Power Connection2019 Year In Review

POWER CONNECTION 2019 YEAR-IN-REVIEW BREAKING NEW GROUND: PowerGen’s General Manager, Mr. Surindranath Ramsingh shakes SOD TURNING hands with Mr. Imtiaz Ali, Senior Project CEREMONY FOR Manager - AMCOWELD, to formally NEW POINT LISAS commence construction of the new WAREHOUSE Pt. Lisas warehouse. Looking on are members of PowerGen’s Board and Executive. PowerGen broke new ground as a part under the supervision of the Engineering of the Sod Turning Ceremony for the new Reliability Support Services Department. Pt. Lisas warehouse held on the 20th of PowerGen is proud to improve the efficiency November, 2019. The new warehouse at of our operations. Caspian Drive, PowerGen’s Point Lisas Plant, will lead to increased storage capacity, On hand for the Sod-Turning Ceremony improved logistics and a more efficient were: Chairman of the PowerGen’s means of obtaining materials for the Plant. Management Committee, Mr. Damian Obiglio, other members of PowerGen’s Management Construction is intended to be completed Committee, PowerGen executives and by October 31, 2020 by the contractor, representatives of Amcoweld Engineering Amcoweld Engineering Services Limited and Services Limited.

04 Board of Director C ntents appointments 14 Spreading the Christmas 05 Executive appointments Joy at PowerGen’s Annual Children’s 06 Getting To Christmas Party 2019 Know You: 15 We Care For Our Country: CSR HIGHLIGHTS Anjili Seereeram – Crusoe Isle Tennis Club – Beach Clean Up 2019 07 Staff Movements – Wheelchair Donation Chow Down Challenge 2019 – Fire Victims May 2019 ‘THE REMATCH’ 08 Installation of Artwork at Port of Spain and Point Lisas Plants Administrative Professionals Week 2019– Moving Together Towards Tomorrow 09 PowerGen marks 24th 16,17 PowerGen Secondary Schools’ Year of the Vacation Cricket League – A Powerul 23 Trainees Programme Years of Partnership 10 Chow Down (Continued) 18 PowerGen distributes 4 UWI Bursaries in Hats off to the Winners support of academic excellence 11 Website Upgrade and Social PowerGen partners with Media channels launched ROOTS Foundation for ‘The Journey of Change’ PowerGen’s Community Relations 19 We are the Champions! Committee in Action A Time for Giving – PowerGen’s Children’s 12,13 Christmas Treat 2000 Smiles 20 Remember at PowerGen When Special Children’s Fun Day 2019 2 OUR VISION IS TO BE THE LEADING SUPPLIER OF QUALITY ENERGY, COMMITTED TO THE NEEDS OF OUR CUSTOMERS AND SENSITIVE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

POWERGEN’S 24th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING On June 12, 2019, PowerGen held its 24th Annual General Meeting Chairman of PowerGen- Mr. Keith Sirju addresses PowerGen’s 24th AGM. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Port- of-Spain for the fiscal year January whilst impacting positively on maintenance and reliability 01, 2018 to December 31, 2018. The national welfare” which augurs to ensure safe and efficient Chairman of the Board, Mr. Keith well for the future of PowerGen. operations during the year” and Sirju extended a warm welcome that the Company “is determined to all attendees and introduced the Mr. Ramsingh was pleased to to avoid unplanned outages and directors, auditors’ representative, announce that the Company to improve maintenance and secretary and specially invited achieved the contracted capacity reliability in general by focusing guests. requirements for both the Revised on prevention through a system 1994 and the 2005 Power Purchase based on proactive intervention Mr. Surindranath Ramsingh, Agreements and further advised and improved planning and General Manager, presented the the audience that PowerGen scheduling.” Report of the Directors, sharing “sustained its focus on improving the highlights of the Company’s performance and other important developments during the financial year 2018. He noted that the Company “is actively pursuing several growth opportunities that are in alignment with its existing business model, with the aim of improving shareholder returns Marubeni Executive – Takehiro Nakamura pays a courtesy call on PowerGen’s Executive On June 18th, 2019, Mr. Takehiro Members of PowerGen’s Executive, Mr. Kengo Mr. Takehiro Nakamura receives a Nakamura, then Deputy General Aoki (third from left), Mr. Damian Obiglio (fourth token from Acting Head of ERSS- Manager of Power Business from left) pose for a group photo with Mr. Mr. Robert Hosein. Department III – Marubeni Takehiro Nakamura (fifth from left). Corporation, paid a courtesy call on members of PowerGen’s Executive of the Point Lisas Plant and received including department managers at a token from the then Acting Head Point Lisas Plant. of ERSS- Mr. Robert Hosein. The Chairman of PowerGen’s Management Committee, Mr. Damian Obiglio and former Board Member, Mr. Kengo Aoki, were also present. During Mr. Nakamura’s visit, he was provided with a virtual tour OUR MISSION IS TO EXCEED OUR CUSTOMERS EXPECTATIONS FOR QUALITY ENERGY IN 3 A SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER, CREATING VALUE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS, EMPLOYEES AND SHAREHOLDERS.

