project Manager Dexter Daniel and SWSDP Client
Representative Peter Ribeiro discuss the milestones
to date with Chief Technical Officer in the Ministry of
Energy & Energy Affairs, Richard Jeremie.
A Look At What’s Inside
Corporate News
6 Building our Capability - Petrotrin Re-introduces Craft
Apprenticeship Programme
7 Commemorating World Environment Day 2014
8 VPE&P honored by SPETT
9 SWS Visit by Regulatory Agencies
10 Soaring to Greater Heights - Petrotrin celebrates Petrojazz victory!
Features
11 Preparing for Pt. Ligoure Emergency Evacuation Drill
12 Internet Rebuild Project Moves Ahead
14 2014 July/August Food Drive
15 Focus on Our Fenceline Schools - Beach Camp Private Primary
School The Pride of St. Patrick
16 2014 Undergraduate Programme
17 ERM - Improving Efficiency and Risk Management
18 Annual HSE Management Forum
19 Benefit Plans – Pension Plan FAQs
20 Securing our Assets o Keeping our People Safe o Security
Department participates in SelectaDNA Training Session
21 Men’s Health in Focus
22 Petrotrin supports the Girl Guides Association of Trinidad and
Tobago
23 Sports Round Up
In every issue…
5 Editorial: Harmonious Coexistence
Cover: A majestic Flamboyant Tree in full bloom at Pointe-aPierre framing the Company’s tanks and pipelines, another example
of the harmonious coexistence between nature and industry.
The PetroConnect is published monthly by the Corporate Communications
Department for Petrotrin’s employees and stakeholders.
editor:
Gillian Friday
copy & editing:
Afiya Ray, Michelle Singh-Seudat
editorial team:
Joy Antoine, Lisa Ogunsheye, Afiya Ray,
Michelle Singh-Seudat
contributors:
Anura Bodoe, Helen Caton,
Samantha Dinchong, Kester Lendor,
Marcrina Peters, Taryn Sharma
photographic contributions:
Sookdeo Baney, Andrea Desilva,
Kristian DeSilva, Elmo Griffith,
Kerri-Ann Joseph, Kamara Moordally,
Mike Ramoutar, Amelia Samaru
art+design: Kishore Raghoobar
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PetroJazz Rules on the Basketball Court
Soaring to greater heights the Petrojazz Basketball team
took top honours at the recently concluded Mackeson Super
10 Basketball League Men’s Championship at the Maloney
Indoor Sports Complex on June 4.
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Editorial
Harmonious Coexistence
Petrotrin’s primary role as an integrated oil and gas Company is
to engage in the full range of petroleum operations including the
exploration for and development and production of hydrocarbons
and the refining and marketing of a wide range of petroleum
products. Petrotrin, being a state owned entity and part of the
energy value chain our obligations to the national patrimony do
not end there.
As a socially responsible Company, Petrotrin also has a social
and moral duty to its various stakeholders which is fostered
and nurtured through harmonious coexistence. The Company
places high emphasis on avoiding, minimizing and mitigating
environmental impacts in the conduct of its operations by taking
steps to manage and address potential risks.
We believe that working responsibly also includes making
a positive impact on our fenceline communities and as such
Petrotrin promotes and supports a wide range of social activities
and programmes within our communities and on a national level.
Petrotrin as an employer is committed to the continuous
development of its people and as such invests heavily in building
the capabilities of employees by developing their talents to meet
the needs of the business. We rely heavily on highly-skilled
people from diverse backgrounds and compete for the most
talented, not only with our peers in the energy sector, but also
with many other industries. Our business is a complex one, so we
need employees with a wide range of specialist skills. These skills
range from the capabilities needed to explore for new sources
of energy and to manufacture and distribute hydrocarbons
safely to our markets. The re-introduction of the Petrotrin Craft
apprenticeship programme which is featured in this issue of the
PetroConnect is a prime example of this thrust to develop our
people to improve our skills and strengths. We also recognize
and encourage the fostering of relationships with industry
professionals in an effort to build capabilities through shared
learnings and best practices.
This issue of the PetroConnect also features various
examples of Petrotrin’s coexistence with the natural environment
as well as our fenceline communities, employees and industry
peers. We highlight our HSE efforts in the form of our annual
tree planting exercise in commemoration of World Environment
Day; meeting with our business partners and preparing for the
upcoming emergency evacuation drill in Point Ligoure. We also
focus on our July/August Food Drive, a volunteerism initiative
to assist out fenceline communities and celebrate our sponsored
basketball team Petrojazz who emerged victorious in the
recently concluded Mackeson Super 10 Basketball League Men’s
Championship.
As we enter the final quarter of fiscal 2013/2014 we must
remain focused on delivering on our economic and social
obligations. Our ability to do this hinges on our ability to work
collaboratively with all our stakeholders for the benefit of all
through harmonious coexistence.
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Building our
Capability
Petrotrin launched the re-establishment of its
Craft Apprenticeship Programme on Friday
June 13 at the Pointe-a-Pierre Club. The
initiative is one that was welcomed by many
as it is believed to allow for appropriate training to be given to our intake of craftsmen.
This will ensure that all work done within the
organization is carried out by competent and
certified workers.
Addressing those in attendance,
Petrotrin’s President Khalid Hassanali noted
that over a period of two and a half years the
customized classroom and on the job training
will provide Craft Appentices with job specific
knowledge and skills to meet the standards
for certification in their respective occupational areas.
Chairman of Petrotrin’s Board of Directors, Lindsay Gillette, emphasized that
the re-establishment of the apprenticeship
programmes comes at an opportune time as
it bridges the gap between academic qualifications and practical, hands-on training by
building competency and sustainable manpower development within the Company and
by extension the local energy sector.
Delivering the feature address at the
historic event, Minister of Tertiary Education
and Skills Training - Senator the Honourable
Fazal Karim encouraged the apprentices to
take full advantage of the opportunity being
afforded to them to not only develop themselves but to make a valuable contribution to
development of the industry and the nation.
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Petrotrin Reintroduces Craft
Apprenticeship Programme
The re-introduction of the Craft Apprenticehip programme will have significant
impacts on the bridging of competency gaps
in both Petrotrin’s Upstream and Downstream operations. It is an initiative that will
be of benefit to not only Petrotrin but also to
the Energy Sector and Industry as a whole.
There were in excess of 1100 applications
for entry into this programme from which 75
candidates were selected for the first intake.
