Trinidad and Tobago

Country Trinidad and Tobago
Capital Port of Spain
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Trinidad and Tobago dollar(TTD)
Languages English, Trinidadian Creole & Tobagonian Creole

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First colonized by the Spanish, the islands came under British control in the early 19th century. The islands' sugar industry was hurt by the emancipation of the slaves in 1834. Manpower was replaced with the importation of contract laborers from India between 1845 and 1917, which boosted sugar production as well as the cocoa industry. The discovery of oil on Trinidad in 1910 added another important export. Independence was attained in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. Tourism, mostly in Tobago, is targeted for expansion and is growing. The government is coping with a rise in violent crime.

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Trinidad and Tobago - Wikipedia
Trinidad and Tobago - CIA World Fact Book
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India sends machinery to Trinidad and Tobago for fruit and vegetable processing plant - ANI NewsIndia sends machinery to Trinidad and Tobago for fruit and vegetable processing plant  ANI News

BP Advances Gas Development in Trinidad and Tobago - RigzoneBP Advances Gas Development in Trinidad and Tobago  Rigzone

Why Trinidad and Tobago has declared an emergency - The Indian ExpressWhy Trinidad and Tobago has declared an emergency  The Indian Express

Stuart Young to sworn in as new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago today - - News On AIR - All India RadioStuart Young to sworn in as new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago today -  News On AIR - All India Radio

Australia's Woodside Energy to sell some Trinidad and Tobago assets for $206 million - ReutersAustralia's Woodside Energy to sell some Trinidad and Tobago assets for $206 million  Reuters

Trinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency amid rising violence - MintTrinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency amid rising violence  Mint

Trinidad and Tobago Joins Egypt, Pakistan, Colombia, Jamaica, Bangladesh, Guyana, New Caledonia, Macau on US Travel Advisory List to Reconsider Travel — What It Means for the Tourism Sector - Travel And Tour WorldTrinidad and Tobago Joins Egypt, Pakistan, Colombia, Jamaica, Bangladesh, Guyana, New Caledonia, Macau on US Travel Advisory List to Reconsider Travel — What It Means for the Tourism Sector  Travel And Tour World

Stuart Young Sworn in as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago - Adda247Stuart Young Sworn in as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago  Adda247

Emergency Declared in Trinidad and Tobago - Drishti IASEmergency Declared in Trinidad and Tobago  Drishti IAS

Trinidad and Tobago: Exploring the Southernmost Caribbean Nation - INSIGHTS IASTrinidad and Tobago: Exploring the Southernmost Caribbean Nation  INSIGHTS IAS

WTO | 2025 News items - WTO regional trade policy course underway in Trinidad and Tobago - World Trade OrganizationWTO | 2025 News items - WTO regional trade policy course underway in Trinidad and Tobago  World Trade Organization

India honours Trinidad and Tobago President with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award - DD NewsIndia honours Trinidad and Tobago President with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award  DD News

Trinidad and Tobago is the New Chair of CAF’s Board - CAF -banco de desarrollo de América LatinaTrinidad and Tobago is the New Chair of CAF’s Board  CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina

Perenco to acquire Woodside’s Trinidadian assets for $206 million - Offshore EnergyPerenco to acquire Woodside’s Trinidadian assets for $206 million  Offshore Energy

BP Approves Major Trinidad and Tobago Natural Gas Project - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comBP Approves Major Trinidad and Tobago Natural Gas Project  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Trinidad and Tobago Announces State of Emergency Due to Rising crime rates and Increased violence - The Economic TimesTrinidad and Tobago Announces State of Emergency Due to Rising crime rates and Increased violence  The Economic Times

The West Indian Sun: Exploring Trinidad And Tobago Through Varied Experiences - Outlook TravellerThe West Indian Sun: Exploring Trinidad And Tobago Through Varied Experiences  Outlook Traveller

BP greenlights Ginger gas project in Trinidad and Tobago - ReutersBP greenlights Ginger gas project in Trinidad and Tobago  Reuters

Trinidad and Tobago President lauds India’s historical achievements at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas - DD NewsTrinidad and Tobago President lauds India’s historical achievements at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas  DD News

Company wins green light to divest Trinidad & Tobago assets - Upstream OnlineCompany wins green light to divest Trinidad & Tobago assets  Upstream Online

BP takes FID on gas project off Trinidad and Tobago - Quantum Commodity IntelligenceBP takes FID on gas project off Trinidad and Tobago  Quantum Commodity Intelligence

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Trinidad and Tobago PM Keith Rowley - DD NewsPM Modi holds bilateral talks with Trinidad and Tobago PM Keith Rowley  DD News

