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1 The International Association of Deposit Insurers Annual General Meeting and Annual Conference October 20 24, 2014 hosted by Deposit Insurance Corporation (Trinidad and Tobago) Delegate Information Package WELCOME The Deposit Insurance Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (DICTT) is proud to host the 13 th International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual Conference. We look forward to welcoming you to Trinidad and Tobago and to an engaging and productive AGM and Conference. This Delegate Information Package provides general information on logistical arrangements, as well as other relevant administrative information to help you plan your visit and make the most of your stay in Trinidad and Tobago. The warmth and friendliness of our twin island state awaits you! MEETING AND CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Delegates are required to complete the Registration Form online at the DICTT WEBSITE for the 13 th IADI AGM and Annual Conference. Delegates requiring an entry visa for Trinidad and Tobago are advised to register early so we may assist with invitation letters to support your visa application. Please register NO LATER than September 10, 2014.

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The International Association of Deposit Insurers

Annual General Meeting and Annual Conference

October 20 – 24, 2014

hosted by

Deposit Insurance Corporation (Trinidad and Tobago)

Delegate Information Package

WELCOME

The Deposit Insurance Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (DICTT) is proud to host the 13th

International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual

Conference. We look forward to welcoming you to Trinidad and Tobago and to an engaging and

productive AGM and Conference.

This Delegate Information Package provides general information on logistical arrangements, as well as

other relevant administrative information to help you plan your visit and make the most of your stay in

Trinidad and Tobago.

The warmth and friendliness of our twin island state awaits you!

MEETING AND CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Delegates are required to complete the Registration Form online at the DICTT WEBSITE for the

13th

IADI AGM and Annual Conference.

Delegates requiring an entry visa for Trinidad and Tobago are advised to register early so we may

assist with invitation letters to support your visa application.

Please register NO LATER than September 10, 2014.

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Registration Fee: The registration fee for the Conference is US $975 per delegate.

EARLY REGISTRATION: For registration fees paid in full before July 31st, 2014, a US $100

deduction will apply, resulting in an early registration fee of US $875 per delegate.

Please note the following:

Payment of your Registration Fee must be completed before September 10, 2014.

Registration will not be confirmed until we have received payment of your registration fee.

A confirmation receipt will be emailed to you as soon as the Registration fee is paid.

Registration fee must be transmitted to DICTT NET of all intermediary bank charges.

We will invoice any missing portions of the registration fee due to currency fluctuations or

intermediary bank charges.

Registrants are kindly asked to communicate with their bankers to be appraised of the

intermediary bank charges for settlement of the Registration Fee.

For more information on payment of Registration Fees please contact:

DICTT Secretariat: [email protected]

MEETING & CONFERENCE VENUE

CONFERENCE HOTEL

The Hyatt Regency Trinidad is the venue for the 2014 IADI Executive Council Meeting, Standing

Committee Meetings, and 2014 AGM and Annual Conference. It is also the preferred accommodation

hotel for all delegates and participants.

Approximately 24.2 kilometres, or a 24 minute drive from the Piarco International Airport, this five-star

hotel is located on the waterfront in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago’s capital city. The Hyatt is also

within walking distance from major banks, shopping centres, museums, parks and other attractions. Hotel

amenities include a Caribbean restaurant and sushi bar, a full service spa, two bars, a fitness centre, and

rooftop infinity pool.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

DICTT has reserved a block of rooms for IADI Participants at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad at a special

rate.

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Hyatt Regency Trinidad

Category Rates

Standard King Single Occupancy USD $179 + 21 % Taxes & Service Charges

Standard King Double Occupancy USD $199 + 21 % Taxes & Service Charges

WIFI is included in the rooms.

Buffet Breakfast is included

Check In Time: 15:00 pm Check Out Time: 12 noon

Please note these special rates are only applicable during October 18-25, 2014.

Participants are asked to complete their hotel bookings by filling out the HOTEL

REGISTRATION FORM before September 10, 2014*, when the block booking will expire.

You are advised to make your hotel booking as soon as possible to avoid any

disappointment.

For more information on bookings at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad please contact the hotel directly at:

Tel: 1-402-592-6464 or 1-888-421-1442

*There may be rooms available after this date, however availability cannot be assured.

ALTERNATIVE HOTELS:

Below is a listing of alternative Hotels within a six kilometre range of the Conference Venue. Please

proceed to make your own reservations, should you prefer one of these hotels.

