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Corporate News at a glance No. 107 - September 2010

Partnering With Petrotrin

Interdepartmental
Football Season Opens

The primary aim of the Petrotrin Employee Football
League (PEFL) is to develop bonds and relationships
among Petrotrin employees through healthy interac-
tion and competition in football. This is all part of the
Company’s employee relations drive to build strong
teams of employees within the Company.
Petrotrin Employees Football Knock-Out Play
Offs in both the North and South Areas kicked off on
the 16th of August, where 18 teams participated to
mark the Opening of the 2010 Season.
Since then the fierce competition has been ongo-
ing as rival teams seek to outdo each other for the
coveted trophies which will be distributed at the end
of the season.

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Trinmar Holds a General Contractors Communication Forum
 NEWS
Partnering With Petrotrin
Trinmar Operations Holds General
Contractors Communication Forum
Petrotrin takes its role of contributing to supply a wide range of goods and
national development seriously; and one services, Petrotrin Trinmar Operations
of its overarching objectives is to promote convened a “General Contractors
local content as well as to encourage and Communication Forum” on Wednesday
develop indigenous business capability. 2010 September 15.
The Company has a deliberate policy of Adopting the theme “Partnering with
encouraging as many fence-line commu- Petrotrin,” two sessions were held with
nity contractors as possible to participate, over 150 contractors at the Auditorium of
where applicable, in its business opera- the Point Fortin Borough Corporation on
tions. George Street, Mahaica, Point Fortin.
In its bid to improve communication, This was done in order to apprise
understanding and greater synergy participants about Petrotrin’s policies and
between Petrotrin and the contractors who procedures and to obtain feedback from
in this issue
sNews 2/3
sEditorial 3 placed on HSE issues in order to ensure
sRefining and Marketing HSE Fair 4/5
sRewarding Excellence in HSE Performance 6 productively within the guidelines of
sHealth, Safety and the Environment 7
sFocus on People 8/9
sWe are Process Safety Management at Work 10/11
sCorporate Social Resonsibility 12/13
sWellness Page 14
sPetrotrin Employee Achievement 15
sSan Fernando Jazz Festival 16/17
sSport 18/19/20
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NEWS
NEWS NEWS
NEWS
Head HSE Trinmar Operations
Garret Manwarring
lines for registering as a contractor with
Petrotrin; conflict of interest and ethics
issues; Petrotrin’s finance and payment
systems; contractor HSE performance;
avoiding accidents and incidents; security
arrangements and other issues.
Abundant time was allotted for
contractors to ask questions or voice
concerns about various matters.
Petrotrin is committed to keeping the
channels of communication open with all
of its contractors in order to ensure than
win/win symbiotic relationships are main-
tained which not only satisfy the
Company’s strategic interest, but also
redound to the national good.
Senior Manager Production Operations,
Steve Baldeosingh
the contractors about ways to improve the
relationship with the Company. Through-
out the both sessions the emphasis was
Contractors continue to work safely and
Petrotrin’s approved work protocols.
Senior Manager Production Opera-
tions, Mr. Steve Baldeosingh gave general
opening remarks during which he
welcomed participants and outlined the
philosophy that would guide the day’s
proceedings.
The rest of the day’s proceedings
consisted of presentations on various
pertinent issues. These included: guide-
Editorial
The Legacy of
Keith Awong
On 2010 September 01 Trinidad and
Tobago lost an energy icon in the person
of Mr. Keith Awong who passed away at
the Augustus Long Hospital at the age of
70 after ailing for some time.
Mr. Awong made a sterling contri-
bution to the local energy sector for over
40 years; impressing all with whom he
interacted by his humility and lack of
ostentation, coupled with a formidable
intellect and a breadth of experience in
the energy sector.
In a joint newspaper communiqué
issued on 2010 Sunday September 5th
by three of the energy companies which
he led, the following statement
appeared: “He brought to every Com-
pany with which he was associated his
immense experience, knowledge,
resourcefulness and determination. His
vision for the companies under his
leadership was inspirational and far
reaching, with the national interest
always at the forefront.
This vision included the develop-
ment and expansion of the local energy
sector, the gaining of competitive advan-
tage for the country through various
modernization drives in the sector and
an increased focus on entrepreneurship
and investment in downstream indus-
tries.”
We at PETROTRIN remember his
distinguished career at our predecessor
companies: Shell, TRINTOC (Point
Fortin), later the merged TRINTOC and
then as the first CEO/MD at PETROT-
RIN from 1993 to 1997.
Mr. Awong was able to oversee the
successful merger of TRINTOC and
TRINTOPEC into PETROTRIN while
supervising the first refinery upgrade
which may have been the most complex
engineering project undertaken during
the mid 1990s in the entire Caribbean.
Despite many technical challenges as
well as some labour unrest he was able
to realize the successful completion of
this mammoth project.
Throughout all of this, Keith
remained humble, grounded and
approachable - as all who knew him well
can attest. Petrotrin President Kenneth
Allum described him as a mentor to
many young engineers. He said: “He
was like a father to us, he mentored us,
