V - 62 Caroni, Trinidad, Tuesday 7th March, 2023-Price $1.00 N - 36
V - 62 Caroni, Trinidad, Tuesday 7th March, 2023-Price $1.00 N - 36
V - 62 Caroni, Trinidad, Tuesday 7th March, 2023-Price $1.00 N - 36
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FINANCIAL IN
NTELLIGENCE UNIT OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to Section 1 17(1)(a) off the Financial Intelligence Unit Act of Trinidad and To
obago Chap.
72:01, the Financial Intelligence Unit of Triinidad and Tobago is required to publish a list of countries id dentified by
the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as ju
urisdictions which are under increased monitoring and those jurisdictions
j
which are noo longer subject to monitoring.
Th
The FA
FATF F reaffffirms its 25 February 2011 call on its members rs and urges all juris
isdictions to advis
ise theirr fi
financial
institutions to give special attention to business relationships and tra ansactions with the DPRK, K, including DPRK
companiess,, ffiinancial institutionss,, and those acting on theirr behallff. In
n addition to enhanced scrutinyy,, the FA FATF
TF
furtherr calls on its memberrss and urges all jurisdictions to apply effffective
fu e counter-measuress,, and targeted fi financial
sanctions in accordance with applicable United Nations Securityy Cou uncil Resolutionss,, to protect theirr ffiinancial
sectors
rs ffrrom money laundering, ffiinancing of of terrorism and WMD prolif iferation ffiinancing (ML/L/TF
TF/PF) F) risks
emanating ffrrom the DPRK. K. Jurisdictions should take necessary measures to close existing branchess,, subsidiaries
and representative of offices of
of DPRK K banks within theirr territories and te
erminate correspondent relationships with
DPRK K banks, s, where required by relevant UNSC C resolutions.
IRAN
w, given Iran’’ss ffa
Now, ailure to enact the Palermo and T Te
erroris
ist Fi
Finanncing Conventions in line with the FA FATFTF
Standardss,, the FAFATF
TF fu
fully lif
ifts the suspension of of counter-measures and calls on its memberrss and urges all
j i di ti
jurisdictions tto appl
apply effffective
ti counter-measur
unt ess,, in li
line with
ith RRecomm mendation 19. [3 [3] Iran will remain on the
FATF
FA TF statement on [High Risk Jurisdictions Subject to a Call fo for Acction] until the fufull Action Plan has been
completed. IfIf Iran ratif
ifies the Palermo and T Te
errorist FiFinancing Conven ntionss,, in line with the FA
FATF
TF standardss,, the
FATF
FA TF will decide on next stepss,, including whetherr to suspend coun ntermeasures. Until Iran implements the
measures required to address the deffiiciencies identif ified with respect to countering terrorism-f -financing in the
Action Plan, the FAFATF
TF will remain concerned with the terrorist fi financin
ng risk emanating ffrrom Iran and the threat
this poses to the international fi financial system.
MYANMAR
The FA
FATF TF calls on its memberrss and otherr jurisdictions to applyy enhan
nced due diligence measures proportionate
to the risk arising ffrrom Myanmar. When applying enhanced due dilligence measuress,, countries should ensure
that ffllows of
of fu
funds fo
for humanitarian assisistance, legitimate NPO activityy and remittances are not diissrupted.
Th
he FA FATF
F has identif
ified these Jurisdictions with strategic AML/L/CFTT defficiencies but which have developed an
action plan with the FA FATF
TF and have provided a written high-level poliitical commitment to address the identif ified
deffiiciencies. Th
The FA
FATF
TF calls on these juris
isdictions to complete the impplementation o off action plans expeditiously
and within the proposed time fr frame.
Public Statement of the Trinidad and Tobago Racing Authority In Compliance with Sections 7, 8 And 9 of the Freedom
of Information Act (FOIA) 1999 (2023 Updated In Accordance with Sections 7(1)(B) and 9(2)(B) of the FOIA)
In accordance with Sections 7, 8 and 9 of the Freedom of Information Act, 1999 (FOIA) the Trinidad and Tobago Racing Authority
(the Authority) is required by law to publish; and annually update the statements which list the documents and information generally
available to the public.