Kindly note there are no preferred rates available at these hotels for participants.

Courtyard Marriott

Invaders Bay, Audrey Jeffers Highway,

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Kristy Johncilla

Tel: 1-868-627-5555

E-mail: [email protected]

Radisson Trinidad (Across the street from Hyatt)

Wrightson Road

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Donna Bachan, Reservations Coordinator

Tel: 1-868-625-3366

Email: [email protected]

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Unless rooms are unavailable at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, venue for the AGM and Annual Conference,

there will not be a shuttle service provided to and from the Hyatt Regency Trinidad for participants who

choose to stay at any of the alternative hotels listed above.

ENTRY and VISA REQUIREMENTS

PASSPORTS

For entry into Trinidad and Tobago visitors must produce passports valid for three months longer

than their intended stay and a return ticket.

VISAS

Citizens of Caricom, the British Commonwealth, the European Union and United States do not require

visas for tourism and business-related visits of up to 90 days, with the exception of the following

countries, which do require a visa to enter Trinidad and Tobago:

Caricom European Union British Commonwealth

Countries

*Haiti

* Czech Republic

* Australia

* Estonia * Cameroon

* Hungary * Fiji

* Latvia * Mozambique

* Lithuania * New Zealand

* Poland * Nigeria

* Slovakia * Slovenia

* Papua New Guinea * South Africa

* Sri Lanka

* Tanzania

* Uganda

Other countries requiring entry visas

Countries not included on the Visa

requirements listing

* Afghanistan

* Algeria

* Azerbaijan

* Indonesia

* Japan

* Jordan

* Kazakhstan

* Kyrgyz Republic

* North Korea

* Lebanon

* British Virgin Islands

* Chinese Taipei

* Guernsey

* Hong Kong

* Jersey

* Kosovo

*Montenegro

* Palestine

* Serbia

* Vietnam

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Delegates who require visas to enter Trinidad and Tobago should submit an application to the nearest

Trinidad and Tobago Embassy, High Commission, Consulate or Honourary Consul or British Embassy

acting on behalf of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.

Please note, only if there is no Trinidad and Tobago Embassy or British Embassy, some nationals can

apply for visa waivers. For purpose of clarity, a visa waiver does not mean that no visas are required. It

simply changes the process of applying for one.

Requirements needed for a visa waiver application

Visa Application Form completed online by the applicant

Copy of the Bio-Data page of the applicant passport (picture page)

If the applicant is not in his/her country, provide evidence of his/her status in the country he/she is

currently in. (Example, evidence of work permit, student permit or residence)

Invitation letter providing information about the purpose of visit, address in Trinidad and Tobago,

anticipated period of stay, etc.

Any other supporting documents.

All documents should be emailed to [email protected]

Please note: Once the visa waiver is approved, the applicant will receive a letter from the Chief

Immigration Officer which he/she must travel with. On arrival in Trinidad a visa waiver fee of TT $400

(Approx US $60) must be paid at the airport.

Letters should be addressed to:

Mr. Lucien Matthew

/F/ Chief Immigration Officer

Immigration Division

67 Frederick Street

Port of Spain

Trinidad and Tobago

If an invitation letter is required for visa purposes, delegates are reminded to indicate this on their

Registration Form.

Additional information on visa requirements for Trinidad and Tobago can be obtained on the Immigration

Division website.

* Libya

* Mongolia

* Morocco

* Paraguay

* Philippines

* Sudan

*Thailand

* Ukraine

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Important Notice It is highly advisable to start the visa application process only when you receive the

invitation letter.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

Visitors arriving in Trinidad and Tobago within five days of leaving an area with yellow fever

must present a vaccination certificate to Immigration Officials.

Travellers are also cautioned against wearing military or camouflage type clothing as it is illegal

in Trinidad and Tobago. Civilians dressed in camouflage risk being detained by Customs

Officials and having the garments confiscated.

Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative persons from North America who wish to re-

enter or visit the United States must present a valid passport.

Source: www.gotrinidadandtobago.com

MEET & GREET/AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Delegates will be welcomed by DICTT liaison officers at Trinidad’s Piarco International Airport on

exiting the Customs area. The liaison officers, who would be holding signs with the IADI logo would

receive delegates and usher them to their taxis. The taxi fare from Piarco International Airport to Port of

Spain should range between US$30.00 to US$45.00 depending on the time of arrival. Official Taxi

Services are located on the left as soon as you exit the customs area.

