Featured Image: SJBA in its walk-through to the Promenade to identify ways to uplift the environment. This includes washing down, painting, and erecting season decorations. Coincidentally, our Councilor for the area was on site doing the same and revealed his plans to convert the space to a Christmas Flea Market. We applaud you, Mr. Raphael John, for your continued commitment to improving our community.
Traffic Management in Aranguez, El Socorro & Saddle Road
Pictured L-R: Mr. Wole Matthews (Ministry of Works and Transport), Michael Maharaj (Treasurer), Abraham Ali (Secretary), Anand Ali (Director- Aranguez North District), Steve Atwaroo (Director- Community Affairs), Jason Roach (President), and Kishal Basdeo Director (Membership Affairs).
SJBA Directors accompanied Mr. Wole Matthews of the Traffic Management Branch, Ministry of Works and Transport at the locations of Mission Road, Aranguez Main Road, and El Socorro Main Road on the morning of the 8th November 2021.
Issues discussed included:
1) The no entry signs at the Croisse with possible alteration of the times.
2) Alternative Parking days on the El Socorro and Aranguez Main Roads to alleviate the parking and traffic situations.
SJBA praises the Police Service
The SJBA issued a press release on November 10th, 2021, in which we were then featured on the TV6 News. Read the full release below. Keep Up The Good Work. It is heartening to see accomplishments that inspire hope in an environment that is laden with negativity.
The San Juan Business Association wishes to extend congratulations to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service in its rescue of businessman Mr. Kartikay Ramsundar on November 8th, 2021. More Specifically, we would like to acknowledge the work of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU), the Special Operating Response Team (SORT), and the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on a job well done. The business community in San Juan applauds you and we know you would continue to deliver exceptional service to all citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. Keep up the good work Deputy Commissioner of Police Mr. Donald Jacob and Assistant Superintendent Mr. Romel Morales. We would also like to encourage the national business community and citizens to be vigilant in the fight against crime. It is critical to provide relevant information that can solve crime.
Divali Celebration in the Croisee
Pictured L-R: Mr. Abraham Ali (Secretary), Mr. Saddam Hussein (MP for San Juan/ Barataria), Mrs. Neela Rambharose (Director- Events), and Mr. Jason Roach (President)
Keeping culture and traditions alive in the community in collaboration with Diskomart on November 2nd, 2021.
Breast Cancer Awareness 2021
On the 15th October, 2021, SJBA collaborated with Diskomart, whereby directors participated in the Cancer Awareness Campaign with specially invited guest speaker Mrs. Sherma Mills- Serrette (Team Lead Educator at the Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society & Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
