MEDIA RELEASE
02/06/2026
The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T) welcomes the nomination of Jennifer Johnson-Carroll by the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump to serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
The nomination, which was formally submitted to the United States Senate on June 2, 2026, marks an important step in the appointment process and reflects the continued importance of the longstanding relationship between Trinidad and Tobago and the United States.
Originally a native of Arouca, Trinidad and Tobago, Johnson-Carroll's nomination is particularly noteworthy. If confirmed by the United States Senate, she would become the first Trinidad and Tobago-born woman to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago – a historic milestone that highlights the significant contributions of members of the Trinidad and Tobago diaspora on the international stage.
Johnson-Carroll brings an accomplished record of public service and leadership. She previously served as the 18th Lieutenant Governor of Florida, where she made history as the first woman elected to the office and the first Caribbean-born person elected to statewide office in Florida. Throughout her career, she has held leadership positions in government, public policy, community engagement, and advocacy, earning recognition for her commitment to public service and civic leadership.
AMCHAM T&T recognizes that the nomination must now proceed through the United States Senate confirmation process, including review by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and subsequent consideration by the full Senate.
We look forward to the successful completion of that process and to welcoming a new United States Ambassador in the near future.
The United States remains one of Trinidad and Tobago's most important strategic partners, with deep and enduring ties spanning trade, investment, energy, security, education, technology, and people-to-people connections. The relationship between our two countries continues to play a vital role in supporting economic growth, democratic values, and regional cooperation.
AMCHAM T&T remains committed to advancing and strengthening the strong commercial and bilateral relationship between Trinidad and Tobago and the United States. We look forward to working with the next U.S. Ambassador to further enhance opportunities for collaboration, investment, innovation, and mutual prosperity between our nations.
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For further questions or comments please contact: Nirad Tewarie, CEO AMCHAM T&T at niradtewarie@amchamtt.com.