he was always there to coach us.”
He was also a devoted family man
and a philanthropist who dedicated his
energies towards ameliorating the plight
of the less fortunate. As evidence of this
social activism, in 2009 the New Life
Ministries dedicated their refurbished
drug rehabilitation in his honour.
He has left us all a worthy example
to emulate.
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Refining and Marketing Division Hosts HSE Fair
The Refining and Marketing Division hosted an HSE Fair on
Friday 17th September at the PLC car-park from 9am to 3pm
under the Theme “We are PSM at Work”.
The day’s activities featured promotional materials by the
EAP section, the Fire department, wellness testing as well as
numerous booths displaying a wide variety of HSE parapherna-
lia. There was also a formal programme during which speeches
and presentations were made by the President and other mem-
bers of the Company’s senior management. Individuals and
teams which excelled at HSE performance were also publicly
recognized and rewarded.
Manager HSE Valerie Quanvie explained: “This activity
represents the culmination of the formal HSE calendar for the
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current fiscal period and will showcase the output of the various
departments and sections within the division and their alignment
with the Process Safety Management principles. It is expected
that employees would gain an improved appreciation of the
synergetic interdependencies that key our work process as well
as remove the negative concept of separation between “actual
work” and safety.”
The Fair was open to all company employees including
administrative staff, contractor support personnel or other line
personnel residing or based at Pointe-a-Pierre, and was used as
a practical learning opportunity.
It is hoped that the event would become an annual one
which will be extended to all Petrotrin fields.
Office Safety Poem
Office safety is a must
In the guidelines given you can trust.
Running is not permitted in the corridors on any day
Always keep to the right when in the passageway.
Be careful when carrying a heavy load,
Make sure the railing you can hold.
All exits should be posted and bright,
Open doors slowly so you don’t hit those out of sight.
Placing the computer under the air condition unit
Proves to be a bad habit.
Office storage is yet another problem
Always organise files and have one area to store them.
Remember, office safety is a must,
The guidelines we have shared, you should follow and trust.
By, Jamila K. Bannister
2010/07/12
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 Rewarding Excellence in HSE Performance
Darren George wins R&M HSE Award
Darren Geroge receives his award
At the R&M HSE Fair held at Pointe-a-Pierre on 2010 Septem-
ber 17, four employees were recognised and rewarded for
excellence in their day to day HSE performance.
Mr. Darren George of the Utilities Department, Refinery
Services was adjudged the overall winner while there were
three “second runners up” who were also recognised. These
were Mr. Donald Harriram of Maintenance Services, Conver-
sion Department; Mr. Winford Keith Coombs of the same
department and Ms. Shelly Nagessar of the Optimization
Department who works at the Refinery Laboratory.
There were also other awards given on that occasion.
The Technical Services Department obtained the award for the
best managed booth while the Marine Department was
adjudged as having the most innovative booth. Mr. Leonard
Chan Chow captured the award for the best performing HSE
line manager.
These awards are consistent with the division’s strategic
objectives for HSE where it endeavours to entrench a culture
Shelly Nagessar is congratulated by Senior Manager Refining, Roy Lloyd
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Proud members of the Marine Department
of health and safety as well as care and preservation of the
environment among all employees.
The Refining and Marketing Division has therefore devel-
oped a reward program where HSE committees can nominate
work colleagues to be recognised for their HSE stewardship.
Petroconnect also congratulates these HSE exemplars and
calls upon all employees to follow their example.
New Refinery Alarm
Being Installed
Vice President Refining and Marketing Loiue Forde recently
announced that the Refining and Marketing division has
embarked on a project to upgrade the existing refinery alarm.
The first phase of the implementation process is expected to
begin in 2010 October.
He stated: “As some of you may have been aware, we
have been experiencing a number of challenges with the
alarm and must improve if the assurances are to be provided
for all persons working in the Pointe-a-Pierre field.”
The VP R&M explained that there will be three major
differences with the upgraded system. The first of these
improvements would be that areas to be appropriately zoned
for emergency notification. Secondly, different tones will be
signaled for different emergencies and finally, there will be
clearly identified designated evacuation routes and assembly
points.
He pointed out that when the system is fully commis-
sioned there would be changes in the roles and responsibili-
ties of all persons.
He concluded: “Your continued support is requested as
we forge ahead to improve our emergency notification system.
Further updates will be provided over the next few months as
the project begins its implementation phase in 2010 October.”
Health Safety and Environment
HSE Recognition Program Awards Employees
Three individuals were recognized recently under the
auspices of the HSE Committee Recognition program.
HSE Winners Darian Khan, Shauna Charles and Anisha