Petrotrin also signed Memorandum of
Understanding agreements at the event with
both the Metal Industries Company (MIC) and
the National Training Agency for the provision
of shared teaching services and occupational
standards accreditation respectively.
Apprentices will benefit from customized classroom and on the job training, needed to achieve
the job specific knowledge and skills to meet the standards for certification in their respective
occupational areas.
In order to achieve this objective Petrotrin has:
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Aligned Petrotrin’s Apprenticeship Programme with the manpower needs identified
for maintenance crafts in our R&M and E& P
Divisions.
Programme Structure:
Apprentices were recruited into 2 streams:
Craftsmen
Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical,
Machine Shop and Welding disciplines)
Considered MIC Graduates
Upon successful completion of apprenticeship,
graduates will be considered for Craftsman B
positions
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Aligned the curriculum for the Apprenticeship programme with International Industry
standards and the local Energy Sector Occupational Standards developed by the NTA
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Aligned our intake with the output of National Institutions such as the UTT, MIC, Schools
offering National Craft Certificates and / or
City & Guild qualifications.
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Applied for Approved Assessment Centre
(AAC) status with the NTA to facilitate the
assessment and verification of apprentice
competencies
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Ensured that processing of assessments will be
carried out by Trained and Certified Assessors
and be validated by the National Training
Agency.
Technical Craftsmen
UTT’s National Engineering
Technician’sDiploma or alternatively the City
& Guilds Diploma or National Craft Diploma
and three years relevant industry experience
Mechanical, Instrumentation and Electrical
disciplines
Upon successful completion of apprenticeship,
graduates will be considered for Technical
Craftsmen 1 positions
Apprentices will be exposed to various machine
ranges / processes / workpieces over a 2.5 year
timeframe.
Commemorating
World Environment Day 2014
Petrotrin commemorated World Environment Day 2014 with
its annual tree planting exercise on June 05 in Pointe-a-Pierre.
Addressing employees at the start of the exercise
President Khalid Hassanali noted that Petrotrin is possibly
one of the largest land owners in Trinidad and Tobago.
He emphasized that the Company’s goal is to manage the
relationship between the environment and industry and
minimize the impact of our operations as far as possible. He
reiterated the Company’s commitment to co-exist with nature
as evidenced through support for and partnership with the
Pointe-a-Pierre Wildfowl Trust and emphasized that the
Pointe-a-Pierre refinery is the only refinery in the world to
share its compound with a wild life preserve which is a source
of pride for Petrotrin.
Following the brief remarks members of Petrotrin’s
Executive Leadership Team joined employees in the annual
tree planting exercise. This year fruit trees were planted along
the perimeter of the lake opposite the Hardy Squash Court on
Concord Circular Road in the Pointe-a-Pierre Camp.
Petrotrin remains committed to the protection of our
natural environment and activities targeting environmental
sustainability for the security of future generations.
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Vice President Exploration & Production - Jamaludin Khan
VPE&P Honoured by SPETT
Petrotrin’s Vice President, Exploration and Production, Mr. Jamaludin
Khan was honored on 2014 June 09 by the Society of Petroleum
Engineers Trinidad and Tobago (SPETT) Section at its 2014 Energy
Conference held at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain.
The event, which brought together senior energy professionals
from Trinidad and Tobago and several other countries had as its
theme; Future Assets: Acquisition, Maintenance & Reliability.
Mr. Khan was recognized for his contribution and dedicated service to
SPETT, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
Mr. Khan served as Chairman of the Trinidad and Tobago
Section of the SPE in 1992/1993, was Chairman of the Fourth Latin
American and the Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference
(IV LACPEC) in 1996 and went on thereafter to serve, as the first
national of Trinidad and Tobago, on the Society of Petroleum
Engineers (SPE) global Board of Directors, functioning as Regional
Director: South America and the Caribbean over the period 1999 to
2002 inclusive. He completed his final year of service with the SPE
Board as Chairman of its Publications Committee and as part of the
global Board’s leadership.
Additionally, he served as Chairman of SPE International’s
Membership Committee, the Cedric K. Ferguson Award Committee,
the John Franklin Carll and Lester C. Uren Awards Committee and
as Chairman of the Anthony F. Lucas Gold Medal Committee, SPE
International’s most prestigious award. He also served on the global
Society’s Long Range Planning Committee as the only non SPE
International Past President.
At Petrotrin, Mr. Khan’s contribution to the development of the
Company and the energy industry has equally significant.
Mr. Khan, who is currently Petrotrin’s Vice President Exploration
and Production has been with the organization for the past thirty –
five (35) years as a professional engineer after beginning his career in
the oil and gas industry with Petrotrin predecessor Texaco Trinidad
Inc. in 1974, serving as a Student Technician for two (2) years.
His experience in the energy industry is extensive as he has
worked in both the upstream and downstream operations as well as
in the support units at increasing and varying levels of responsibility.
He has also served on national level committees, inclusive of the Gas
to Tobago (Cove Industrial Estate), Trinidad and Tobago Centenary
Awards and the Loran – Manatee Multi – Disciplinary Cross –
Border Committee with Venezuela.
During his career, Mr. Khan has published extensively in the
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Exploration and Production technical field, having published and
presented technical papers in Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean, the
United States of America (USA), Venezuela, Argentina and Peru.
Mr. Khan is the holder of a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in
Mechanical Engineering from the University of the West Indies (UWI),
St. Augustine, completed coursework for the Master of Science (MSc.)
degree programme in Production Engineering and Management at
UWI and is the holder of a Master of Science (MS.) degree from the
University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America (USA).
A number of former Petrotrin employees also received
recognition. Among these were Mr. Aleem Hosein who is currently
the Deputy Chairman of the Petrotrin Board of Directors and Messrs.
Wayne Bertrand, Lisle Ramyad and Deonarine Jaggernauth.
Petrotrin participates in SPETT
Conference and Exhibition
Petrotrin participated as an Exhibitor at the annual Society of Petroleum
Engineers Trinidad and Tobago (SPETT) Conference and Exhibition from
June 9 – 11 at the Hyatt Regency in Port-of-Spain. The Company partnered
with the National Gas Company (NGC) and Ministry of Energy and Energy
Affairs (MEEA), to form the energy pavilion which was opened by the
Minister of Energy, Kevin Ramnarine and focused on the theme “Creating
Wealth along the Value Chain.” Additionally the Company also participated
in the SPETT Young Professional (YP) Meet and Greet Session where
University Graduates and young professionals had the opportunity to interact
with some of Petrotrin’s young engineers and gain insight into the Company’s
operations and career options.