US issues level 3 travel advisory for Trinidad & Tobago. Here's what that means - Austin American-StatesmanUS issues level 3 travel advisory for Trinidad & Tobago. Here's what that means  Austin American-Statesman

Perenco to acquire producing assets offshore Trinidad and Tobago from Woodside - Oil & Gas JournalPerenco to acquire producing assets offshore Trinidad and Tobago from Woodside  Oil & Gas Journal

India, Trinidad and Tobago strengthen ties with MoU exchange during India-CARICOM summit - The Economic TimesIndia, Trinidad and Tobago strengthen ties with MoU exchange during India-CARICOM summit  The Economic Times

PM meets with Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago - pmindiaPM meets with Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago  pmindia

India to help Trinidad and Tobago develop UPI-like payments system - The HinduIndia to help Trinidad and Tobago develop UPI-like payments system  The Hindu

How Trinidad lost the right to gay sex - Erasing 76 CrimesHow Trinidad lost the right to gay sex  Erasing 76 Crimes

U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team Opens Final Round of Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers with 3-0 Win over Trinidad & Tobago - US SoccerU.S. U-17 Women’s National Team Opens Final Round of Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers with 3-0 Win over Trinidad & Tobago  US Soccer

State Department Updates Trinidad And Tobago Travel Advisory To 'Level 3' - Travel NoireState Department Updates Trinidad And Tobago Travel Advisory To 'Level 3'  Travel Noire

Trinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency, citing rise in crime - Deccan HeraldTrinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency, citing rise in crime  Deccan Herald

NIPL, Trinidad and Tobago ink agreement to develop UPI-like payments system - Business StandardNIPL, Trinidad and Tobago ink agreement to develop UPI-like payments system  Business Standard

Trinidad and Tobago delegations meets DG, ICAR - ICARTrinidad and Tobago delegations meets DG, ICAR  ICAR

Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency - GKTodayTrinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency  GKToday

Trinidad and Tobago - General DebateTrinidad and Tobago  General Debate

Trinidad and Tobago President praises India's historical accomplishments at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas - ANI NewsTrinidad and Tobago President praises India's historical accomplishments at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas  ANI News

Trinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency after spate of killings over weekend - ANI NewsTrinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency after spate of killings over weekend  ANI News

bpTT gives Ginger green light, announced Frangipani success | News | Home - BPbpTT gives Ginger green light, announced Frangipani success | News | Home  BP

Trinidad & Tobago President to virtually address Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Country under emergency - ThePrintTrinidad & Tobago President to virtually address Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Country under emergency  ThePrint

Trinidad and Tobago recriminalizes homosexuality - Washington BladeTrinidad and Tobago recriminalizes homosexuality  Washington Blade

Showing up on the streets – IWD Activism in Trinidad and Tobago - Welcome to the United NationsShowing up on the streets – IWD Activism in Trinidad and Tobago  Welcome to the United Nations

BP Trinidad and Tobago: Ginger Gets Green Light, Frangipani Delivers Gas Find - Offshore Engineer MagazineBP Trinidad and Tobago: Ginger Gets Green Light, Frangipani Delivers Gas Find  Offshore Engineer Magazine

Trinidad and Tobago adopts India’s UPI, revolutionizing digital payments - Business TravellerTrinidad and Tobago adopts India’s UPI, revolutionizing digital payments  Business Traveller

Key gas project with Venezuela not slowing down despite US pressure, Trinidad says - ReutersKey gas project with Venezuela not slowing down despite US pressure, Trinidad says  Reuters

Op-ed: Prime minister arrangement in Trinidad and Tobago presents constitutional conundrum - ConstitutionNetOp-ed: Prime minister arrangement in Trinidad and Tobago presents constitutional conundrum  ConstitutionNet

‘Power of music’: steel pan bands foster joy and resilience at Trinidad and Tobago carnival - The Guardian‘Power of music’: steel pan bands foster joy and resilience at Trinidad and Tobago carnival  The Guardian

PREVIEW: U.S. U-17 WNT Kicks Off World Cup Qualifying in Trinidad & Tobago - US SoccerPREVIEW: U.S. U-17 WNT Kicks Off World Cup Qualifying in Trinidad & Tobago  US Soccer

Trinidad and Tobago to hold early elections in late April - ReutersTrinidad and Tobago to hold early elections in late April  Reuters

Trinidad And Tobago Declares State Of Emergency: What It Means - Times NowTrinidad And Tobago Declares State Of Emergency: What It Means  Times Now

Trinidad & Tobago partners with India to develop UPI-like digital payment platform - CNBC TV18Trinidad & Tobago partners with India to develop UPI-like digital payment platform  CNBC TV18