Mohammed-Nagassar, all employed in the Project Engi-
neering Design Department placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd
respectively as exemplars who are striving towards HSE
excellence in their department.
The HSE Committee Recognition Program was
developed by HSE Chairpersons in an attempt to recog-
nize and encourage individuals who are trying to improve
HSE in their department or area.
This recognition program is part of a wider process
which started as a Business Improvement Plan (BIP) for
rationalization and improvement of HSE committee’s
performance in addition to increasing engagement and
Darian Khan
participation of employees.
The winners have joyfully expressed that HSE
awareness has become more prominent as more employ-
ees are becoming involved and making a conscious effort
to strive for outstanding HSE performance in their areas.
Darian Khan stated that he has taken up responsibili-
ties such as alerting others of dangerous situations and
offering alternate methods; ensuring that permit to work
systems are in place and following up with plant operators
to ensure that they adhere to safety rules and practices.
Although they encounter challenges such as, non-
conformity and “being aware but not fully prepared”, they
are not discouraged and continue to spread the HSE mes-
sage and participate in activities as well as action initia-
tives.
Anisha shared that Tool Box Talks, drills and training,
should continue to be held regularly as they allow for inter- Anisha Mohammed-Nagassar
action and troubleshooting which can bring expedited
remedies to issues that may arise in any and all depart-
ments.
Darian, Shauna and Anisha have been impacted by
the HSE way of life not only in their offices, but have
consequently applied their HSE knowledge to their way of
thinking and analysis of proposed risky or hazardous
situations in their everyday lives.
Receiving these plaques of recognition have made
the winners feel appreciated, proud and for Shauna
Charles, even shocked. Darian was especially grateful for
the opportunity to interact one-on-one with members of
management within the organization. Anisha feels a sense
of accomplishment and shared a quote which she feels is
one that all employees should keep in mind… “No man is
an island”, reinforcing the message that HSE awareness
and compliance is a role which we all must take a part in Shauna Charles
playing.
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 Focus on People
Energy Sector Says Goodbye to Keith Awong
On 2010 September 06 hundreds of mourn-
ers gathered at the La Romain Roman
Catholic Church to pay their last respects to
the late Keith Awong, former CEO/MD of
Petrotrin, who passed away at the Augustus
Long Hospital at the age of 70.
Minister of Energy and Energy Affairs
Carolyn Seepersad–Bachan was prominent
among current and former government
ministers who were in attendance. These
included: Government Senator David Abdul-
lah, former Prime Minister Patrick Manning
and his wife Hazel; former Energy Ministers
Conrad Enill and Dr. Lenny Saith. San
Fernando Mayor, Marlene Coudray was also
present.
The energy sector was well repre-
sented by Petrotrin President Kenneth Allum
and members of Petrotrin’s Executive Lead-
ership Team; former Petrotrin Chairman
Malcolm Jones; President of the National
Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago
Andrew Mc Intosh; former NGC President
Frank Look Kin and a wide cross section of
employees from the energy sector.
From left to right: Daughters Keilan, Nicola and Keitha join their mother, Dolcie, to pay respects to their father, Keith Awong
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Petrotrin President Kenneth Allum addresses the mourners
Numerous tributes poured in, with his
peers commenting on his technical compe-
tence and the many career achievements
of this great man who served in several
capacities in different energy companies.
But it was his personal qualities of humility,
integrity and a willingness to mentor and
freely share of his vast experience which
were most remembered by the persons
who paid tribute to this icon.
Tributes to Keith Awong
Colleagues pay tribute to Keith
Several employees who had worked closely over the years with
Mr. Keith Awong paid tribute to his memory. Among them were
Messrs. Christopher Farquhar, Garrick Warner and Donald
Gopaul.
Mr. Farquhar said: “I first met Mr. Keith Awong in August
1975 when I joined our predecessor company TRINTOC as a
Chemical Engineer after graduating from UWI. He was at that
time Senior Technologist to a group of young engineers with
experience levels from new graduates to about five (5) years
and later became Chief Technologist. He was one of the corner-
stones in the moulding of the new group of Chemical Engineers
into a Technology Department with high professional standards.
He injected confidence in his junior engineers by encouraging us
not to be afraid to present our views and by executing our
proposals that were accepted. He advised us that we should not
be fearful of making errors however we should learn from any
such error. When he became Manager of the General Engineer-
ing Division he continued his nurturing of engineers in engineer-
ing, procurement and construction activities to the extent where
the services of the division was an asset to the shareholder in
executing community projects.
Mr. Awong had an aura of humility, peace and calmness with
him and I do not recall witnessing anger emanating from him at
anytime to convey his thoughts. However, with his calm
demeanor he was very firm and confident. One always had a fair
hearing from Keith in any matter of controversy regardless of the
source. Notwithstanding his position of authority he always