Annual visit to SWS
by Regulatory Agencies
As part of our commitment to our
Regulators and Stakeholders, Petrotrin
hosted its annual offshore site visit to the
West and Southwest Soldado (SWS) Field
on 2014 June 27 to observe the continuing
development work and progress to date for
the West and Southwest Soldado field.
These agencies included
representatives from the Ministry of
Energy and Energy Affairs (MEEA),
Occupational Health and Safety Authority
(OSHA), Trinidad and Tobago Fire
Services (TTFS) and Fisheries Division.
Petrotrin was represented by members
of the South-West Soldado Development
Project led by Manager Projects (E&P)
Mr. Dexter Daniel.
The visitors were apprised of the
milestones achieved as at 2014 June 2014,
which included:
• Installation of Workmen’s Welfare
Facility at SWSRD 1 (currently in use)
• Structural works and Riser repairs at
RP (Riser Platform) 10, inclusive of
the installation of a new Top Deck
• Refurbishment of twenty – three (23)
structures, with works in progress on
an additional four (4) structures
• Reintroduction of a floating
Compression and Production facility:
Eagle II
• Commencement of preparatory
works (sea bed surveys etc.) for new
Submarine Pipelay in SWS (Nineteen
(19) lines ranging in diameters from
2” to 12”)
• Drilling of four (4) wells to date,
excluding the Los Gallos Exploration
Well.
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Installation of a new Gas Sales line
Installation of additional
infrastructure and Submarine
Pipelines to accommodate the
increased production of fluids
(inclusive of gas lifting capability for
the reactivated wells), including the
replacement of our main oil to shore
Bulk Line from RP 10 to RP 1.
In the second phase, Petrotrin plans
to expand facilities and infrastructure
while engaging in sustained drilling and
workovers for optimization of production.
The third and final phase will involve
the maintenance of peak production
through continued drilling and workover
activities.
The South-West Soldado Field
development is one of the most immediate
opportunities for increasing Petrotrin’s
indigenous crude oil production and, to
that end, the West and Southwest Soldado
Development Project is one of Petrotrin’s
major Capex Projects, as the organization
continues to pursue its shareholder’s
mandate to increase indigenous crude
oil production to ensure our continued
operation and profitability as the National
Oil Company of Trinidad and Tobago.
The Project which is broken down into
three (3) phases is currently in its first
phase.
Phase I comprises the following:
• The installation of a temporary
Compression and Production facility
(to replace the Eagle II)
• Drilling of eight (8) new wells
• Reactivation and workovers of ‘off ’
wells
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Soaring to Greater Heights
Petrotrin Celebrates Petrojazz Victory!
On June 4, as anxiety rose among football fans around the globe,
similar excitement filled the stands of the Maloney Indoor
Sports Complex in the final moments of the Mackeson Super 10
Basketball League Men’s Championship.
After a suspenseful game against the Valencia Heat, the
PetroJazz Basketball Team emerged victorious with a final score
of 95 - 80. In addition to claiming the championship, they are the
second club, hailing from South Trinidad, to win the title and the
ninth overall since the league’s establishment in 1987.
Petrotrin, the official sponsor of PetroJazz, commemorated
the victory by hosting a celebratory dinner in their honour on June
18. Beaming with pride, members of the team were treated to an
evening of fine dining, light-hearted mingling and entertainment
at Soong’s Great Wall Restaurant and Lounge in San Fernando.
Petrotrin and its predecessor companies have supported
sport as part of our corporate social responsibility programme
in Trinidad and Tobago for over one hundred years. Petrotrin
has continued this rich tradition by providing assistance and
sponsorship for numerous sporting teams and events and
investing in sporting facilities and infrastructure. In welcoming
guests to the event, Manager Corporate Communications Gillian
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Friday noted that as a socially responsible corporate entity Petrotrin
views its sponsorships as long term investments.“When our people
excel we view this as cause for recognition and celebration,” she
stated. “This is, in essence, a positive return on our investment and
a source of pride.” While addressing the players, President Khalid
Hassanali shared similar sentiments as he commended them for
their outstanding performance and spoke on the importance of
sport to youth development, community building and one’s holistic
well-being.
Technical Director and Petrotrin employee, Roger Lamorell
enlightened the audience with a historical profile of PetroJazz
followed by comments from Coordinator of Mackeson Super 10
Championships, Keith Clement. Both provided insight into the
team’s growth throughout the years and helped the audience better
appreciate this auspicious milestone.
The function was brought to a close with a vote of thanks
by MVP, Adrian Joseph, an enjoyable performance by Prophet
Benjamin and the distribution of tokens to all players.
As a loyal sponsor and supporter, Petrotrin congratulates the
team on a job well done and looks forward to even greater triumphs
in the future.
Preparing for an Emergency
The Company meets with
Response Drill Pt. Ligoure Residents
On June 5, Petrotrin – Trinmar Operations hosted a
Town Meeting with residents of the Pt. Ligoure Fenceline
Community at the public car park adjacent to the Catholic
Church/Farmers Market Site, Cap-de-Ville Main Road,
Point Fortin.
The meeting which lasted approximately two and a
half hours sought to:
• sensitize residents about the upcoming drill
scheduled for August 10
• obtain feedback from the community
• address the community’s concerns
During the meeting, attendees were addressed by a
combination of Petrotrin and stakeholder representatives
who explained the purpose of the drill, its associated
impacts and measures in place to effectively respond in
the event of an incident.
Representing Petrotrin, were Manager- Production,
Trinmar Operations (Ag) Mr. Jemmot Beckles; Tank Farm
Coordinator Mr. Alexander Caesar; HSE Professional,
Industrial, Hygiene & Crisis Management Mr. Allyson
Williams and Inspector Wayne English represented
Petrotrin while Mr. Martin Cabrera represented the
Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU).
Also addressing the gathering were Field Officer
of the Disaster Management Unit of the Point Fortin
Borough Corporation Mrs. C. Nicholas and Ag. Fire
Station Officer, David Greaves of the Trinidad and Tobago
Fire Service.
The primary aim of exercises such as these is to
ensure that Company personnel, residents and external
agencies are aptly prepared to respond in the event of an
emergency.
