About Us  
Official name:
CHAGUARAMAS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CDA)


Headquarters:
Airway Road, Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies


Agency category:
Government Agency, Statutory Organization


Guided by:
A Board of Directors


Governed by:      
The CDA Act 1972 Chapter 35:02
Our Vision  

To be the premier provider of the ultimate customer experience in a world-class Eco-tourism destination, business and entertainment center.

This Vision speaks to where CDA sees itself in the future as a first class provider of customer service by providing a wide array of product offerings to a wide market segment.
CDA  

Joycelin Hargreaves
Chief Executive Officer (Ag.)

Hugh Thomas
Divisional Manager Operations

Anthony Alexander
Divisional Manager Administration and Corporate Services

Peter Campbell
Communications and PR Specialist
Our Mission  

To provide exceptional customer experience through Eco-friendly business, Recreational facilities & services; utilizing a sustainable business model built on good governance, continuous learning, and employee development. 

We intend to achieve the vision by facilitating eco-friendly business, recreational facilities and services.  This will be achieved using a sustainable business model that is transparent and based on sound business practices and ethics. Our operations will be conducted in a learning environment that facilitates employee development
 
Our Core Values  

The establishment of core values governs CDA’s operations and relationships in the conduct of its business.  These Core Values lead to a highly functional organisation in terms of its corporate culture, work ethic and the building of strong relationships with its stakeholders.

They will guide all employees in the conduct of business and day to day dealings with each other and stakeholders:  These core values which govern our activities and decisions:-


  • Service Excellence: Going the extra mile
  • Professionalism: The Character of employees
  • Team Work: Creating synergies
  • Respect: For each other’s ideals & feelings
  • Innovation: Creative thinking
  • Leadership & Inspiration: Inspiring positive change & leading from front
  • Responsible Governance: Transparency & Accountabilit
Corporate Governance  
Board of Directors  

From left to right:  Varun Debideen. Vyas Ramphalie, Brian Awai, Taran Maharaj, Rawlins Amar, Daniel Solomon (Chairman), Rocky Garcia (Deputy Chairman), Christopher Streete, Richard Grainger and Wahid Mohammed .