Narase Boodoosingh, PROLAS Managing Director and Head of A Nation in Bloom, paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Álvaro Sánchez Cordero.
During the visit, Mr. Boodoosingh expressed interest in Venezuela’s urban beautification schemes and poui planting projects. The Ambassador shared information about these initiatives.
Mr. Boodoosingh also presented a poui tree painting by Trinidad and Tobago artist Ryan Williams—a connection between the country’s creative expression and its natural heritage.
Learning from other countries can help inform the programme’s local approach. This conversation creates an opportunity to explore experience in planting and urban beautification, while keeping Trinidad and Tobago’s own landscape and needs at the centre.
Source: public posts from the Embassy of Venezuela to Trinidad and Tobago. This entry records a courtesy visit and knowledge exchange; it does not represent a formal endorsement or funding commitment. Social links open in a new tab.
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Embassy of Panama to Trinidad and Tobago
Opening a conversation with Panama.
An invitation to learn, exchange ideas and connect the diplomatic community.
In his account of the meeting, Narase Boodoosingh shared that Panama’s Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago invited him to experience Panama’s beautification initiatives firsthand in October.
The Ambassador also expressed interest in bringing the wider Diplomatic Corps together to learn more about A Nation in Bloom, opening an opportunity for further dialogue and knowledge-sharing.
The visit brought art into the conversation, with the Ambassador showcasing Mr. Boodoosingh’s commissioned painting, The Bloom That Awakens a Nation.
The invitation offers a chance to learn from Panama’s experience and explore how international exchanges can inform a locally grounded approach to beautification.
Account and photographs supplied by Narase Boodoosingh. The invitation and interest described here are opportunities for further engagement.
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Embassy of Mexico to Trinidad and Tobago
Connecting with Mexico.
A visit with His Excellency Víctor Hugo Morales Meléndez.
Narase Boodoosingh met with Mexico’s Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, His Excellency Víctor Hugo Morales Meléndez, following an invitation from the Mexican Embassy.
The visit forms part of A Nation in Bloom’s growing engagement with the diplomatic community. The photographs record the meeting and a presentation of PROLAS material.
Visit account and photographs supplied by Narase Boodoosingh. The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs directory confirms the Ambassador’s name and title.
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