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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA WILL HOST A GALA TO CELEBRATE THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO’S 46TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE FROM GREAT BRITAIN

ATLANTA, GA, JULY 01, 2008: On August 31 2008, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago will celebrate its 46th year of independence from Great Britain. In recognition of this milestone, the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Georgia (TnTGA) will host a Gala event on Friday, August 22 2008, at the Hilton Atlanta Airport, from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m..

This year’s Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day Celebration will be held under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Gerard Greene, Consul General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, with keynote speaker, Ms Erica Williams Connell, daughter of the Republic’s first Prime Minister, the Honourable Eric E. Williams, deceased. An exciting formal evening is planned and includes dinner and dancing. Tickets for the event may be purchased from members of the Executive at $55 per person, $100 per couple, or by calling the event’s Chair, Francis Benoit at 770 722 5828.

The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Georgia is a non-profit community service organization dedicated to fostering, promoting, and advancing the general well-being of persons in Georgia with origins, heritage, family ties, or a special interest in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. We accomplish this mission through the implementation of creative and dynamic activities and programs that are directed toward the cultural, educational, economic, political, and social empowerment of the community. Our actions are generated and guided by a strong belief in the Creator, a fervent sense of community responsibility, an abiding respect for all people, and a firm commitment to excellence, accountability, consistency, and integrity.

The TNTGA holds monthly meetings every third Sunday at 4:00 p.m. For further information, visit our website www.tntga.org , call 678 318 1460, or e-mail at ttassociationofga2003@Yahoo.com.