As this country grapples with one of the highest brain drain rates in the region, the Trinbago Diaspora Outreach Network (TDON) is taking steps to reconnect nationals abroad with the event, Homecoming 2025. The three-day gathering, to be held from October 17–19, will focus on giving back through the ‘Acts of Kindness Day,’ honouring 12 nationals abroad at the Diaspora Patriots Awards and Gala, and celebrating this country’s culture at the Divali Nagar. Nationals living abroad, along with citizens at home, are being encouraged to reconnect with their homeland and channel their skills, resources, and investments into national development. Through his studies, Phillips also suggested that more consulates be set up in the United States, given the number of nationals living throughout North America. And perhaps Texas…we’ve got to look at these things.”He added that TDON hopes to expand ties with T&T nationals in the Middle East and other European countries in the near future.