Scarlet41 & ROOTS to Revive Historic Tunapuna Post Office

Scarlet41 and ROOTS Foundation Join Forces to Transform Historic Tunapuna Old Post Office into Heritage and Innovation Hub

Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago – [Insert Date] — Scarlet41 is proud to announce a landmark partnership with the Oral Tradition ROOTS Foundation to restore and reimagine the historic Tunapuna Old Post Office as a world-class Heritage and Innovation Hub.

The collaboration blends ROOTS Foundation’s cultural mission and local leadership with Scarlet41’s international networks and sponsorship capacity. Together, the organizations will deliver a vibrant space for youth empowerment, literacy, cultural diplomacy, and global exchange.

Under the agreement:

ROOTS Foundation will serve as the primary leaseholder and program driver through its CAFÉTT (Creative Academy for EduTainmenT) initiative.

Scarlet41 will co-administer the Hub, leveraging its global partnerships and sponsors to fund refurbishment, programming, and international events.

The Hub will host classrooms, co-working spaces, a podcast/media studio, and cultural venues for both local communities and international partners.

The project qualifies under the National Trust’s Heritage Tax Allowance Programme, which provides corporate sponsors with a 150% tax deduction on contributions — a powerful incentive for local and international businesses to invest in Trinidad and Tobago’s heritage.

“This partnership is more than the restoration of a building — it is about restoring opportunity, culture, and dignity for our communities, while opening doors for Trinidad and Tobago to the world,” said Pearce Robinson, Chairman & Director of Oversight, Scarlet41. “We are honored to work alongside ROOTS Foundation to ensure this historic site becomes a beacon of youth empowerment and international collaboration.”

Mtima Solwazi, Founder and General Manager of the ROOTS Foundation, added:

“We are delighted to partner with Scarlet41 on this revolutionary and life-changing project. By combining our cultural and community focus with Scarlet41’s global reach and sponsors, we are transforming the Old Post Office into a living example of heritage preservation and innovation in action.”

The Tunapuna Old Post Office, established in 1889, is a landmark of Trinidad and Tobago’s history. Through this partnership, it will be reborn as a center for creativity, education, and cultural exchange, symbolizing both the preservation of the past and the promise of the future.

About Scarlet41

Scarlet41 is an international development and cultural diplomacy organization committed to fostering global partnerships that create meaningful change. Through initiatives across the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, Scarlet41 mobilizes resources, sponsors, and expertise to support sustainable development, youth empowerment, and cultural innovation.

About ROOTS Foundation

The Oral Tradition ROOTS Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to reviving and sustaining the oral traditions of Trinidad and Tobago’s ancestors. Through CAFÉTT (Creative Academy for EduTainmenT), ROOTS delivers literacy, arts, and empowerment programs for youth and communities nationwide.

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