SECTION 7 STATEMENTS
The Authority publishes this statement as at February 13th, 2023, in accordance with Section 7 of the FOIA.
Section 7(1)(a)(i)
Establishment of the Authority Mission of the Authority
– The Authority was established in 1976 by the To uphold the integrity of the Racing Industry in Trinidad and
Trinidad and Tobago Racing Authority Act, Chapter Tobago, so as to ensure fair play for all participants without
21:50 (the Act). fear or favour.
– The Authority is the sole body tasked with the
regulation and control of the Racing Industry in Responsibilities of the Authority
T&T, replacing the Trinidad Turf Club, which had
performed a dual role as Promoter and Authority for In furtherance of its responsibilities, the Authority:
close to a century prior.
– The Authority is governed by a Board of Directors a) Makes all such rules as are necessary (The Trinidad
with whom the sole decision-making responsibility is and Tobago Racing Authority Rules, 2020;
entrusted. Registration and Classification of Horses and Racing
Instructions and Other Racing Matters);
Vision of the Authority b) Administers and enforces rules made under Section
19 of the Act;
The vision of the Authority is to be the principal regulator of c) Undertakes the registration of racehorses, dogs and
the local horse racing industry, working amicably and closely the owners thereof;
with the stakeholders, locally, regionally and internationally, to d) Issues such licences and grants such permits as
uphold the integrity of the sport, at all times, and to continue may be required by the Act;
to be a leader in best practice and innovation. e) Establishes training schemes for jockeys, stable lads
and other personnel in the Industry;
f) Hears all disputes/appeals arising out of the Rules of
Racing made under Section 17 of the Act;
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Section 7 (1) (a) (i) - Functions of the Departments Section 7 (1) (a) (ii) - Categories of Documents maintained
(continued) by the Authority
The Secretariat/Management comprises the Secretary, the a. Files, Records, Manuals, Documents:
Assistant Secretary and the Administrative Support Team who Administrative files used in the daily operations of the
assists them. Authority.
Personnel files which detail all staff appointments,
The Secretariat is responsible for the oversight of all activities, job applications, job specifications, promotions,
initiatives, projects, financial decisions and execution of transfers, resignations, retirements, leave, vacation
directives given by the Authority and the submission of etc.
Minutes and reports for action or information within to the line Files relating to Contracts for Services.
Ministry – Ministry of Trade and Industry. Files dealing with the accounting and financial
management function of the Authority:
The Administrative Department supports the mandate of the – Financial Records (cheques, vouchers,
Secretariat by executing daily tasks that enable the receipts, journals, payroll, annual budget,
organization to run smoothly and efficiently. Audited Annual Financial Statements, Monthly
Quarterly Statements of Income and
The Accounting Department is responsible for the effective Expenditure National Insurance Records, Value
discharge of accounting functions and responsibilities which Added Tax Records).
include tracking, recording and processing the revenue and Circulars, memoranda, notices.
expenditure of the Authority, reporting to the Secretary and Files pertaining to meetings convened by the
providing information and relevant accounting statements for Authority:
review by the Authority, Finance Committee and Auditor – Minutes/Agenda of meetings held by the
General’s Department, as required. Authority.
Files pertaining to inquiries, appeals and disputes
The General Office comprises a mix of positions namely: heard by the Authority.
– Clerk/Typist I supports Management and/or the Legal opinions on related matters.
Registry Department where required. Files relating to the procurement of supplies,
– Maid/Cleaner I ensures the general daily cleanliness services, equipment.
and maintenance of the Authority’s office/work Inventory register of assets of the Authority.
spaces. Internal and external correspondence files.
– Messenger I (this function is currently performed by Files on licences issued to racing personnel
the Messenger attached to the Betting Levy Board (Owners, Jockeys, Grooms, Trainers, Assistant
(BLB) on behalf of the Authority). Trainers, Stable Lads, Exercise Lads).
