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| Welcome to Trinboys.Worldbreak.com Aye Man This site here was made by two Trini Youth for the whole world to enjoy!! This site was made to promote soccer and music, but most importantly our country Trinidad and Tobago. I hope you enjoy your stay. Thanks Man. |
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| General Information Welcome to Trinidad and Tobago, a cosmopolitan mix. Here you find the allure of an old world civilisation overlaid with a new world energy. This is the birthplace of calypso, limbo and steelband. The culture and heritage of our society boasts of ethnic influences from every continent. Trinidad is sophisticated, possessing a savoir faire that is seen in the artistic expression of the people. The home of Carnival, a unique expression that has spread far and wide. Still, one is but moments away from lush forests and verdant hills where a wealth of wildlife and flora testifies to the richness of the land....Come to Trinidad and live life to the fullest! Tobago is cool, serene and green, with its lush tropical rain forests and the mystery of her seas. Go diving with Mantas and meet a people with a quiet pride and a relaxed way of life, rich folklore and customs and a unique history. Have an authentic Tobago Wedding and complete the picture of the perfect vacation. The ideal getaway...Come home to Tobago and restore your spirit. Trinidad and Tobago... Where Everything Comes To Life! |
Trinidad and Tobago (Location and History) When Trinidad was explored by Columbus in 1498, it was inhabited by the Arawaks; Carib Indians inhabited Tobago. Trinidad remained in Spanish possession, despite raids by other European nations, until it was ceded to Britain in 1802. Tobago passed between Britain and France several times, but it was ultimately given to Britain in 1814. Slavery was abolished in 1834. Between 1845 and 1917, thousands of indentured workers were brought from India to work on sugarcane plantations. In 1889 Trinidad and Tobago were made a single colony. Partial self-government was instituted in 1925, and from 1958 to 1962 the nation was part of the West Indies Federation. On Aug. 31, 1962, it became independent and on Aug. 1, 1976, Trinidad and Tobago became a republic, remaining within the Commonwealth. While the country is a stable democracy and enjoys the highest living standards in the Caribbean thanks to oil revenue, tension between East Indians and blacks has underlined much of political life. In 1970 rioting and an army mutiny against the East Indian population prompted a state of emergency, which lasted for two years. Eric Williams, He is known as the "Father of the Nation" and leader of the People's National Movement (PNM), which is largely supported by blacks, governed from 1956 until his death in 1981. In Dec. 1986 the multiracial National Alliance for Reconstruction (NAR), based in Tobago, won a parliamentary majority, promising to sell most state-owned companies, reorganize the civil service, and reduce dependence on oil. In 1990, to protest the NAR government, some 100 radical black Muslims blew up the police station in an attempted coup, in which the prime minister and other officials were held hostage for six days. The NAR was defeated in 1991, and the PNM returned to power. In 1995, the East Indian based party, the United National Congress (UNC), led by Basdeo Panday, formed a coalition government with the NAR. In 2000, Panday narrowly won another term. |
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This is the flag of Trinidad The Black represents for us the dedication of the people joined together by one strong bond. It is the colour of strength, of unity of purpose, and of the wealth of the land. Red is the colour most expressive of our country. It represents the vitality of the land and its peoples, it is the warmth and energy of the sun, the courage and friendliness of the people. White is the sea by which these lands are bound, the cradle of our heritage, the purity of our aspirations and the equality of all men under the sun. |
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