Internet Rebuild Pro
Message from Project Sponsor
Project Sponsor, Gillian Friday,
Manager Corporate Communications
The redesign of a website is no easy task and it is a decision that
is not taken lightly. However, it is an area of every company’s
communications arsenal that calls for careful attention and
maintenance. This is due to the fact that technology and a rapidly
evolving business environment have served to redefine how
business is done and how strategic relationships are formed in
today’s world.
As Trinidad and Tobago’s state-owned oil and gas company,
Petrotrin is the face of the local energy sector. As such, Petrotrin’s
internet page (www.petrotrin.com) is seen as one of the first points
of contact that many would have with the organization and with the
local energy sector.
The Company’s website therefore serves as an integral resource
whereby the company can promote its business and facilitate
relationships with current and potential partners across international
borders. In light of its importance, Petrotrin’s management has given
its approval to restructure the Company’s internet site.
I am confident that the upgrade, which is currently underway, will ensure
that when completed, the site will be consistent with current and projected
standards and will function as a strategic tool geared towards communicating
effectively with Petrotrin’s various stakeholders.
Message from the Project Manager
Project Manager, Afiya Ray,
Media Relations Officer
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Our website rebuild project is not only an exciting opportunity for
Petrotrin but one that is necessary and has been a long time coming.
This project is to not only maintain and build relationships with
our stakeholders but also to assist with achieving our Company’s
objectives laid out in our 5-year strategic plan.
As the national Oil and Gas Company, we need to be visible, we
need to be easily accessible and we need to keep our stakeholders
up to date with our operations and activities. However, we need to
do all of these things in a fun, more interesting way and that is our
intention for our new website and, subsequently, the task at hand for
our project team.
Our team started this journey on 2014 June 25 and has since
been hard at work; meeting tight deadlines, acquiring the most
relevant data and engaging our stakeholders to ensure that this
process is completed and ready to be unveiled on 2014 October
01. We are committed to ensuring that the new “face” of Petrotrin
speaks directly to who we are and firmly captures the true essence of our
progressive Company.
oject Moves Ahead
Some of our key objectives are to:
Ensure that information shared is
relevant and up to date
Improve the usability for persons
accessing the website
Facilitate use across devices
Facilitate social media integration
Improve interaction with
stakeholders
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We truly believe that once these
objectives are met, Petrotrin will realise
several benefits such as:
Improved visibility and
recognition
Improved connectivity with
stakeholders
Harnessed ability to share
real time information
about Company projects or
development within organisation
Encourage investment and trade
Facilitation of crucial
conversations with our
employees and external
stakeholders
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As we move forward into the
next stages of this process, we would
like to thank the team for their daily
dedication as well as all the departments
that have been extremely supportive in
our endeavour to ultimately position
Petrotrin as an international leader in
the Oil and Gas Industry. Stay tuned for
more updates coming soon!
Project Process
The redesign of a website is a long
process that requires a great amount of
planning and focus. Precise planning is
therefore crucial to ensure that a clear
outline and timeline which incorporates
both planning and execution, along
with the launch date. Although projects
are generally split into planning and
execution phases, when it comes to a
website redesign project, many steps need
to be taken within these phases to ensure
success. Some of these steps include:
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A review of the current site
An analysis of the competition
Identifying our business requirements
Identifying creative visual design
requirements
Identifying our stakeholders
Acquiring web content
management system
Development of content
Exploring new functionalities
Technical planning
Coding
Testing
Knowledge transfer
Execution
Management
Throughout the process, it is
important to maintain an alignment
between the creative and business
perspective to ensure that the redesigned
website is not only aesthetically
pleasing but one that also succeeds in
functionality.
Project Team
The work that goes into the redesign
of a website is quite different from that
which is required for the design of a new
website. Whereas the design of a new
website has an advantage of starting on
a clean slate, a website redesign involves
the careful marriage of the old and new.
Although it is seen as a bigger endeavor, a
website redesign is seen as an opportune
chance to fix what did not work the first
time around. This usually means there
is more pressure to do it right by those
directly assigned to oversee the upgrade
process. As such, Petrotrin has chosen a
team of skilled and capable professionals
to tackle the upgrade.
Petrotrin’s Internet Rebuild Project team
members are as follows:
Project Sponsor:
Gillian Friday
Manager ICT:
Roger Bertrand
Project Manager:
Afiya Ray
ICT Team Members:
Rasheed Shah, ICT Team Leader
Susan Celestine
Louisa Jones
Fiona Bereaux
Stacey Vincent
Kyle Alexander
Monica Billy
Alex Rajkumar
Corporate Communications Team
Members:
Aliyah Zalim
Samantha Dinchong
Kamara Mooradally
Nerissa Feveck
Joy Antoine
Team members have different roles
ranging from project management,
content creation, analysis, editing and
development to design, communication
and administration. Although team
members vary in background and
expertise, one thing is undeniable, the
project is being managed by a unified and
dedicated team. We wish the team good
luck and look forward to the website’s
launch on 2014 October 01.
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July August Vacation
Food Drive 2014
President Khalid Hassanali addresses
attendees at the Handing-Over Ceremony
Petrotrin celebrated the success of the
Company’s second July/August Vacation
Food Drive on July 2, at a Handing-Over
Ceremony at the Pointe-a-Pierre Club.
This project, initiated in 2013 as one of
Petrotrin’s volunteerism initiatives, is
approved by the Ministry of Education
and seeks to provide a regular supply of
food during the July/August period to
students who usually receive daily meals
via the School Nutrition Programme.
This year Petrotrin increased the
number of beneficiaries to 85 students
from 17 schools as opposed to 48
students from 16 schools in 2013. This
was due to the overwhelming employee
response in addition to the consistent
support of Company Volunteers. Over
3100 food items were donated from
employees throughout the fields with
approximately 20 volunteers assisting at
all stages from item collection to hamper
packaging.
At the Handing-Over Ceremony,
President Khalid Hassanali
acknowledged that July 2 was also a
significant day for the nation as students
throughout the country received their
SEA results. He congratulated parents,
guardians and teachers, applauding
their efforts, as he noted that “it takes
a village to raise a child”. He reiterated
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Petrotrin’s commitment to maintaining
healthy relationships with its fenceline
communities by actively assisting
with the positive development and
enhancement of these areas. Responding
on behalf of the recipients, Mrs. Maria
Missette-Permell, Principal of the
VOS Government School thanked Mr.
