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
Trinidad and Tobago - BBC
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Trinidad and Tobago Expands Offshore Oil and Gas Bidding - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comTrinidad and Tobago Expands Offshore Oil and Gas Bidding  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

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 AIRStuart Young to sworn in as new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago today -  NEWS ON AIR

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

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

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: RSF calls for commitments to press freedom ahead of national elections - Reporters sans frontièresTrinidad and Tobago: RSF calls for commitments to press freedom ahead of national elections  Reporters sans frontières

US Cancels BP, Shell Permits for Trinidad-Venezuela Gas Fields - energyintel.comUS Cancels BP, Shell Permits for Trinidad-Venezuela Gas Fields  energyintel.com

Cricket Betting Tips and Live InPlay Match Predictions: West Indies Breakout League 2025 - Match 1 & 2 - 25/04/2025 - Cricket WorldCricket Betting Tips and Live InPlay Match Predictions: West Indies Breakout League 2025 - Match 1 & 2 - 25/04/2025  Cricket World

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

Stuart Young becomes the new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago - Sanskriti IASStuart Young becomes the new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago  Sanskriti IAS

Secretary Rubio’s Call with Prime Minister Young of Trinidad and Tobago - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Call with Prime Minister Young of Trinidad and Tobago  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Commonwealth to observe Trinidad and Tobago’s parliamentary elections - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth to observe Trinidad and Tobago’s parliamentary elections  thecommonwealth.org

Trinidad And Tobago Votes For Parliament, PM, With Opposition In Lead - Barron'sTrinidad And Tobago Votes For Parliament, PM, With Opposition In Lead  Barron's

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

Arrest after Leicestershire man 'kidnapped' in Trinidad - BBCArrest after Leicestershire man 'kidnapped' in Trinidad  BBC

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

Trinidad and Tobago Joins Mexico, Brazil, UK, India, UAE, Spain, and Turkey as Canada Issues New Travel Alert: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldTrinidad and Tobago Joins Mexico, Brazil, UK, India, UAE, Spain, and Turkey as Canada Issues New Travel Alert: What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

PM meets with Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago - PM IndiaPM meets with Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago  PM India

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

‘Tendulkar is as loved in Trinidad and Tobago as Lara is in India’: Prez who calls herself ‘daughter of diaspora’ - The Indian Express‘Tendulkar is as loved in Trinidad and Tobago as Lara is in India’: Prez who calls herself ‘daughter of diaspora’  The Indian Express

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

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

LIVE Streaming: Trinidad & Tobago vs Guyana - Day 4 | West Indies Championship 2025 | - Cricket WorldLIVE Streaming: Trinidad & Tobago vs Guyana - Day 4 | West Indies Championship 2025 |  Cricket World

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

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

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

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

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

Activist takes case over Trinidad’s homophobic laws to UK’s privy council | Trinidad and Tobago - The GuardianActivist takes case over Trinidad’s homophobic laws to UK’s privy council | Trinidad and Tobago  The Guardian

US licenses for Trinidad-Venezuela gas projects revoked, Trinidad says - ReutersUS licenses for Trinidad-Venezuela gas projects revoked, Trinidad says  Reuters

Colombia Joins Trinidad and Tobago, Pakistan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Macau, and Honduras as US Issues New Travel Alerts, What it Means for the Tourism Sector - Travel And Tour WorldColombia Joins Trinidad and Tobago, Pakistan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Macau, and Honduras as US Issues New Travel Alerts, What it Means for the Tourism Sector  Travel And Tour World

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

Trinidad and Tobago Malaria Cases Heighten Travel Caution - Vax-Before-TravelTrinidad and Tobago Malaria Cases Heighten Travel Caution  Vax-Before-Travel

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

Trinidad and Tobago - General DebateTrinidad and Tobago  General Debate

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

US axes Shell and BP’s licenses for cross-border gas fields - Offshore-Energy.bizUS axes Shell and BP’s licenses for cross-border gas fields  Offshore-Energy.biz

Trinidad and Tobago delegations meets DG, ICAR - Indian Council of Agricultural ResearchTrinidad and Tobago delegations meets DG, ICAR  Indian Council of Agricultural Research

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

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

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

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 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

This Caribbean Island Just Got a Level 3 U.S. Travel Advisory—Here's What It Means for Travelers - Travel + LeisureThis Caribbean Island Just Got a Level 3 U.S. Travel Advisory—Here's What It Means for Travelers  Travel + Leisure

Caricris reports 'high creditworthiness' for Trinidad and Tobago government - Trinidad and Tobago NewsdayCaricris reports 'high creditworthiness' for Trinidad and Tobago government  Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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 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 votes for parliament, PM, with opposition in lead - Floyd County TimesTrinidad and Tobago votes for parliament, PM, with opposition in lead  Floyd County Times

Trinidad and Tobago votes for parliament, PM, with opposition in lead - Caledonian RecordTrinidad and Tobago votes for parliament, PM, with opposition in lead  Caledonian Record