Please note that delegates would be responsible for settling all taxi charges from airport to hotel.

Remember to indicate your confirmed travel details during the online registration process.

GETTING HERE

With excellent air links from major air transit hubs, getting to Trinidad from overseas is easy. Delegates

can choose the following travel options:

Delegates travelling from Canada can fly directly to Trinidad from Toronto on Caribbean Airlines or

WestJet. Also, Air Canada offers flights to Barbados where several airlines operate direct flights to

Trinidad.

Delegates travelling from the United States can fly directly to Trinidad from New York, Miami and Fort

Lauderdale on Caribbean Airlines; directly from Houston and New York to Trinidad on Inter Continental

and United Airlines; and directly from Miami to Trinidad on American Airlines. JetBlue also offers direct

service to Trinidad from New York and Fort Lauderdale.

Delegates from Asia, Africa and Europe can travel to London where flights depart from London Gatwick

International Airport aboard Caribbean Airlines and British Airways. Alternatively, delegates travelling

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from Asia and Africa can make their connection to Trinidad through North America on Caribbean

Airlines, American Airlines, Inter Continental Airlines, JetBlue or United Airlines.

Delegates travelling from Central or South America can connect to Trinidad via Panama on Copa Airlines

which offers non-stop flights. Alternatively, delegates can travel to Trinidad via Miami or New York on

Caribbean Airlines, American Airlines, Inter Continental Airlines, JetBlue, or United Airlines. A third

option may be via Caracas on Caribbean Airlines.

AGENDA and SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The Annual Conference is entitled “Updated Core Principles to Strengthen the Financial Stability

Architecture”. The Conference will highlight areas such as The Core Principles and Bank Resolution,

Advancing the IADI Core Principles for Funding Resolutions and Deposit Insurance, Assessment of

Compliance with IADI Core Principles, Applying the IADI Core Principles with Different Mandates,

Settings and Structures and Challenges in Applying the Core Principles in the Caribbean Region. The

2014 IADI Events will commence on Monday, October 20, 2014 and will conclude on Thursday, October

23, 2014.

STANDING AND REGIONAL COMMITTEES AND SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Monday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Hyatt Regency Trinidad

All Committee, Sub-Committee and Regional Committee meetings will be held in the Hyatt’s Jade,

Sapphire and Ruby meeting rooms.

COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Monday, October 20, 2014

Hyatt Regency Trinidad

19:00 pm – 23:30 pm

A Welcome Cocktails and Karaoke event will be held at the Hyatt’s chic Lobby Lounge. The cocktails

will be accompanied by a selection of local and international music performed by a karaoke vocalist.

CULTURAL EXTRAVANGAZA

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

St. Andrews Golf Club, Moka, Maraval

19:00 pm – 23:30 pm

The Extravaganza is an opportunity for delegates to experience the authentic culture of Trinidad and

Tobago in an unforgettable night of music and dance. This event will highlight Trinidad and Tobago’s

diverse culture and comprise performances of East Indian dance and Tassa drumming, Chinese dragon

dance, steelpan music and limbo dancers. Iconic cuisine from the Caribbean region (namely Barbados,

Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago) will also be served. Delegates

are encouraged to join the festivity and enjoy the cool ambiance of the St Andrews Golf Club which has

been in existence for over a century.

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IADI 43rd

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING, 2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF

MEMBERS AND ANNUAL CONFERENCE

October 21-23, 2014

Hyatt Regency Trinidad

The IADI Executive Council Meeting, AGM and Annual Conference will be hosted in the Hyatt’s

Regency Ballroom.

CONFERENCE GALA DINNER

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Pier 1, Chaguaramas

19:00 pm – 23:30 pm

The Gala Dinner will be held at the spectacular waterfront venue Pier 1, located in Chaguaramas; a

national park on Trinidad’s western peninsula. With the dinner preceding the national observance of

Divali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, the décor theme for the night will reflect the celebration in a tropical

environment. Entertainment will be provided by sitarist Sharda Patasar and pannist Noel la Pierre.