Hassanali and Petrotrin for the generous
contribution and noted the significant
impact that this initiative will have not
only on the beneficiaries but also their
families.
Petrotrin extends its sincere
appreciation and gratitude to all those
who donated and contributed freely and
enthusiastically of their time and effort
throughout this venture. The success of
projects like these can only be realized
through the collaboration and willingness
of all involved to go the extra mile as
proud Petrotrin Volunteers!
Beach Camp Private Primary
School The Pride of St. Patrick
The Beach Camp Private Primary School
was built by Petrotrin’s predecessor
the Trinidad Petroleum Development
Company (TPD) during the early 1900s
to cater to the children of employees
living within the confines of the
Company’s Beach Camp.
Overlooking the shores of the Palo
Seco Beach, the original school building
was designed for a population that did
not exceed 100 children. This ensured
that small class sizes were maintained
and teachers were able to provide the
individual attention their students needed.
Over the years, even as the school
changed hands from TPD to British
Petroleum (BP) and later Trinidad
Tesoro, the Beach Camp Private Primary
School provided steady and consistent
results, churning out well developed
young men and women, some of whom
are now senior professionals in Trinidad
and Tobago’s energy sector.
Ownership of the Beach Camp
Private School has since passed from
the organization to the school’s parents’
association.
Now run as a private institution, the
school has opened its doors to students
from surrounding communities. The
building, however, continues to stand on
Petrotrin’s Beach Camp compound and
the Company provides a subvention to
the school for those students who are the
children of employees.
While students from surrounding
communities are now accepted at Beach
Camp, the school remains small, and
school principal Emrise Joseph maintains
that it is this quality that ensures that the
children of Beach Camp excel.
“We are a well-rounded school and,
in terms of our academic performance,
our school ranks at the top of the 65
schools in the St Patrick district,” she
said proudly. “With small class sizes,
our teachers are better able to relate to
the individual needs of their students
resulting in above par performance year
after year at the SEA exams.”
To prove her claim, Joseph referred
to the school’s performance at the most
recent SEA examinations.
“Of the seven Beach Camp students
who wrote the exams this year, we had
passes for Presentation College, Holy
Faith Convent, St Benedicts College,
Iere High School and Fyzabad Anglican
Secondary,” she said. “We have had
wonderful results the type that we have
come to expect from our students.”
Students at Beach Camp have also
excelled in the field of sport. Ms. Joseph
revealed that national cyclists Njisane
Phillip and Justin Roberts are both past
students of the school.
“That is an example of what we
produce,” she said. “With past pupils
like these, our school has developed
such an excellent reputation that parents
are always knocking on our doors for a
chance to get in.”
Of the school’s relationship with
Petrotrin today, Joseph said she was
thankful for the Company’s continued
support and looked forward to a closer
relationship in years to come.
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Undergraduate
Programme 2014
Petrotrin launched its 2014
Undergraduate Programme on June
9 at the Pointe-a-Pierre Club. During
the two-day orientation workshop the
incoming Undergrads were sensitized to
various aspects of Petrotrin’s operations,
policies and processes which also
included a session on appropriate
business wear. The orientation also gave
them the opportunity to interact with
their fellow participants and senior
members of staff.
Addressing the group, Manager
Organization Development Lorraine
Charles reminded them of the unique
programme they are a part of and
encouraged them to take full advantage
of each opportunity to learn, grow and
develop in their respective fields.
This annual programme which
is designed to focus on developing
key business competencies including
business etiquette, protocol and
business ethics has an added component
whereby participants will also have
an opportunity to engage in two
volunteerism projects.
As the Trainees proceed through
the programme they will be exposed to
various training programmes hosted
by the Learning and Development
Department. It is expected that at the
end of this programme participants
would be better equipped to:
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Understand the importance of high
ethical standards to performance
in the business environment and
adhere to them
Build professional capabilities
through teamwork
Deliver basic customer service to
internal and external customers and
Effectively manage their time by
prioritizing and scheduling day to
day activities
The 2014 Undergraduate
Programme which runs for a total of
eight weeks will end on July 31, 2014.
To our 2014 Undergraduate trainees;
Welcome to Petrotrin!
Undergraduates listen attentively
during the orientation workshop
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ERM - Improving Efficiency
and Risk Management
Using an effective Wellness Program to
Manage Your Risk
Most of us may have already started preparations for the July and
August vacation period. If this was not done, we may be browsing
through some activities that are possible options to participate with
our family members and or friends. Did you ever consider that your
vacations are preventative maintenance programs? Let us look as
at an example of what is involved in Preventive maintenance or
PM. PM is normally aligned with any activity that includes partial
or complete overhauls at specified periods such as oil changes in an
engine, lubrication and so on. In addition, we can record equipment
deterioration so they we would know in advance when the worn parts
are to be replaced or repaired before they cause system failure.
If we use the above analogy, then Wellness programs would
classify as a Preventative Maintenance program. As a Petrotrin family
member, we have access to a structured and functional wellness
program that is embodied in our company. Further to which the
wellness initiatives can also be defined as a risk treatment action
since it is the process used to modify the risk of stress, chronic illness,
anxiety, obesity and much more.
So how do we move forward?
The Enterprise Risk Management and Wellness Department have
teamed up to provide you with some activities that you can refine into
your personal Preventative Maintenance program.
Stay On Track with Your Exercise and Healthy Eating Plan during
the Vacation Period
Vacations mean special celebrations such as graduation parties, bridal
showers, birthdays, and weddings. There’s no reason
that these events should disrupt your exercise and healthy meal
plans. Don’t worry, you can have your cake and eat it, too! We are
sharing some useful tips to assist you.
Exercise
Exercise is known to get you in a healthy mindset. Make it part of
your routine and it would help in the adoption of other healthy habits
like not smoking, getting adequate amount of sleep and following a
wholesome diet. Make workouts a priority in your schedule. This can
be done at least three times a week to help you de-stress and relax.
Stressful conditions cause your cortisol levels to go up creating an
imbalance in the hormones leptin and ghrelin, which regulate hunger.
You can “Exercise the morning of a party to get you into a healthy
mindset!”