Board of Director appointments Mr. DINESH BISSOON Mr. Dinesh Bissoon was appointed Shell Trinidad and Tobago Limited. as a Board Director to PowerGen He has approximately 18 years in on 2nd April, 2019 and has also been the Oil & Gas Industry where he has sitting on the Board of T&TEC since worked on a number of deep-water 2015. Projects and Operations in various countries across the Far-East, Middle Mr. Bissoon currently holds the East, Europe, US, South America and position of Operations Delivery at home in Trinidad. Manager at Shell Trinidad and Tobago Limited. Mr. Bissoon started Mr. Bissoon holds a BSc in Electrical his career at PowerGen in 2002 as a and Computer Engineering from the contract employee. University of The West Indies (UWI). After a year, he went on to work In his spare time Mr. Bissoon with BG Trinidad and Tobago Limited enjoys playing sports (particularly which has now been acquired by football), travelling and reading. Ms. SHARMAINE CABALLERO Ms. Sharmaine Caballero was She was also a part time lecturer appointed as a Board Director to in the Departments of Management PowerGen on 2nd April, 2019 . She and Behavioural Sciences at UWI, brings a wealth of experience in and a former Chairman and Human Resources Management, President of the Council of the having served as Human Resources Institute of Banking and Finance of Adviser and subsequently as General Trinidad and Tobago. Manager of Human Resources at Republic Bank from 2005 -2014. She Ms. Caballero holds a Master also held the position of Manager of Business Administration with – Personnel at the Personnel a Major in Management from Department of the Central Bank of New York University and a Trinidad and Tobago from 1979- 1996. Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics. 4

Executive appointments Mr. JEROME SINGH Augustine), a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from Head – Human Resources and the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School Administration of Business, MBA (with Distinction) Mr. Jerome Singh has been appointed from the Heriot-Watt University (UK) to the position of Head – Human and a Post-MBA from the Arthur Lok Resources and Administration, Jack Graduate School of Business. effective October 1, 2019. Mr. Singh is also certified in the Mr. Singh has over fifteen (15) years administration of the Myers-Briggs progressive experience in the field Type Indicator (MBTI) and DISC of Human Resource Management. assessment tools and has achieved Most recently, he served as Human Senior Certified Professional (SCP) Resources Manager at ANSA McAL. status with the Society for Human He has held several Human Resource Resource Management (SHRM). managerial roles as well as commercial managerial roles in diverse business In addition, effective October 1, sectors such as Banking & Financial 2019, the Corporate Communications Services, Brewing, Manufacturing, Sales function reverted to the Human & Distribution and the downstream Resources and Administration oil & gas sectors. Department. He holds a Bachelor of Science We welcome Mr. Singh to PowerGen degree in Management Studies from in his new role as Head – Human the University of the West Indies (St Resources and Administration. Mr. CARL SOOKRAJ Engineer III in 2002. In 2009, he was promoted to the position of O&M Point Lisas Plant Manager Engineer I. During his 15-year tenure at Mr. Carl Sookraj was appointed PowerGen, he acted as Maintenance Manager and Project Manager at Point to the position of Plant Manager Lisas on several occasions. He also – Pt. Lisas Power Station effective served as Project Engineer on major November 1, 2019. overhauls, hot gas path inspections and combustor inspections on all gas Mr. Sookraj most recently held the turbines at Poin Lisas. position of Operations Team Leader at Trinidad Generation Unlimited (TGU) Mr. Sookraj holds a BSc (Upper and his responsibilities included the Second Class Honours) Mechanical management of plant operations and Engineering from The University TGU’s Power Purchase Agreement of the West Indies, St. Augustine with T&TEC. He brings over 22 years’ and an MBA from the Heriot Watt experience gained from several key University of Scotland. He has also positions in plant operations with the pursued a wide range of leadership, electric power generation industry in management and industry – specific Trinidad and Tobago. training courses over his 27-year career. No stranger to PowerGen, Mr. Sookraj was first employed at We welcome Mr. Sookraj to PowerGen’s Point Lisas Power Station PowerGen in his role as Plant Manager in 1996 as a Plant Engineer and was of our Point Lisas Power Station. promoted to the position of O&M 5

