Caribbean Conference on Horizontal Cooperation in Social Protection
September 9-12, 2008
Port of Spain
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
INFORMATION BULLETIN
Venue:
Hyatt Regency Trinidad
#1 Wrightson Road
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, Republic of TrinidadTobago
Tel:888 623 2222 Fax: 868 821 6401
Schedule
The activity is organized into two sessions:
- The Evaluation Workshop: September 9-10
- The Caribbean-wide Conference: September 11-12
National Coordinating Office
National Coordination of the Conference and ancillary activities will be carried out by:
Ms. Shareeda Narsiah
Acting Senior Planning Officer
Policy and Programme Planning and Development Division
Ministry of Social Development
Telephone: 1-868-627-9607 ext 3163 OR 1-868-625-9227
Mobile: 1-868-397-0786 Fax: 1-868-627-9879
Email: OR
Objectives:
- To critically evaluate the methodology and results of the transference program;
- To share with Caribbean development partners, the results and lessons learned from the “Puente in the Caribbean”Program to date;
- To invite other CARICOM countries to participate in the second phase of the program; and
- To explore opportunities for enhancing future programming.
Participants:
- Permanent Secretaries and High Level Authorities of Social Development in the CARICOM region
- Representatives from Ministries of Social Development and Social Investment Funds participating in the Pilot Program
- Coordinating Team and other officials of FOSIS,Chile
- Representatives of international and regional development organizations.
Airplane fares:
The OAS will cover travel expenses for representatives from the CARICOM countries participating in this event. Travel arrangements will be made through the National Offices of the OAS in the respective countries, and the most economic fares will be selected. Participants are expected to travel from their countries of origin from September 10 and return on September 12 or 13, depending on availability and convenience of flights.
Lodging and food
As a courtesy, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, as host country, will provide lodging at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad and Tobago, from September 10 to 12 to the participants of the Conference representing the CARICOM countries and Chile. Reservations will be made for each participant upon receipt of the registration form. Breakfast and lunch will be provided and a per diem of US$40 per night will be provided to cover the cost of dinner. All other expenses not specified here will be covered by the participant at the end of the meeting.
Hotel Information
The following hotel information is provided for the benefit of representatives of observer institutions:
Hyatt Regency: Single Room: US$199 + 21% taxes. Buffet breakfast: US$25.00; a simple continental breakfast may also be purchased at a lower cost.
Contact : #1 Wrightson Road,
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad,
Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Tel: 868 623 2222
Accommodation is also available at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, which is located opposite the Hyatt
Regency Hotel and is within walking distance.
Crowne Plaza Hotel: Single Room: US$175+ 21% taxes. This rate is inclusive of breakfast.
Contact: Wrightson Rd & London St
Port of Spain, Trinidad
Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Tel: 1-877-227-6963 OR 1-868-625-3366-8
Arrival and Transportation from Airport
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has graciously offered to provide transportation for all participants from the PiarcoInternationalAirport to the Hyatt Hotel and back. Please ensure that the Travel Schedule Form is completed and returned as soon as possible so that transportation arrangements may be made. The OAS will also provide terminal expenses to cover the cost of taxis in the home country. This payment which will be provided together with the per diems varies from US$60 to US$90, depending on the port of embarkation.
Language:
The official language of Trinidad and Tobago is English. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Spanish will be provided throughout the course of the sessions.
Currency:
The local currency of Trinidad and Tobago is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar. The current exchange rate is approximately: US$1 =TTD 6.15
Climate
The climate is tropical, warm all year round and pleasantly cool at night. September falls within the rainy season, which runs from June to December. The average at this time is a low of 22º (72º F) and a high of 32ºC (90º F).
Local time
The time zone for Trinidad and Tobago is according to the Atlantic Standard Time,
Electricity
The electric standard is 120 volts 60 HZ.
Caribbean Conference on Horizontal Cooperation in Social Protection
Conferencia Caribeña sobre la cooperación horizontal en protección social
TRAVEL SCHEDULE FORM / FORMULARIO DE VIAJE
September 11-12, 2008
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Last Name / Apellidos / First Name / NombreDesignation / Cargo
Organization / Organización
Country/ País
Telephone / Teléfono / Fax / E-mail / Correo Electrónico
Arrival Information / Información de llegada
Date of arrival in/ Fecha de llegada a/ Trinidad and Tobago / Time of arrival/ Hora de llegada / Airline and Flight No./ Aerolínea y número de vuelo
Departure Information/ Información de salida
Date of departure from/ Fecha de salida de/ Trinidad and Tobago / Time of departure/ Hora de salida / Airline and Flight No./ Aerolínea y número de vuelo
Name of hotel booked/ Nombre de hotel reservado
Please provide any other relevant information (eg. special transportation requirements, etc.)/ Favor de incluir información adicional relevante (ej. Necesidades especiales de transportación, etc.)
Please submit this form no later than August 20, 2008 to the Ministry of Social Development, Trinidad and Tobago/Por favor enviar este formulario, a mas tardar el 20 de diciembre de 2008al Ministerio de Desarrollo Social, Trinidad y Tobago.
Attn: Ms. Shareeda Narsiah
E-mail:
Tel: 1-868-625-9227 / Fax: 868 627 9879
CC:
Caribbean Conference on Horizontal Cooperation in Social Protection
Conferencia Caribeña sobre cooperación horizontal en la Protección Social
September9 -12, 2008
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
REGISTRATION FORM
FORMULARIO DE REGISTRO
Surname/ Apellido / First Name/ NombreDesignation/ Cargo
Organization/Organización
Country/País
Telephone/Teléfono / Fax / E-mail/ Correo electrónico
Please submit the registration form no later than August 15, 2008
to the Department of Social Development and Employment:
Por favor enviar este formulario de registro antes del 15 de agosto de 2008
al Departamento de Desarrollo Social y Empleo de la OEA:
Attn: Julie Nurse
E-mail:
Fax: 1 (202) 458 3149
Tel: 1 (202) 458 3552