Enjoy a fiber and protein rich snack before going to the party
Protein and fiber help stabilize blood sugar levels to keep hunger at
bay. To avoid overeating at a party, eat a fiber and protein rich snack
before heading out; the combination will provide satiety so you aren’t
famished when you arrive at the event. Try a cup of nonfat plain Greek
yogurt with fresh fruits and nuts or a low-sodium deli meat roll-up
with a slice of low-fat cheese and a little Dijon mustard wrapped in
a Romaine lettuce. “Increasing the amount of fiber in your diet will
keep you full and satisfied. Add veggies to any meal to add some
volume and value!”
Beware of finger foods
Just because a food is passed around on a tray and not in a plate,
it still counts! Bite-sized finger foods don’t have to be unhealthy,
so choose wisely. Whether you’re attending the cocktail hour at a
wedding or celebrating at a dinner party, be selective with your food
choices: Pass on all the fried dishes and stick to finger foods made
with vegetables and lean protein, such as shrimp cocktail, or grilled
chicken skewers, and go for veggie sticks and hummus or lettuce
roll-ups.
Treat the buffet like a sit-down dinner
The sight of multiple food stations and trays of hors d’oeuvres may
tempt you to pile your plate with food at the buffet. Stop and apply
the same healthy eating principles you would use at a sit-down
dinner. Include hearty portions of vegetables, whole grains, and
lean protein, including seafood and grilled chicken. You can choose
from fresh fruit, a small cake slice and a dark chocolate fondue for
dessert.
Drink smart
What you drink counts just as much as the food you eat. Beware
of mixers! You can easily double your calories from alcoholic
beverages. Some examples are cocktails made with fruit juices, soda,
and other sugary drinks. Consider using sugar-free flavored seltzer
or tonic water as a healthy alternative, or having a glass of red or
white wine. Choose wine spritzers or try to alternate alcohol with
sparkling water drinks for a hydrating way to pace yourself. Avoid
standing by the buffet table while enjoying an alcoholic drink, so
you’re not tempted to mindlessly nosh on food while drinking.
Create healthy swaps for your party classics
Party favorites—such as chips and dips, mozzarella sticks, and
chicken fingers—are often laden with fat and calories, but you can
easily cut back by finding healthy alternatives. Replace chips and
other fried foods with veggie sticks or baked whole grain pita bread.
Consider grilling some veggie-and-meat skewers and serve them
with a cooling dip. Use nonfat, plain Greek yogurt instead of full-fat
sour cream, swapping avocado for mayo, and adding flavorful spices
to replace salt and sugar.
We do hope these ideas would serve to assist you in building
your personal PM program as we work together to manage risk in
our daily lives. The Wellness Departments are ready to assist.
PetroConnect No. 143, 5 of 2014 17
Annual HSE Contractor Forum
President Khalid Hassanali presents Operations Manager of Lease Operators Limited (LOL)
Daniel Brash with the challenge trophy for Best All Round Lease Operator 2014. Looking on
are HSE Coordinator (LOL) Devon Daniel and Petrotrin Manager HSE Shyam Dyal.
Petrotrin hosted its annual HSE Management Forum for Lease Operators, Farmouts
and Service Contract Operators (LOFSCO)
on June 26 at the Pointe-a-Pierre Club. The
forum provides an opportunity for Petrotrin
& LOFSCO to engage in discussions on HSE
regulatory requirements, performance, best
practices and safety culture which are the
underpinning principles for successful HSE
Management Systems.
Petrotrin’s President, Mr. Khalid
Hassanali was on hand to welcome attendees
to the session and commended them for
their demonstrated commitment to the
development and optimization of our
exploration and production assets. In his
remarks, he emphasized the benefits of
sharing best practices to enlist the support of
regulatory agencies and HSE professionals in
finding solutions to challenges faced. He also
shared with attendees Petrotrin’s expectation
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for increased production in the future with
their support.
The forum was attended by CEOs/
Country Managers and Directors, Senior
Managers and other technical experts from
regulatory agencies including the Occupational Safety Health Agency (OSHA), Environmental Management Authority (EMA)
and Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs
(MEEA) along with an array of experts in
various multidisciplinary fields.
Manager Health, Safety and
Environment, Mr. Shyam Dyal, noted that
the attendance by CEOs from the various
LOFSCO was a clear indication of their
commitment towards moral & regulatory
HSE obligations. He further stated that the
forum is one of the many initiatives of the
Contractor Management Group which is
heavily tasked with the implementation of
HSE Systems for approximately 2000 high
risk contractors. He reiterated that through
this initiative, individuals within Petrotrin’s
Lease Operatorships can contribute from
their own practical experience to help
and advise others on the burning issues in
contractor management including process
safety management and asset integrity.
Technical presentations were also
delivered by the Chief Inspector OSHA and
General Manager of Technical Services on
occupational and environmental challenges,
with valuable recommendations for improving safety performance.
Petrotrin has long been an advocate for
recognizing HSE excellence and the role it
plays in fostering a positive HSE culture. As
such an added feature of the programme was
the presentation of awards to winners of the
2014 HSE Week events.
Awards were also presented to Lease
Operators Limited (LOL), Trinidad Wireline
Limited and West Indian Energy Group
Limited formerly Fram Caribbean for
achieving STOW certification at a high risk
level.
It was the LOL Team however, who
walked away with the challenge trophy for
Best All Round Lease Operator for 2014 in
main categories (STOW Certification, Operational Areas - Gathering Station/Workshops and well sites).
HSE Coordinator, Mr. Devon Daniel
explained that the challenges and experiences encountered were supported by the
commitment of LOL’s leaders to providing
resources, training of our workforce and
the long hours of developing and implementing HSE Systems. HSE Specialist and
coordinator of the event Mrs. Sangita Singh
mirrored this in her presentation on Safety
Culture by adding that people are the only
dynamic variable to bring about change in
attitude and beliefs regarding safety. The
remaining LOFSCOs were urged to move
ahead with STOW conformance as the
deadline date of 2014 December is fast approaching
Despite many challenges the LOFSCO
operators continue to work towards promoting a safe workplace as there is more work
to be done through new and emerging HSE
regulations and initiatives.
Pension Plan
Benefits FAQs
In this issue of the PetroConnect we continue the ongoing
education series into the range of benefits and resources
that Petrotrin provides to its employees and dependents.
This month we focus on the Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs) on the Company’s Pension Plan Benefits.
1) Who do these benefits apply to?
The benefit provisions apply to permanent Petrotrin employees
who are Members of the Pension Plans.