Anjili Seereeram India under indentureship in 1891 with only her 2 young sons and memories of her deceased husband. Many of her descendants are Manager - Vendor & Contract now prominent citizens, contributing positively in various fields in Management Trinidad and Tobago. Ms. Anjili Seereeram joined 9. What is your most enjoyed thing in life? PowerGen on February 1st , 2017 as Manager - Vendor & Contract Management in the Supply Chain Department. She agreed to be featured in this edition’s “Getting to Know You” and we are all excited to learn more about her beyond her professional persona. 1. What do you look forward to first thing in the morning? Good food Enjoying the scenery on my drive to the Plant 10. Why did you choose PowerGen as your employer of 2. What are your interest/hobbies? choice? I enjoy long-distance running, water sports, taking care of my pets and spending I saw the industry and the company, as more stable than many time with my family others in the country and having a promising future.. 3. What is your favourite food? 11. What are your expectations now that you are a part Crispy-skin pork of the PowerGen family? 4. What is your personal credo? I expect to continue to build better working relationships between our department and our customers, as well with as other corporate functions. A person’s good name is all they really have, not health or wealth 12. Where do you see PowerGen in the next five years? 5. State your defining moment? I see PowerGen continuing to lead as the leading power producer in the country, and hopefully, a major provider of sustainably generated A parent fell terminally ill while I was reading for my first degree. This propelled me into adulthood quite suddenly. power. 6. What is the best article or book you ever read? 13. What can you bring or contribute at PowerGen? My favourite books are The Women’s Room by Marilyn French and My commitment to a high standard of quality and honesty. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe to name a few. 14. Would you change your profession if given a second chance? 7. What is the best advice you have received and from whom? At this stage of life, I would say no. I think that the Supply Chain field is growing rapidly in Trinidad and Tobago and I am happy to be a part A friend told me never lose to my sense of humour. I see the value of it more of it for the last 17 years. and more as I grow older and life’s challenges multiply. 15. What is your message to the readers? 8. Who is the person you admire the most and why? In all that you do, consider the future: for you, your family, our My great-great grandmother, Chudka Panday, who came to Trinidad from company and for our country. 6

STAFF MOVEMENTS: NAME PREVIOUS CHANGE REASON DEPARTMENT DATE POSITION (mm/dd/yy) PT LISAS POWER STATION Ken Martin Corbett Senior Mechanical Technician Retiree Early Retirement Maintenance 12/31/2018 Retiree Retirement Operations 1/31/2019 Anthony Narine Operator I Senior Mechanical Technician Promotion Maintenance 3/1/2019 Civil Technician Promotion Maintenance 3/1/2019 Stephen Bertrand Mechanical Technician I Retiree Medically Unfit Maintenance 3/31/2019 Senior QA Technician Promotion Maintenance 5/1/2019 Annaliesse Phillip-Davis Operator I E&I Supervisor Promotion Maintenance 5/1/2019 O&M Engineer II Upgrade Maintenance 5/1/2019 Aneil Mohammed QA Technician I Manager, Maintenance Promotion Maintenance 9/1/2019 Manager, Operations Promotion Operations 9/1/2019 Ricardo Ghuran QA Technician I Retiree Retirement Administration 9/30/2019 Plant Manager (PTL) New Hire Administration 11/1/2019 Ramnarine Nowrang Senior E&I Technician Nickos Ogeerally O&M Engineer III Brian O’Brady O&M Engineer I Ashraff Shah O&M Engineer I Daniel Jacob Plant Manager Sookraj Carl CHOW DOWN CHALLENGE 2019 – ‘THE REMATCH’ The Community Relations Committee competitions to inspire a feeling of Head Office Team ‘Flavors’ proudly pose of PowerGen hosted their annual comradery and creativity by creating alongside their creations for the annual event. Chowdown Challenge in two (2) some exotic chows and smoothie flavours. The competition was hosted on judges present at the aforementioned Team ‘Tongue Lashers’ match their way to Friday 1st November, 2019 at the Point competition were Mr. Enrico Walters, Mr. the top with their chows and overalls. Lisas Plant and on Friday 11th October, Christopher Quintal and Ms. Anna Badri, 2019 at the Penal Power Station. were impressed by the teams’ offerings. Employees from Head Office and The Penal Power Station came out in Point Lisas participated in a joined full force to participate entering four (4) competition while Penal employees teams: Planning Twins, Tongue Lashers, hosted a separate competition. All locations eagerly organised teams CHOW DOWN continues on Page 10 to participate in this exciting event. Teams present at the Point Lisas Plant competition were Supply Chain Hotties from the Supply Chain department, One Woman Power from Point Lisas Plant and Team Flavours from Head Office. The 7

Installation of Artwork at Port of Spain and Point Lisas Plants The 20 winners of the last held talent. our youth through sport, education PowerGen’s School Art competition The art that was previously and artistic pursuits. This project had their artwork installed along the could not have been completed Wrightson Road Port-of-Spain Plant. installed along the Port-of-Spain without the support from Mr. Peter This installation allows passersby Plant has now been installed at the Huggins, Senior Technician at Pt. and motorists an appreciation of entrance of the Point Lisas Plant as a Lisas and the staff of the Pt. Lisas Trinidad and Tobago’s future artistic part of a beautification activity. and Port- of Spain Power Stations. PowerGen remains committed to Administrative Professionals Week 2019 ‘Moving Together Towards Tomorrow’ It was that time of year again 2019 where tokens were when we commended distributed and interesting our Administrative Staff games/activities were for their hard work and coordinated for prizes. commitment.  The theme The Administrative of this year’s Administrative Office Staff at the Plants Professionals Week, were not left out, they “Moving Together Towards too received tokens. As Tomorrow” means that part of the Administrative as a group, we look to Professional team, they continuously working with were also recognised all our stakeholders to for their hard work and maximise opportunities and dedication by the Plant the collaborative benefits Management. that come from working Administrative Assistants proudly showcasing their artwork This day of together. Administrative recognition has gone Professionals Week was celebrated attended a two (2) day seminar through several makeovers to reflect from April 28 to May 03, 2019. entitled “Managerial Skills for Executive changing administrative job titles and Assistants” facilitated by Arthur Lok responsibilities in the modern economy. While Administrative Professionals Jack Global School of Business on Day was April 24, 2019, National April 11 – 12, 2019, followed by Vision While its moniker has changed, the Association of Administrative Boarding and Sip and Paint Session on purpose of Administrative Professionals Professionals in Trinidad and Tobago April 25, 2019, which provided them Day has remained the same, that is, to (“NAAPTT”) rescheduled the event to with professional tips on how to design celebrate and shed light on administrative a week later to ensure there was no a plan to succeed in their professional professionals’ devoted, valued work. clash with the Easter festivities. and personal lives. We want to thank each and every one As a show of appreciation to our They were also treated to lunch at of our Administrative Professionals for all Administrative Professionals, they Ohana Restaurant on Wednesday May 01, their hard work! 8