accepted an invitation from the department to join in an evening
of fun. All of us will have fond memories of him.”
Garrick Warner made the following contribution.
He said: “I am indeed fortunate to have joined Trintoc in Point
Energy Minister Carol Seepersad-Bachan, former Prime Minister
Patrick Manning and Mrs. Manning were among the mourners
Focus on People
Focus on People
Focus on People
Fortin in the mid 1970s as a young engineer just out of university
to work with Keith Awong. Keith was extremely gifted, talented
and accomplished. I am eternally grateful to him for his guidance
and mentoring over the years. He encouraged us then to be
honest, fair, reliable, to exhibit self-discipline, to work hard, to be
accountable and to perserve at what we did in order to achieve
our fullest potential in the engineering and managerial fields.
Keith's death has been the passing of an era, the passing of
an icon. My master and outstanding mentor is no more. No one
was too lowly for his friendship, guidance and encouragement.
He was always there to coach and guide us. He will always be
remembered for his humble and caring personality. If one were
to select two particular qualities of Keith I would choose his
decisiveness and his inflexible honesty, integrity and high sense
and regard for the ethics and traditions of our noble engineering
profession.
Even death will not sever the bond that has been fashioned
between us. May his soul rest in peace and may perpetual light
shine upon him.”
Donald Gopaul said: “ Keith as we know him was a visionary,
a leader. He was decisive yet he was willing to entertain
suggestions. His mind was quick and sharp, yet he was simple.
He will take control of situations and still remain humble. Many
of his leadership style I try to copy: He said to us “never come to
me with a problem, but with a problem and a possible solution.”
And one of my Christian life lessons that I will always remember
is his advice: “Kill them with love “ He was of impeccable charac-
ter and integrity and his word was his honour He was and still is
a mentor to me, both professionally and in my personal life. He
will live on many people through his many lessons and teaching
may he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Former Petrotrin Chairman Malcolm Jones, Mrs. Jones and former
NGC President Frank Look Kin at far right pay their respects
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 We are Process Safety Management at Work
Optimization reaches
1.5 million man hours
We are PSM
without a loss time injury at Work
on September 19th
On 2010 September 19, the Optimization Group became the
fourth group within the Refining and Marketing Division to reach
1.5 million man hours without a lost time injury milestone having
the last recorded case on 2007 May 13 and worked for 1,225 days
to reach this milestone.
In a release issued to employees in the Refining and Market-
ing Division, Vice President Refining and Marketing Mr. Louie
Force commended employees for achieving this milestone.
“On behalf of the R&M management team, we would like to
extend our congratulations to all the employees who continue to
work with safety as the cornerstone of their personal commit-
ment,” Forde stated in the release. “As we come close to the end
of this fiscal year, I want to personally implore each and every
employee to continue the dedication towards HSE excellence in
all that is done whilst at the workplaces and by extension into your
personal lives as well.”
VP Refining and Marketing, Mr. Louie Forde.
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Address from the
VP Refining and Marketing
VP Refining and Marketing Louie Forde called on employees of
Petrotrin to make the desired changes in their day to day HSE
behaviours in order to safeguard Petrotrin’s personnel and
plant as well as to protect and preserve the environment. The
following is the full text of his address:
“This HSE Fair is the first of what we in the Refining and
Marketing Division hope would be an annual Health Safety and
Environment event. It is also my understanding that this is
anticipated to become a standard activity impacting all fields
and divisions throughout the organization.
Today’s activities have been designed to heighten
employees’ awareness of the role that HSE must play as an
integral and indispensable part of the way work must be done
at Petrotrin.
I am pleased to report at the outset that some depart-
ments have already begun to record some significant
milestones in their HSE performance.
During this fiscal year, I would like to recognize two
groups within the division, The Technical Services group who
surpassed 1.5 million man hours without a lost time injury on
March 10 which translated to working for 1,410 days since their
last incident. Then on August 05, the Refinery Services Group
moved a notch higher up the ladder of HSE excellence by
achieving 2.5 million man hours without a lost time injury
milestone having the last recorded case on 2007 September
10. These achievements are evidence that personal HSE risks
can be managed through s structured process where the
individual takes ownership for HSE and allows this to cascade
among the other members of the team.
On behalf of the R&M management team, we would like
to extend our congratulations to all the employees who
continue to work with safety as the cornerstone of their
personal commitment. This focus is required in all the groups
within R&M.
Also the Gasoline Optimization Programme overall has
already completed 15.9 millions of man-hours without any lost
time accidents as of 2010 June 30. This is a tremendous
achievement especially since the new facilities are being
