National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds has said in the next 14 months, all the Coast Guard’s eight larger vessels will be back in...
Vous n'êtes pas connecté
TRADE and Industry Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon has praised Caribbean Bottlers TT Ltd (CBTTL) for its contribution to the development of the non-energy sector of the economy. Gopee-Scoon toured the company's plant in Macoya on September 5. In a statement issued by the ministry on the same day, Gopee-Scoon said, "CBTTL’s commitment to growth and development underscores our shared vision for a prosperous TT.” The ministry said TT's estimated exports in the food and beverage sector were valued at $3.2 billion last year. Among the top exported commodities were cereals, aerated waters and other waters (sweetened/flavoured/mineral), aromatic bitters, other non-alcoholic beverages and chocolate and cocoa preparations. The tour showcased live bottling and packaging along CBTTL's recently expanded seven lines, which has increased production capacity for 15 beverage brands in the market. Gopee-Scoon also said the company's investments in local environmental initiatives, such as Every Bottle Back TT – a national programme launched in May 2022 with industry partners to collect and recycle plastic beverage containers and other beverage packaging – were examples of CBTTL's forward thinking and innovation. Coca-Cola Group vice president (international operations) Louis Balat, who was part of the tour, emphasised the importance of the Caribbean to the group's operations. CBTTL is a subsidiary of the group. He said, "TT is a key market for us, and our operations here are crucial for serving the wider Caribbean region." Balat added that exploring new markets and expanding the group's export capabilities "will not only boost our business but also strengthen TT's position as a hub for high-quality products within the Caribbean and beyond." CBTTL general manager Camille Chatoor said,"With continuous innovation and investments, CBTTL is poised for significant growth." She added that the company looked forward to further collaboration with the ministry "to achieve our shared goals.” The post Gopee-Scoon praises expanded Caribbean Bottlers appeared first on Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.
National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds has said in the next 14 months, all the Coast Guard’s eight larger vessels will be back in...
MARC JARDINE has been appointed managing director of RBC Royal Bank TT Ltd (RBC TT). Jardine will be succeeding Richard Downie, who is set to retire...
THE Music Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (formerly MusicTT) has offered congratulations to all winners and...
GANG activity in TT is pushing the murder toll to record highs every year. For some, gangs determine where they go and what they wear. Gang culture...
ON September 6, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'BBB-/A-3' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Trinidad and...
COMMISSIONER of Police (CoP) Erla Harewood-Christopher said the police will target any "migrants" involved in illegal activities, while denying she...
ACTING Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Energy Industries Stuart Young met with natural gas production company Woodside Energy country...
THE Presentation College, Chaguanas (PCC) robotics team hopes that someday soon robotics will be recognised as a sport in Trinidad and Tobago. They...
The Caribbean Yard Campus’s 2024 Rainy Season offerings will provide participants with opportunities for unique Caribbean-focused education. This...
SADDAM Hosein, MP for Barataria/San Juan, rejected the Prime Minister’s recent disavowal of any blame for the spike in violent crime, speaking at a...