Vacation Trainees pose with motivational speaker, Mr. Kevan Lewis and members of the Human Resources Team. PowerGen marks 24th Year of the Vacation Trainee Programme On July 15th, 2019, PowerGen launched PowerGen Head- HR & Administration From left, motivational speaker Mr. its 24th Vacation Trainee Programme. (Ag.), Mr. Krishna Rampersad addresses Kevan Lewis receives a token from Senior Under this programme, PowerGen the vacation trainees’ cohort HR Generalist- Talent management- provided approximately 23 students Mrs. Sophia Braithwaite- Hamlet valuable exposure to the working topic of “Triumph over Tribulations,” environment in various departments and Ms. Anna Badri, Clerk I shared a promising future. This year there across the company. Over these years, her experience as a former Vacation were five (5) groups who made hundreds of young adults benefited Trainee. presentations to the members of the from PowerGen’s Vacation Trainee Executive and Plant Management team Programme. The aim of the Vacation As part of their development, all on their final day – August 23rd, 2019. Trainee Programme is to help bridge Vacation Trainees were placed in groups the gap between theoretical principles and given the challenge to develop The Vacation Trainee Programme learnt and the practical world of work. S.U.R.G.E. (Solution Undertaken to is one of the initiatives undertaken Result in Greater Efficiency) Projects. by PowerGen to impact our nation’s The one-day orientation session S.U.R.G.E. is a chance for PowerGen youth. The objective is to give was held at PowerGen’s Training and to benefit from the next generation the Trainees a real working world Development Center on the Point of thinkers who are moving toward experience to allow them to have a Lisas Industrial Estate. Mrs. Sophia deeper understanding of the nature Brathwaite-Hamlet, Senior Human of work and the career they intend Resources Generalist encouraged to pursue. Each Trainee was then them to view their tenure at presented with a certificate and tokens PowerGen as a real work experience for their dedicated efforts in making and an opportunity to display their the 2019 Vacation Trainee Programme talents to a potential future employer. a success. Mr. Krishna Rampersad, Head- HR & Administration welcomed the trainees to the programme and highlighted the purpose of the internship and the expectations of the Human Resources Department. Mr. Kevan Lewis, Motivational Speaker also known as “Keevo” delivered the feature speech on the 9