constructed whilst we continue to operate our refinery and
marine facilities. I therefore take this opportunity to publicly
commend all those managers, supervisors, contractors and
employees who have remained diligent in achieving a safe
place of work on a daily basis.
I must caution you however that we still have much work
to do in the area of environmental improvements of our
facilities and this continues as a key initiative for all of us. We
have made significant strides with respect to the improvements The reality is when we fail to conduct our business in accord-
in the air quality from the facilities and the systems must be ance with the stated guidelines the risk exposure increases with the
maintained along with adherence with the operational proce- potential to cause harm to ourselves, the assets, the environment
dures. and our fence-line communities.
Over the last few months, we have seen our water situa- As you would have realized from the Theme of the HSE Fair
tion move from very dangerously low levels in our reservoirs to “We are PSM at Work” the displays are designed to provide the
where they have all now been replenished and requires our visual learning environment for our employees to understand the
diligent management to ensure that there is an adequate water linkages of what each person and department does to ensure align-
supply to all our facilities into 2011. Our end of pipe waste ment with the principles of the our Integrated HSE Management
water treatment facilities must also be maintained so that we System and build and strengthen the HSE culture within the organi-
reduce the risk of releases into the waterways and marine zation…
environment. Today’s HSE Fair must serve as a reminder of our obligations
The other area in our HSE performance that must be to protect the lives and limbs of our fellow employees, to preserve
managed is the number of culpable vehicular accidents. Thus the environment and to protect our Company from the business
far for the fiscal year, the division stands at fourteen accidents losses that accompany accidents. Let us put into practice the
against a target of ten, indicating that we failed in this area. additional knowledge that we have gained today.
What does this mean? Recovery requires each person who is I also wish to join our President in congratulating those teams
authorized to drive the company vehicles to ensure that this is and individuals who have achieved awards which will be given out
done with due care and attention as if it was your own personal shortly. Well done. Keep up the great work.”
vehicle. This step change in behaviour is a requirement and
not a choice that any employee has.
I also wish to record my gratitude to all employees and
contractors who have worked assiduously to restore the
refinery plants which were brought down because of a
system-wide electrical supply disruption on the 2nd of August,
2010.
As we move closer to the end of this fiscal year in the
next thirteen days, we have to be careful not to regress, and
thereby lose the gains that we have made.
An example to demonstrate this is the third lost time
injury recorded on 2010 August 16 where an employee from
the Refinery Services Group sustained injury to his left ankle
as he stepped off the last step from the tank stairs after taking
a sample.
As I pointed out on that occasion, we need to arrest these
incidents and return to the HSE basic tools that are available to
us like the 3 Whats, Tool Box Talks, Understanding the hazards
in the workplace and so on. HSE is the responsibility of all of
us; we must do that what we know to be right, in a proactive
manner.
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Petrotrin Conducts
3D Seismic
Public Consultation
Meetings
During the month of September 2010 Petrotrin conducted
several public consultation meetings in order to address
questions and concerns raised by residents who will be
affected by the ongoing 3D seismic survey that is being
conducted in communities throughout the Southwest
Peninsula, Trinidad.
A full panel of Petrotrin and contractor personnel were
on hand at Salazar Trace Community Centre, Point Fortin;
Palo Seco Secondary School, Siparia Erin Road; Palo
Seco, Techier Village Point Fortin; New Village Point Fortin
and Los Charros Community Centre, Siparia Erin Road in
order to allay the fears of local communities in respect of
this Petrotrin initiative.
Common concerns running through these public
consultations centred on safety issues and the economic
benefits to be derived from the exploration for oil in these
communities. In the main, residents needed to be assured
that the seismic explosions and other activities would not
pose a health or safety hazard and that temporary jobs
would be available to members of local communities in the
various phases of this massive exercise.
Manager Exploration and Geophysics Victor Young
On and his team gave them the required assurances that
the interests of the local communities would be paramount
to Petrotrin at all times.
Manager Exploration and Geophysics, Victor Young On
Addressing Residents’ Security Concerns
For many years the residents of Petrotrin’s
Pointe-a-Pierre Residential Compound have lived
in relative peace and security, far removed from
the levels of crime that have bedevilled many
communities in Trinidad and Tobago.
In recent weeks, however, there was a prolif-
eration of incidents of petty theft on the “Camp”
where some residents were robbed of household
items. Due to effective police work by our Secu-
rity Department the perpetrators have since been
apprehended and charged, but residents
remained apprehensive about the possibility of
future incidents.
Corporate Manager
It was against this background that the Services, Carol Bristol
