TTNNA - Trinidad and Tobago National Nursing Association

22/10/2026

📢 THERE IS NO HONEYMOON PERIOD!

The work continues, and accountability starts from day one! 💪🏽

📸 Attached are photos from TTNNA’s recently held Quadrennial Conference, where members exercised their democratic right to ask questions, scrutinize decisions, and assess the work of the Executive for the period 2022–2026.

This is what a healthy organization looks like! 👏🏽 An organization where members are empowered to speak, leaders are held accountable, and transparency is valued. Democracy thrives when members can ask questions, demand answers, and participate meaningfully in shaping the future of their Association.

🗓️ WHAT’S NEXT?

🔔 A Reconvened Quadrennial Conference will be held in December 2026. Further information will be communicated to all members, so stay tuned!

🏥 TTNNA IS COMING TO YOUR HEALTH FACILITY! 🚀

Look out for TTNNA as we engage members at health facilities across the country. These engagements will provide an opportunity to:
✅ Chart the way forward together.
✅ Provide updates on our Recognized Majority Union (RMU) status and completed negotiations.
✅ Hear your concerns, ideas, and recommendations.
✅ Strengthen communication, transparency, and accountability within our Association.

🤝🏽 Your voice matters. Your participation counts. Your Association belongs to you!

There is no honeymoon period when there is work to be done. We remain committed to moving TTNNA forward through meaningful engagement, responsible leadership, and accountability to our membership.

TOGETHER, LET US CHART THE WAY FORWARD!

15/10/2026

Does the Government really 'don't care' about Nursing and Midwifery personnel?

Does the Government really 'don't care' about healthcare workers?

Are they demonstrating this already for all to see?

How can they have no issue with police overtime (even defended it), but bashed nurses making a lower pool rate?

What is your view?

14/10/2026

Friday 30th October 2026.
All roads lead to Memorial Park - POS.

Labour united.

You touch 1, you touch all.

Solidarity forever.

Lock arms with our new and powerful leadership as we fight for Salary increases.

13/10/2026

The Trinidad and Tobago National Nurses’ Association (TTNNA) has expressed disappointment with the 2027 Budget, saying it failed to address nurses’ outstanding salary arrears and a proposed 10 per cent wage increase.

Nurses criticise 2027 Budget over missing wage increase provisions.

The Trinidad and Tobago National Nurses’ Association (TTNNA) has expressed disappointment with the 2027 Budget, saying it failed to address nurses’ outstanding salary arrears and a proposed 10 per cent wage increase.

Association president Letitia Cox said nurses had expected Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo to honour earlier assurances that their wage settlements would be covered in the new fiscal plan. She said she attended the Budget presentation in Parliament hoping for an update but left without the answers nurses were expecting.

In June, Tancoo had indicated that funding for outstanding wage agreements would be included once negotiations and calculations were completed. Cox said the absence of any specific announcement was a setback for nurses who had been waiting for relief.

The TTNNA plans to join an October 23 march against the Government. Cox urged nurses not to become discouraged, pledging that the association would continue fighting for improved pay and calling on the Government to support essential workers.

The Budget included allocations for other outstanding obligations, including $510 million for the National Union of Government and Federated Workers, $44.9 million for Port of Spain City Corporation arrears, $45.4 million for San Fernando City Corporation arrears and $281.8 million for Defence Force arrears.

Meanwhile, Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union president general Ancel Roget praised the Budget, describing it as “excellent.” The Public Services Association, another union that supported the Government ahead of the last election, was offered a settlement involving 40 per cent cash for workers, through the Chief Personnel Officer. PSA president Felisha Thomas had rejected the offer and was not available for comment after the presentation.

Sourced by: Guardian Media

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-A.L.

13/10/2026

Why has the Finance Minister not mentioned salary increases for Nursing and Midwifery prsonnel and other Healthcare workers?

After promising Nurses that the necessary budget allocation would be made in this 2026/2027 budgetery allocation on the 15th June 2026 after TTNNA's series of demonstrations and actions, Govt appears to have reneged on their promise.

