Australian High Commission, Trinidad and Tobago

17/08/2026

It’s always great to connect with Australian alumni and last Thursday was no exception. It was my pleasure to attend a seminar at UWI by Alexander Barkley, a Trini alumnus of James Cook University in Townsville and now a PhD candidate there. Alexander delivered a witty and informative presentation entitled ‘A Trini Down Under: Reflections from Studying Marine Biology in Far North Queensland’. He spoke about common marine environmental challenges faced by Australia and Trinidad and Tobago as island states. We’re always pleased to see our experts learning from each other.

It was also good to meet again with Dr Mike Oatham, an Aussie academic who is Senior Lecturer in Plant Ecology at UWI. Academic ties help bind our two countries together.

Sonya Koppe
High Commissioner

UWI St. Augustine
JCU: James Cook University, Australia

10/08/2026

It was an honour to join the Santa Rosa First Peoples Community, the Warao Nation and the National Trust in commemorating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples yesterday at the Banwari Trace Archaeological Site in southern Trinidad.

As the proud home of almost one million Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the world’s oldest continuing civilisation, dating back 65,000 years, Australia stands in solidarity with Indigenous peoples in the Caribbean and across the world. As we near its 20th anniversary, the Australian Government reaffirms its strong support for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. We remain committed to constructive engagement with international partners and practical action to improve outcomes with, and for, First nations peoples.

National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago

06/08/2026

Happy Independence Day Jamaica!

It is always a pleasure for High Commissioner Koppe to visit Jamaica, as she did earlier this year for Diplomatic Days in March. Australia is proud to fund projects in Jamaica through our Direct Aid Program, recently partnering with UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica to commence building a solar storage facility in Bluefields, Westmoreland, one of the parishes severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Over the years, our countries have continued to work together to respond to global challenges, including combatting climate change. This year, Australia will serve as President of Negotiations at COP31, working alongside the host country Türkiye, to drive strong global climate outcomes. This will include a focus on access to climate finance for Small Island Developing States. We look forward to working with Jamaica in the lead-up to COP31 and at the conference itself.

Australia🇦🇺 and Jamaica🇯🇲 also have a mutual love for sport as seen most recently in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow where both countries performed well. The historic match between the Jamaican Sunshine Girls and Australian Diamonds was particularly exciting and Australia extends congratulations to all Jamaican athletes who participated in Glasgow.

As Jamaica celebrates its 64th year of independence, we look forward to continued cooperation between our countries.

04/08/2026

Australia and the Caribbean are closer than you think!

High Commissioner Sonya Koppe reflects on our trading relationship, highlighting our connections with the Caribbean.

31/07/2026

As Plastic Free July comes to an end, we are happy to say NO to single-use plastic.

High Commissioner Sonya Koppe has a message for you!

31/07/2026

Special congratulations to The Bahamas, Dominica, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago on their medal winning performances at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Jamaica and Dominica made history with their first gold medal in discus and long jump respectively, and Trinidad and Tobago won their first bronze medal in cycling. As the Games continue, we look forward to seeing more Caribbean and Australian athletes on the podium.

Commonwealth Sport Dominica
Office of the Prime Minister - The Bahamas
Trinidad and Tobago Commonwealth Games Association
Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport - CGES

🥇🇩🇲 GOLD FOR DOMINICA!

Thea Lafond-Gadson has struck Commonwealth Games GOLD in the Women's Triple Jump, soaring to victory with a winning leap of 14.60m at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

After claiming bronze and silver at her previous Commonwealth Games appearances, Thea has now completed the collection by standing proudly on the top step of the podium as Commonwealth Champion.

This remarkable achievement is another defining moment in Dominican sporting history and a testament to Thea's consistency, dedication, and world-class talent.

Congratulations, Thea! You continue to inspire a nation and make Dominica proud.

🇩🇲🥇 Congratulations, Commonwealth Champion!

31/07/2026

Surrounded by a sea of Amazon Warriors fans last night in Georgetown, it was so good to see my hometown team, the Perth Scorchers, triumph over the home side in the Global Super League T20 match. Unfortunately, the Scorchers are now out of the tournament, so I’ll be barracking for the Amazon Warriors in the final on Saturday.
Thanks to US Ambassador Nicole Theriot and British Deputy High Commissioner Liam McShane for a fun evening!

Sonya

30/07/2026

I had a great meeting with Guyana’s Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud, in Georgetown this morning. We discussed a range of issues, including COP31, CHOGM and the importance of multilateralism. Australia values its collaboration with Guyana and looks forward to continued cooperation.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Guyana

27/07/2026

Australia and Caribbean athletes continue to shine at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Looking forward to Day 5 and more exciting showdowns between our worldclass athletes.

Day 3 delivers another golden chapter for Aus 🔥

A 16-medal haul today takes Australia to 39 medals and keeps us on top of the leaderboard.

The green and gold are flying.

27/07/2026

Deputy High Commissioner Caitlin McPherson and Policy/Research Officer Lucrecia Birch visited Jamaica on 8 and 9 July, and met with beneficiaries of three projects funded through Australia’s Direct Aid Program. Post is happy to have partnered with UNDP for the establishment of a solar powered storage facility in the Bluefields Fish Sanctuary in Westmoreland. Ten months after Hurricane Melissa, the impacts were still visible in the Bluefields community , a sign that the road to recovery after a disaster can be slow. We look forward to continued collaboration with multilateral partners like UNDP as Australia continues to support sustainable development and climate resilience in the Caribbean.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, Jamaica