St Augustine vendors on roadside

August 28, 2016

St Augustine vendors on roadside highlight the vibrant culture and convenient local commerce found along the bustling roadways of Trinidad and Tobago. This feature explores the everyday presence of roadside traders near the University of the West Indies campus in St Augustine, showcasing how local vendors provide fresh refreshments like tender green coconut water to students, commuters, and passersby.

The article illustrates the character of Trinidadian street culture, offering an authentic glimpse into the daily economic interactions that enrich local communities. By examining these small businesses, the coverage celebrates the hard work of independent operators who form an essential part of the nation’s culinary and social landscape. It connects readers to the traditional sights and flavours that define everyday life in the region.

Key Takeaways

Roadside vendors in St Augustine offer convenient access to fresh local refreshments like green coconut water.
Small-scale traders near the University of the West Indies support the daily routines of students and commuters.
Street commerce plays a vital role in sustaining local entrepreneurship and community livelihoods across Trinidad and Tobago.
The presence of mobile vendors highlights the unique cultural vibrancy and accessibility of everyday Trinidadian street life.

A coconut vendor sits and waits for his next customer at an intersection on UWI campus in St Augustine. His coconuts are small, large, contains water only, or both water and jelly. Customers can even enjoy an ice cold coconut if they like.

You need to step back as he draws his cutlass and chops the nut very skilfully right before your eyes. The coconut vendor is situated right opposite a doubles and roti shop. Most of his customers are probably ones from across the road who fell victim to the doubles and roti man’s pepper sauce. After eating a couple doubles and roti with heavy pepper, nothing touches the spot like very cold coconut water.

Breakfast and lunch

U-Wee Doubles and Roti Shop also located at the same intersection on UWI campus in St Augustine is well known for providing good curry to those in the area. Students, lecturers, visitors to the university, residents of St Augustine, and commuters heading along the streets around UWI can be seen buying breakfast and lunch.

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