Trainer/Training Files - study manuals, exam papers,
The Apprentice Jockey School (Apprentice Jockey Training exam results.
Programme), is a training scheme for students who aspire to Archival documents.
become Jockeys. Effective December 2018, the activities of Policy and Procedure Documents.
the Programme were suspended by the Authority, until Acts, Rules and Gazettes.
otherwise advised by the Authority.
b. Publications (may be accessed on the Authority’s
The Registry Department is responsible for: website):
1. Rules of Racing and Amendments.
a) Registration and issuance of approved licences to
racing personnel (Owners, Jockeys, Grooms, 2. Rules for Registration and Naming of Horses.
Trainers, Assistant Trainers, Stable lads, Exercise 3. Fee Schedule for Services Rendered by the
Lads). Authority.
b) Registration of horses bred in, imported into and 4. Trinidad and Tobago Stud Books.
5. Breeding Information.
exported from Trinidad and Tobago.
c) Registration of Owners’ Colours/Transfers of 6. Statistics on Horses, Racing Personnel and
Ownership/Leases and Races.
Contingencies/Appointments of Trainers etc. 7. Notices, Media Releases, Circulars.
d) Compilation of the Trinidad and Tobago Stud Book.
c. Forms (also available on the Authority’s website):
e) Other transactions and processes necessary to
facilitate horse racing in Trinidad and Tobago. 1. Application and Registration Forms related to
Horse Racing.
2. Freedom of Information Act Request Forms.
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Section 7 (1) (a) (iii) - Material prepared for publication or be informed and given a time period within which the
inspection information will be disclosed.
The public may inspect and/or obtain, with permission, Section 7 (1) (a) (vi) – Officers in the Authority responsible
copies of material between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:00 for:
p.m. on normal working days at the Authority’s office which is
located at: 1. The initial receipt of and action upon notices under
Section 10.
The Head Office of the Authority is situated at: 2. Requests for access to documents under Section 13.
3. Applications for correction of personal information under
Administration Building Section 36.
Santa Rosa Racing Facility
Santa Rosa Park The Authority’s Appointed Freedom of Information
Churchill Roosevelt Highway Officers are:
O’Meara Road, Arima
P.O. Box 79, PORT OF SPAIN Ms. Josette Mc David (Designate)
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Secretary
Tel: 1 (868) 226-4TRA (4872) Trinidad and Tobago Racing Authority
Direct/Fax: 1 (868) 646-0103 Santa Rosa Racing Facility
Website: www.ttra.net Santa Rosa Park
Churchill Roosevelt Highway
Section 7(1) (a) (iv) - Literature available by subscription: O’Meara Road, Arima
P.O. Box 79, PORT OF SPAIN
The Authority has no literature available by way of Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
subscription. Tel: 1 (868) 226-4TRA (4872)
Section 7 (1) (a) (v) - Procedure to be followed when Josette.McDavid@TTRA.gov.tt
accessing a document from the Authority:
Ms. Nadine Carter (Alternate)
a. In order to have the rights given to applicants by the FOI Assistant Secretary
Act, you must make your request in writing. Trinidad and Tobago Racing Authority
b. The Request for Access to Official Documents form can Santa Rosa Racing Facility
be obtained from the Authority’s office or it may be Santa Rosa Park
downloaded from the Authority’s website (www.ttra.net) Churchill Roosevelt Highway
or the FOIA’s website (www.foia.gov.tt). O’Meara Road, Arima
The relevant information that must be provided to the P.O. Box 79, PORT OF SPAIN
Authority includes: Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Name of Applicant (full name preferred) Tel: 1 (868) 226-4TRA (4872)
Contact information Nadine.Carter@TTRA.gov.tt
Information requested and format to provide the
information Section 7 (1) (a) (vii) - Advisory Boards, Councils,
Date of request Committees, and other bodies (where the minutes of
Signature of applicant whose meetings are available for public inspection):
Applications should be addressed to the Designated
Officers of the Authority At the present time, there are no bodies that fall within the
meaning of this section.
