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157.
The IDB assisted E-Government and Knowledge Brokering Programme
continued in fiscal 2013 on the procurement of consultancy and services on over thirty
(30) projects including:
at the Ministry of Health Mobilization has commenced for the
Reengineering of the Ministry of Health
at the Service Commissions Department, evaluation has been completed for
the Design of an Electronic Document Management System
at the Parliament discussions have been initiated on the transitioning of
Parliament to an E – Parliament and a draft plan has been developed
Communication
158.
The goal of improving the Postal Services to all clients throughout Trinidad and
Tobago was sustained in fiscal 2013 with expenditure on various projects including:
Commencement of implementation works on the Postal Code and S42
Addressing system in Point Fortin and Chaguanas
Fleet upgrades continued with the replacement of one revenue vehicle
Two (2) out of three (3) stamp machines were purchased and installed
Foreign Policy and Trade Relations
159.
Foreign Policy underscores the importance of meaningful and decisive
engagement with the community of nations and the strategic positioning at the regional,
hemispheric and global levels. Trinidad and Tobago‟s development strategy seeks to
build our global competiveness and to showcase our country as a place of business.
160.
Many buildings overseas that are occupied by the various Missions are owned by
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT). Many require
upgrade to a standard of comfort, efficiency and effectiveness befitting as Overseas
Missions. Funds amounting to $24.1 million were allocated in fiscal year 2013 to
continue structural upgrade and interior refurbishment of selected Government-owned
properties. While progress was slow with implementation of projects under the
Programme, a few accomplishments of upgrading of Overseas Missions were achieved:
continuation of demolition works and removal of debris of the Residence of
the First Secretary, Jamaica and completion of preliminary designs for a new
residence for the High Commissioner, Jamaica
preparatory works were undertaken to upgrade the air-conditioning, electrics
and plumbing of the Chancery Embassy at 1714 Massachusetts Avenue,
NW, Washington, DC