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Geophysicist Sean Cardinez addresses the audience
Corporate Services Groups hosted a
Resident’s Town Hall Meeting on Thursday 9th
September at the PAP Staff Club from 5.00pm
to 8.00pm. The President of Petrotrin Kenneth
Allum, VPHRCS Preston George, Corporate
Manager Services, Carol Bristol and MCC
(Ag), George Comissiong were present.
At the meeting information was presented
by Manager HSE Valerie QuanVie and CSO
(Ag) Hollis Hamilton to address the residents’
HSE and Security concerns.
The PEAPSL Department was repre-
sented by consellors who spoke about the
services they can provide to families in need in
times of crisis.
MIC Exit Programme
Consistent with its philosophy and long practice of students graduated from the institution, having
being an exemplary corporate citizen, with a special successfully completed courses in the fields of elec-
preference for supporting programmes in education trical electronics, industrial maintenance and
and youth development, Petrotrin recently concluded machine shop.
an intensive training programme for students of MIC These graduates were based in Maintenance
who were attached to various Petrotrin Departments Departments across Company operations.
from 2008 August 25 to 2010 August 24. PetroConnect extends congratulations and best
At a recent Feedback and Exit Programme held wishes to the graduates for success in their future
at the Petrotrin Learning Centre, thirty-seven endeavours.
Petrotrin Supports San Fernando Jazz Festival
“Petrotrin has been among the major sponsors of the
San Fernando Jazz Festival from its inception in 2004.
The Company has continued to support this significant
event which was designed to further heighten the
cultural profile of Trinidad and Tobago’s Industrial
Capital, through the hosting of one of the few authen-
tic Jazz festivals in the Caribbean. This is our way of
giving back to southern communities who have
supported our operations for over 100 years.”
These are the words of Manager Corporate Com-
munications Gillian Friday as she brought greetings on
behalf of Petrotrin at the launch of the San Fernando
Hill Jazz Festival at City Hall San Fernando.
She pointed out that this Festival benefits the
southern communities by providing an event that
generates civic pride as well as economic benefits San Fernando Mayor Marlene Coudray presents a token to the wife of
the late Andre Tanker in whose honour this year’s festival was held.
through the provision of goods and services that are
needed to ensure its success. She said: “We actively
Petrotrin Trinmar employee, has showcased her rich
encourage the participation of members of our fence-
talent at this event. She is recognized as one of the
line communities who have been performers over the
top female jazz singers in Trinidad and Tobago.”
years at this Festival. The three Company sponsored steelbands:
Many of our employees come from these commu-
Petrotrin Phase II Pan Groove, Hatters and Siparia
nities and some have also performed at this event. For
Deltones have all performed at this event.
example, jazz singer Vaugnette Bigford-Griffith, a
See pages 16 and 17.
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 Wellness Page
Petrotrin Opens Mammography Suite
at Augustus Long Hospital
Are you concerned about your Breast Health and
need to have a mammogram? The service is now
available at the Medical Imaging Department,
Augustus Long Hospital, Pointe-a-Pierre.
This was started at the beginning of
September, 2010, following the installation of a
Siemens Mammomat 3000 Nova with Stereotac-
tic Biopsy attachment. Petrotrin patients no
longer need to travel to San Fernando to access
the nearest mammographic services at
non-company medical facilities.
Prior to the installation of the Unit,
Petrotrin’s Radiology Department offered only
general and specialised x-ray diagnostic
services. Due to recent developments, patients
can now access computed radiography, diagnos-
tic ultrasound and mammography. Plans are
Chief Medical Officer,
underway to also provide computed comography
(CT Scans) in-house as the Company continues
in its thrust to upgrade facilities at the hospital and provide all
the frequently used modalities in-house.
A release, issued from the Radiology Department and
announcing the launch of the new services at Augustus Long
Hospital stated, “Our breast imaging services is comprehensive.
Patients have access to the top registered mammographers and
Petrotrin Employee Achievement
and quality breast imaging with our modern
digital system. Should the radiologist identify a
problematic mass on the mammogram rapid
follow-up ultrasound is available at the same
location within the same day. This test
increases the accuracy of diagnosing a mass,
sometimes eliminating the need for unneces-
sary biopsy and giving patients peace of mind
sooner. Follow up procedures requiring
additional testing such as fine needle aspiration
cytology (FNAC) or stereotactic biopsy can be
performed relatively quickly for more exact
diagnosis.”
Patients on the Petrotrin Medical Plan in
need of this service will be given Billheads to
have their mammograms on the recommenda-
tion of their doctors. Private clients (i.e.
Dr. David Jackson
non-company and those outside Petrotrin Medi-
cal Plan) are also welcome to access our quality
mammographic service at a reasonable cost.
Mammography screening is the best way to detect breast
cancer in its earlier stages. The recommended age for screen-
ing begins at age 40. Routine mammogram appointments can
be scheduled for within two to three days by calling the Augus-
tus Long Hospital Imaging Department (X-Ray) at 658-2739/