2) Who is eligible to become a member?
All permanent employees of the Company between the ages 18
and 55.
3) Is Membership Compulsory for permanent employees?
YES.
4) How much contribution do I pay?
You will pay contributions at rate of 7% of your Pensionable
Earnings. i.e. Basic wage/ salary + COLA
5) How do I contribute?
Your contributions will be automatically deducted from your
wage/ salary
6) What is my Pensionable Service?
Your Pensionable Service is all the periods during which the
member made contributions to the Pension Plan.
7) What is the compulsory age for retirement?
Your Compulsory Retirement Date is the first day of the month
following your 60th birthday.
8) Can I retire early?
Yes. You can opt for early retirement at anytime between age 50
and 60.
9) What do I get when I retire?
Either:
(a) A maximum monthly pension.
Or
(b) A reduced monthly pension plus cash retiral benefit.
10) What determines my pension benefits?
(a) Your last basic wage/ salary + COLA over the last 12 months of employment.
(b) Pensionable Service.
11) Is there a limit on my pension?
Yes. Your calculated maximum pension is limited to ⅔ of your
last basic wage/ salary + COLA.
12) How is pension paid?
Your pension is payable in equal monthly instalments in
advance, on the first day of each month in an account of your
choice in Trinidad and Tobago only.
13) How long is pension paid for?
Your pension is payable for your lifetime and guaranteed for 15
years.
14) What is a guarantee period?
This is a period of 15 years of pension payments effective
from the date of commencement of pension of the member.
15) What will happen if I leave the company before
retirement?
(a) If an employee has less than 5 years in the Pension Plan, a
refund of contributions plus interest would be payable. No
further benefits would be due or payable.
(b) If you have been in the pension plan for more than 5 years,
your pension benefit would be deferred and would be
payable anytime between ages 50 and 60 at your discretion.
16) What benefits will I receive if I stop working because
of incapacity?
(a) A monthly disability benefit equivalent to 60% of the wage/
salary plus COLA you were entitled to on the last day of
employment. The period of the disability benefit payable is
dependent on your length of company service. However this
payment would not be made beyond age 60.
(b) Pension benefits would be payable at anytime between ages
50 and 60 at your discretion.
17) What happens if I die before retirement?
Your nominated beneficiary/ beneficiaries would receive the
benefit payable on your death. In the absence of a nominated
beneficiary the benefits would be paid to your estate. The
benefits due would include:
(a) 4 years’ basic wage/salary + COLA
(b) Refund of contributions with interest in the Pension Plan.
In the event that the employee dies between ages 50 and 60
and the spouse/ cohabitant is the only nominated beneficiary,
the member’s spouse or cohabitant may elect to receive
either one of the following amounts of monthly pensions the
member would have received if the member retired:
(a) 90% of such member’s monthly pension for 15 years.
(b) 50% of such member’s monthly pension for life.
18) What benefits are paid when I die after retirement?
(a) If death occurs before the end of the guarantee period:
A lump sum cash payment equivalent to three months’ last
basic wage/ salary + COLA.
Pension payment for the remaining guarantee period.
Upon completion of payment of pension for the guarantee
period, 50% of the pension is payable to the spouse/
cohabitant, if so nominated.
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(b) If death occurs after the guarantee period expires:
A lump sum cash payment equivalent to three months’ last
basic wage/ salary + COLA.
An immediate payment of 50% of the pension is payable for
life to the spouse/ cohabitant, if so nominated.
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Petrotrin security officers engaged in a routine physical training exercise
Keeping Our People and
Operations Safe
As Trinidad and Tobago’s largest oil
and gas Company with operations both
upstream and downstream, Petrotrin
must apply all efforts to ensure that
installations throughout its producing
fields as well as its plant and equipment
in the Pointe-a-Pierre Refinery are
secure. Further, with a direct workforce
that exceeds 5,000 persons, Petrotrin is
charged with the responsibility to protect
all workers while on the job as well as
other persons who are legitimately on
the Company’s compound. To meet this
responsiblility, Petrotrin has a strong
Security Department with headquarters
in Pointe-a-Pierre and with branch offices
throughout its producing fields.
With Petrotrin operations spread
across southern Trinidad and very often
connected to communities, which have
sprung up on the Company’s pipelines
and near to installations, the role of a
security officer at Petrotrin is complex.
You can find officers at all ports of
entry, patrolling our fields, carrying
out investigations or even conducting
lectures, but this is just a small example of
the function of the Security Department.
Beyond overseeing equipment
and the safety of employees on the job,
customer service is also an important
aspect of the job of a security officer as he
or she must manage diverse relationships.
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Detective Eastlyn Sankar-Burnette
In summary, Petrotrin’s security
officer must represent the Company’s
interest on matters related to security,
serving as Petrotrin’s liaison with national
law enforcement, security contracting
companies and their peers in the industry
among others.
Within the Company, he or she must
enforce Petrotrin’s policies dealing with
security and the law. This can range from
investigative duties to coordinating the
Company’s employee, resident, visitor
and contractor passes.
He or she must have solid technical
knowledge of security and emergency
response regulations for, in addition
to executing planned security drills,
Petrotrin’s security officer is identified as
one of the Company’s first responders in
the event of an emergency.
This, for the Security Department, is
Operational Excellence.
While the job of a security officer
is intense and was, at one time, male
dominated, several females have broken
down this barrier since the introduction
of five female security officers to
Company’s Security Department in 2002.
One of these security officers, Eastlyn
Sankar-Burnette takes pride in her
position as one of Petrotrin’s first female
detectives after being promoted to the
position in 2013.
Sankar-Burnette, a mother of three
boys aged five, 14 and 16 respectively, had
left behind a career as a business woman
to join Petrotrin’s security forces in 2002.
Today, she continues to devote her
enthusiasm to developing on the job, and
is presently pursuing further studies in
Criminal Justice.
Of her employer, she says, “I love my
job. Petrotrin is a nice place to work; I
have progressed well over the years.”
To all Petrotrin Security Officers, we
thank you for keeping our people and
operations safe.
Security Department participates
in SelectaDNA Training Session
The Petrotrin Secruity Department hosted
a training session on June 13 at Petrotrin’s
Carib Valley Training Centre which was
conducted by Shivanand Nandlal and
Tonyamarie James of Facilities Management
Systems Ltd.
Facilities Management is a Chaguanas based high tech security company and
the training pertained to a product called
SelectaDNA.
