MEP Caribbean Publishers: Summit Info and Advice

One thing we got a lot of feedback about on our Twitter account was relief for information about the 5th Summit of the Americas. We admit we were a little surprised since there's been so much coverage in the local and international media, and on the main Summit website.

But in retrospect, it might be too much data and too little information, or too much conflicting information, or simply the way it's presented. So what we'll try to do here is break it down with our top questions and answers:

1. What are the security-restricted zones?
It's particularly in Port of Spain & environs, as well as the east-west corridor between Port of Spain and Piarco International Airport. Maps and other details are available on the Summit website here.

2. I need more information urgently – whom do I contact and how?

The Summit National Secretariat has set up a hotline, which will be available to the public and delegates from 8am to 12 midnight between April 15 and 19. The number is: (868) 625-7937 extensions 51159, 51160, 51161, 51162, 51163, 51164, 51165 and 51169.
You can also get up-to-date information via text message (SMS) at TT$0.35 (inside Trinidad & Tobago) per text by texting the word "Help" to 88468 (TTGOV), courtesy TTConnect

3. What is the Summit Village, and when can I visit?
It's an indoor and outdoor space showcasing Trinidad & Tobago, as well as its performing arts and local crafts. The Indoor Pavillion is located on the ground floor of the International Financial Centre (IFC), Tower C, at 1A Wrightston Road. The Outdoor Pavillion is located on the waterfront between Femmes Du Chalet (formerly the Breakfast Shed) and the Hyatt Regency (Trinidad). The Village was open to the general public Monday April 13 to Wednesday 15, but is closed to non-accredited personnel from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19. During that time it will generally be open 10am-6pm to those attending the Summit.

4. What's the official Summit schedule?
Click here for more info.

5. Where can I read the draft declaration of Port of Spain?
You can download it in multiple languages here.

More:
Information on the Summit from Caribbean Airlines (Caribbean Beat Blog)