Meenakshi Sharma
radiologists in the field versed in providing excellent patient care 658-4200 x. 5725/ 6/ 7 and Mammo Hotline at 722-4623.

takes top prize

Radiologists Timothy Dean, Allett Bruce and Elizabeth Rocke pose at the new mammo unit
Petrotrin employees are everywhere. They have excelled at
sports, topped the country in academics and have even held
highly coveted posts in Government. Providing a nurturing
environment for human development, this Company has
produced the crème de la crème for almost every competitive
field, even beauty pageants. Most recently, Petrotrin graduate
trainee Meenakshi Sharma has been creating waves in the
modeling industry after she walked away with the top prize in
a number of competitions.
Sharma is this country’s representative for the Miss India
Competition to be held in Holland in 2011. She won the title
Miss India Trinidad and Tobago in 2009. Her streak of success
continued this year when she again secured top spot at the
fifth annual Miss Independence Queen Pageant held at
Crowne Plaza, Port-of-Spain, on August 29.
Sharma, 26, has been employed with Petrotrin under the
Graduate Trainee programme for the past two years. She
holds a BSc in Business Management from the University of
the West Indies and is currently pursuing a Diploma in Law. At
Petrotrin, Sharma is employed in the Benefit Plans Depart-
ment.
“I have learnt a lot at this organization and I am definitely
happy to be part of this dynamic team,” Sharma told the Petro-
Connect shortly after her latest victory. “I was honored to be
selected for the Graduate Trainee programme and I have
definitely enjoyed my time here. My contract ends in Novem-
ber, and I do hope to take all that I have learnt into the work-
place. While I did not get sponsorship for the competitions I
entered, I certainly did have a lot of support from the people in
my Department. Overall, it was a rewarding experience.”

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 San Fernando Jazz Festival
Musical Shower Rains on San Fernando Hill
This lady clearly enjoyed
the music as she
performed
t was a night of musical splendour. High above the city, the
enchanting cadence of jazz, soca, reggae and Latin music soared The Lady showed her competence
to the high heavens, accompanied by the compelling syncopation of on the red guitar
the drums. An appreciative audience would listen and cheer each
rendition until well past midnight.
Not even the angry showers that had deluged the southern
city earlier in the day or the foreboding skies in the night could
dampen the enthusiasm or mar the rhapsody of the true jazz lovers.
These aficionados had once again made their annual pilgrimage on
2010 September 25, to the top of San Fernando Hill for the musical
treat known as the San Fernando Jazz Festival.
Distinguished personages intermingled with other patrons.
These included: United States Ambassador Beatrice Wilkinson
Welters; acting Prime Minister Errol Mc Leod; Senator David Mungal Patasar in his usual
Abdullah; San Fernando Mayor Marlene Coudray and Cuban trademark stellar performance
Ambassador Huberto Rivero Rosario.
They were not to be disappointed. Darren Sheppard excelled
on the steel pan with a medley of well chosen pieces. Veteran Mavis John gave a
A member of the
singer Mavis John stamped her authority with sterling performances dazzling performance
group Pantar
of well known Andre Tanker classics and her own “You Are What Singer Kay Alleyne does his thing
Love Is.” Sitarist Mungal Patasar and his band Pantar belting out a number
worked their usual lyrical magic with haunting melodies.
Senator David Abdullah, Cuban Ambassador Humberto Rivero Kay Alleyne once again demonstrated her versatility as
and acting Prime Minister Errol Mc Leod
she belted out musical pieces that were well received
by the enthralled patrons. The feature act, the Cuban
Lazaro Valdes and his band lived up to their billing.
Light rains drizzled at intervals throughout the
night, but the bands played on.

An appreciative audience
gives applause

Latin beats pervaded

the night air

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 Sports Corner sportssportssports
sports
Soca Princesses I must thank Petrotrin for providing us, through the
Petrotrin Sports Club, with the facilities and the
additional support we needed to place the team