CHOW DOWN CHALLENGE 2019 The results of the events are shown below: POINT LISAS PLANT Members of the team, Carefully-made peanut punch CHOWDOWN CHALLENGE: ‘The Real Men of Salt deliciously displayed at the 2019 Flavors – Head Office Team and Pepper display their Chowdown Challenge. One Woman Power – Point Lisas Team hard work at the 2019 Supply Chain Team, Supply Chain Hotties – Supply Chain Team Chowdown Challenge. ‘Supply Chain Hotties ’ SMOOTHIE COMPETITION: enthusiactically await results Juicy Fruity Supply Chain Smoothie – Supply Chain alongside their inventions. One Woman Power – Point Lisas Team Flavors – Head Office Penal team, ‘Planning Twin’ Head Office Team ‘Flavors’ Pepper – free pineapple BEST OVERALL PRESENTATION: proudly showcase their delicately arrange multi- and apple chow exotically Supply Chain Hotties creative chows, smoothies coloured punch at the 2019 showcased by the ERSS Team BEST OVERALL TASTE: and costumes. Chowdown Challenge. ‘One Woman Power’ at the One Woman Power – Point Lisas Plant 2019 Chowdown Challenge. PENAL PLANT CHOW DOWN from Page 7 Mr. Chaitram Ramsingh. The presented CHOWDOWN CHALLENGE: chows were judged in the categories of Planning Twins Chow Mechanics and Real Men of Salt Presentation, Taste, Most Exotic Chow, Tongue Lashers and Pepper. Accompanying the teams, Best chow with and without pepper as Chow Mechanics were the judges, Mr. Rajiv Sooklal, Ms. well as the Best Punch. SMOOTHIE COMPETITION: Sharda Pariag, Mr. Lance Benjamin, Mr. Tongue Lashers Vinood Singh, Mr. Basdeo Ramlal and The events proved to be an initiative Planning Twins for unity and can be marked as a great Real Men of Salt & Pepper BEST OVERALL PRESENTATION: Tongue Lashers BEST OVERALL TASTE: Tongue Lashers and Real Men of Salt & Pepper success based on participation and results. The competitions generated a sense of teamwork and encouraged cooperation and openness amongst the teams highlighting the values of family created at PowerGen. HATS OFF TO THE WINNERS! As part of PowerGen’s 25th Anniversary of judges were chosen to celebrations, the Employee Relations create some impartiality. 1st Place - Anna Badri & Yvette Committee hosted its Mad Hatters The judges were Mr. Enrico Mohammed of Team Administration Competition 2019 inviting employees Walters, Mr. Francois – Point Lisas Administration to design and create a wearable headpiece to embody the company’s Ottley, Ms. Leann Metivier, and ‘Most Attractive’ won milestone 25th Anniversary. Mr. Andre Beckles and Ms. by Ms. Asha Chanarjit (2nd Marcia Mayers. Although place winner). Hats were The competition was also geared there were five (5) entries, also presented by Brian toward encouraging creativity and there could only be three (3) O’Brady and Chrisalene building team spirit. Competing winners. The results of the Dedier. Prizes were also employees were tasked with having to competition are as follows: received by all participants design a unique hat and as the name There were also special prize for their participation of the competition suggests, the hat categories awarded for ‘Best in the should be playful, quirky and bold Representation of PowerGen’ competition. creations. and ‘Best use of Hats off to all Recycled Materials’ 2nd Place – Asha Chanarjit – the winners and Five (5) entries were received which which were both Point Lisas participants. represented both the Point Lisas and Head office locations. Judging a awarded to the 1st place winners, 3rd Place – Radha Rampaul creative project can have a certain Anna Badri & Yvette Mohammed and – Point Lisas degree of subjectivity, however, a panel Team of 4 – Point Lisas Administration, 10

STAY CONNECTED WITH POWERGEN – Website Upgrade and social media channels launched Customer-focused websites are The website will be updated instagram.com/pgcpowergentt and content-driven with a strong frequently to include articles, you can join us on Facebook page at design. This was the intention when newsletters, advertisements, press www.facebook.com/pgcpowergentt. redesigning the PowerGen website in releases and our CSR initiatives. We January 2019. have also included a dedicated email The hashtag #PowerGenProud was address [email protected] to coined to provide a unique identity The relaunched website is receive and respond to emails so we for posts related to our activities. We responsive, visually appealing and can stay connected to you. see these channels of communication easy to use. User-friendly interfaces as a way of keeping our valued were added such as the “What do You In addition to our website, stakeholders better informed about Know About PowerGen Quiz” which PowerGen has launched social media our activities as an organisation and tests and educates visitors on key pages on Instagram and Facebook. Our our community outreach. information about the organisation. Instagram page can be found at www. #PowerGenProud PowerGen’s Community Relations Committee in Action In our continued commitment to being The upgraded garden at Aranguez From left, Point Lisas Representative of exemplary in corporate responsibility and Government Primary School. the PowerGen Community Relations by extension promoting sustainability and Committee- Mr. Samson Samaroo tours development of our nation’s youth, our with seedlings and fertile soil the completed garden with the Principal- Community Relations team embarked to ensure continuity of their Mr. Ashton Kerr. on a series of projects. These projects agricultural programme. were undertaken at schools throughout motivated to learn and unlock their various geographical locations across • The Belmont Girls’ Primary true potential. We stand committed to Trinidad. Some of these projects school also received an aesthetic our nation’s youth as evidenced by our included: upgrade with the painting of a philanthropic policy and we strive to mural and the installation of a establish linkages which can propel us • The Santa Flora Early new sign to beautify the school’s even further in our mission of holistic Childhood Care Centre was given compound. development of the youths of Trinidad an aesthetical uplift. The roof was PowerGen recognises the value of and Tobago. pressure washed and the entire molding young minds and creating an school and front walls were re- environment where children can be painted. • The Aranguez Government Secondary School was given a revamp to their existing agricultural project by backfilling and leveling the land which was prior sloped. They were provided 11

