June 7, 2016: Senator the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon, Minister of Trade and Industry along with senior officials of the Ministry of Trade and Industry participated in a tour of the tissue and stationery factory operations of John Dickinson and Company Limited on Tuesday 7 June , 2016.
During the tour, Minister Gopee-Scoon described the operations as ‘impressive and well kept’, adding that ‘your growth and expansion over the years has been phenomenal’. She commended Mr. George Haloute, Executive Director, John Dickinson Company Limited for his company’s contribution to community development through the provision of employment for the residents, which in turn contributes to the economic development of the country. She told the Executive team that ‘the Government will continue to protect and support our manufacturers and we want all of you to continue to grow and do better.’
Mr. George Haloute, Executive Director, John Dickinson Company Limited assured the Minister that ‘we are here to stay! We are a household brand in existence for 52 years, providing quality, value and service. It is not just about the dollars and cents but we have had excellent growth in expanding and development over the years through keeping close to our people and investing into their growth and development’.
The Trade Minister also took time to meet and greet with members of staff of the organisation. Accompanying the Minister were Mr. Norris Herbert, Permanent Secretary (Ag.); Ms. Karlene Roach, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Ag.); and Dr. Ramesh Ramdeen, Chief Executive Officer, Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association.
Minister Gopee-Scoon greets members of staff during the tour.