PM: Government working to repatriate Trinidad and Tobago nationals in Syria - Trinidad and Tobago NewsdayPM: Government working to repatriate Trinidad and Tobago nationals in Syria  Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad and Tobago: Court Reverses Historic LGBTQ+ Rights Ruling - MambaOnlineTrinidad and Tobago: Court Reverses Historic LGBTQ+ Rights Ruling  MambaOnline

The Long Wave: Trinidad and Tobago carnival celebrates African roots - The GuardianThe Long Wave: Trinidad and Tobago carnival celebrates African roots  The Guardian

New Open Source Programme Office in Trinidad and Tobago sets out to catalyze digital public services - United Nations Development ProgrammeNew Open Source Programme Office in Trinidad and Tobago sets out to catalyze digital public services  United Nations Development Programme

Trinidad and Tobago calls new UK visa requirement ‘disproportionate move’ - The GuardianTrinidad and Tobago calls new UK visa requirement ‘disproportionate move’  The Guardian

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Trinidad and Tobago PM Keith Rowley - Business StandardPM Modi holds bilateral talks with Trinidad and Tobago PM Keith Rowley  Business Standard

Trinidad and Tobago Partners With UPI Developer NPCI to Develop Digital Payment Platform - PYMNTS.comTrinidad and Tobago Partners With UPI Developer NPCI to Develop Digital Payment Platform  PYMNTS.com

Trinidad And Tobago Joins Colombia, Jamaica, Guyana, And More On The U.S. Level 3 Travel Advisory List - Black EnterpriseTrinidad And Tobago Joins Colombia, Jamaica, Guyana, And More On The U.S. Level 3 Travel Advisory List  Black Enterprise

Reimagining Learning: A Creative Caribbean Project Enhances Primary Education in Trinidad and Tobago Through the Arts - UNESCOReimagining Learning: A Creative Caribbean Project Enhances Primary Education in Trinidad and Tobago Through the Arts  UNESCO

BP Approves Ginger Gas Project Offshore Trinidad & Tobago - Zacks Investment ResearchBP Approves Ginger Gas Project Offshore Trinidad & Tobago  Zacks Investment Research

CARICOM and UNDP Commit to Maximizing the Benefits of AI for the Caribbean - United Nations Development ProgrammeCARICOM and UNDP Commit to Maximizing the Benefits of AI for the Caribbean  United Nations Development Programme

Woodside to divest Trinidad and Tobago assets to Perenco for $206 million - World OilWoodside to divest Trinidad and Tobago assets to Perenco for $206 million  World Oil

BP Moves Forward with Major Gas Project in Trinidad and Tobago - GuruFocusBP Moves Forward with Major Gas Project in Trinidad and Tobago  GuruFocus

Border Carbon Adjustments: Trinidad and Tobago country report - International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentBorder Carbon Adjustments: Trinidad and Tobago country report  International Institute for Sustainable Development

Carenet Health Becomes First SEZ-Designated Company in Trinidad & Tobago - Business WireCarenet Health Becomes First SEZ-Designated Company in Trinidad & Tobago  Business Wire

Trinidad and Tobago extends state of emergency amid escalating violence - The GuardianTrinidad and Tobago extends state of emergency amid escalating violence  The Guardian

Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Trinidad and Tobago - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Trinidad and Tobago  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Cuba v Trinidad and Tobago | Highlights - ConcacafCuba v Trinidad and Tobago | Highlights  Concacaf

Trinidad and Tobago - CemexTrinidad and Tobago  Cemex

New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules imposes visit visa regime on Trinidad and Tobago, introduces protections for care workers - Electronic Immigration NetworkNew statement of changes to the Immigration Rules imposes visit visa regime on Trinidad and Tobago, introduces protections for care workers  Electronic Immigration Network

Kohli, Salt power RCB to victory in IPL Opener Vs KKR - caribbeanlife.comKohli, Salt power RCB to victory in IPL Opener Vs KKR  caribbeanlife.com

Trinidad & Tobago Partners with India to Develop UPI-Style Digital Payment Platform - EquitypanditTrinidad & Tobago Partners with India to Develop UPI-Style Digital Payment Platform  Equitypandit

This Caribbean Island Just Got a Level 3 U.S. Travel Advisory—Here's What It Means for Travelers - Yahoo NewsThis Caribbean Island Just Got a Level 3 U.S. Travel Advisory—Here's What It Means for Travelers  Yahoo News

Trinidad and Tobago: Authorities grapple with 'crime culture' - BBCTrinidad and Tobago: Authorities grapple with 'crime culture'  BBC

BP rubberstamps Trinidad & Tobago gas development - Upstream OnlineBP rubberstamps Trinidad & Tobago gas development  Upstream Online

