Press Release 2026 – NALIS – National Library and Information System Authority

The National Poet Laureate of Trinidad and Tobago Programme Returns

September 23, 2026

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September 23, 2026

At the relaunch of the Poet Laureate of Trinidad and Tobago Programme. From Left: Maria Bleasdell, Lead of the Planning Committee, Poet Laureate of Trinidad and Tobago; Celeste Mohammed, award winning author; Debra Jean-Baptiste, founder and leader of The Oratory Foundation; Paul Keens-Douglas, storyteller, poet and incumbent Poet Laureate; Rachael Collymore, chairperson of the Circle of Poets and Jasmin Simmons, Director Heritage Library Division, NALIS.

September 23, 2026

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The National Poet Laureate of Trinidad and Tobago Programme Returns

September 23, 2026

Barry Padarath, MP for Couva South and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister at the Port of Spain Children’s Library.

September 23, 2026

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Members of Parliament Read at Libraries Across the Country!

August 27, 2026

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – The ribbon is cut to mark the official opening of the San Fernando Public Library.

August 27, 2026

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San Fernando Public Library Opens

August 6, 2026

A display of categorized books on tables, including subjects like Geography, Home Economics, and History, with pink labels indicating each category.

August 6, 2026

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NALIS Hosts Free School Book Exchange Programme

July 24, 2026

From left: Donna Hall-Comissiong, Director Heritage Library Division (Ag); Eintou Pearl Springer, poet, author and founding Director of the Heritage Library; Beverly Ann Williams, Executive Director (Ag); Dr David Muhammad, Chairman of the Board of NALIS and Kamilah Obsorne, Librarian III, Heritage Library Division.

July 24, 2026

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NALIS Hosts Emancipation Lecture, Exhibition

July 17, 2026

From left: Delise Thomas, Librarian IV, North Region with Kimberly Ali, Youth Ambassador for the World Literacy Foundation.

July 17, 2026

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Youth Ambassador Donates Books to Barataria Community Library