c. A request under the FOIA may not be processed to the
extent that it seeks information that is readily available in Section 7 (1) (a) (viii) - Library/Reading Room Facilities:
the public domain, either from the Authority or another
public authority, or if the said information is exempted. Any applicant requesting to view information can make
- The Authority is required to furnish copies of general enquiries by contacting the Authority’s office at the
documents only when they are in its possession. telephone numbers provided or by emailing the appointed
- As soon as practicable, but not later than thirty (30) Freedom of Information Officer listed, under Section 7 (1) (a)
days after the day on which the request was (vi). Arrangements will be made to accommodate the
received, the applicant will be notified by the applicant from Mondays to Fridays between the hours of 7:45
Authority’s appointed Freedom of Information Officer a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on normal work days.
whether the request was approved or denied.
- Once the request has been approved and the The Policy of the Authority with respect to the provision of
information can be made available, the applicant will copies of documents that are readily available to the public is
as follows:
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SECTION 8 STATEMENTS
Section 9 (1) (c) - A report or statement containing the
Section 8 (1) (a) (i) - Documents containing advice or recommendations, of an interdepartmental
interpretations or particulars of written laws or schemes Committee whose membership includes an officer of the
administered by the Authority, not being particulars Authority:
contained in another written law:
There are no statements to be published under this
Trinidad and Tobago Racing Authority Act Chapter 21:50 subsection at this time.
Trinidad and Tobago Racing Authority Rules (as
amended August 1st 2020) Section 9 (1) (d) - A report or a statement containing the
advice or recommendations of a committee established
Section 8 (1) (a) (ii) - Manuals, rules of procedure, within the Authority to submit a report, provide advice or
statements of policy, records of decisions, letters of make recommendations to the responsible Minister of the
advice to persons outside the Authority, or similar Authority or to another officer of the Authority who is not
documents containing rules, policies, guidelines, a member of the committee.
practices or precedents:
Trinidad and Tobago Racing Authority Functions and There are no statements to be published under this
Duties subsection at this time.
Rules for the Registration and Naming of Horses
Conditions Attached to Jockeys’ Licences Section 9 (1) (e) - A report (including a report concerning
Conditions for Entry into the Trinidad and Tobago Stud the results of studies, surveys or tests) prepared for the
Book (TTSB) Authority by a scientific or technical expert, whether
employed within the Authority or not, including a report
Section 8 (1) (b) - In enforcing written laws and schemes expressing the opinion of such an expert on scientific or
administered by the Authority where a member of the technical matters.
public might be directly affected by that enforcement,
being documents containing information on the There are no statements to be published under this
procedures to be employed or the objectives to be subsection at this time.
pursued in the enforcement of, the written laws or
schemes: Section 9 (1) (f) - A report prepared for the Authority by a
consultant who was paid for preparing the report:
There are no statements to be published under this
subsection at this time. There are no statements to be published under this
subsection at this time.
SECTION 9 STATEMENTS
Section 9 (1) (g) - A report within the Authority and
Section 9 (1) (a) - A report or a statement containing the containing the results of studies, surveys or tests carried
advice or recommendations, of a body or entity out for the purpose of assessing, or making
established within the Authority. recommendations on, the feasibility of establishing a new
or proposed Government policy, programme or project.
There are no statements to be published under this
subsection at this time. There are no statements to be published under this
subsection at this time.
Section 9 (1) (b) - A report or a statement containing the
advice or recommendations, (1) of a body or entity Section 9 (1) (h) - A report on the performance or
established outside the Authority by or under a written efficiency of the Authority, or of an office or division or
law, (2) or by a Minister of Government or other public branch of the Authority, whether the report is of a general
authority for the purpose of submitting a report or nature or concerns a particular policy, programme or
reports, providing advice or making recommendations to project administered by the Authority:
the Authority or to the responsible Minister of that public
authority There are no statements to be published under this
subsection at this time.
Management Letters on the Audits of the Accounts and
Financial Statements of the Authority conducted by the Section 9 (1) (i) - A report containing final plans or
Auditor General. proposals for the re-organization of the functions of the
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