Embassy of Panama contributes to Spanish Language Collection at National Library

Justice Ivol Blackman hands over a copy of his book “Post Capitulation Trinidad (1797 – 1947): Aspects of Laws, the Judicial System, and the Government” to NALIS

Justice Blackman’s book on Post Capitulation Trinidad for NALIS

September 25, 2019

L-R Catherine Romain Executive Director NALIS and Ms Abenaa Hayes, granddaughter of Olive Walke at the handing over of the piano. In background the Olive Walke piano.

Olive Walke’s concert piano entrusted to NALIS’ Heritage Library Division

November 29, 2019

At left, Paula Greene, NALIS’ Executive Director (Ag.) receives books from Joyra Castillo, Second Secretary of Diplomatic and Consular Career, Chargé D' Affaires of the Embassy of Panama in Trinidad and Tobago. The donation of books was made at the National Library on November 28, 2019 in commemoration of Panama’s National Day.

On November 28, in commemoration of Panama’s National Day, Joyra Castillo, Second Secretary of Diplomatic and Consular Career, Chargé D' Affaires of the Embassy of Panama in Trinidad and Tobago presented 20 Spanish language books to the National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS).
Five copies of the book “Huellas De Un Ciudadano Del Planeta Tierra” by Jonny Cheeng (which addresses the issue of the environment) and 15 copies of the book “80 Articulos Sobre El Quehacer Cultural” by Mariela Sagel (which shares information about Panamanian culture) were received by Paula Greene, NALIS’ Executive Director (Ag.). Greene said that NALIS is pleased to accept the books which will be added to its Spanish Collection, housed at the Adult Library, first floor, National Library Building in Port of Spain.

Second Secretary Castillo said that through the sharing of its literature, Panama wishes to provide insights into its plastic art and culture, as well as strengthen the relationship between Trinidad and Tobago and Panama. Panama celebrates its independence from Spain on November28, 1821 and separation from Colombia on November3, 1903.

At left, Paula Greene, NALIS’ Executive Director (Ag.) receives books from Joyra Castillo, Second Secretary of Diplomatic and Consular Career, Chargé D' Affaires of the Embassy of Panama in Trinidad and Tobago. The donation of books was made at the National Library on November 28, 2019 in commemoration of Panama’s National Day.