A NIGHT ON THE AVENUE Thursday, October 23, 2014

Aria Lounge & Bar, corner of Fitt Street and Ariapita Avenue

19:00 pm – 23:30 pm

Trinidad and Tobago is the Caribbean’s capital of liming (local slang for hanging out) and “A Night Out

on The Avenue” is designed to offer delegates an introduction to this uniquely laid-back, fun and often

spontaneous activity. Ariapita Avenue is one of the busiest liming locations in the country and the best

place to experience Trinidad and Tobago’s nightlife. Delegates will enjoy delectable finger foods

accompanied by music for dancing. For those willing to explore other attractions of the location, there

will be opportunities to ride the rickshaws that traverse Ariapita Avenue.

TOURS & EXCURSIONS

There will be scheduled social events throughout the week including a Spouse/Partner program on

Wednesday, October 22, as well as an Excursion on Friday, October 24.

These events and activities are free of charge for conference delegates. However, we do remind delegates

to confirm their participation when filling out the Registration Form.

(Kindly indicate on Registration Form if spouse or partner will be joining Excursion.)

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Morning Exercise/Jog

October 19-25, 2014

Queen’s Park Savannah

06:00 am – 07:00 am (TBC)

Enjoy an exhilarating and scenic morning walk/jog around the world’s largest roundabout. Transport will

be provided via maxi-taxi (minibus) to the Queen’s Park Savannah at approximately 6:00 a.m. each day.

The return trip is at 7:00 am. A fitness instructor will accompany participants on their morning exercise.

Spouse/Partner Programme

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Yerette – A Hummingbird Haven

11:30 am – 14:00 pm (TBC) Yerette, is a serene hideaway nestled in the residential community of Maracas, St Joseph. Boasting the

largest concentration of hummingbirds in the Caribbean, Yerette is home to 13 species of the most

beautiful, tiniest and rarest hummingbirds. Enjoy a tasty brunch in the lush garden among the splendour

of Copper-rumped Hummingbirds - one of the most beautiful and aggressive of the species - the White-

chested Emerald, the Blue-chinned Sapphire and the Ruby Topaz. On leaving Yerette, the group will

visit either West Mall or Long Circular Mall, two of the more popular shopping centres, both in western

Trinidad.

Angostura Bitters Distillery Tour and West Coast Cruise

Friday, October 24, 2014

Morning Session

Angostura House

08:00 am – 13:30 pm (TBC)

This tour starts with a visit to the House of Angostura, where the world-famous Angostura Aromatic

Bitters is manufactured. Explore the manufacturing room, bottling plant, distillery, museum and butterfly

collection at one of the Caribbean’s leading rum producers. Participants will also enjoy a short film on

the company’s history and products, a taste of some of Angostura’s beverages and lunch.

Afternoon Session

Tour to Point Lisas and Down-d-Islands aboard the HSC Trini Flash

14:15 pm – 17:30 pm (TBC)

After lunch at the House of Angostura, delegates will be transported by bus to the waterfront terminal, in

Port of Spain for the second leg of the tour. At the waterfront terminal, delegates will board the HSC

Trini Flash vessel for a journey to Point Lisas, home to an industrial estate at the heart of Trinidad and

Tobago’s petrochemical sector. Along the way, participants can enjoy scenic views of Trinidad’s west

coast, including the world-renowned Temple in the Sea and the Caroni Bird Sanctuary, home to the

spectacular Scarlet Ibis. From Point Lisas the vessel will cruise to the lush north-western peninsula of

Chaguaramas and the islets affectionately referred to as "down the islands". Rich in history, marine life,

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bird species and flora, they include an island prison, a former leper colony, a defunct whaling station and

an abandoned quarantine for indentured labourers. Now dotted with luxury vacation villas, picturesque

cottages and beaches with clear, shallow water, the islands are an ideal getaway for leisure seekers. After

cruising around the islands the vessel will return to Port of Spain. Finger foods and drinks will be served

during the session. Alternative arrangements will be made for those delegates who do not wish to come

along on the tour.

Extended Stay (Not part of the Agenda)

October 25 – 26 (or beyond), 2014

The DICTT AGM and Conference Secretariat can provide assistance in arranging tour operators and

confirming travel arrangements for delegates who opt to travel to and stay over in Tobago. Please note

that this is not part of DICTT planned activities and as such interested delegates will be required to

provide their own funding. Delegates wishing to visit Tobago must advise the DICTT Secretariat by

indicating the relevant information on their Hotel registration forms - which must be submitted by

September 10, 2014. This is required for the purpose of organising tour operators and other service

providers. As indicated on the registration forms, delegates visiting Tobago must purchase their airfare

prior to arriving in Trinidad for the AGM and Annual Conference. It is also recommended that delegates

staying in Tobago for an extended period allow for a 24 hour window between their return flight to

Trinidad and the return journey to their homeland. For example, if the return flight to your final

destination is on Sunday, October 26, the connection from Tobago to Trinidad should arrive at the Piarco

International Airport on Saturday, October 25. This will safeguard against any delays on the air-bridge

between Trinidad and Tobago.