2000 SMILES AT POWERGEN SPECIAL CHILDREN’S FUN DAY 2019 For the 27th consecutive year, PowerGen hosted over 2,000 special children from across Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados at the PowerGen Annual Special Children’s Fun Day held on Wednesday 20th March, 2019 at PowerGen’s Penal Sports Grounds, Syne Village, Penal. This year, PowerGen was able to welcome an additional 100 Special Children’s banner special children. welcoming excited children The event hosted thirty-eight to the day’s activities. (38) Special Schools, including Specially invited guests take the salute as a part of SCFD. Special Children’s Fun Day 2019 activity medals three (3) from Tobago and Advisor to the Minister of excitement of the festivities, beautifully showcased at the Ann Hill Special School of Public Utilities, Mr. Keith Sirju, the VIP table. Barbados with a contingent Chairman of PowerGen the children were treated to a of some twenty-five (25) and T&TEC, Chairman of special performance by soca PowerGen’s Management superstar, Olatunji Yearwood Special Children and Staff. The Committee, Mr. Damian during the luncheon interval. Special Children’s Fun Day is Obiglio, General Manager of a major event in PowerGen’s PowerGen, Mr. Surindranath The children were provided continued contribution to Ramsingh, Mr. Ancel Roget, with refreshments and meals President General of the all day courtesy PowerGen. enhance the lives of the OWTU and other specially Branded water bottles were nation’s special children. invited guests. The day’s activities also presented to all children commenced at 10:00 am The day’s programme as a show of appreciation by of activities included track PowerGen for their support with a colourful parade of and field events and novelty of this worthy event. teams. Taking the salute at the games that catered for every march past was Mr. Dennis level of ability. To add to the As Trinidad and Tobago’s Williams, Deputy Permanent largest Independent Power Producer, PowerGen views Secretary in the Ministry of the hosting of our Annual Social Development and Family Services, Mr. Anthony Special Children’s Fun Day as an integral part of our Bartholomew, Technical continued Corporate Social Responsibility focusing particularly on youth development through sport and education – a demonstration of our commitment not just to Power but People too. Children of the Cascade School of the deaf depict the racial diversity as they present ‘We Trinbago Famalay.’ 12

Children of the Audrey Jeffers School Special Guest Artist, Olatunji Yearwood for the deaf enthusiastically present serenades the fascinated crowd at their theme ‘Colour Splash.’ Special Children’s Fun Day 2019. The wheelchair race is always fun! Winners celebrate victory after one of the many enjoyable races Happy Venture School ‘Best village in we village’ excitedly ‘belle’ their way through the march pass. PowerGen’s General Manager, Mr. Surindranath 13 Ramsingh, far right posses with PowerGen’s champion cricket team accompanied by the former chairman of the Management’s committee, Mr. John Rachford.

SPREADING THE Smiles CHRISTMAS JOY galore at AT POWERGEN’S PowerGen’s ANNUAL Children CHILDREN’S Christmas CHRISTMAS Party. PARTY 2019 PowerGen eagerly spread joy at Christmas time with their Annual Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday 24th November, 2019 at FunStation, La Romaine. Children of all ages accompanied by their families excitedly played together and splurged on a fun filled day of activities both indoors and outdoors as well as on tasty treats such as cotton candy, popcorn and ice-cream. Comedian R’odey served as host and energised the audience with jokes and witty inspirational cheer-ons, while being accompanied by several Disney characters commonly favoured by the young audience. At the end of the day, each child excitedly received a party bag as well as a present from Santa Claus. PowerGen could not be more proud to host an event that brings such joy and puts beautiful smiles to our employees and their children. 14

CSR HIGHLIGHTS CRUSOE ISLE TENNIS CLUB BEACH CLEAN UP 2019 PowerGen’s Senior Corporate Communication Specialist- Mr. François Ottley presents a token to Research Coordinator of the Energy Chamber- Ms. Ariane Moonsie. PowerGen’s Senior Corporate Communications Specialist- Members of the Community Relations Committee proudly Mr. François Ottley presents a ball machine donated by display trash removed at the Energy Chamber’s Clean up PowerGen to President of Crusoe Isle Tennis Club - Ms. Simone of Quinam Beach on September 21st 2019. Hall on February 25th, 2019 at the tennis club in Tobago. FIRE VICTIMS MAY 2019 WHEELCHAIR DONATION On December15th, 2019 Senior Corporate A WHEELCHAIR Communications Specialist - Mr. François Ottley FOR ISABELLE: presented donations totalling $25,000 on (Left to right) behalf of PowerGen to residents of Concerned Then Point Citizens St. who were affected by a fire. We Lisas Plant care for neighbour, our communities. Manager – Mr. Daniel Jacob donates a wheelchair to an overjoyed Isabelle Mohammed and her parents on August 13th 2019. 15