What has changed?

Promise made, promise broken.

TTNNA joins the labour fraternity on Friday 23rd October 2026.

08/10/2026

🕊️ TTNNA PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF NURSE ZITA CUPID THEODORE 🕊️

7th October 1932 – 26th September 2026

The Trinidad and Tobago National Nursing Association (TTNNA) extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, former colleagues, and loved ones of Nurse Zita Cupid Theodore, who departed this life on 26th September 2026, at the age of 93.

Today, we pause to honour and celebrate the life of a remarkable woman whose contribution to the nursing profession and the development of nursing education in Trinidad and Tobago deserves recognition and appreciation.

Nurse Theodore last served as the National Coordinator of the Nursing Assistant Programme, a position of tremendous responsibility and significance in the development of our nation's nursing workforce.

In this important role, she contributed to the education, preparation, and professional development of Nursing Assistants, helping to lay the foundation upon which generations of nursing personnel would enter the healthcare system and provide essential care to the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

The importance of this contribution cannot be overstated. Nursing Assistants have long played an invaluable role in the delivery of healthcare, working alongside Registered Nurses, Midwives, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate and dignified patient care.

Through her service in nursing education, Nurse Theodore contributed to a legacy that extends far beyond her years of active duty. Her work formed part of the foundation upon which nursing education continues to develop and advance today.

As the TTNNA continues its advocacy for the advancement, recognition, and accreditation of nursing education programmes, including the historic transition of the Nursing Assistant Programme to an accredited tertiary institution, we are reminded of the contributions of those who came before us.

We stand on the shoulders of pioneers such as Nurse Zita Cupid Theodore, whose years of service helped pave the way for the progress we continue to pursue.

The history of nursing in Trinidad and Tobago is not written only through institutions, policies, and qualifications. It is written through the lives of dedicated individuals who devoted themselves to teaching, mentoring, caring, and preparing others to serve humanity.

On behalf of the Central Executive Committee, the wider membership, and the entire TTNNA family, we express our sincere gratitude for Nurse Theodore's contribution to our noble profession.

To her grieving family, we extend our heartfelt sympathies and pray that you find comfort in the knowledge that her life was one of purpose, service, and lasting contribution.

Rest peacefully, Nurse Zita Cupid Theodore.

Your earthly duties are completed, but your contribution to nursing education and the development of our profession will remain part of your enduring legacy.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." — Matthew 5:4

🕊️ May her soul rest in eternal peace. 🕊️

Trinidad and Tobago National Nursing Association (TTNNA)

Honouring Our Past • Advancing Our Profession • Securing Our Future

06/10/2026

Friday 16th October 2026
All roads leads to Port of Spain.

02/10/2026

TTNNA MOURNS THE PASSING OF ANEIL RAMLOGAN
It is with profound sadness that the Trinidad and Tobago National Nursing Association (TTNNA) acknowledges the passing of our member, Mr. Aneil Ramlogan, who departed this life on 22nd September 2026, at just 42 years of age.

The loss of a member of our nursing and midwifery family is felt throughout our Association. Behind every uniform and every professional title is a person—a colleague, friend, son, brother and loved one—whose life touches many others.

As we mourn Aneil's passing, TTNNA extends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and all those who knew and loved him. We pray that they are granted strength and comfort during this extraordinarily difficult period.

To Aneil's colleagues within the nursing community, we also extend our support. Losing one of our own reminds us of the bonds of friendship, service and fellowship that unite us as healthcare professionals.

His journey among us may have ended, but the memories created, the lives touched and the love shared remain.

“Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.”

May his soul find eternal peace, and may his family find comfort in the cherished memories of a life that will not be forgotten.

Rest peacefully, Aneil. 🕊️

With deepest sympathy,
The President, Executive and Membership
Trinidad and Tobago National Nursing Association (TTNNA)

22/09/2026

Members - please take the opportunity to join this webinar tomorrow evening at 6.30pm.