Rambally: PNM is the best choice for Trinidad and Tobago - Trinidad and Tobago NewsdayRambally: PNM is the best choice for Trinidad and Tobago  Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

BP begins production at Cypre project in Trinidad and Tobago - ReutersBP begins production at Cypre project in Trinidad and Tobago  Reuters

Archbishop: Pope Francis would remind Trinidad and Tobago of our brotherhood - Trinidad and Tobago NewsdayArchbishop: Pope Francis would remind Trinidad and Tobago of our brotherhood  Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

26 offshore blocks up for grabs in Trinidad and Tobago’s 2025 deepwater oil & gas bid round - Offshore-Energy.biz26 offshore blocks up for grabs in Trinidad and Tobago’s 2025 deepwater oil & gas bid round  Offshore-Energy.biz

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

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’s Battle Against Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss - Earth Journalism NetworkTrinidad and Tobago’s Battle Against Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss  Earth Journalism Network

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

Customer stories - Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation - FujitsuCustomer stories - Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation  Fujitsu

Some questions for Trinidad and Tobago - Trinidad and Tobago NewsdaySome questions for Trinidad and Tobago  Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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

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 - CemexTrinidad and Tobago  Cemex

Carenet Health Celebrates Official Ribbon Cutting for New Trinidad & Tobago Global Delivery Center - Business WireCarenet Health Celebrates Official Ribbon Cutting for New Trinidad & Tobago Global Delivery Center  Business Wire

United Kingdom: Visas Required for Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago - FragomenUnited Kingdom: Visas Required for Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago  Fragomen

Trinidad & Tobago Red Force vs Jamaica Scorpions – Live Streaming, West Indies Championship 2025 - Cricket WorldTrinidad & Tobago Red Force vs Jamaica Scorpions – Live Streaming, West Indies Championship 2025  Cricket World

Trinidad and Tobago votes for parliament, PM, with opposition in lead - Watauga DemocratTrinidad and Tobago votes for parliament, PM, with opposition in lead  Watauga Democrat

‘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

Here’s Why Canada is Urging Travelers to Rethink Their Trip to Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldHere’s Why Canada is Urging Travelers to Rethink Their Trip to Trinidad and Tobago in 2025  Travel And Tour World

TEEN is empowering migrant families in Trinidad and Tobago - UnicefTEEN is empowering migrant families in Trinidad and Tobago  Unicef

BP Trinidad and Tobago Reaches First Gas at Cypre - SPEBP Trinidad and Tobago Reaches First Gas at Cypre  SPE

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

How US New Travel Alert Will Reshape Your Future Trips to Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Russia, Ghana, and More: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldHow US New Travel Alert Will Reshape Your Future Trips to Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Russia, Ghana, and More: What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

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

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

Trinidad and Tobago to seek US licence extension for Dragon gas project in Venezuela - Offshore TechnologyTrinidad and Tobago to seek US licence extension for Dragon gas project in Venezuela  Offshore Technology

Trinidad and Tobago, Chile sign trade agreement - Trinidad and Tobago NewsdayTrinidad and Tobago, Chile sign trade agreement  Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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

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

Trinidad and Tobago: Police uncovers plot to disrupt April 28 elections — vows zero tolerance - WICNews.comTrinidad and Tobago: Police uncovers plot to disrupt April 28 elections — vows zero tolerance  WICNews.com

Information for a better Trinidad and Tobago - Trinidad and Tobago NewsdayInformation for a better Trinidad and Tobago  Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Global Trinidad and Tobago launched - Trinidad and Tobago NewsdayGlobal Trinidad and Tobago launched  Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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

FAO and Trinidad and Tobago strengthen collaboration ties with new Country Programming Framework for 2023-2026 - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO and Trinidad and Tobago strengthen collaboration ties with new Country Programming Framework for 2023-2026  Food and Agriculture Organization

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)

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

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

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

NACTA: Any number can play on April 28 - Trinidad and Tobago NewsdayNACTA: Any number can play on April 28  Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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

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

Trinidad and Tobago votes for parliament, PM, with opposition in lead - Northeast Mississippi Daily JournalTrinidad and Tobago votes for parliament, PM, with opposition in lead  Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

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

Trinidad and Tobago recriminalises homosexuality with "regressive judgement" - Yahoo News UKTrinidad and Tobago recriminalises homosexuality with "regressive judgement"  Yahoo News UK

Former UNC minister predicts PNM election win - Trinidad and Tobago NewsdayFormer UNC minister predicts PNM election win  Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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

Trinidad and Tobago votes for parliament, PM, with opposition in lead - Indiana Gazette OnlineTrinidad and Tobago votes for parliament, PM, with opposition in lead  Indiana Gazette Online

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 announces 2025 Deep Water Competitive Bidding Round - energy-pedia.comTrinidad and Tobago announces 2025 Deep Water Competitive Bidding Round  energy-pedia.com

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