From the early arrival of the First Peoples to the challenges of European colonization, and on to their enduring cultural heritage and contemporary presence, this journey has revealed the profound influence of the …
The first cinema in Trinidad and Tobago, Palace Cinema, was opened in San Fernando in July 1915. The present building known as City Hall was built in 1931. The first Mayor in Trinidad and Tobago was a member of the San Fernando Borough Council – Councillor Beryl Archibald Crichlow in 1950.
100 Years of Woodford Square. Woodford Square was established in 1917 by Mayor Dr. E Prada – it was so named to honour Sir Ralph James Woodford, who had significantly contributed to the …
The National Archives of Trinidad and Tobago hosted the launch of Michael Anthony's latest publication "A History of Trinidad and Tobago in the 20th Century, Volume Two, 1926-1939" on 12 December 2018 at the National Archives. The launch was held in collaboration with Nigel Khan Booksellers Ltd and Office Authority Ltd.
Trinidad was founded on December 23, 1514 by Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar under the name Villa De la Santísima Trinidad. A town in the province of Sancti Spíritus, central Cuba. Together with the nearby …
I like this book because it explain the life history of Trinidad & Tobago. It is great to know the life history of other countries. It's a great book. It tell you about The Road to Independence - how Trinidad & Tobago achieved its Independence on august 31, 1962. There are interesting chapters in this book.
Stone Crusher is a sort of pulverizer which is utilized to compress or break out assortment of enormous stones. It normally highlights a huge crushing rate and high …
Trinidad was never a French colony (unlike Tobago, which was under French rule from 1781 to 1793 and again briefly. from 1802 to 1803), but immigrants from Corsica in the …
History of the Ferry Service FROM STEAM SHIPS …..: The Government Shipping Service or G.S.S. as it is generally called can be traced as far back as 1901 when the Government of Trinidad and Tobago signed a contract with the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company of Great Britain for the operation of a Shipping Service.
Guayaguayare, the first part of Trinidad and Tobago to have experienced the beginning of a new colonial era with the entry of Christopher Columbus on July 31, 1498, is ironically the last village of …
Join us as we uncover the fascinating history of steelpan sounds, a history deeply intertwined with the essence of this Caribbean gem. II. Origins of the Steelpan. A. Early History of the Steelpan. The roots of the steelpan …
In 1962, the independent state of Trinidad and Tobago was formed, which included the neighboring island of Tobago, much smaller than Trinidad (Tobago has an area of about 300 square kilometers. The state of Trinidad and Tobago is characterized by a high proportion of the population of Indian origin.
History tells us, it was in 1830, the first US patent was issued on a rock crushing machine. It covered a device which, in a crude way, incorporated the drop hammer principle later used in the famous …
The History of Trinidad Carnival. Learn about the history of Trinidad Carnival. Carnival is a cultural explosion of music, dancing, and festivity. Learn about the origins and evolution of Trinidad Carnival over the years.
Background: An ethnobotanical survey was conducted on the Caribbean island of Trinidad to identify medicinal plants commonly used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of medical conditions. Methods: A pilot survey was conducted to identify the top ten …
Delving into the rich tapestry of Trinidad and Tobago's past reveals a captivating story of its indigenous cultures. These early inhabitants, who have shaped the islands' history from …
The evolution of the sugar industry and the contributions of notable figures and events have shaped the post-slavery history of Trinidad, leading to a complex and dynamic nation with a unique cultural identity. …
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian notes that "Pelau's origins come from rice pilaf or polow, a dish commonly prepared across Central and South Asia and the Middle East." It was brought over by East Indians in the 1800s, and there's great variation in its flavor depending on who is doing the cooking.
The Trinidad Historical Society It was not until June 1936 that the Trinidad Historical and the Colonial Secretary agreed to work together for the permanent preservation of records of historical value. This resulted from a memorandum dated May 26, 1936 to the Colonial Secretary, H. Nankiwell, from the Harbour Master, Mr. A. Bertram-Smith.
1958 AD – Trinidad and Tobago joins the West Indies Federation. 1962 AD – Trinidad and Tobago leaves the West Indies Federation. 1962 AD – Trinidad and Tobago gains Independence from Britain. 1968 AD – Trinidad and Tobago with other English-speaking Caribbean states form the Caribbean Free Trade Area (CARIFTA).
Trinidad and Tobago, island country of the southeastern West Indies.It consists of two main islands—Trinidad and Tobago—and several smaller islands. Forming the two southernmost links in the Caribbean chain, Trinidad and Tobago lie close to the continent of South America, northeast of Venezuela and northwest of Guyana.Trinidad, …
Historical Gems. The Trinidad Lake Asphalt Collection 1885 - 1990, 1906 - 1955. The Trinidad Lake Asphalt Company's first patent for commercial use of the pitch lake was …
Trinidad and Tobago achieved independence from England in 1962 and became the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in 1976. A visit to Trinidad today would reveal a multicultural melting pot stirred by the descendants of settlers from Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and the Middle East.
The Saladoid and Barrancoid cultures, as discussed in the e-book, represent a crucial phase in the pre-Columbian history of Trinidad and Tobago. Their influence extended beyond pottery, impacting the subsistence strategies, social organization, and religious practices of the time. The shift to more settled lifestyles, with a focus on ...
The History of Indian Arrival Day. May 25, 2014 May 25, 2014; Comments; 1 min to read. ... On May 30 1845, the Fatel Razack docked in the Port of Spain harbour in Trinidad and Tobago;
History of Trinidad. Over time it has been suggested that the 19th century was the one with the greatest splendor in terms of constructions. The houses built in the 18th and 19th centuries were modified because their owners had wealth from past centuries and many of the homes had to be transformed according to the construction methods of the 19th …
The Haunting. Split Rock, a hazardous munitions plant, unexpectedly exploded in 1918, brutally killing more than 50 men. Today, the Quarry is nothing but rock with an old piece of machinery left called the Crusher.
Cedros, a coastal village which lies on a south-western peninsula on the island of Trinidad is a quiet village with a history steeped in colonialism much like the other villages in Trinidad and Tobago. The village lies approximately 8 miles off the coast of Venezuela and is one of the most unspoiled sites remaining in Trinidad and Tobago.
Attempting to get an authentic history of the Trinidad area has not been as easy task and takes much work, reading and chronologically lining up dates and names. But most agree the Cotton Belt Railroad and water had a lot to do with the making of the little town of Trinidad. It may not be the smallest town in Henderson County, but it most ...
La Trinidad is best known for being a cool place and for its popular for its strawberry plantations where you can pick strawberries directly from the plants. It has also two main mountains that most tourists come see and appreciate. They are the Mount Kalugong and Mt Yangbew. It is also a few kilometers away from the Baguio City, the "Summer Capital …