DESTINATION GUIDE

The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago comprises two islands at the southern-most end of the Caribbean

archipelago. Approximately 32 kilometres separates Trinidad from Tobago, but the islands are strikingly

different.

Trinidad – the larger of the two islands – is situated seven miles from the north-eastern coast of

Venezuela. It is home to the capital city of Port of Spain, central government and the nation’s robust

energy sector. Life in Trinidad moves at a frenetic pace, from the energetic rhythms of Carnival and

world renowned festivals to its cosmopolitan nightlife.

In comparison, Tobago is a Caribbean oasis with idyllic beaches, the Hemisphere’s oldest protected

rainforest and folk traditions that have withstood the test of time. It is an idyllic beach getaway, an escape

into serene nature or heart-pounding eco-adventure on land or at sea.

These sister islands are a study in contrast but, linked by regular air services and daily ferries, it’s easy to

explore their differences.

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HISTORY AND CULTURE

In the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago you will find more than swaying palms and sun-kissed

beaches. When you visit these islands you will enjoy a multicultural feast prepared by the descendants of

settlers from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and the Middle East.

Arawak and Carib Amerindian tribes prospered here until 1498, when explorer Christopher Columbus

spotted Trinidad, the island he named for the Holy Trinity.

Nearly a century would pass before Spain established Trinidad's first capital, San Jose de Oruna (St.

Joseph) just east of the current capital of Port of Spain. But Spain's lack of commitment to develop the

colony made it easy prey for England's Sir Walter Raleigh, who sacked the town in 1595.

No attempts were made by Spain to colonize Tobago, but in the 17th century English, French, Dutch and

even Courlanders (Latvians) fought to control the island, along with pirates who used it as a base for

raiding other colonies in the West Indies.

Britain gained control of Trinidad and Tobago in 1797. During the next 20 years, English overseers

brought in 10,000 enslaved Africans to work sugar, cotton and indigo plantations. Descendants of those

slaves today comprise the largest segment of Tobago's population.

After Britain abolished slavery in 1830, landowners imported thousands of indentured workers from

India, China and the Middle East. Their descendants have given Trinidad its multi-ethnic charm and

cosmopolitan flavour.

The distinction between the islands is all the more apparent when you consider that they existed

separately for centuries. Tobago at one time maintained its own legislature. Economic downturns

resulting from the collapse of the sugar market in the late 19th century prompted Britain to make Tobago

a governmental ward of larger Trinidad.

The joined islands gained independence from Britain in 1962 and the new nation of Trinidad and Tobago

gained Republican Status in 1976.

Although lacking the precious metals Spain coveted, Trinidad and Tobago is rich in natural resources.

Oil and natural gas production generates huge revenues and both islands are home to more than 400

species of native birds, 55 reptiles, 25 amphibians, 600 butterflies and 2,000 types of flowering plants.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Capital: Port of Spain

Population: 1,346,000

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Currency: The local currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TT). United States (US) dollars are

widely accepted at an approximate rate of TT $6.45 to US $1.00 and you can find exchange rate

information at local banks or in the daily newspapers. Euros and the Pound Sterling (GBP) are not as

widely accepted as US dollars. Traveller's cheques and international credit cards are accepted at most

hotels, restaurants and malls. The most frequently used credit cards are Master Card and Visa.

Currency can be exchanged at the First Citizens Bank Bureau de Change located in the Arrivals Hall at

the Piarco International Airport. Exchange rates are subject to minor fluctuation and daily rates are

displayed at the banks.

ATM machines are located at the airport, banks, malls, cities and towns.

Language: The official language of Trinidad and Tobago is English, but Spanish and to a lesser extent

French patois, Hindi and Mandarin are spoken by some segments of the population through culture and

heritage.

Political Status: Independent nation and Republic within the Commonwealth.

Location: Trinidad and Tobago are the most southern islands in the Caribbean, located a mere seven

miles off Venezuela's north-eastern coast. The islands are a 3 ½ hours flight from Miami, 4 ½ hours from

New York, 3 hours from Panama and 9 hours from London.