Trinidad and Tobago’s streets are a bloodbath. Yet all our politicians offer are platitudes | Kenneth Mohammed - The GuardianTrinidad and Tobago’s streets are a bloodbath. Yet all our politicians offer are platitudes | Kenneth Mohammed  The Guardian

FAO and Trinidad and Tobago strengthen collaboration ties with new Country Programming Framework for 2023-2026 - fao.orgFAO and Trinidad and Tobago strengthen collaboration ties with new Country Programming Framework for 2023-2026  fao.org

Trinidad and Tobago joins Multilateral Convention to tackle tax evasion and avoidance - OECDTrinidad and Tobago joins Multilateral Convention to tackle tax evasion and avoidance  OECD

In Trinidad and Tobago, proposed constitutional amendment on autonomy for Tobago defeated - ConstitutionNetIn Trinidad and Tobago, proposed constitutional amendment on autonomy for Tobago defeated  ConstitutionNet

US travelers urged to reconsider travel to this Caribbean country - AL.comUS travelers urged to reconsider travel to this Caribbean country  AL.com

National Payments Corporation of India to Develop UPI-Like Payments System for Trinidad and Tobago - MediaNamaNational Payments Corporation of India to Develop UPI-Like Payments System for Trinidad and Tobago  MediaNama

Trinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency as murders soar - BBCTrinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency as murders soar  BBC

Trinidad and Tobago Succeed in Arresting Tug Behind Mystery Oil Spill - The Maritime ExecutiveTrinidad and Tobago Succeed in Arresting Tug Behind Mystery Oil Spill  The Maritime Executive

New visit visa requirement applies to Trinidad and Tobago - Lewis SilkinNew visit visa requirement applies to Trinidad and Tobago  Lewis Silkin

As Trinidad & Tobago’s Court of Appeal reverses buggery law ruling, does the colonial grip persist? - Global VoicesAs Trinidad & Tobago’s Court of Appeal reverses buggery law ruling, does the colonial grip persist?  Global Voices

U.S. issues travel warning for popular Caribbean island - LiveNOW from FOXU.S. issues travel warning for popular Caribbean island  LiveNOW from FOX

US deports 11 nationals back to Trinidad and Tobago - Trinidad and Tobago NewsdayUS deports 11 nationals back to Trinidad and Tobago  Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

GLOBALink | BRI cooperation between China, Trinidad and Tobago bears fruit: official - XinhuaGLOBALink | BRI cooperation between China, Trinidad and Tobago bears fruit: official  Xinhua

Japan-Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Trinidad & Tobago sees path forward for Venezuela gas project amid US tensions - Upstream OnlineTrinidad & Tobago sees path forward for Venezuela gas project amid US tensions  Upstream Online

The 'King of Soca' Machel Montano’s guide to Trinidad and Tobago - BBCThe 'King of Soca' Machel Montano’s guide to Trinidad and Tobago  BBC

Woodside to sell key Trinidad and Tobago offshore assets to European player in multimillion-dollar deal - Upstream OnlineWoodside to sell key Trinidad and Tobago offshore assets to European player in multimillion-dollar deal  Upstream Online

Young Venezuelan refugees get a fresh start in Trinidad’s schools - UN NewsYoung Venezuelan refugees get a fresh start in Trinidad’s schools  UN News

US Travel Warning for Trinidad and Tobago Updated Due to State of Emergency - NewsweekUS Travel Warning for Trinidad and Tobago Updated Due to State of Emergency  Newsweek

Empowering Mental Health Professionals in Trinidad and Tobago - WHO QualityRights Training 2025 - PAHO/WHO - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Empowering Mental Health Professionals in Trinidad and Tobago - WHO QualityRights Training 2025 - PAHO/WHO  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Perenco to acquire Woodside’s producing oil & gas assets in Trinidad & Tobago - BNamericasPerenco to acquire Woodside’s producing oil & gas assets in Trinidad & Tobago  BNamericas

Trinidad and Tobago at the crossroads - Trinidad and Tobago NewsdayTrinidad and Tobago at the crossroads  Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Trinidad and Tobago launches largest-ever offshore oil and gas auction - Baird MaritimeTrinidad and Tobago launches largest-ever offshore oil and gas auction  Baird Maritime

Trinidad and Tobago signs PSA with bp for Block NCMA2 - Offshore TechnologyTrinidad and Tobago signs PSA with bp for Block NCMA2  Offshore Technology

Trinidad and Tobago joins OECD’s global anti-tax-dodging initiative - International Tax ReviewTrinidad and Tobago joins OECD’s global anti-tax-dodging initiative  International Tax Review