POWERGEN SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ CRICKET LEAGUE – A POWERFUL 23 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP OPENING CEREMONY “Our 23-year partnership with the SSCL has been grounded by our corporate philosophy – we care for our country and we seek to develop youth through sport and education.” This was the sentiment shared by PowerGen’s Senior Corporate Communications Specialist- Mr. François Ottley as part of his remarks on behalf of PowerGen at the launch of the PowerGen Secondary Schools’ President of the PowerGen Secondary School’s Cricket League, Mr. Surujdath Cricket League (SSCL) on January 17th, Mahabir receives the 2019 sponsorship package from Senior Corporate 2019 at the VIP Lounge of the Hasley Communications Specialist - Mr. François Ottley. Looking on are the talented Crawford Stadium. youth cricketers. The 2019 Sponsorship package excellence on June 17th, 2019, at the President of PowerGen SSCL, Mr. was presented to President of PowerGen Secondary Schools’ Cricket Surujdath Mahabir praised PowerGen the Secondary Schools’ Cricket League ‘s Annual Prize for its 23 years of sponsorship and League – Mr. Surujdath Mahabir. discussed the steady progress that As part of his address, Mr. Mahabir On hand for the ceremony the league continues to make. In thanked PowerGen for its 23 years from PowerGen were Mr. Krishna his Sponsor’s Remarks, Mr. Krishna of commitment to the league and Rampersad – Head of HR and Rampersad stated, “For 23 years, encouraged students to balance their Administration (Ag.), Ms. Marsha PowerGen has looked on proudly academics with their love for cricket. Mohammed – Head of Legal Advisory at several stars who first took to the The 2019 seasons promises to be an Services and Mr. François Ottley – pitch as students in the Secondary exciting one. Senior Corporate Communications Schools’ Cricket League. Their names Specialist, former Windies Women’s skipper- Ms. Merissa Aguilleira, T&T are now headlined both locally and PRIZE GIVING Red Force player and PowerGen SSCL internationally. We continue to see 2016 Cricketer of the Year- Mr. Amir their talents featured at the IPL and The PowerGen Secondary Schools’ Jangoo served as Feature Speaker for CPL and other local and regional Cricket League honoured cricket the occasion. tournaments. This reinforces the League as a true Launchpad for cricketing stardom. We are proud to do our part in helping talent meet with opportunity.” The event’s youthful Feature Speaker, Mr. Amir Jangoo recounted a cricket tour to England at the age of 14 which was his inspiration to choose cricket as his passion and profession. As the longest standing sponsor of the Secondary Schools’ Cricket League for a historic 23 years, PowerGen remains committed to generating a positive future for our nation’s youth via the platform of From left, Mr. Krishna Rampersad, PowerGen’s Head – HR & Admin (Ag.), Ms. Marsha Mohammed- PowerGen’s Head- Legal Advisory Services, , Nicholas Ali, Tariq cricket. He encouraged the students Mohammed, Mr. Surujdath Mahabir- President of the PowerGen Secondary School’s to further their education to a tertiary Cricket League, Cephas Cooper, TT Red Force cricketer Amir Jangoo, Genelia Juppy, level as an education is a powerful Suriya Sookoo, Navin Bidaisee, Andre Seetaram, Leon Basanoo, former West Indies tool of success. Women’s cricketer Merissa Aguilleira and Jesse Ferdinand. 16

2019 PRIZE GIVING T20 FINALS their Girls title for the 2019 season. HONOUR ROLL HIGHLIGHTS Arguably the league’s most exciting event, Boys’ Final National Winners the Boys’ and Girls’ T20 Intercol Finals was In the Boys’ final, Hillview College established Under-14 held on May 10th, 2019 at the Brian Lara themselves as a powerhouse retaining the Runners Up - Hillview College Cricket Academy, Tarouba. The first match championship for a third consecutive year. To Winner - Presentation College, Chaguanas saw defending champions Barrackpore East clinch this victory, Hillview College defeated Under-16 Secondary School play Holy Name Convent. Presentation College, Chaguanas in an Runners Up - Hillview College exciting encounter. Winner - Presentation College, San Fernando Girls’ Final Hillview was first to the pitch, setting a Seniors - 50 Overs Batting first, Holy Name earned 83/9 in 20 dynamic 100 off 9 wickets. Presentation Runners Up - Miracle Ministries overs. While Barrackpore East comfortably Chaguanas give of their best posting 87/8 Winner - El Dorado East retained their 2018 title with 85/5 in 17.5 overs. which ultimately was not enough to defeat Seniors T20 Player of the Match was awarded to Shalini the defending champs. Hillview College has Runners Up - La Romaine Secondary Samaroo of Barrackpore East Secondary certainly written its name into the league’s Winner - El Dorado East School. history. Championship Congratulations to Barrackpore East Runners Up - St Mary’s Secondary School for successfully defending Winner - Presentation College, San Fernando Girls Open PGC SSCL Boys Winners 2019 - Hillview College Runners Up - Holy Name Convent Winner - Barrackpore East Intercol Runners Up - Presentation College, Chaguanas Winner - Hillview Special Awards Umpire of the Year - Noir Francis Distinguish Service to the SSCL - Arjoon Ramlal Coach/Manager of the Year - Rydell Ramsaran (Presentation San Fernando) School of the Year - Hillview Girls Open T20 Best Batter - Jesse Ferdinand (Holy Name, 260 runs) Best Bowler - Genelia Juppy (Barrackpore East, 17 wickets) Best All Round Player - Suriya Sookoo (Barrackpore East, 254 runs, 11 wickets) Championship Best Batsman - Leon Basanoo (St Mary’s, 523 runs) Best Bowler - Andre Seetaram (St Mary’s, 26 wickets) Best All-Round Player - Tariq Mohammed (Presentation San Fernando, 498 runs, 13 wickets) Premiership Best Batsman - Cephas Cooper (Naparima, 480 runs) Best Bowler - Nicholas Ali (Shiva Boys, 19 wickets) Best All-Round Player - Navin Bidaisee (Hillview, 264 runs, 19 wickets Cricketers of the Year Suriya Sookoo, Andre Seetaram, Navin Bidaisee Overall Cricketer of the Year - Navin Bidaisee From left, Chairman of PowerGen’s 2019 T20 Girls’ Champions Barrackpore East Secondary School celebrate with representatives of Management Committee- Mr. PowerGen, The PowerGen Secondary Schools’ Cricket League & The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board. Damian Obiglio, President of the Secondary School’s Cricket League- Mr. Surujdath Mahabir and PowerGen’s General Manager – Mr. Surindranath Ramsingh present the championship trophy to the captain of Barrackpore East Secondary School. 17