Participants were informed and educated
on SelectaDNA which is the global leader in
forensic marking, offering a wide range of
property marking and identification products
each containing a unique code of synthetic
DNA. The product which is the first true
DNA security system in the property marking field has been proven to reduce theft and
burglaries by up to 85%. It not only reduces
crime but also enables the Police to link
criminals to crimes and secure convictions.
The product is available in a number
of formats including a property marking
solution (combining DNA and microdot
technology), a wide variety of sprays including a handheld Defence Spray, SelectaDNA
Spray for robbery protection and SelectaDNA Trace for metal protection, and a range
of transferable DNA products including Gel
and Grease that can be applied to property. The DNA codes are registered onto
a secured database which can be tracked
anywhere in the world.
Attendees at this session included
Petrotrin Chief Security Officer (CSO) Cleve
Richards, Security Administrator (Special
Services) Supt. Rawle Sylvester, Security Administrator (Operations & Guard Services)
Supt. K. Ramkisson, Det. Sgt Kelvin Metoo,
Sgt. Boston Blake and officers of the Critical
Asset Response Team (CART).
The SelectaDNA product range is approved by the UK Police Force and it is used
by 75% of UK law enforcement.
Focus on Men’s Health
Trinmar Operations Wellness Programme,
focused on Mens’ Health for the month of
June and also hosted activities from June
9-13 to coincide with Father’s Day weekend.
The intent was to heighten awareness of
preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease
among our valued male employees.
The week commenced with health
screening sessions for men, with Body Fat
Analysis and Body Mass Index (BMI) on
June 11, both at Administration Building
Point Fortin and the Marine Base. Employees received vital information on weight
management and were encouraged to
improve their lifestyle habits which would
assist them in achieving a more favorable
result at their next screening.
The week concluded on June 13, with
an educational session entitled: “Foods to
Boost Male Health”. Nurse Helen Caton
was the facilitator at this session which
included attainable local foods men can
incorporate into their diet. For those who
were unable to attend the session the foods
discussed included: Bananas, Fatty Fish,
Shellfish, Ginger, Milk and Yogurt, Brazil
and Pistachio Nuts, Tomato Sauce, Mixed
Vegetables, Leafy Green Vegetables, Baked
Potato, High Fiber Cereal, Brown Rice,
Eggs, Avocado, Red Cherries and Orange
Vegetables.
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Demonstrating our support for the Girl
Guides Association of Trinidad and Tobago
Former First Lady, Patron and Guider
Zalayhar Hassanali
First Lady, Her Excellency Mrs. Reema Carmona (centre), at GGATT event to celebrate its
centennial anniversary.
Petrotrin, like its predecessor companies,
has consistently been a major contributor
to the national community over the years.
During the month of June the Company
once again demonstrated its commitment
to youth development by making a generous contribution towards the celebration
of its 100th anniversary the Girl Guides
Association of Trinidad and Tobago
(GGATT).
Ever since the first guide meeting
in 1914 at St Ann’s Church Hall, Oxford
Street in Port of Spain, GGATT has been
proudly serving the nation’s young women
and communities with the sole purpose of
developing responsible global citizens.
GGATT is a full and active member
of the World Association of Girl Guides
and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), the world’s
largest voluntary organization for young
girls and women with a membership of 10
million and is tailored to provide developmental opportunities for girls and young
women between the ages of 6 and 21 years
moving from Brownie to Junior Guide,
Senior Guide then to Ranger Guide. Today,
GGATT’s membership spans just over
5000 uniformed leaders and guides across
17 divisions in Trinidad and Tobago.
To recognize this 100 year milestone
achievement, a large public event was held
under the new Patron, Her Excellency
Mrs. Reema Carmona, on June 8 at the
Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain.
As an influential association in the
nation of Trinidad and Tobago, the goals of
the GGATT centenary celebrations are to
engage, excite and empower - in recon-
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necting with the public, in restoring and
enhancing our historical infrastructure
and in continuing to develop training and
leadership opportunities for the girls and
young women in Trinidad and Tobago.
Petrotrin’s Manager Treasury and
Risk Management Marcrina Peters who
is a member of the Finance Committee of
GGATT invites employees to encourage
their daughters to join and or continue to
participate in girl guiding activities in their
schools and communities. Fellow employees are also asked to advocate for girl guiding in schools where guiding is absent.
Petrotrin remains committed to
supporting the sustainable economic and
social development of its employees, their
families, Fenceline communities and the
wider society.
Sports Round Up
Come-Back Kings Rule in Petrotrin 2014
10T 10T Cricket Final
The 2014 10T 10T Cricket Competition
ended in spectacular fashion for both
the E&P and P-a-P areas. The 12 teams
participating from both areas contributed
to an exciting and immensely competitive
tournament resulting in a fierce fight for
spots in the final.
On June 11, after a brilliant unbeaten
run towards the final, last year’s runners
up Oil Stocks Tigers comprehensively
demolished the Electrical Shockers in a
low scoring final at P-a-P. The Oil Stocks
Tigers after winning the toss and sending
Electrical Shockers to bat; smashed their
way to victory achieving their target 46
runs with almost two overs to spare.
Electrical Shockers saw all their wickets
fall cheaply as the eventual employee of
the match Nicholas Ramjass picked up
four wickets for only 11 runs off his two
overs to see his team claim the winning
trophy.
The E&P area once again produced
a riveting final between last year’s two
finalists, defending champions E&P
All Stars and Trinmar Oil Dogs. E&P
All Stars batting first set an impressive
target of 74 runs after their allotted 10
overs. However, after a nail biting run
chase, last year’s runners up Trinmar Oil
Dogs dethroned the reigning champs
and ended what could have been E&P
All Stars’ third straight title. In addition
to being employee of the match,
Kenwyn Jones picked up a male MVP
award as well as Most Runs in the E&P
tournament.
Both finals were well attended with
numerous spectators taking a break from
the world cup to support their favourite
teams. As this year’s 10T 10T tournament
ends, the come-back kings Trinmar Oil
Dogs will face the Oil Stocks Tigers in
the battle for supremacy in the upcoming
Champion of Champions Series on July 3.
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With World Cup fever in the air, former 1989 Strike
Squad players employed with Petrotrin took time
out to share some of their skills and expertise with
participants at the closing of Petrotrin’s Women’s
Football Programme.