Today ladies and gentlemen, La Brea stands poised for take-off. We know that God has blessed us with many treasures… natural features that are unique and valuable. We are rich in hydrocarbon resources; the first oil well was drilled in La Brea in 1857, and the first oil shipment from Trinidad was on a tanker from our Brighton Port in 1910…

Opening Remarks by Parliament Secretary Ms. Nicole Olivierre for La Brea Energy Talk