PowerGen distributes four UWI Bursaries in support of academic excellence PowerGen continued its hand to distribute the bursaries commitment to the academic and deliver the Donor’s Address development of our nation’s was PowerGen’s Head of HR and youth through sport and Administration – Mr. Jerome Singh. education with the distribution We extend our congratulations to of four (4) UWI bursaries at the recipients whose names are UWI’s Scholarship Awards listed below: Ceremony on October 10th, 2019. Scholarship recipients were: These bursaries are in NAME Degree Pursuing support of the student’s educational pursuits for the PowerGen’s Head- HR and Administration, Keron Dennis Mechanical Engineering 2019-2020 academic year. Mr. Jerome Singh (second from right) poses with Jonathan Wong Mechanical Engineering All of the bursary recipients the PowerGen 2019/2020 Scholarship recipients. Nixon Ramsaran Mechanical Engineering are pursuing the field of performance. PowerGen sees Omari Pacheco Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering and were this as an investment in our with Bio systems selected based on their academic country’s intellectual capital. On PowerGen partners with the ROOTS Foundation for ‘The Journey of Change’ On December 5th 2019, PowerGen partnered with the ROOTS foundation with the intention of creating an unforgettable experience at ‘The Journey of Change’ Graduation Ceremony for sixty (60) Standard 5 students from four (4) primary schools at the Hyatt Regency. Community Relations Project 2019 – Roots From Left: Mr. Kirk Pierre and Mr. Mtima Solwazi Foundation Graduation in partnership with (Founder and CEO of Roots Foundation) pose with The event’s activities the US Embassy and PowerGen at the Hyatt a graduate of the programme. highlighted the values of Regency on December 09, 2019 both organisations to assist children expressed their appreciation via Community Relations Committee in attaining a smooth transition into letter and stated, “The financial who represented the company adolescence thereby preventing a support, generosity, kindness and expressed their appreciation for misguided trail into gang-related physical presence continue to the awareness brought about by activities. bolster our efforts to change the this event. PowerGen was proud Theyouthwerepositivelyimpacted lives of the youth of Trinidad and to be a part of this experience and making the event a successful one. Tobago one programme/event at remains committed to the country’s After the event, the organisation a time.” A few members of the youth. 18

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! On Saturday 5th of January 2019, Cricket team put their best foot UWI UNICOM T20 Champions PowerGen’s Cricket Team competed forward on Saturday 9th February 2019- PowerGen Cricket Team in one of many national competitions 2019 at the Trinidad and Tobago TTCB 50 Overs Champions 2019- against approximately twelve (12) Cricket Board 50 Overs competition PowerGen Cricket Team rivals at the UWI UNICOM National leading them to hold two (2) wins in T-20 Tournament and won a prize 2019. of $35,000.00 against reigning champions, Queen’s Park Cricket The PowerGen Company would Club. like to extent our congratulations to The PowerGen Cricket Team and Furthermore, The PowerGen express that we are PowerGen proud. A TIME FOR GIVING– POWERGEN’S CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS TREAT Thrilled children accompany Santa Claus and On Tuesday 10th December, 2019 the PowerGen his helpers for a Community Relations Committee united children from memorable photo. one- hundred and fifty students (150) ranging from Rancho Quemado to Las Cuevas and Port of Spain to Penal at the Chuck E. Cheese’s Chaguanas location. The youngsters accompanied by their parents and teachers Children were treated to a day of fun, showcasing their including several rides and smiles as they games courtesy PowerGen. play games at Throughout the event, many the Children’s special treats such as popcorn Christmas Treat and ice-cream were passed 2019. around accompanied by a gift and a party bag. Meeting Excited children of Community Santa Claus and explaining different schools Relations their Christmas list will forever gather to enjoy the Committee meals sponsored members pose be a thrilling memory for at the Children’s with Santa Claus these children. Christmas Treat and his elves. 2019. We would like to extend 19 a hand to the Committee for their hard work as the smiles and happiness would not have been so prominent without their dedication. The Community Relations Committee Chuck E. gives hugs to on looking was delighted to experience children at the the happiness and laughter of the Children’s Christmas community. Treat 2019.

This newsletter is a production of PowerGen’s Corporate Communications Department in collaboration with the Newsletter Committee. Feel free to contact us by emailing Mr. François Ottley at [email protected] with your views and comments.