at Petrotrin
The air was tense with excitement. The tiny room at the back
of the stands in Guaracara Park, Marabella, was filled with
teenage girls, whose voices echoed so loud, they could
have been heard by employees at the Petrotrin Sports
Club almost on the other end of the grounds.
Gathered in that tiny room that could hardly contain
their energy, these girls chanted and danced, beat on
drums and called to each other with ear-splitting yells that
could cause the hair of the casual observer to stand on
end. And they were just warming up for a game.
Their energy is contagious, their celebrations are
wild, but this group of girls is extremely disciplined, for
even as they yelled to each other, proclaiming their
victory for the game ahead, their coach, Petrotrin
employee Arnold Murphy walked into the room in
the midst of the celebrations and held up his
hands.
“Ladies,” he said without raising his voice.
“Ladies, we have a game.”
It was all he needed to say. The celebra-
tion ended and the group of girls, now a
disciplined and focused team, filed out of that
and its members in such a strong position. The
Company’s support for Ladies football has
improved in the last two years, and I am hoping
that they would take further notice now. We don’t
only have players on the National Under 17
team, we also have players on the
National Under 20 and Senior Teams and we have
lots of ex-national players.”
Jones, who was described by the National
media as one of the shorter but better keepers in
the World Cup, described herself as a very vocal
keeper, during a brief interview with the Petro-
Connect before heading out to warm up for the
game.
Hers is a raw talent as she said she has been
playing football for the past three years.
“I actually started playing with a summer team
at Mayaro,” she said. “It was my first game as a keeper and
Coach Murphy saw me and offered me the opportunity to play
with the Petrotrin football team. I was actually playing against his
team at the time.”
Jones, an A-Level student at Debe High School, said she
had very little regret coming out of the World Cup other than the
fact that the girls had to leave each other.
She said however that the country needed to get a lot more

Petrotrin Strike Squad Members Play the Dutch

tiny room and onto the grounds at Guaracara
Park prepared to play. Someone walking into
the stands at that point in time and witnessing
those girls walking onto the field would have
difficulty imagining the wild celebration that took
place mere moments before.
The team of girls preparing for a game at
Guaracara Park at Pointe-a-Pierre comprised members of the
Petrotrin Ladies Football Team, three of whom recently formed
part of the Trinidad and Tobago Under 17 Ladies Football Team-
the ‘Soca Princesses’ in the World Cup competition held here.
The girls, Linfah Jones, 17, Patrice Vincent, 17, and Kayla
Taylor, 15, all students of Debe Hugh School, now join a long list
of Petrotrin female players who have made it to
the National Team. They are the first to play
at a World Cup Competition. At the World
Cup, Jones played as keeper, Vincent
played as Left back and Taylor played as
Right Midfield.
Though the team did not progress from
Group A, the Soca Princesses played well
against some very strong contenders includ-
ing the defending champions North Korea
and the formidable Nigerians. According to
reports, post tournament statistics showed
Trinidad and Tobago to be the best overall
performers not to qualify for the second
round.
“This just shows that we are doing
something good,” said a proud coach Arnold
Murphy who also works at Petrotrin’s
Procurement Department. “We actually had
six girls training on the National Team, and of
those three were selected for the World Cup.
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serious about ladies football if it ever wanted to make an impact.
“I thought I used to train really hard, but I realise
that we need to work way harder than we do now,”
she said candidly.
She thanked Petrotrin for its support saying, “It
is nice to see someone taking ladies’ football really
seriously.” Female employees or employee depend-
ants are encouraged to join the Petrotrin Ladies
Football Team. The team trains on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. “Just
show up for practice with gears,” Murphy said.
Linfah Jones, goal keeper of the Under 17
Women’s Football Team
Strike Squad Captain Clayton Morris was among four visitors by six goals to four. Nevertheless a good time was
Petrotrin employees who made up a Trinidad and Tobago had by all.
Legends Team that played against a Holland/Belgium team in Members of the Dutch Football Federation and the
a friendly football match at the Marvin Lee Stadium on 2010 Belgians were in T&T as part of a joint bid to lobby for support
September 22. to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cup events in their
The other Petrotrin employees were Dexter Francis, respective countries. During their visit they hosted several
Brian Williams and Larry Joseph. Our boys gave a good training clinics with young nationals and also played some
account of themselves in the match but eventually lost to the friendly matches.
Dianne Julien is T&T Squash
Team Manager and Coach
Squash Team to Participate in XIX
Commonwealth Games, New Delhi India
Petrotrin pharmacist Ms. Dianne Julien has been selected to represent the
Trinidad and Tobago Squash Association as Manager and Coach of the Squash
Team to participate in the XIX Commonwealth Games.
These Games will take place from 2010 October 3rd to 14th in New Delhi,
India. The Company has put in place the necessary measures to facilitate
Ms. Julien’s involvement in the Games.
PetroConnect wishes her and the national team all the best in their
endeavours.
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Corporate News at a glance No. 107 - September 2010

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Interdepartmental
Football Season Opens

The primary aim of the Petrotrin Employee Football
League (PEFL) is to develop bonds and relationships
among Petrotrin employees through healthy interac-
tion and competition in football. This is all part of the
Company’s employee relations drive to build strong
teams of employees within the Company.
Petrotrin Employees Football Knock-Out Play
Offs in both the North and South Areas kicked off on
the 16th of August, where 18 teams participated to
mark the Opening of the 2010 Season.
Since then the fierce competition has been ongo-
ing as rival teams seek to outdo each other for the
coveted trophies which will be distributed at the end
of the season.

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