Climate & Weather: Trinidad and Tobago has a warm, sunny climate year round. The average daytime

temperature is about 28 degrees Celsius.

The islands have two main seasons, the Dry Season, from January to May, and the Rainy Season, from

June to December. In the Rainy Season mornings are usually sunny, followed by rainy afternoons and

fair nights. During this time, the general rainfall pattern is interrupted by days of brilliant sunshine.

Electricity Supply: Trinidad and Tobago’s electricity supply is 110-volt.

Time Zone: Trinidad and Tobago’s Standard Time is four hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-

4).

Daylight Saving Time: Trinidad and Tobago does not operate on Daylight Saving Time

International Telephone Dialling Code: The International Dialling Code for Trinidad and Tobago is +1

868. Note there are no codes for individual towns and cities in Trinidad and Tobago.

Mobile Phone Services: Trinidad and Tobago offers excellent and competitive mobile phone services.

There are two providers – Bmobile and Digicel. It is possible to purchase prepaid SIM cards from both

providers which will allow you to access calls, text messages, data and all other mobile services.

Banking Information: Banking hours is as follows:

Non-Mall Branches

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 14:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am – 13:00 pm and 15:00 pm – 17:00 pm

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Mall Branches

Monday–Friday: 10:00 am – 17:00 pm

Banks are closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Public Transport: Trinidad and Tobago has an extensive network of highways and roads connecting

most points of the islands, which makes it relatively easy to get around. Cars, taxis and privately owned

minibuses, called maxi taxis, are the most popular forms of transport on the islands. If you prefer to do

your own exploring and discover the islands at your own pace rental cars are available at the airport.

Moving between Trinidad and Tobago is easy with a daily ferry service between Port of Spain and

Scarborough or via a 20 minute Caribbean Airlines flight. For more information on transport options in

Trinidad and Tobago visit http://www.gotrinidadandtobago.com/travel-information/getting-around/.

Safety:

Valuables should be left in the hotels’ safety deposit boxes.

Keep the door to your room locked at all times.

Avoid keeping excessive amounts of cash on your person.

Avoid wearing excessive jewellery.

Avoid dark areas, parks or savannahs.

If you are alone and require assistance, go to the nearest police/security officer or police station.

Stay with your group. If you must go out on your own, tell someone where you are going, when

and what time you expect to return.

Delegates who wish to visit areas outside of those listed on the agenda are kindly advised to take

the necessary precautions.

Health and Medical Facilities: Visitors arriving in Trinidad and Tobago within five days of leaving an

area with yellow fever must present a vaccination certificate to Immigration Officials.

No special vaccines or precautions are required before your trip to Trinidad and Tobago, however you

should pack all prescription medication required for the trip. You will also need sunscreen, sunglasses,

insect repellent and a hat, even during the Rainy Season.

Tap water is safe to drink and bottled water is widely available at supermarkets, bars, neighbourhood

shops and street food stalls.

Should you require medical assistance, Trinidad and Tobago has many private hospitals and a network of

modern public hospitals, district health centres and community clinics. For divers, Tobago has a

recompression facility based at the Roxborough Medical Clinic on the island’s northeast coast.

Treatment is free to non-residents at all public health facilities. Walk-ins are welcome, but priority is

given to emergency cases.

In cases of a medical emergency please contact the Conference Secretariat or the Hotel Front Desk who

will direct you accordingly.

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CONTACT US

For any enquires please contact:

DICTT Secretariat for administrative or logistical requests, payment of Registration fee and/or

cancellation of a delegate or any other enquiries associated with payment.

DICTT Secretariat: [email protected]

For Immigration Services and Visa information: Immigration Division

For Hotel Registration and bookings at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad:

Hyatt Regency Trinidad

Tel: 1-402-592-6464 / 1-888-421-1442

For enquiries regarding the Executive Council Meeting, Standing and Regional Committees’

Meetings and 13th AGM:

Mrs. Kim White

Deputy Secretary General, IADI

E-mail: [email protected]

Any other enquiries:

Mrs. Yonei Michiyo

Secretariat, IADI

E-mail: [email protected]

We look forward to your attendance and participation.

Mr. Arjoon Harripaul Mrs. Gail Verley

General Manager Secretary General

Deposit Insurance Corporation IADI

Trinidad and Tobago Basel, Switzerland